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Today on The Craft Room Podcast, let's talk about something that most crafters will probably consider at some point in their lives … a no spend year. Sometimes it's a month, a quarter, six months … but most commonly I see people setting this goal for a whole year. It might sound drastic, even unthinkable to some, but in this economy, especially with the rising prices of craft supplies, there are plenty of people doing a no-spend year. I'm not trying to talk anyone into such a dramatic situation, and, of course, there are some alternatives, so let's talk about the difference between a no spend, low spend and mindful spend year, the reasons you might consider them, and how you can succeed at such a challenge. If you've never heard of a no-spend year, the goal is to spend zero dollars on non-essential items for a full calendar year. On TikTok I see a lot of people doing this specifically for fashion, beauty products or home decor, but as this is a crafting podcast, we are talking about spending zero dollars on craft supplies. There are a lot of reasons why someone might go no-spend, usually falling into one of two categories … voluntary or involuntary. For involuntary, it's usually due to a lack of finances, but I have known people forced to stop their retail therapy due to a lack of space, downsizing or moving house, travel or loss of employment. For voluntary, again, there could be any number of reasons … including a change in lifestyle, lack of time, change of craft preference, injury or illness, change in family dynamics, personal challenge or even a dare. Whatever your reason, if you are considering a no-spend year, there are some things you can do to set yourself up for success. 1. Create your roadmap 2.Assess your craft stash 3. Set the Rules 4. Remove Temptation 5. Have a support person 6. Gamify it 7. Look for freebies So, what if you're not doing a no-spend year, but I've piqued your interest with low-spend or mindful spending. Let's talk about those. Low spend and mindful spend are different, financially speaking, but often go hand-in-hand. Let's talk Low spend Usually the goal here is to spend less than you have been spending, and it might be voluntary (to redirect money to something else) or involuntary (like retirement). In order to spend less, you kind of need to know what you have been spending, and from my experience of owning an online craft store for 11 years, a lot of people are … hesitant … to add up their receipts. They just don't want to know, but knowledge is power. So even if it's difficult, I do recommend you at least get a ballpark figure from your Paypal or bank statements.  Then you have some decisions to make. Are you going to set a firm budget for the year or per month? Or are you aiming to generally spend less than you usually would? Are you going to buy essentials only? Just like with a no-spend year, knowing why you're doing this, and what success is going to look like for you will be helpful. Mindful Spending Mindful spending is less about budgeting and saving money, and more about taking time to consider the purchase. Essentially, it's a pause. When you take a little time to truly consider what you are buying, and how it fits into your existing collection, as well as your current crafting habits, you are exercising mindful spending. Doing a full audit of your craft supplies before starting will help. If you have it in you to catalogue your supplies, even better. Each time you're adding to cart, you can refer to your catalog, or check your stash, and see if you already have something that will do the same job. Sometimes the way we shop for craft supplies changes with our financial situation, our phase of life, or general interest in a particular craft. Sometimes it's unexpected and we have to react on the fly. Sometimes we can spot patterns, and adjust accordingly. Sometimes it's an epiphany, a life changing event or new information. Whatever your situation, if you find yourself staring down the barrel of a no-spend period of time, I hope that these tips help you achieve success, whatever that looks like for you. Happy crafting, and I will see you next time. LINKS Episode 44 Blog Post (with transcript)Sign up for newsletterOne Sheet Wonder Template Free 6" x 6" card making template Benable budget crafting boardRule of Three NotepadCards on Time productsOnline Courses & Classes Birthday Card address bookWhat to Write Inside Birthday Cards bookWhat to Write Inside Cards for All Occasions

In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, Debi Robinson sits down with Dr. Wendy Warner to unpack how modern osteoporosis management took shape — and where it may have gone wrong.From the introduction of DEXA scans in the 1990s to the widespread use of bisphosphonates like Fosamax, this episode explores how bone density became the primary focus of care — often without fully understanding long-term consequences.Dr. Warner explains why DEXA scans measure mineral density — not bone strength — and why that distinction matters. The conversation also dives into FRAX scores, medication risks, autoimmune connections, stress hormones, and the functional medicine perspective on bone health.If you've ever felt confused or uneasy about your T-score, this episode will empower you with context.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy DEXA scans measure density — not strengthThe difference between bone mineralization and bone structureHow bisphosphonates were introduced and what we later discoveredWhy “drug holidays” became necessaryThe difference between fracture risk and fracture rateWhat the FRAX score measures and how to calculate your ownWhy autoimmune conditions increase osteoporosis riskHow cortisol stimulates bone breakdownWhy stress, blood sugar instability, and inflammation matter for bone healthWhy bone loss is a whole-body issue — not just a bone issueAction StepsLook beyond your T-score. Ask whether your fracture risk matches your density score.Calculate your FRAX score to better understand 10-year fracture risk.Address chronic stress. Elevated cortisol stimulates osteoclast activity (bone breakdown).Stabilize blood sugar. Insulin resistance and inflammation impact bone remodeling.Evaluate autoimmune conditions if present — they may increase fracture risk.Assess gut health and nutrient absorption. Eating well doesn't always equal absorbing well.Work with a practitioner who looks at root causes, not just scan results.Resources & LinksDebi's website: https://debirobinson.comHealthy Gut Healty Bones Program: https://debirobinsonwellness.thrivecart.com/hghb-self-paced-group-program-pp/Join the Community: https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community/Yoga Therapy MasterClass: https://debirobinson.com/yoga-therapy-for-bones-health-mc/28-Day Stronger Bones Method: https://debirobinson.com/28-day-stronger-bonesmorning-method/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debirobinsonwellness/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@debirobinsonwellness/

Do you have a stellar service or a product you truly believe in… but you're just not attracting the right people? In this episode Meta Ads strategist Danny Young breaks down how advertising really works in 2026 — and why understanding strategy and buyer psychology matters more than simply “running ads.” From navigating today's trust recession to building a powerful Connect & Convert Ecosystem, he shares how to turn cold audiences into warm, ready-to-buy clients. You'll hear how a simple shift in messaging helped one coach scale from six to seven figures, why most business owners waste budget on the wrong objectives, and how to make your marketing feel relevant rather than intrusive. If you're ready to stop hoping and start advertising with intention, this episode is for you.  WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST?  3:32 Sian's success story 7:15 How has online advertising changed over the last 20-years? 13:25 Facebook in 2026 15:44 Facebook Vs Instagram marketing  16:45 Advertising products Vs services  19:42 Buyer Psychology of 2026  21:44 Standing out 25:57 Danny's Connect And Covert Ecosystem  39:31 What questions should we be asking ourselves?  43:34 Working with Danny Young   About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Buyer Psychology  ChatGPT Claude  The Azaylia Foundation  Danny's Academy   ABOUT THE GUEST Danny Young is a Meta ads strategist and agency owner who helps infopreneurs and expert-led businesses generate leads, enquiries and sales for their business using simple, low-cost advertising coupled with clear strategy. With more than a decade of experience, Danny is known for cutting through the complexity of online marketing and helping business owners understand how ads really work - not as a quick fix, but as a way to amplify strong messaging and reach the right people at the right time. He specialises in making paid traffic feel practical and approachable, helping clients build sustainable growth without overcomplicating the process. Instagram: @dannyyoungonline 

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty answers questions about when to get your shingles shots and a study about ChatGPT Health that involves assessing health emergencies.

If you own a 1–2 location med spa and want the option to scale or sell in the next 3–5 years, this episode breaks down what actually makes an aesthetics practice valuable — beyond surface-level revenue growth.  Strong revenue alone does not make your med spa sellable. Buyers care about predictability, repeatability, clean financials, and reduced owner dependency. In this episode, I'll explain what private buyers, partners, and lenders really evaluate when assessing the enterprise value of a medical spa.    Common Mistakes that Lower Your Med Spa's Enterprise Value  Whether you're years away from selling or just want to increase your business value, this episode will help you focus on the core elements that make your business not just worth running—but worth buying.   Even profitable, cash-flowing med spas can struggle to sell if:  Financial reporting isn't clean EBITDA isn't normalized The owner is still the bottleneck Systems aren't documented Growth depends on personality rather than process  Enterprise value determines whether your growth is transferable and durable.    From Owner-Dependent to Sellable Med Spa: A CFO's Perspective  You'll learn how to shift your mindset from emotional attachment to your work towards making smart, strategic, and financially sound decisions that attract the right buyers. From building clean financial infrastructure to understanding the importance of normalized EBITDA, I'm sharing real-world examples and reasoning, including why presenting trustworthy financials and reducing owner-dependency can make or break a potential sale.   Listen for these 6 key insights:  The difference between owner-dependent profit and institutional profit Why EBITDA normalization matters when selling a med spa How personal expenses distort financial optics Why clean financial infrastructure builds buyer trust How tax strategy can impact your exit valuation What buyers look for in multi-location aesthetic practices    Action Steps for Scaling and Selling Your Aesthetic Practice  If selling — or scaling — is even a remote possibility in the next 3–5 years:  Ensure your books are clean and up to date for at least 3 years Separate personal expenses from business operations Normalize revenue and expenses to reflect true operating profit Evaluate owner dependency in day-to-day operations Document SOPs for treatment delivery, leadership reporting, and financial processes Assess whether your med spa could operate without you for 60–90 days  If your practice cannot function without you, you've built an income stream — not an asset.    Thinking About Opening Another Location?   "The best thing you can do when you're exploring a transaction with a potential buyer is to establish trust through clean financials, establish that trust that they have reliable data they're working off of, and then everything else is seamless." - Shannon Weinstein    Before expanding, ask:  Are your current economics repeatable? Is your EBITDA consistent and defensible?  Could a second location follow the same financial blueprint?  Scaling without institutional structure multiplies risk. Scaling with documented systems multiplies enterprise value.    Financial Strategies to Prepare Your Aesthetics Business for Sale  If you want to evaluate whether your med spa is positioned for scale or exit, start with the Financial Scaling Playbook for Aesthetics. Get it today: www.keepwhatyouearn/playbook  This free 5-part video series walks you through:  Offer profit Operating margin Cash flow management Customer lifetime value Enterprise value readiness      Follow Shannon & Keep What You Earn:   Shannon Weinstein is the founder of a fractional CFO firm specializing in helping 7-figure aesthetics and wellness practices scale with clarity, cash flow, and confidence. Host of the "Keep What You Earn" podcast, Shannon provides practical financial insights and strategies for business owners looking to build truly valuable and sellable practices. She breaks down what it means to create a business buyers will pay a premium for—going beyond surface-level metrics to address the essential financial building blocks. Shannon is committed to helping med spa owners understand, fix, and maximize their business's enterprise value, offering actionable advice and resources, including a popular free video series specifically for aesthetics practice owners.   Fractional CFO Services and Executive Financial Review: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/  Connect with Shannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweinstein  Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepWhatYouEarn  Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1580071347  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/    The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not individualized financial advice. Aesthetics practice owners should consult a qualified professional before implementing financial strategies discussed here. 

You can never fight your way to softness. Have you ever tried to logic someone into loving you more, or debated your way to pure peace? It simply does not work. When we argue, we are rarely looking for a solution; we are looking for validation.In this high-energy episode of Bacon Bits with Master Happiness, host Marty Jalove and his fantastic guest Tiffany tackle the tricky terrain of conflict. Using a hilariously heated "Donut Debate," they dive deep into the psychology of why we fight, why logic fails in emotional storms, and how our egos often hold the door shut on true resolution.What You'll Learn:Discover how to drop the rope in any relationship tug-of-war.Learn why curiosity is your ultimate superpower to de-escalate drama.Understand what drives the massive difference between arguing to win and conversing to grow.Reframe your mindset to prioritize deep connection over simply being "right."To help you get there, Marty serves up his signature BACON framework. You will learn to Breathe to break the tension, Assess the real issue, Communicate with curiosity, Own your part of the mess, and Navigate toward a shared solution.Are you ready to stop fighting and start connecting? Hit that follow button to get your weekly serving of Bacon Bits, leave us a review, and share this episode with a friend who needs a little more peace (or a donut) today!www.MasterHappiness.comwww.WhatsYourBacon.comwww.BaconBitsRadio.com

Cody Garrett provides an in-depth analysis of the changing landscape of health insurance in the U.S., focusing on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and adjustments to premium tax credits. He emphasizes the critical role that zip codes play in determining healthcare costs and highlights the importance of understanding the 400% federal poverty level cliff, which poses financial risks for many families. Various health insurance options are discussed, including COBRA, retiree coverage, health sharing ministries, and private insurance, equipping listeners with vital insights for making informed healthcare decisions. Listeners will learn actionable strategies for tax planning related to health insurance, including how to maximize benefits and minimize costs while navigating available healthcare options effectively. Key Tactical Takeaways Understand Income Levels: Monitor your income to avoid going over the 400% federal poverty level, which can eliminate premium tax credit eligibility. Evaluate COBRA Costs: Review code DD on your W-2 to understand total health insurance premiums and assess whether continuing with COBRA is financially wise. Explore Health Sharing Ministries: These may have lower premiums but lack the legal protections of traditional insurance; evaluate carefully. Use HSA Contributions: Contribute to Health Savings Accounts to lower taxable income and potentially maintain premium tax credits; you can contribute even without earned income. Utilize Marketplace Resources: Access healthcare.gov to determine premium tax credits based on your specific circumstances, including zip code and household income. Be Cautious with Tax Planning: Adjust advanced premium tax credits based on estimated income cautiously to avoid unexpected tax liabilities. Core Rules & Formulas Rule/Formula Description 400% Poverty Level Threshold Know the household income limits that could affect premium tax credits. COBRA Cost Calculation Employee + Employer Premium (W-2 code DD x 102%) = COBRA Costs. HSA Contribution Can lower modified adjusted gross income; contribute by April 15 without earned income requirements. Premium Tax Credit Calculation Estimated Credit = Based on adjusted gross income, household size, and the second lowest-cost silver plan. Adjust Premium Tax Credits You can change the advanced credit amount month-to-month via healthcare.gov. Tools, Accounts, or Strategies Mentioned Tool/Strategy Description healthcare.gov Website for ACA marketplace and health insurance options. Health Savings Account (HSA) Account for saving for healthcare costs that reduces taxable income. COBRA Coverage Allows continuation of employer health insurance post-employment. Health Sharing Ministries Group healthcare cost-sharing options that offer lower premiums but higher risk. Private Insurance Individual insurance plans that require medical underwriting. Resources & References Tax Planning to and Through Early Retirement Cody's Website What Next? Review your income and health insurance options during open enrollment. Assess your COBRA costs by checking your W-2 for current premium data. Explore HSA contributions to manage your taxable income prudently. Adjust advanced premium tax credits through healthcare.gov based on changes in your financial situation. For further clarity on health insurance strategies, consider consulting a financial planner to avoid potential costly mistakes.

243: Dr. Kelly Powell-Smith explains how to pinpoint specific comprehension issues using strategic diagnostic assessment—without over-testing your students!Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with me here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

In this March 2 convo with Helena Cobban, strategic analyst Elijah Magnier assessed the impact that the U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran has been having within the Gulf region, in the rest of West Asia, and worldwide. His main conclusions were that the survival and the demonstrated, continuing competence of Iran's military and other governing structures already constitute a significant achievement and that the U.S.-Israeli aggressors can expect no quick or clean victory.Magnier explored the significant differences between the goals that Pres. Trump and PM Netanyahu hope to achieve in the war. While both men are using this war for their own electoral purposes, Trump doesn't necessarily seek the destruction. of Iran's central governance capabilities, while for Netanyahu that is a much more central goal.This conversation is the fourth in JWE's ongoing "Iran Crisis" series, which is follow-on to the "Gaza, and the World" project that we launched in Fall 2025. This new series will be quite fast-paced, with new episodes being released at Noon ET on each week-day in both video and audio format. Here is the schedule of guests who are already confirmed for the rest of this week:March 3 ~ Rami G. KhouriMarch 4 ~ Amb. Chas FreemanMarch 5 ~ Barbara SlavinCheck back at our website www.justworldeducational.org for updates  on other upcoming episodes.Support the show

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!A client came to me after being told she needed shoulder surgery.MRI showed a slight supraspinatus tear. No physical therapy was recommended. No movement assessment was performed. Just “you'll need surgery.”Instead of jumping to conclusions, we performed a full movement screen looking at the GH joint, scapula, thoracic spine and LPHC. No red flags were present. Several exercises were completely pain free. Others were only uncomfortable based on fear and guarding after being told she was “fragile.”This is where the biopsychosocial model of pain becomes critical for personal trainers.Pain is not always tissue damage. Language matters. Assessments matter. Understanding anatomy and movement matters.After helping her better understand what the MRI actually meant, how her shoulder moves, and which patterns felt safe to load, she avoided surgery and returned to training without pain.Knowing your scope as a personal trainer is important. But so is knowing when to assess, when to refer, and how to confidently work with clients who are in pain without making them feel broken.Textbook certifications like NASM ACE ISSA don't prepare you for real world scenarios like this.That's why we created the SUF-CPT and SUF-STM certifications.If you want to: • Assess clients in pain • Program on the fly • Partner with DPTs • Charge $150+ per session • Build confidence with real peopleYou have to SHOW UP.Learn more about our seminars and certifications here: [Insert Website]#PersonalTraining #Biopsychosocial #ShoulderPain #NASM #CPT #MovementAssessment #PainScience #ShowUpFitnessBecome a personal trainer, SUF CPT the fastest growing personal training certification for personal trainersWant to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world! Want to ask us a question? Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

Over 40,000 people volunteer at Parkrun events worldwide each week, with around 20,000 in the UK alone, which prompts James Emmett and David Cushnan to discuss sport's reliance on volunteers to help run - and effectively help market - big events.They reflect on this week's podcast interview with Elizabeth Duggan, Parkrun's CEO, and on the word of mouth-driven success story it's become in the UK and further afield.Elsewhere, as Gianni Infantino celebrates his 10th anniversary as Fifa President in Instagram style, it's a timely moment to assess his front-foot approach to communications, in a week when IOC President Kirsty Coventry miscued during a press conference and a leading voice in women's football, Victoire Cogevina Reynal, stepped away from her Mercury13 multi-club investment firm.

Philippe Pinel remarked in 1800 that "It is an art of no little importance to administer medicines properly, but it is an art of much greater and more difficult acquisition to know when to suspend or altogether to omit them." This insight remains profoundly relevant today, especially in hospice care, where inappropriate prescribing is a common issue. Studies show that 20%–70% of hospice patients receive at least one unnecessary medication near the end of life, including drugs like antihypertensives, statins, and vitamins. In this episode of the GeriPal Podcast, we tackle the pressing topic of deprescribing at the end of life with expert guests Jennifer Tjia, Jon Furuno, and Simon Mooijaart. The conversation focuses on identifying medications that should almost always be discontinued—such as statins, osteoporosis meds, finasteride, and vitamins, which offer minimal benefit for patients with limited life expectancy. We also delve into more nuanced cases, such as antithrombotics, which present complex decisions that challenge clinicians, particularly when prognosis spans the many weeks to months range. Finally, we explore practical strategies for engaging patients and families in deprescribing conversations. Our guests highlight tools such as the FRAME mnemonic (Focus on the goals of care, Review current medications, Assess each medication's risk/benefit, Minimize the medication burden, and Evaluate regularly) and the Goal Concurrent Prescribing tool, which helps ensure medication decisions align with patients' values and end-of-life priorities. By: Eric Widera Other resources discussed in the podcast Prevalence and Factors Associated With Receiving a Prescription for Antithrombotic Therapy on Hospice Admission," JAGS. 2025 Discontinuation of Anticoagulants and Occurrence of Bleeding and Thromboembolic Events in Vitamin K Antagonist Users with a Life-limiting Disease. 2025 Effects of the discontinuation of antihypertensive treatment on neuropsychiatric symptoms and quality of life in nursing home residents with dementia (DANTON): a multicentre, open-label, blinded-outcome, randomised controlled trial. 2024 Perspectives on deprescribing in palliative care. Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology. 2023 Developing a decision support tool for the continuation or deprescribing of antithrombotic therapy in patients receiving end-of-life care: Results of a European Delphi study. Thrombosis Research. 2025 Human-Centered Design Development and Acceptability Testing of a Goal Concordant Prescribing Program in Hospice. JPM 2025 Reduction of Antihypertensive Treatment in Nursing Home Residents. NEJM 2025  

Inflation, record market highs, early retirement dreams, and complex estate questions—retirement planning doesn't happen in isolation. In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase translate timely headlines and listener scenarios into thoughtful, long-term financial planning considerations. • Assess how rising grocery and beef prices reflect inflation and evaluate ways to think about purchasing power over time. • Review stock market all-time highs alongside historical correction patterns to frame risk within a diversified allocation. • Examine what retiring in your 40s may require, including savings rates, spending assumptions, and trade-offs. • Structure financial support for younger family members through gifting strategies, investment vehicles, and clear boundaries. • Stress-test retirement projections—including tools like Wealthfront's PATH—by applying more conservative inputs. • Balance equity exposure with “dry powder” assets in the context of withdrawal rates and long-term income needs. • Coordinate irregular or business-owner income by aligning tax planning, liquidity, and disciplined investment decisions. • Consider when a commercial trustee may be appropriate for long-term estate and legacy planning goals. Retirement clarity comes from steady evaluation and informed decisions—not short-term noise. Listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast for grounded conversations that may help you think critically about your financial future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 emergencies The 5 Skills That Eliminate Most Emergencies | Episode 595 Good morning. It's 18 degrees. Tennessee decided to remind us who's in charge. This is James from SurvivalPunk.com. Today we're talking about something that doesn't get enough credit in prepping circles. Not gear. Not bunker fantasies. Skills. Five specific skills that eliminate most emergencies before they ever become emergencies. Let's get into it. 1. Preventative Maintenance There are two types of people. The proactive maintenance crowd. And the rest of us. I'll admit — I'm not perfect at it. But I know better. And knowing better already puts you ahead. Basic maintenance prevents most mechanical disasters: • Oil changes • Cleaning AC units • Replacing spark plugs • Checking filters • Roof inspections • HVAC servicing I clean our window units every year. Pull them out, dismantle them, clean the coils, clear the sludge. Since I started doing that, they've lasted years longer. Most people run things until they fail. Failure is expensive. Maintenance is cheap. Same goes for your car. Same goes for your house. Ignore it long enough and you're buying a new roof instead of patching a leak. Preventative maintenance turns “emergency repair” into “routine upkeep.” 2. Financial Awareness Most “emergencies” are just financial mismanagement. Overdraft fees. Late fees. Impulse spending. Untracked subscriptions. Lifestyle creep. You don't need to make more money. You need to control the money you already make. When my wife and I started actually tracking spending and living on a budget, we built savings fast. No magic. No lottery. No second job. Just awareness. Turn off overdraft protection so transactions decline instead of charging you $35 to be broke. Set alerts. Call and negotiate fees when they happen. Financial awareness eliminates overdraft emergencies, debt spirals, and panic purchases. Most financial disasters are preventable. 3. Cooking From Basic Ingredients If you can cook from scratch, shortages don't wreck you. Missing celery? Pivot. No carrots in the store? Make something else. Eggs gone? Mayo works in cornbread. If you rely on recipes as rigid law, you panic. If you understand ingredients and substitutions, you adapt. Cooking skill equals flexibility. Flexibility eliminates food stress. You don't need a fully stocked gourmet kitchen. You need knowledge. And honestly? AI is great for this. “Hey, I have chicken, rice, and canned tomatoes. What can I make?” Boom. Ideas. Over time, you build your own mental database. That eliminates grocery store drama. 4. Basic Health & First Aid Awareness Don't ignore your health. Monitor blood pressure. Watch blood sugar. Get basic labs done. Exercise. Eat like an adult. Letting your health degrade until you're dependent on emergency medicine is the opposite of preparedness. You don't have to become a biohacker. But you should know your numbers. You should understand symptoms. You should have basic first aid skills. Most long-term “health emergencies” are years in the making. Early action prevents crisis. 5. Calm Problem Solving This one is huge. When something goes wrong: Slow down. Assess. Act deliberately. Panicking compounds problems. Calm thinking: • Avoids dumb decisions • Reduces accidents • Keeps conflict small • Stops mistakes from stacking Most situations aren't life-or-death. They feel like it because people escalate emotionally. Calm problem solving turns chaos into steps. And steps are manageable. Final Thoughts Most disasters aren't hurricanes or EMPs. They're: • Neglected maintenance • Financial sloppiness • Poor health • Inability to cook • Emotional overreaction Master these five skills and you eliminate most emergencies before they begin. Prepping isn't about hoarding. It's about competence. This is James from SurvivalPunk.com. DIY to survive. Amazon Item OF The Day Amazon Basics 201-Piece Mechanic’s Socket Tool Set With Case, SAE and Metric Sizes, Chrome-Vanadium Steel, Portable Think this post was worth 20 cents? Consider joining The Survivalpunk Army and get access to exclusive content and discounts! Don't forget to join in on the road to 1k! Help James Survivalpunk Beat Couch Potato Mike to 1k subscribers on Youtube Want To help make sure there is a podcast Each and every week? Join us on Patreon Subscribe to the Survival Punk Survival Podcast. The most electrifying podcast on survival entertainment. Itunes Pandora RSS Spotify Like this post? Consider signing up for my email list here > Subscribe Join Our Exciting Facebook Group and get involved Survival Punk Punk's The post The 5 Skills That Eliminate Most Emergencies | Episode 595 appeared first on Survivalpunk.

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What happens when a nurse who's spent years caring for patients turns her focus to caring for organisations?In this episode, Kym Ali shares the deeply personal journey that reshaped how she sees leadership. After helping open a women's and children's hospital in Qatar, she was unexpectedly terminated, left with debt, uncertainty, and her identity shaken overnight. Weeks later, she faced devastating personal loss. Instead of breaking her, those moments gave her clarity.Her mission became simple and powerful: help leaders create workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and safe.This conversation explores the human side of leadership that rarely gets discussed. Kym explains why waiting for burnout, disengagement, or resignations is already too late. She introduces her practical ADPE framework, Assess, Diagnose, Prescribe, Evaluate, and shows how leadership should work more like healthcare than guesswork. You will hear why employees believe in the leader before they believe in the vision, and why small wins are often the key to real change.We also talk about grief at work, difficult conversations, and what empathy actually looks like in practice. Not grand gestures, not perfect words, just presence.If you care about building trust, leading through uncertainty, and creating a culture that performs without sacrificing wellbeing, this episode will challenge you to look inward first.Because leadership is not just about strategy.It is about how you show up when things are hard.Actionable Takeaway: Don't wait for symptoms like burnout to act, by then it's already late.If someone's struggling, ask where you might have missed something first.In hard moments, presence matters more than perfect words.Start change with small wins, not sweeping announcements.People believe in you before they believe in your vision.Stop guessing, assess properly before you fix anything.If you feel drained, it might be time for a new chapter.Culture is built in difficult conversations, not easy days.Connect with Kym Ali:Learn more about Kym AliKym Ali on LinkedInSchedule a callConnect with Christian "Boo" Boucousis:Learn more about Christian BoucousisBoo on LinkedInBoo on InstagramBoo on YouTube

What's really happening inside the larynx when we ‘tilt?' In this episode, Alexa is joined by voice researcher Mathias Aaen to unpack the science behind thyroid tilt - exploring what his latest studies reveal about pitch, vocal fold lengthening, and healthy singing. The pair cut through common misconceptions, translate research into studio-ready language, and ask the big question: are our teaching prompts actually doing what we think they are? If you love practical pedagogy grounded in solid science, this one's for you.  WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST?  2:58 What is tilt? Anatomy & physiology  6:35 CVT framework 16:13 Study results  22:45 Physiology vs the perceptual  25:36 Teaching prompts  43:10 Vocal fold length and pitch change  48:14 Enemies of tilt 52:37 Common misconceptions about tilt   About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Investigating Laryngeal “Tilt” on Same-pitch Phonation—Preliminary Findings of Vocal Mode, Metal and Density Parameters as Alternatives to Cricothyroid-Thyroarytenoid “Mix” by Mathias Aaen et al Correlating Degree of Thyroid Tilt Independent of fo Control as a Mechanism for Phonatory Density with EGG and Acoustic Measures across Loudness Conditions by Mathias Aaen et al Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.131 Mastering Research Papers: How to Read with Ease and Extract Knowledge  Complete Vocal Training  Ian Howell Dr Mark Tempesta Kerrie Obert  Dr Ingo Titze Estill CVT App Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica  Manuel Garcia  Praat  ABOUT THE GUEST  Mathias Aaen, PhD, is a voice researcher, educator, and certified rehabilitation specialist. He serves as Honorary Researcher at Nottingham University Hospitals and VP of Research & Collaboration at CVI, and was previously a Fulbright Fellow at UC Berkeley. His work focuses on voice physiology, acoustics, auditory-perceptual analysis, and voice habilitation and rehabilitation, with groundbreaking research into the physiology and health of contemporary commercial music styles, including rock and heavy metal. He recently completed a PostDoc investigating the CVT framework as a clinical treatment for dysphonia in MTD and ABI patients. An award-winning researcher and Authorised CVT Teacher, Mathias is also an active performer who has worked with leading opera houses and voice professionals worldwide.  SEE FULL BIO HEREWebsite

Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddius McCotter assess the US withdrawal from Syria, leaving minority groups vulnerable while ISIS resurges, while also covering Azerbaijan's regional influence and the stalemate over Hamas disarmament. 6.1830 PERSIA

In this heartfelt episode of Whole Hearted Leadership Coaching Conversations, host Lantz Howard sits down with longtime friend Dr. Jay Raines, CEO of LeadersQ and author of the new book Culture Brand: A Proven Framework for Building a Culture That Wins.Jay traces his path from nonprofit leadership and launching a leadership development firm in India (working with Toyota and startups) to returning to the U.S. in 2016 and growing LeadersQ—where he and his team have delivered thousands of coaching hours to over 80 Chick-fil-A owner-operators and hundreds of other leaders.The conversation blends personal vulnerability and practical wisdom:Protecting marriage through weekly “Sunday night board meetings”The family-balanced, multi-year journey of writing his bookHow running brought mental clarity—and how a shattered shin during a half-marathon forced him to confront absence of presence, learn dependence, and cultivate peace and a victor mindsetJay unveils his Culture Brand framework—a Venn diagram that balances three essentials:Results — excellence, accountability, goal-driven performanceTeaming — collaboration, encouragement, developing othersCharacter — coachability, dependability, ownership, attitudeCharacter serves as the “glue,” integrating results and relationships. He illustrates this with stories from introducing servant leadership in hierarchical Indian business cultures and real client transformations.The episode closes with a striking metaphor: the Dodda Alada Mara (Big Banyan Tree) in Bangalore—a single tree spanning acres, thriving through interconnected “feeder” trunks long after the original center died—symbolizing cultures that endure and scale beyond the founder.Key TakeawaysGuard sacred relational time (weekly spouse check-ins) as a core leadership habit.Physical discipline sharpens mental clarity and reveals blind spots—suffering often exposes where we're not truly present.Lead from an “empty cup” (building relational trust) rather than a “full cup” (relying on authority)—it multiplies impact through abundance instead of scarcity.Assess your team across Results, Teaming, and Character; celebrate strengths, but transparently tackle weaknesses—starting with yourself.Intentionally build cultures that scale and leave a living legacy.--Learn more about coaching with Lantz Howard and discover how you can lead wholeheartedly in your true identity.

Retirement planning isn't happening in isolation—it's intersecting with artificial intelligence, changing health trends, record market highs, and even rising grocery prices. In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Connor Miller translate fast-moving headlines into balanced, long-term financial planning considerations designed to inform—not predict. • Assess how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may be influencing workplace habits, health trends, and broader economic ripple effects. • Evaluate pronounced sector divergence in today's market, including defensive leadership in energy, materials, and consumer staples, alongside lagging technology and financials. • Examine how artificial intelligence may be reshaping industries and workforce expectations, particularly for professionals nearing retirement. • Analyze research suggesting AI adoption may shift competitive advantages toward workers who effectively integrate emerging tools. • Consider how the $27.40 savings framework may help structure retirement contributions while working toward milestones such as building a $10,000 reserve. • Explore automated savings strategies and income-based contribution benchmarks that may support consistency over time. • Review research indicating that written retirement plans may be associated with higher reported levels of happiness and financial confidence. • Recognize behavioral and psychological hurdles retirees often face when determining when—and how—to step away from work. • Break down the economic forces behind rising steak and ground beef prices, including cattle supply constraints and inflation dynamics. • Interpret market behavior at all-time highs by understanding how bull markets have historically unfolded through repeated peaks. Markets evolve, technology advances, and headlines shift—but disciplined, long-term thinking remains foundational. Listen and subscribe to the Money Matters Podcast for balanced financial education designed to provide perspective during an ever-changing economic landscape.

Lucas Swisher co-leads the growth fund at Coatue where he has partnered with iconic companies like OpenAI, Harvey, Deel, Canva, Openevidence, Anthropic, and others. Prior to Coatue, he was on the investment team at Kleiner Perkins, where he focused on growth stage software businesses.  AGENDA: 04:23 Why Public SaaS Is Getting Crushed in the AI Wave 06:01 How to Find Value in the Deluge of Public SaaS 10:34 Durability of Revenue in AI 17:42 Market Size vs. Founder Quality: What Wins? 19:04 Why Price is the Last Thing to Matter 24:58 Mega-Funds Math: Can $5B+ Funds Still Generate Venture Returns? 28:04 What Returns Are 'Enough'? Why 3x Isn't Exciting at Growth 30:34 When Double-Downs Go Wrong: Overestimating TAM and Multi-Product Expansion 33:03 Margin Matters… But at Scale: AI Gross Margins, Cost Curves & Efficiency 36:42 Why it has never been harder to be a seed investor 39:25 Is 'Kingmaking' a Myth: When Capital Helps (and When It Hurts) 44:12 Is Canva Really a Platform Company? Multi S-Curves and Leaning into AI Early 46:05 Lessons from Mary Meeker: Modeling, Storytelling with Data, and Not Missing the Forest 48:27 Lessons from Mamoon Hamid: Spotting Inflection Points with Minimal Data (Figma Story) 49:54 LP 'Pick One' Games: Mamoon Hamid, Mary Meeker, Insight Partners 51:41 OpenAI vs Anthropic: Who Wins? 56:52 Most Memorable Founder Meeting: Harvey and Founder-Market Fit 59:00 Career Decisions & Misses: Leaving Insight, Missing Anduril, and Looking Ahead  

Being asked to “fix” an underperforming team or leader can be a genuine opportunity – or a glass cliff. Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher break down how to assess high-stakes roles, identify red flags, and determine whether you're being set up to succeed or to take the fall. Essential guidance for ambitious women evaluating career-defining moves.Lead to Soar is a podcast for ambitious women and the leaders who support them. Hosted by Michelle Redfern and Mel Butcher, it delivers evidence-based, practical advice on leadership, career progression, and closing the gender gap. Join the Lead to Soar Network at leadtosoar.network or get Michelle's book The Leadership Compass at michelleredfern.com/book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retirement decisions don't often happen in isolation—they're shaped by markets, policy shifts, career trends, and personal trade-offs. In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase translate timely financial headlines into practical retirement planning considerations. • Assess cash-flow strategies for small business owners, including how Roth IRA contribution rules may create flexibility. • Interpret the latest U.S. jobs report and education-level unemployment trends to help frame portfolio and career decisions. • Evaluate small-cap and value stock performance after years of lagging returns within a diversified allocation. • Examine why savings account rates may trail broader interest rate moves and what that can mean for cash positioning. • Compare long-term care insurance with self-funding approaches, including planning implications tied to Washington State's LTC program. • Review 457 and 403(b) rollover considerations and clarify how early Social Security benefits are calculated. • Measure total investment results by factoring in dividends and interest income—not just price changes. Explore retirement planning considerations through balanced, long-term thinking grounded in real data and real scenarios. Listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast to stay aligned with today's evolving financial landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Consumer Finance Monitor podcast, we are releasing an episode about a timely and wide-ranging discussion on one of the most significant and fastest-evolving developments in commercial finance: the rapid "consumerization" of small business lending law. In this episode, host Alan Kaplinsky welcomes Louis Caditz-Peck, Executive Director of the Responsible Business Lending Coalition (RBLC), for an in-depth conversation about the proliferation of state small business lending protection statutes, the policy debates driving them, and what they mean for lenders, fintechs, banks, and small business borrowers. From Self-Regulation to State Law: How We Got Here For decades, commercial lending operated under a fundamentally different regulatory framework than consumer credit. The prevailing assumption was that business borrowers were sophisticated, negotiated their transactions, and did not need standardized disclosures or suitability-type protections. That assumption has eroded. As Louis explains, since the financial crisis, and particularly with the growth of online and fintech lending, small business financing has changed dramatically. Community banks have pulled back. Non-bank online platforms have expanded. New products, including merchant cash advances and other revenue-based financing arrangements, have proliferated. At the same time, concerns have grown about: Opaque pricing structures Misleading "interest rate" representations Broker incentives that steer borrowers into higher-cost products Repeated refinancing of unaffordable obligations These concerns led to the development of the Small Business Borrower's Bill of Rights, a set of industry standards first launched in 2015 at the Aspen Institute by a coalition of lenders, small business groups, and nonprofit advocates. What began as a voluntary, self-regulatory effort quickly became a blueprint for legislation. California's SB 1235 in 2018 marked the first major small business truth-in-lending law. Since then, according to Louis, 19 small business financial protection laws have been enacted across multiple states, with California and New York leading the way. The "Consumerization" of Small Business Lending A central theme of the episode is whether we are witnessing the "consumerization" of small business lending. Many of the new state laws borrow heavily from consumer credit concepts, including: APR-style cost disclosures Total cost of financing disclosures Payment schedule requirements Prepayment and fee transparency Restrictions on certain contractual provisions Some states have layered on licensing or registration requirements for small business finance providers. Others incorporate or supplement state UDAP (unfair and deceptive acts and practices) standards, which may apply to certain business-to-business transactions as well as consumer transactions. The policy rationale is straightforward: many "Main Street" businesses are effectively sole proprietorships or closely-held operations without in-house finance or legal teams. Legislators increasingly view these borrowers as closer to consumers than to large corporations with treasury departments and inside or outside counsel. As Alan and Louis discuss, the regulatory shift raises serious operational and compliance challenges, particularly given the state-by-state patchwork of requirements. The Compliance Conundrum: Patchwork and Harmonization A recurring concern is whether the proliferation of state laws imposes disproportionate burdens on smaller lenders and startups, especially compared to large institutions with robust legal and compliance infrastructures. Louis emphasizes that RBLC has actively worked to promote interstate harmonization, particularly between California and New York. For example: Advocating for standardized disclosure forms that can be used in multiple states Aligning definitions and disclosure triggers Encouraging estimated APR calculations for revenue-based financing However, not all states have followed a harmonized approach. Some laws, particularly those focused narrowly on merchant cash advances, have created divergent requirements, complicating multi-state compliance. As Alan notes, the trend presents both risk and opportunity for lenders and their counsel. The regulatory environment is no longer static. Companies offering small business financing must assume that: Cost disclosures will likely be required in more states Registration or licensing may apply Enforcement risk—particularly under state UDAP statutes—will increase Section 1071 and Federal Uncertainty The episode also explores the role of the CFPB under Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires data collection on small business lending to: 1.     Identify potential discrimination, and 2.     Assess whether certain markets are underserved. The CFPB finalized its 1071 rule in 2023 under then Director Rohit Chopra. Multiple legal challenges followed. Under the current administration, a notice of proposed rulemaking has sought to scale back and slow implementation. At the same time, the Federal Trade Commission has signaled an interest in using its enforcement authority to address unfair or deceptive acts or practices affecting small businesses—underscoring an intriguing tension within federal regulatory policy. As Louis observes, the debate is not simply about reducing or expanding government. It is about how government authority will be used and whether transparency and enforcement will be advanced through rulemaking, litigation, or state initiatives. Merchant Cash Advances and Revenue-Based Financing A particularly nuanced part of the discussion focuses on merchant cash advances (MCAs) and other sales-based financing products. These arrangements typically involve: An advance of funds in exchange for a fixed repayment amount Payments tied to a percentage of daily or periodic sales Variable duration depending on business performance RBLC's position, as Louis explains, is product neutral. The coalition does not advocate banning product categories or imposing rate caps. Instead, it focuses on responsible practices, including transparent pricing and assessment of ability to repay. Importantly, none of the major state lending protection laws impose interest rate caps. The emphasis is on disclosure and market transparency rather than price regulation. Who Is Covered—and Who Is Not? Most state small business truth-in-lending statutes apply to financing of $500,000 or less (with some variation, such as New York's $2.5 million threshold following gubernatorial revision). Coverage often includes: Closed-end loans Open-end lines of credit Sales-based financing/MCAs Factoring (in some states) Banks are generally exempt from these statutes, though non-bank "providers" presenting the offer of credit may still have disclosure obligations even in bank partnership models. As Alan highlights, this raises interesting competitive and policy questions about level playing fields across banks and non-banks. Looking Ahead to 2026 Both speakers agree: this trend is not going away. With significant percentages of small business owners reporting difficulty accessing affordable capital—and a substantial minority reporting harm from predatory practices—state legislators remain motivated to act. The key policy question is not whether regulation will expand, but how. Well-designed transparency frameworks can: Promote price competition Reward responsible innovation Improve borrower decision-making Poorly harmonized or overly rigid frameworks, however, risk increasing compliance costs and reducing credit availability. As Alan notes in his closing remarks, small business finance regulation is becoming a core area of growth for law firms and compliance professionals historically focused on consumer financial services. The line between consumer and commercial finance continues to blur.  Alan noted that the Consumer Financial Services Group which he founded and chaired for 25 years has counseled and represented small business lenders for decades. For lenders, fintechs, banks, and their advisors, understanding these developments is no longer optional—it is essential. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

February has been so crazy! With this annular solar eclipse, it feels like all hell is breaking loose. Here’s what’s happening astrologically. Is Everyone Panicking? My phone has been busy with texts, voice mails and calls where friends and clients are panicking and some wanted to run something by me. It's not light stuff. It's relationship strain, career panic, health worries, friendship fractures, spiritual doubt, or tech meltdowns. What the heck is happening? I thought this was going to be a good year with movement and the power to create? What’s fascinating is that the people reaching out are not normally dramatic. They tend to be savvy women who meditate, journal, regulate, and reflect. They usually handle life relatively easily. And yet this month, everyone's nervous system is on fire. Let's zoom out and take the wise-woman view which I sometimes call the 100-foot perspective. When you understand the energy, you stop personalizing it, and that alone can calm you down First let me say, don’t worry, the sky is not falling. But the astrology is wild and crazy. What is An Annular Solar Eclipse? February 17th brought an annular solar eclipse in Aquarius, known as the “ring of fire.” In this type of eclipse, the Moon doesn't completely block the Sun. The center is obscured, but a ring of light burns around the edges. A total eclipse feels like a blackout and reset. But, this is different. The core is hidden, while the edges are illuminated. You may not see the full picture or answer yet, but the pressure is lighting up what's out of alignment and not working. Aquarius governs community, technology, collective systems, online spaces, innovation, and the nervous system. It's about the group, and also the rebel who stands apart from it. Square with Uranus This is beyond my pay grade when it comes to astrology, but the eclipse forms a square to Uranus. That’s the planet of shocks, disruption, sudden change, and liberation through chaos. In astrology, a square creates tension and it pushes and exposes what isn't working. Now we have an Aquarian eclipse about collective structures and identity, under pressure from Uranus, which breaks what's rigid and outdated. That alone explains a lot. So, friendships may be strained, you might have tech glitches, and online spaces could seem volatile. And, you may have a  strong sense that “I cannot keep doing this the same way.” Spiritually, think of it this way – the annular solar eclipse opens a portal, and Uranus is the lightning bolt shoving you through instead of letting you tiptoe at your own pace. No wonder everyone feels wired. Year of the Fire Horse But that's not all. In the Chinese zodiac, the 17th marked the start of the Fire Horse year. Fire Horse energy is bold, restless, fast-moving, impulsive, and freedom-driven. It does not like feeling trapped and pushes for action. That layers impulsive Fire Horse energy on top of an Aquarian eclipse that demands reinvention. And again, we're still not done. Saturn and Neptune Around February 20, Saturn and Neptune meet at zero degrees Aries, which is the very beginning of the zodiac. Think of it as the cosmic starting line. Saturn represents structure, responsibility, and reality. Neptune represents dreams, spirituality, illusion, and dissolution. When they come together, illusions dissolve and dreams get tested. And this is happening in Aries, the sign of identity, initiation, and self-definition. So if you've been thinking, “Who am I now?” or “What do I even believe?” or “Why doesn't my old coping strategy work?” you're not losing it. This is a deep archetypal reset. It can feel like the old container cracked, and the new one hasn't been built yet. And this is on top of that annular solar eclipse. Why This Feels Like a Crisis When I look at the conversations I've had, there's a pattern. It's not random chaos, but more like a threshold of energy. In other words, there’s an energy shift on the horizon. The Aquarius eclipse with Uranus activation is shaking collective and social structures. People are realizing they've over-given to groups and stayed in communities that drain them. People are waking up to reaalize they built businesses around systems that don't fit anymore, or curated identities that now feel warong or false. There may be a strong sense that insists, “I can't keep being this version of myself” that’s running through everything. Discernment and Wisdom Then, Saturn and Neptune in Aries step in and ask, “If not that…then who are you?” It’s too much! Let me explain this last piece. Neptune dissolves certainty while Saturn demands accountability. Spiritual bypassing won't work now. Neither will shifting into fantasy or hiding by over-working. And you can’t rescue everyone either. Yet, Fire Horse energy insists that you do something! That’s why people feel tempted to quit their job, leave the relationship, and burn bridges. Or you might want to make a giant leap to somewhere else. Some leaps will be aligned with your highest good, but many will be simply reactive. That’s why discernment is everything right now. Be wise with your choices. The Nervous System Factor Eclipse season is always trying, especially teh annular solar eclipse. Aquarius and Uranus both connect to the nervous system. When Uranus is activated, people feel wired, restless, and jittery. Sleep can get disrupted and you're likely mentally overstimulated. Plus, your old coping mechanisms stopped working. Yikes! Then Neptune makes things feel foggy and emotionally porous. So, there’s this very strange combination of high alert and low clarity. which explains why you might feel like something big is happening, but you don't know what it is or how to handle it. Yup, that's eclipse energy. Eclipses obscure before they reveal. With an annular eclipse, the center is blocked while the edges glow. You can't see the core answer yet, but the misalignments are lit up. The Spiritual Opportunity The Aquarian eclipse asks for a reset in your relationship with community and the future. What are you actually trying to create? Saturn and Neptune ask whether your dream is real enough to stand on. Aries demands to know who you are when everything external is stripped away. Fire Horse asks what you're willing to risk for freedom. Of course all of this can feel terribly destabilizing! Any identity shift triggers the ego's alarm system. OK, this could help a bit. You do not need to reinvent yourself overnight. Take time to refine your spiritual identity and distinguishing fantasy from your genuine intuition. What Can You Do? Your very first step is to regulate your nervous system before analyzing or doing anything. Before trying to figure anything out, be sure to calm your system and steady your body. 1. Calm the nervous system. Extend your exhale longer than your inhale. Hum for 3-minutes. Walk outside without your phone. Eat warm, simple food slowly. Reduce scrolling and screen time. Put limits on how much collective drama you consume. 2. Assess your communities. Notice which conversations leave you wired or resentful. Where do you feel obligated instead of connected? Tihs powerful reset does not require any dramatic exits. Sometimes just  pulling back where you've been over-giving will do the trick. 3. Clear your energy. Before making big decisions, be sure to clear your energy field. You can smudge, take a detox bath, get some energy work.  Then, decide the roles you're done with like the fixer, the peacemaker, the one who holds it all together. Consciously release what roles no longer serve you. 4. Get specific about what you want. Think about what you want. Do you want to collaborate or have a partnership? What kind of creative risk are you willing to take? What changes will you make to improve how you approach life and work? The good news is that fire energy when focused, is transformative. But when that same energy is scattered, it can burn everything. 5. Limit venting. This might surprise you but while venting can be good, you can’t let it go on too long. Go ahead and vent for 20-minutes, then take one grounding action. This way, you don’t risk causing yourself to spiral down any further. Small, steady choices are far better than panic-fueled leaps. If You’re Steady Now, Know This If right now you aren’t feeling all this craziness, you might be like me. I’m calm as long as the storm isn’t mine. Maybe you digest change faster than others. Yet, if everyone is calling you to talk things over, you cannot save everyone. Take a break and turn off your phone. Drink tea or read a book. Take a walk or a nap. Let yourself reset before showing up for others, so you don’t allow yourself to get drained. I got zapped when everyone called the same day! Crossing a Threshold February is a threshold month, which right now feels unstable because you're between identities. You are at a turning point, along with the entire collective. The best thing you can do is to slow down your decisions. Protect your attention and strengthen your body. Use the fire consciously and take your time. When the astrology is this crazy like this, become quiet and watchful. Listen more carefully to what is actually true for you. All your inner knowing to guide you through this rough patch. February is revealing what no longer fits. That revelation may be uncomfortable, but it is helpful to move you forward for your highest good. In the long run, this annular solar eclipse and all the other planetary alignments are deeply supportive of helping you create the life you are here to live and enjoy. The post Is February’s Astrology Causing You To Panic? appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

This episode is for leaders and individuals who know AI is changing everything — but aren't sure where to start, or why their organization's adoption keeps stalling. We sat down with Jordache Johnson, founder and CEO of Never Tech Behind, to break down what AI fluency actually means, why most transformations fail, and what it takes to build a culture where AI works for your people, not around them.The Big QuestionHow do leaders move their organizations — and themselves — from fear of AI to actual fluency?What We CoverAI fluency isn't about knowing the code — it's about knowing when and how to apply AI to solve real problems, and having the confidence to experiment without fear.Compound learning is the real unlock — you don't learn AI from a course. You learn it by doing small experiments and letting your skills stack over time.AI transformation is a 70% people problem — if your people don't trust it, understand it, or feel safe using it, the tools don't matter.The ADAPT Framework — Jordache's system for building an AI-powered, human-always culture: Assess, Develop, Analyze, Plan, Train.What keeps him up at night — Jordache gets real about the risks he does and doesn't worry about, and why he built his whole company around the idea that no one gets left behind.Key TakeawayDon't wait for your employer to give you permission. Start experimenting now — small projects, dedicated time, genuine curiosity. The compounding effect is real and available to everyone.Connect with Jordache Website: jordache.ai and join his newsletter for all the latest in AI.Resources:Leading through growth takes intention. Our capabilities deck shows how we help founders and leadership teams lead boldly and build cultures that scale.Navigating a big transition? Check out our Pivot Plan: 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Your Next Big Move.Think coaching might be right for you? Schedule a free consultation to explore how we can help you step into your next level of leadership.Interested in going deeper in your own leadership and building your network? Join the waitlist for The CoCreate Work Leadership Book Club to explore the themes from this episode in community—through powerful reads, reflection prompts, and live conversations.Our last session of the Culture Crash Course just ended, but if you're interested in a Culture Crash Course for your organization or team, please contact us at support@cocreatework.com.Interested in leadership development for your team? Our Workshops are a great wait to develop your team's skills and connection.At CoCreate Work, we believe in asking great questions. Click here to receive our guide to 40 Powerful Questions to accelerate your growth.We would love to connect with you!CoCreate Work on LinkedInCoCreate Work on InstagramLa'Kita on InstagramChloe on InstagramVisit our Podcast PageQuestions you would like us to answer on the podcast? Email us at podcast@cocreatework.com

Text us a comment or question!If you've ever said, “My metabolism just isn't what it used to be,” this episode is for you. Most people over 50 believe their slowing metabolism is an unavoidable part of aging — but that belief may be the very thing holding them back from strength, energy, and confidence. In today's episode, Coach Kevin breaks down the metabolism lie that quietly costs people years of vibrant living — and explains what's actually happening inside your body as you age. This isn't about another diet.It's about reclaiming control. What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why “getting older” isn't the real reason fat loss feels harderThe cultural narrative that convinces people decline is inevitableWhat really causes metabolism to slow down over timeThe dangerous belief that keeps people stuck — even when they're trying hardThe hidden cost of accepting decline as “normal”A simple, sustainable framework to rebuild your metabolism after 50The key questions to ask yourself if you feel stuck, frustrated, or exhausted Your metabolism isn't broken. It's adaptive. And when you change the signals you send your body — through strength, proper fuel, and lifestyle habits — your body responds. This episode will challenge what you think you know about aging, fat loss, and metabolism… and give you a clear path forward if you're ready to stop guessing. 

Does it feel like your world is about to crumble while you push for more clients? You might do everything right, yet maintaining a profitable business feels heavy instead of powerful. Often, you find yourself reaching for a new income level only to end up completely drained.When you lack a strong business foundation, smooth client fulfillment, and a steady stream of inbound lead generation, the pressure of managing your growth becomes overwhelming. This lack of structure makes it easy for an online coach to feel like the entire business will crumble if they are not personally holding every piece together.True sustainable growth requires more than just higher numbers, it depends on your internal capacity building. Business is a mirror; if there is something you need to work on, it is going to show up as you try to grow. This means you have the ability to contain the next level instead of only accessing it.In this episode, you'll learn how to:Assess business readiness through capacity, not just revenueUse nervous system regulation to handle visibility without burnoutScale smart by building systems that work without youEvolve your leadership identity to sustain a bigger businessI am walking you through the three layers of business so you can see if you are truly ready to up-level from foundation to scalable growth. We will also discuss how this expansion naturally supports your podcast growth.Stick around to find out which parts of your business might break if you grew overnight and how to fix them before they do.Resources from this episode:Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy IncomeThe Coach IntensiveListener Giveaway!Enter The Podcast Giveaway for the chance to win one of Carly's digital products: https://thethrivingtherapreneurpodcast.com/reviewsGet 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing.Use promo code: CarlyExplore More SupportCarly AILooking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with CarlyWant to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I'd love to hear from you!“If your audience didn't respond, it's feedback and not rejection.” - Carly Hill

What if you're not stuck because you don't know enough, but because you think you should know everything before you begin? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by where to start, unsure how to market yourself, or quietly battling imposter syndrome, this episode is for you. We're exploring why so many singers hesitate to step into teaching — and how a simple 5-Day Challenge might be the reset that brings clarity, confidence, and momentum. Could five focused days change everything? WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST? 0:52 The things that overwhelm us in singing teaching and business 7:42 Pushing the ‘reset' button 11:47 What is a 5-day challenge?  16:27 Can I do it again if I've already done one? 17:11 Why a 5-day challenge helps singing teachers 20:14 What shift might you notice from doing a 5-day challenge?  21:44 The 5-day challenge special offer 22:30 The next BAST Training 5-day challenge   About the presenter HERERELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS   Line HiltonThe StageSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.192 How to Set Boundaries as a Singing Teacher Singing Teachers Talk - Ep. 239 10 Common Barriers to Being a Singing Teacher and How to Overcome Them Insight TimerThe Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Phil HarrisonThe Business of Stories by Susan Payton Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.126 ‘The Business of Stories' - Game-Changing Marketing Strategy Kaya Herstad-Carney REGISTER FOR THE BAST TRAINING 5-DAY CHALLENGE, HERE 

Liz Peek discusses the market's current drift and the continued dominance of Artificial Intelligence, arguing AI is not a bubble but a rapidly adopted technology transforming productivity, with companies underhiring as they assess impact and investors needing exposure to this dominant sector.1900 BRUSSELS

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, and recent labor market data has continued to show relative resilience. In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Jeff Lloyd connect fast-moving headlines on AI, jobs, interest rates, and retirement research to long-term investment and planning considerations. • Evaluate how AI is influencing financial services, real estate, and software companies—and how rapid innovation may contribute to sector volatility. • Assess rising cybersecurity and data breach risks as automation expands, while recognizing the ongoing role of human trust in financial decision-making. • Analyze the latest U.S. employment and wage trends alongside consumer spending patterns to better understand current economic conditions. • Connect labor market strength to potential Federal Reserve rate decisions and their possible effects on equity and bond markets. • Examine research indicating that individuals with written retirement plans often report higher confidence and greater retirement satisfaction. • Consider how disciplined, long-term investing approaches have historically helped investors navigate changing market cycles. Stay informed with balanced insights designed to provide perspective—not predictions—during rapidly evolving economic conditions. Listen and subscribe to the Money Matters Podcast to keep your investment and retirement planning conversations aligned with today's shifting landscape.

Listen and Subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lisa Mulrain. CEO of Legacy Building LLC and founder of Mulrain Law, in a wide‑ranging conversation about financial literacy, credit repair, estate planning, community impact, and the mindset shifts required for long-term financial success. The discussion highlights her personal journey, her transition from federal service to entrepreneurship, and her mission to educate and empower individuals—especially in minority communities—to build and protect wealth.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lisa Mulrain. CEO of Legacy Building LLC and founder of Mulrain Law, in a wide‑ranging conversation about financial literacy, credit repair, estate planning, community impact, and the mindset shifts required for long-term financial success. The discussion highlights her personal journey, her transition from federal service to entrepreneurship, and her mission to educate and empower individuals—especially in minority communities—to build and protect wealth.

Listen and Subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lisa Mulrain. CEO of Legacy Building LLC and founder of Mulrain Law, in a wide‑ranging conversation about financial literacy, credit repair, estate planning, community impact, and the mindset shifts required for long-term financial success. The discussion highlights her personal journey, her transition from federal service to entrepreneurship, and her mission to educate and empower individuals—especially in minority communities—to build and protect wealth.

Episode 362: Spaced Out   1. Assess your space constantly. 2. Look for where you are not maximizing your space. 3. Chairs over pews... 4. Creative possibilities for extra space....  - in the 70's churches had classes meeting in old buses outside the building 5. Plan Multiple services/ classes  -change everyone's schedule Communication 1. Communicate a "no ownership of spaces" mindset 2. Communicate the benefits of growth. 3. Honor the sacrifices of people and empathize with their pain.

The Munich Security Conference is one of the world's key diplomatic gatherings. This year, a serious and almost shocking question hangs over the event: Is the United States still a reliable ally? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin is in Munich and spoke with three leaders: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Munich Security Conference is one of the world's key diplomatic gatherings. This year, a serious and almost shocking question hangs over the event: Is the United States still a reliable ally? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin is in Munich and spoke with three leaders: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

When you tell your partner you want a divorce and suddenly they promise everything, how do you know if it's real desire to change or just panic talking? You may be hearing apologies that sound deeper than anything you've heard before, promises of therapy, and urgent requests for time, all while you're stuck questioning yourself. Is this real? Is it different this time? Or is this fear talking? That confusion, the second-guessing, and the pull to pause your own healing just to see what happens are incredibly common. In this solo episode, I walk you through how to assess change clearly and safely. You'll learn what real change actually looks like beyond words and emotional displays, why pressure and urgency are red flags, and why your safety and autonomy never become negotiable just because someone promises to change. Remember, you can keep moving forward with your own healing and planning without putting your life on hold while a partner claims they are working on themselves. ✨This episode includes a free downloadable worksheet to help you assess whether real change is actually happening. Grab it at kateanthony.com/assessingchange. What you'll hear about in this episode: How to tell the difference between genuine commitment and a crisis reaction What real change actually looks like in behavior, accountability, and time Why your nervous system is data and how to use it to assess safety How to observe patterns without gaslighting yourself or putting your life on hold Why your safety and autonomy never become negotiable ✨ If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode, you can find it here. Resources & Links: Assessing Change WorksheetGet Your Curated Podcast PlaylistFocused Strategy Sessions with Kate The Divorce Survival Guide Resource BundlePhoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment CollectiveKate on InstagramKate on FacebookKate's Substack Newsletter: Divorce Coaching Dispatch The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Episodes are also available YouTube! Seven Step Mindset Reset for Divorce  =================== DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. =================== Episode link: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-356-how-to-assess-real-change-when-a-partner-promises-everything/  

Please visit answersincme.com/YMM860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Nitish Mehta, MD; and Sarwar Zahid, MD. In this activity, experts in diabetic retinopathy discuss long-acting anti-VEGF agents and strategies to improve outcomes for patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Recognize factors that contribute to patients' treatment burden with intravitreal anti-VEGF therapies for diabetic macular edema (DME); Assess the clinical profiles of long-acting intravitreal anti-VEGF agents for DME; and Recommend individualized strategies to enhance long-term treatment outcomes for patients with DME.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the weekly Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net and the Pro Wrestling Boom podcast. They discuss these topics:A look at WrestleMania 42 ticket sales struggles, resale prices dipping below face value, ticket prices this year compared to last year, TKO arrogance or aggressiveness backfiringWrestleMania 42 line-up, from the strong C.M. Punk-Roman Reigns start to a potential drop-off afterward to load up night 1 and the rest of night 2 with WM-worthy match-upsSpeculation on where the mystery attack in all black attacking The Vision is goingAEW Dynamite and AEW Grand Slam previewAnti-ICE chants at Dynamite and where it could go from here, and should billionaires be excused from taking a strong public stand because they have "so much to lose"?TNA Impact after a month on AMCAnd more including some Super Bowl talkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

How does a singing teacher land a vocal coaching job on a TV drama? In this episode, Alexa is joined by vocal coach, performer and returning guest - Candi Underwood, who shares her experience coaching Matt Smith for the Sky Atlantic adaptation of The Death of Bunny Munro, based on the novel by Nick Cave. They explore how the opportunity came about, what was required on set, and which skills singing teachers already have that translate directly into TV coaching work. Perfect listening for singing teachers curious about taking their work beyond the studio and onto screen.WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST?  5:03 What is The Death of Bunny Munro?6:42 What was the production company looking for in a vocal coach?10:59 Preparing for the job16:01 Taking a history19:12 Surprising essential skills20:30 Working on technique23:39 Keeping it professional with high profile figures28:53 Top 3 skills singing teachers needs for a TV coaching role32:12 How to get your food in the doorAbout the presenter HERERELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKSSinging Teachers Talk - Ep31. Where to Start with Digital MarketingNick CaveMatt SmithThe Death of Bunny MunroFrank SinatraSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.198 Mastering Singing for Stage, Screen & the Music IndustrySinging Teachers Talk - Ep.242 Understanding Motor Learning: How It Can Help Us Give Better Singing Lessons - Eps. 155 & 156 Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice StudiosSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.222 The Rise of AI: What It Means for Singers & TeachersSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.226 The Rise of AI: Practical Tools and Strategies For the Singing TeacherABOUT THE GUESTCandi Underwood is a professional performer, session singer, vocal coach and founder/leader of City of Stars, a group of intermediate musical theatre choirs across Sussex. With over 16 years of experience in the industry, she's been featured as both a singer and songwriter on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6Music, Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, Radio X, Planet Rock and more, performed at nationwide festivals and featured in TV ads; all while building a successful coaching business dedicated to nurturing healthy, resilient voices and inspiring bold, fearless performances for singers and screamers alike. Most recently she collaborated with Nick Cave and Matt Smith on Sky TV's 'The Death of Bunny Munro', coaching the former through a singing scene, and featured in the Marks & Spencer Christmas Advert with her choir alongside Dawn French.WebsiteInstagram

Are you constantly racing against the clock, feeling like life's demands are pulling you in every direction—and yet, your own needs, goals, and relationships are slipping through the cracks? Burnout, overwhelm, and the tricky balance of work, family, and personal fulfillment are challenges that leave many people wondering: Does time own me, or can I truly shape how I live within it? In this episode, the conversation delves deep into how our relationship with time can be transformed from a relentless source of stress into a foundation for personal wholeness and relational strength. You'll hear practical strategies for recognizing the real drivers behind burnout, prioritizing what lights you up, integrating wellness into busy schedules, and collaboratively setting goals within families or partnerships. Whether you're looking to manage your calendar more efficiently or searching for greater meaning and connection in your everyday moments, this episode offers insight, tools, and a paradigm shift to help you bend time to work for you—instead of against you. Michelle Niemeyer is a speaker, coach, and former attorney who teaches professionals how to bend time so they can stay sharp, productive, and profitable – without burning out. After finding her way to burnout and back in her own high-performing legal career, Michelle created The Art of Bending Time, a framework that helps people connect the dots across work, life, and purpose to magnetize success and reclaim their joy. She helps businesses retain top talent, boost development, and keep their people energized and engaged – all while making the magic   Episode Highlights 05:53 Understanding and recognizing burnout. 09:43 Integrating wholeness over compartmentalization. 11:08 Discovering personal sparks and daily joys. 15:19 Prioritizing wellness for personal effectiveness. 18:17 Setting priorities and learning to delegate. 22:55 Eliminating time wasters: Internal and external distractions. 26:51 Applying SWORD analysis to family goals. 30:17 Aligning goals with genuine desire. 36:13 Shifting responsibilities according to strengths and passions.   Your Check List of Actions to Take Identify Your Spirit Sparks: Take a few moments each day to notice and savor the small things that light you up, like a warm cup of coffee or a moment outdoors. Prioritize Quality Sleep: Make your bedroom a phone-free zone to reduce interruptions, improve rest, and start your day more refreshed. Hydrate and Eat Well: Focus on drinking enough water and eating a variety of whole, colorful foods to support your physical and mental health. Integrate Movement: Find simple ways to move your body regularly, whether it's a walk outside or standing to stretch throughout the day. Assess and Address Time Drains: Notice what tasks or habits waste your time (like procrastination or environmental distractions), and create systems or boundaries to minimize them. Practice Whole-Person Living: Show up authentically in all areas of your life, sharing aspects of yourself at work and at home to foster real connection. Clarify Priorities as a Family or Couple: Have honest conversations about what truly matters, so your time and energy align with your shared goals and values. Use the SWORD Analysis for Big Decisions: Evaluate Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Risks, and Desire before pursuing major goals together, ensuring everyone's buy-in and avoiding unnecessary drains.   Mentioned Link for free community access to SWORD tool The Art of Bending Time (program link) 12 Relationship Principles to Strengthen Your Love (free guide)   Connect with Michelle Niemeyer Website: michelleniemeyer.com Facebook: facebook.com/groups/theartofbendingtime LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelle-melin-niemeyer  

Planning improves your odds of success, but accepting risk, making decisions with incomplete information, and learning quickly from failure are what ultimately move a business forward. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/595-plan-to-succeed-prepare-to-fail/ Planning is essential to building a successful small business, but it doesn't eliminate risk or guarantee success. In this episode, Henry Lopez explains why business owners must plan to succeed while also being prepared to fail, and how accepting uncertainty is a prerequisite for growth. Henry breaks down the role of planning in both startups and existing businesses, explaining how business plans, financial projections, and annual strategic plans help reduce - but never remove - risk. He also explores the emotional side of failure, including fear, embarrassment, and decision paralysis, and why waiting for certainty often leads to stagnation. Drawing from personal experience and past episodes, Henry outlines a practical framework for balancing disciplined planning with courageous action: 1 - Plan deliberately 2 - Assess the downside 3 - Decide and commit 4 - Review and adjust The goal is not to avoid mistakes entirely, but to build a business resilient enough to survive them. If you're stuck overanalyzing, afraid of making the wrong move, or hesitating to launch or grow your business, this episode will help you reframe risk, overcome fear, and move forward with confidence. This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run, grow and exit your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

Best States for Survival Best States for Survival (And Why It's Complicated) | Episode 584 Every few months, someone puts out a list claiming they've found the “best states for survival.” Perfect land. Perfect climate. Perfect collapse conditions. This episode starts with one of those videos and then does what those lists never do — slow down and actually think through the tradeoffs. Because there is no perfect state. There are only compromises you can live with. The Problem With “Top 9” Survival State Lists I watched a video recently that ranked nine states that would supposedly do best in a collapse scenario. The creator put in serious work — hundreds of hours of research — and a lot of it made sense. Tennessee was on the list, and I was pretty happy with where it landed. But every time I watch lists like this, I catch myself doing what most people do: looking to see if my state made the cut. That alone tells you something important. These lists hit emotionally, not practically. Even the states that rank high still have real drawbacks. And the ones that rank low often have strengths that don't show up on paper. Population Density Is a Double-Edged Sword Population density matters — a lot — but not in the simple way people think. Low population density sounds great until you realize it also means fewer services, fewer jobs, and fewer amenities. If you move somewhere extremely remote, you're trading convenience and infrastructure for isolation. On the flip side, dense cities are terrible for survival. Too many people, too much dependence, and too much competition for resources. Cities are where things unravel first when systems fail. The sweet spot is balance. Enough people to support infrastructure and community, but not so many that you're surrounded by desperation. Isolation Is Romantic — Until It Isn't A lot of people fantasize about total isolation. Alaska wilderness. Middle of nowhere. No neighbors. That sounds cool until you're honest with yourself. Most humans are not built to be true isolationists. If you were, you wouldn't be listening to this podcast — you'd already be off-grid somewhere, alone, doing your thing. Almost nobody actually wants zero people. Add a family into the equation and it matters even more. You don't get to unilaterally decide to drag everyone into extreme isolation because you're bored or having a midlife crisis. Survival planning has to account for the people you're responsible for, not just your personal fantasy. Climate: Middle Ground Wins Climate is another area where extremes hurt you. Super cold areas bring long winters, heavy snow, and logistics problems. Super hot areas make you dependent on water and cooling. Living without air conditioning in extreme heat is brutal, especially in modern homes that weren't designed for passive cooling. A temperate, middle-of-the-road climate tends to be easier to manage. Mild winters. Warm but not oppressive summers. Less strain on heating and cooling systems. This is one of the reasons Tennessee sits in a comfortable middle. We get winter, but not months of it. We get summer, but not desert-level heat. That balance matters. Tradition and Community Matter More Than Rankings One of the most overlooked factors is local culture and tradition. Areas with a history of self-reliance — gardening, canning, fixing things, helping neighbors — have a massive advantage when systems fail. But here's the catch: if you move into those areas as an outsider, you may never fully belong. Some communities take generations to accept newcomers. That doesn't make them bad — it just means you need to be realistic. If you already live in a place like that, you're ahead. If you're planning to move, understand that community can't be bought or rushed. Natural Disasters and Real Risk Assessment You also need to honestly assess natural disaster risks. Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Flooding. Wildfires. Earthquakes. Some states deal with several of these at once. Others have fewer, but none have zero — despite what some lists claim. Tennessee scores well overall, but it does sit near a major fault line and experiences minor earthquakes regularly. That's something people forget. Every location has risks. The key is understanding which risks you're accepting and preparing for them specifically. Other Factors People Ignore A few more things matter more than most lists admit: Firearm laws: Guns are tools. A state hostile to ownership is limiting one of your survival options. Nuclear risk: Proximity to major targets and prevailing winds matter. So does distance from nuclear reactors. Income reality: None of this works if you can't make a living where you move. You can't survive on ideology alone. You still need money, skills, and systems. Closing The best state for survival isn't the one that wins a YouTube ranking. It's the one where your climate, population density, income, community, and risk profile line up with your actual life. Tennessee works for me — not because it's perfect, but because it's balanced. Assess where you live. Be honest about your limits. And stop chasing fantasy maps. This is James from SurvivalPunk.com.DIY to survive. Links Amazon Item OF The Day 2000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter 12v to 110v 120v Built-in UL-Listed Fuse Compatible with Lithium Battery Starlink for Home RV Truck Off-Grid Solar by LEESKY Think this post was worth 20 cents? Consider joining The Survivalpunk Army and get access to exclusive content and discounts! Don't forget to join in on the road to 1k! Help James Survivalpunk Beat Couch Potato Mike to 1k subscribers on Youtube Want To help make sure there is a podcast Each and every week? Join us on Patreon Subscribe to the Survival Punk Survival Podcast. The most electrifying podcast on survival entertainment. Itunes Pandora RSS Spotify Like this post? 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In this episode of the How to Hyperbaric Podcast, Dr. Masha talks with Dr. Mike Nelson about Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and how to use it to track stress, recovery, and nervous system balance at home. You'll learn what HRV means, how to measure HRV with wearables (Oura Ring, WHOOP, Garmin, Apple Watch), what “normal HRV” really depends on, and why higher HRV isn't always better. We also cover how HRV can help personalize Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), red light therapy, and PEMF protocols, how to spot overtraining or too much stress, and what trends matter more than one daily number. Timestamps:00:00 INTRO01:34 What Is HRV (Heart Rate Variability)04:45 What HRV Can Tell Us10:24 How to Measure HRV13:12 What's a Good HRV Number?17:09 Why Trends Matter More Than a Single Daily Number20:00 What Happens When HRV Is Too High?28:06 When Athletes Should Use Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy32:04 What Other Measurements Help Assess HRV38:29 Why Interpreting HRV Can Be Problematic41:30 Can HRV Measurements Show Good Stress vs Bad Stress?46:45 Why People Should Measure HRV50:25 Dr. Mike's Educational Program on HRV

A leader is getting pressured to stop being so prickly and gain some humility. With her coach, she explores whether it's even possible for humility to ever be a strength. Core concepts in this episode:Humility is confidence without defensiveness.Assess yourself on the humility scale. “How do I respond to challenges?”Humble leaders are confident in their authority.Ask frequently: “How might I be wrong about this?”Humility requires active listening.Questions addressed in this episode:> Are humble leaders perceived as weak?Some people may see humble leaders as weak, but humble leaders are actually confident in their authority.> If humble leaders need confidence, will they be seen as arrogant?No, because humble leaders do not fight for dominance. They invite the opinions of others and are non-defensive when challenged.> How can I tell whether I am humble?Ask yourself, “When I am challenged, what feelings do I experience?” Leaders who respond non-defensively are high in humility.> What practices can I adopt to develop more humility?Ask yourself frequently: “How might I be wrong about this?"> What are the benefits to being a humble leader?Your team will experience psychological safety and move towards high performance.Resources mentioned in this episode:Humbitious: The Power of Low-Ego, High-Drive Leadership by Amer Kaissi explores how to be both ambitious and humble. Links for coaches:Join Tom and a community of coaches at the Executive Coaching Special Interest Group.The Los Angeles Chapter of International Coach Federation offers countless opportunities for CCEs and community building.If you're in the L.A. area, join the ICF-LA March Chapter meeting. And be sure to say ‘hi' to Tom! Register here.Each month, we share additional tools in our monthly email. If you'd like to explore Private Coaching with Tom, reach out to him at: tom@essentialcomm.com.This episode is tagged in three categories in our podcast library:Executive PresenceLeadershipPersonal Growth & Self-DevelopmentRelated Episodes:122 - Achieving Authenticity146 - Building Empathy248 - Building Listening 260 - How to Guarantee Psychological Safety232 - Unlocking Executive Presence through Emotional IntelligenceThank you so much for your reviews!From The Look & Sound of Leadership

Dr. Rebecca Davis describes the clinical evaluation tool that faculty developed to assess clinical competencies based on the AACN Essentials. The tool is structured as a developmental rubric, allowing documentation of each learner's progress toward independence in clinical practice. Faculty identified challenges, however, when assessing competency with a one-size-fits-all clinical evaluation tool, particularly in specialty courses with unique populations and limited clinical practice. This led to the development of course-specific clinical evaluation tools. Learn more about these tools in her article, where she also shares examples of tools with readers.

Alexa is joined by vocal performance coach Juliet Russell for a rich conversation about identity, artistry, and contemporary vocal training. Juliet shares how she helps singers identify and trust what makes them unique, evolve their voices alongside life and experience, and connect more deeply with audiences — drawing on her work across major TV formats as well as her one-to-one coaching with artists. We explore how to make vocal exercises more musical and stylistically relevant, how voice science can be translated into practical studio tools, and what Juliet sees as key pillars of contemporary vocal training for singing teachers today. The episode also dives into Juliet's new app Do Your Sing, a contemporary training toolkit designed to support singers with creative, performance-led vocal development. About the presenter HEREWHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST?2:19 How to help an artist identify what makes them unique17:54 What do artists tend to overlook about their craft?20:43 What is ‘talent' and what can be learned?24:08 The difference between a singing teacher, vocal coach and performance coach30:08 Translating voice science in the studio34:18 Contemporary teaching tools1:04:10 Parting advice to contemporary singers and singing teachersRELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKSJoshua AlamuJai RamageJono McNeilSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.198 Mastering Singing for Stage, Screen & the Music Industry Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.123 Insights Into TV Vocal Coaching Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.124 Mastering Vocal Style: Licks, Riffs and Runs with Emer TullySinging Teachers Talk - Ep.241 Is Your Pelvic Floor Affecting Your Voice? A Deep Dive with PhysiotherapistJenevora WilliamsSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.242 Understanding Motor Learning: How It Can Help Us Give Better Singing Lessons Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.169 How to Use Gesture for Better Singing ABOUT THE GUESTJuliet Russell stands as one of the UK's leading vocal performance coaches, with an exceptional track record with award-winning artists and groundbreaking shows. As a vocal coach and arranger on Netflix's breakout hit show Building the Band, Juliet helped shape the voices that captivated millions globally. She also coaches on BAFTA winning shows The Voice UK and Michael McIntyre's Big Show.  SEE FULL BIO HEREDo Your Sing App | Website

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture[WEF]/[CB] agenda is now coming true, it is no longer a conspiracy, they are controlling the cars in Germany remotely. Kamal Harris climate warrior buys house on the ocean.Remove the illegals and the cost for everything goes down. People are now seeing the truth about sound money compared to fiat. Trump tariffs system is taking off. The [DS] is now pushing their war to the next level. They know that soon the people of this country will see the crimes they have committed against the people and to this country. They are fighting back and they are testing Trump to see what he will do. At the same time Trump is testing them, watch and observing their movements. When the time is right the Insurrection Act will be invoked nationwide, but now he might test it in a local area. Trump has given the warning to the insurrectionists.   Economy https://twitter.com/MyLordBebo/status/2011712915963859403?s=20  Toyota used remote access to turn off the pre heating, which is used to heat up the cars before driving. You would turn it on, 10 minutes before driving somewhere, so your car is warm and de-iced already.   Toyota spokesman Ralph Müller: “The pre-air conditioning is a free function of the MyToyota app or Lexus Link Plus App. This function is still available for all pure electric vehicles and plug-in vehicles. For vehicles with conventional drive, this only works when the combustion engine is running. The legislator considers this an unnecessary running of the engine or an avoidable exhaust gas pollution, which is prohibited. This is not known to many users. In Europe, there is no uniform legal situation, about which we have informed with a corresponding note in the app. In order to protect the vehicle user from fines, we have deactivated the function on these vehicles.” Climate Change Warrior Kamala Harris Buys New Mansion Near The Ocean in Malibu  Kamala Harris just bought a new $8 million mansion in Malibu near the beach. She must be deeply concerned about climate change. Have you noticed this pattern? Democrat elites, the people most likely to lecture others about climate change and to claim that it's an existential threat to humanity and the planet, sure do love to buy homes on the coast. Just look at Obama. Where are his homes? Martha's Vineyard and Hawaii. Does that sound like a man who is worried about climate change? The New York Post reports: Kamala Harris upgrades LA real estate portfolio with $8M mega mansion in Malibu's celeb-packed Pt. Dume Source: thegatewaypundit.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2011568614898614645?s=20 https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/2011548021511897343?s=20 https://twitter.com/thencamekevin/status/2011562742029959291?s=20  face value. Four of these quarters might have the face value of $1.00 but, THEIR ACTUAL VALUE IS $64! The stackers were right. . . Political/Rights https://twitter.com/VinceDaoTV/status/2011540393947775098?s=20 DOGE Geopolitical    https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2011598672929440042?s=20 Vice President Vance Casts Tie-Breaking Vote To Kill Venezuela War Powers Resolution in the Senate Two Republicans who previously voted to advance the bill flipped after pressure from Trump Vice President JD Vance had to cast a tie-breaking vote in the Senate on Wednesday night to kill a Venezuela War Powers Resolution that sought to prevent another US attack on the country without congressional authorization. The Senate was deadlocked at 50-50 on a point of order vote to strip the War Powers Resolution of its privileged status to block a final vote. President Trump and his top officials put significant pressure on five Republicans who voted to advance the legislation last week, and two of the GOP senators — Josh Hawley (MO) and Todd Young (IN) — flipped and voted against the bill. Source: news.antiwar.com https://twitter.com/Sec_Noem/status/2011803374807547909?s=20   President Trump's established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean. Through close coordination with our colleagues in the Departments of War, State, and Justice, our heroic Coast Guard men and women once again ensured a flawlessly executed operation, in accordance with international law. As we've now demonstrated through multiple boardings, there is no outrunning or escaping American justice — period. Our resolve is unshakeable and our mission coordination has never been better. America’s Coast Guard remains Always Ready to apply the full force of its unique authorities and specialized capabilities against this threat anywhere, anytime.    War/Peace https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2011817852290895915?s=20  https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2011576169918054597?s=20 https://twitter.com/ABC/status/2011788458042540303?s=20 Zelensky to declare state of emergency after strikes cripple power grid    Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to declare a state of emergency in the energy sector. This measure aims to address disrupted power supplies following sustained Russian attacks on the country’s infrastructure. Source: .independent.co.uk  https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2011757910041452892?s=20 President Trump Identifies the Roadblock to a Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia In an interview with Reuters, President Trump was asked why the Russia/Ukraine negotiations appear to have stalled.  President Trump responded with one word, “Zelenskyy.” WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump told Reuters that Ukraine – not Russia – is holding up a potential peace deal, rhetoric that stands in marked contrast to that of European allies, who have consistently argued Moscow has little interest in ending its war in Ukraine. In an exclusive interview in the Oval Office on Wednesday, Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to wrap up his nearly four-year-old invasion of Ukraine. Zelenskiy, the U.S. president said, was more reticent. “I think he's ready to make a deal,” Trump said of the Russian president. “I think Ukraine is less ready to make a deal.” Asked why U.S.-led negotiations had not yet resolved Europe's largest land conflict since World War Two, Trump responded: “Zelenskiy.”   Source: theconservativetreehouse.com  https://twitter.com/zeroDEIUSA/status/2011211989847326747?s=20  this point, dictated that Canada, Denmark, and NATO generally are allowed to sit on their collective asses vis a'vis Defense. Poland and Hungary are the exceptions since they rarely conform to WEF dictums. But we also know something else: This administration doesn't see the world and this hemisphere through a WEF lens. Those differences in world view, opinion, policy, and sense of urgency between America and our allies are bubbling up publicly. I don't think the friction is or will be inconsequential. In fact, I would posit that the hairline cracks we hear about, in terms of NATO cooperation and membership, will inevitably become full fledged fissures. There are any number of pressure points between this administration and our ANO's (allies in name only) most notably the UK. Saber rattling has become the norm in communiques from Germany, the UK, and the EU. Calls for a “European only” Army and Navy have come from the upper and middle echelons of the military in several NATO member nations in Europe. The Europeans are shocked and outraged by our statements and concerns about Greenland. Now I could be wrong; but it seems that NATO's members are viewing our actions in Venezuela as well as Trump's position that Ukraine is largely a Euro problem, and his vision that the “Donroe” doctrine should be a precursor to a solid military defense strategy as well as a strategic trading block composed by countries in the Western Hemisphere as an emerging existential threat. And indeed it is. We have all seen examples that, by now prove conclusively, that Trump and his advisers are some of the best “tea leaf” readers ever. I honestly think this administration sees the rapid cultural, political, and social deterioration in Europe (Germany, Austria, France, the UK) and other Western nations (Australia and NZ) as harbingers and not one off's. And as such, I believe Trump and his team have concluded that these EU countries have reached a point of no return in every measure that matters. I believe the head butting will, by the end of Trump's term, deteriorate or accelerate to locking horns with former allies and our eventual departure from them as a bloc in favor of the Western Hemisphere as a replacement block. The “Donroe” doctrine says as much. I believe Trump would prefer to capitalize on Geography. That is to say a land mass that stretches from the Arctic circle to the Antarctic circle with North America and South America in between. I believe he sees that as something America can control, protect, and develop. How this will play out, I'm not sure. But I believe he is quietly preparing an exit ramp for our departure from NATO per se. It will be interesting. He will leave office and hand this massive initiative to Vance and Rubio; confident in their judgment and ability to execute. Medical/False Flags President Trump Announces “The Great Healthcare Plan” President Donald J. Trump's Great Healthcare Plan is a broad healthcare initiative that will slash prescription drug prices, reduce insurance premiums, hold big insurance companies accountable, and maximize price transparency in the American healthcare system. This plan will deliver money directly to the American people, not insurance companies, big pharma and special interest groups—putting patients over industry leaders' profits, just as he promised. The Great Healthcare Plan also builds on the successes of his first term by promoting competition, eliminating wasteful spending, and putting consumers back in control. [The Great Healthcare Plan] Source: theconservativetreehouse.com [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/Patri0tContr0l/status/2011502712819761455?s=20 https://twitter.com/gatewaypundit/status/2011821087911231924?s=20 https://twitter.com/philthatremains/status/2011763419293368576?s=20 https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2011705622249816580?s=20 https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/2011695320112251315?s=20     https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2011634818375958782?s=20     https://twitter.com/BillMelugin_/status/2011644187708371237?s=20 https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/2011632198000976086?s=20    into a parked car. The subject then fled on foot. The law enforcement officer caught up to the subject on foot and attempted to apprehend him when the subject began to resist and violently assault the officer. While the subject and law enforcement were in a struggle on the ground, two subjects came out of a nearby apartment and also attacked the law enforcement officer with a snow shovel and broom handle. As the officer was being ambushed and attacked by the two individuals, the original subject got loose and began striking the officer with a shovel or broom stick. Fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired a defensive shot to defend his life. The initial subject was hit in the leg. All three subjects ran back into the apartment and barricaded themselves inside. The attacked officer and subject are both in the hospital. Both attackers are in custody. This attack on another brave member of law enforcement took place while Minnesota's top leaders, Governor Walz and Mayor Frey, are actively encouraging an organized resistance to ICE and federal law enforcement officers. Their hateful rhetoric and resistance against men and women who are simply trying to do their jobs must end. Federal law enforcement officers are facing a 1,300% increase in assaults against them as they put their lives on the line to arrest criminals and lawbreakers. https://twitter.com/mrddmia/status/2011711533014036932?s=20 Antifa are teaching illegals that they can attack federal law enforcement.    https://twitter.com/DAGToddBlanche/status/2011620198751597028?s=20  and Frey – I'm focused on stopping YOU from your terrorism by whatever means necessary. This is not a threat. It's a promise. https://twitter.com/StandUpForElonn/status/2011591809114210333?s=20   TORCHED. For once, the IRS is being deployed FOR AMERICANS FIRST — not against working families. Follow the money. Audit everything. Prosecute whoever broke the law.    protection from the Fake News Media but, it will end, as we, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Joy Behar of The View: Trump Will Use ICE Protests in Minneapolis to Declare Martial Law and Cancel the Midterm Elections (VIDEO) This week on The View, Joy Behar suggested that she is worried that Trump is planning to use the ICE protests in Minneapolis and elsewhere to declare martial law and cancel the 2026 midterm elections. Think about what she is suggesting here. She is saying that Trump will override local jurisdictions, put the military in charge, and then cancel elections. It is pure BlueAnon lunacy. And remember that The View falls under the ABC ‘News' division. FOX News reports: Joy Behar claims Trump seeking to declare martial law to stop midterm elections amid ICE protests     ABC News should be held accountable for pushing this madness on the air. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/2011606173993353376?s=20 https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/2011613524251066484?s=20 https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2011628944877883438?s=20   is EXTREMELY dangerous stuff. Not only is he lying about what's happening, but not once did he tell his constituents to stay out of the way of federal law enforcement officers. He is actively encouraging them to obstruct ICE agents, as a means to cover up the massive fraud and criminality in his state. This is 1860's type stuff we are dealing with here, and you can see it on Walz's face, especially at the end. He knows the severity of what he just did. The Dems are in open rebellion against the Trump administration, while harboring illegal aliens in their Unconstitutional “sanctuary cities”, which they use to steal elections. This is irregular warfare. Things are about to get real. We are witnessing something historic.   https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2011525886630379525?s=20 https://twitter.com/MJTruthUltra/status/2011802180710289546?s=20   President Trump's Plan   https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/2011799570041250146?s=20  This authority can be invoked unilaterally by the President without congressional approval, though it includes specific procedural requirements.  The Act has three main triggers for invocation: At a state’s request (§251): When a governor or state legislature requests federal aid to suppress an insurrection within the state.   To enforce federal authority (§252): When unlawful obstructions, combinations, assemblages, or rebellion make it impracticable to enforce U.S. laws through ordinary judicial processes.   To address domestic violence or rights deprivations (§253): When insurrection, domestic violence, or conspiracy hinders the execution of laws or deprives citizens of constitutional rights, and state authorities are unable, fail, or refuse to act. For the Minnesota scenario described in the post (involving federal agents and no mention of a state request), §§252 or 253 would likely apply, allowing action without state consent. Next Steps for InvocationIf President Trump decides to proceed, the process is straightforward but must follow statutory requirements. Here’s a step-by-step outline based on the law and historical precedents: Assess and Determine Applicability: The President (or advisors) evaluates whether the situation meets one of the Act’s criteria, such as rebellion against federal authority or obstructions to law enforcement. This is an internal executive decision, often informed by reports from agencies like DHS, DOJ, or DOD. No formal public step is required here, but it sets the legal justification.  Issue a Presidential Proclamation (§254): Before deploying forces, the President must publicly issue a proclamation ordering the “insurgents” or obstructors to disperse and return home peacefully within a specified time limit (e.g., hours or days). This serves as a formal warning and is a mandatory prerequisite under the law. The proclamation is typically published in the Federal Register and announced via White House channels.  Failure to issue this could make any deployment unlawful. Monitor Compliance and Issue an Executive Order for Deployment: If the proclamation is ignored, the President can issue an executive order authorizing the deployment of federal troops or federalizing the National Guard. This order specifies the scope, duration, and rules of engagement. Troops can then be mobilized to enforce laws, restore order, or protect federal operations (e.g., supporting ICE in this case). Deployment is not automatic upon invocation; it’s at the President’s discretion. Oversight and Termination: Once invoked, the deployment continues until the President determines the crisis is resolved. Congress can potentially override or limit it through legislation, but this is rare. The Act requires reporting to Congress “as soon as practicable” on the reasons and measures taken. https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/2011886917311414381?s=20 Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-At-Large) challenged former Justice Department prosecutor Michael Romano on whether any participants in the January 6th protest in 2021 had been convicted under the federal insurrection statute. It was a question that led Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-8) to attempt to interject, to no avail. https://twitter.com/BreitbartNews/status/2011604461412663618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2011604461412663618%7Ctwgr%5Ecfabd7c33610a57fe0964ce3add2ff2ab7586c34%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Frusty-weiss%2F2026%2F01%2F15%2Fwatch-raskin-shut-down-after-hageman-exposes-insurrection-myth-at-new-j6-committee-n2198161 https://twitter.com/ChiefSund/status/2011625686289494153?s=20  the requests and denials GOP Rep. Neal Dunn Announces Retirement After Five Terms — Triggering Critical March 10 Special Election  Republican Congressman Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) has announced he will retire after five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, opting not to seek re-election in 2026. The Panama City physician-serving lawmaker said he wants to spend more time with his family, but his departure comes at a perilous moment for the GOP as Republicans cling to a razor-thin House majority. Dunn's decision to step away from the House after a decade of service leaves Florida's 2nd Congressional District wide open and adds to a growing list of incumbents abandoning their posts ahead of one of the most consequential midterm cycles in recent memory. https://twitter.com/DrNealDunnFL2/status/2011092421866930495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2011092421866930495%7Ctwgr%5E90201f9195637f0f3c794268082281e562876921%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F01%2Fgop-rep-neal-dunn-announces-retirement-after-five%2F Source: thegatewaypundit.com UPDATE: Pam Bondi Reveals Classified Leaker Behind Trump's Venezuela Operation Was Pentagon IT Contractor   Pam Bondi revealed that the classified leaker was a Pentagon IT contractor who has been arrested and jailed for endangering U.S. military operations and national security. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has unmasked the traitor behind the illegal leak of classified information about President Trump's bold Venezuela operation. Pam Bondi revealed Wednesday night that the individual responsible for leaking classified information about President Trump's Venezuela operation was an IT contractor for the Department of War and he is now sitting in jail. The disclosure came during an explosive interview with Sean Hannity, where Bondi confirmed that the Trump DOJ and FBI are aggressively pursuing those who leak classified military intelligence and the media figures who obtain and publish it. Source: thegatewaypundit.com   https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2011673479813222821?s=20   https://twitter.com/MikeBenzCyber/status/2011574493966188556?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2011860087313154089?s=20   https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2011565907110224263?s=20  “These two individuals have been particularly egregious in their contempt of the President and putting their personal views in front of their duty as judges to carry out the jobs that they hold.” UPDATE: Pam Bondi Says Minnesota Prosecutors Didn't Quit — “I FIRED THEM ALL” After Refusing to Cooperate with ICE and Demanding Taxpayer-Funded Paid “Vacation” Till April Pam Bondi appears on Fox News' Hannity announcing that Minnesota prosecutors who refused to cooperate with ICE were fired. The narrative pushed by the corporate media has officially collapsed. After early reports claimed that at least six prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's Office had “resigned in protest” over the Justice Department's actions following the fatal shooting of ICE protester Renee Nicole Good, Attorney General Pam Bondi stepped in and set the record straight.  According to The New York Times, the group of ousted attorneys includes Joe Thompson (Former Acting U.S. Attorney) Harry Jacobs Melinda Williams Thomas Calhoun-Lopez Ruth Schneider Tom Hollenhurst Source: thegatewaypundit.com HUGE WIN FOR ELECTION INTEGRITY: Supreme Court Greenlights Lawsuits Against Late Mail-In Ballots — Opens Door to Nationwide Challenges to Democrat Schemes The Supreme Court handed a crushing blow to the radical left's ballot-harvesting machine on Wednesday. In a stunning 7-2 decision, the High Court ruled that Republican Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) has the legal standing to challenge Illinois's unconstitutional law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after Election Day. This ruling reverses the Seventh Circuit and sends the case back to the lower court—where Illinois' late-ballot scheme will now be evaluated on the merits This is the game-changer we have been waiting for. For years, Democrats and their media allies have relied on “late-arriving ballots” to shift the results of elections days or even weeks after the polls close. We all remember what happened in 2020. We remember the “pauses” and the late-night spikes. But now, the Supreme Court has finally opened the floodgates for Republicans to sue to stop it. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, made it clear: candidates have a “personal stake” in the rules governing their elections. This destroys the liberal argument that Republicans can't sue unless they can prove a specific fraudulent ballot cost them the race. The following states accept ballots that arrive late, as long as they have a valid postmark: Alaska California District of Columbia Illinois Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Nevada New Jersey New York Oregon Texas (Note: Must be received by 5:00 PM the day after Election Day) Virginia Washington West Virginia Note on Territories: Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam also typically accept late-arriving ballots if postmarked by Election Day. Several states that previously accepted late-arriving ballots have recently passed laws requiring ballots to be in the hands of election officials by the time polls close on Election Day, regardless of when they were mailed. Kansas (Changed in 2024/2025) North Dakota (Changed in 2025) Ohio (Changed in 2025) Utah (Changed in 2025) In all other states (e.g., Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona), your ballot must be received by the county election office by the close of polls on Election Day. Source: thegatewaypundit.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");