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When Clients Bring AI to Therapy: Working with ChatGPT, Sycophancy, and the New Third Wheel in the Room Clients are bringing AI into therapy, from ChatGPT chat logs handed over as homework to AI companions that never disagree, and therapists need a clinical response. Curt Widhalm, LMFT, and Katie Vernoy, LMFT dig into what happens when clients bring their own AI into the therapy room. The profession built ethics guidance for when therapists send clients toward AI, but it largely sidestepped the reality already showing up in sessions: clients processing the same issues with ChatGPT between appointments, using chatbots to interpret and respond to relationships, and increasingly offloading their social and dating lives onto AI companions. Drawing on emerging research about chatbot use, loneliness, emotional dependence, and sycophancy, Curt and Katie make the case that concern is more useful than alarm. Clients are already using these tools, so the clinical task is to assess how and why they are using them, provide psychoeducation on sycophancy, confidentiality, and safety, and separate the healthy, adaptive uses from the problematic ones. They also share concrete in-session moves: entering the opposite position to expose how a chatbot validates any side, reframing how clients use AI for medical and diagnostic questions, and recognizing when AI has become a client's primary support system, along with how to begin weaning a client back toward real-world connection. In this episode, we discuss: - The three main ways clients are bringing AI into the therapy room - Why a client's AI use can be a clinical opportunity, not only a risk - How to assess the function and pattern of a client's AI use - What the research suggests about chatbot use, loneliness, and sycophancy - How to teach critical thinking and protect client confidentiality - What to do when a client has become dependent on AI Timestamps: 00:15 - AI as the new "third wheel" in the therapy room 04:15 - Three ways AI is showing up in clients' lives 05:55 - What the research suggests: loneliness, dependence, and sycophancy 10:24 - Why client AI use can be a clinical opportunity 13:24 - Assessing use and treating chatbots as public spaces 18:17 - Explaining AI's mechanics: it is not an objective third party 20:14 - A critical-thinking exercise: enter the opposite position 24:47 - Using AI for medical and diagnostic questions 30:53 - When a client is already dependent on AI Full show notes and resources: mtsgpodcast.com Join the Modern Therapist Community Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mtsgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therapyreimagined Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits Voice Over by DW McCann: https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano: https://groomsymusic.com/

Episode 398 of RevolutionZ discusses how a revolution that topples a targeted regime can nonetheless fail to meet its grass roots aims even while celebrating victory. It continues a sequence of episodes aimed to assess Marxism Leninism as an ideology that might or might not usefully guide contemporary revolutionary practice. Having presented Classical Marxism and Leninism in the prior two episodes, this time we look hard at Bolshevik practice in Russia not as an academic exercise, but as a stress test for Marxism-Leninist revolutionary strategy, and for what working-class power is supposed to mean in real workplaces and communities. We start with a simple problem: if the goal is liberation, what counts as “winning”? Using voices from Volin, Bakunin, Luxemburg, Goldman, Castoriadis, and of course Lenin and Trotsky among others, we track how the 1917 upheaval surged from below and how the Bolsheviks, in the words of their own chroniclers, scrambled to catch up. Then we see how the trajectory  intentionally, self consciously bent until Soviets and factory committees that expressed mass initiative became subordinated, workers' control was absorbed into centralized state machinery, and even leftist dissent was treated as sabotage rather than feedback. From militarization of labor and one-man management to the destruction of internal factions, and again in the words of Lenin and Trotsky, the pattern became steadily clearer: discipline replaced solidarity, bureaucracy replaced self-management, and “party dictatorship” was justified as the only path to socialism. The episode finally culminates with the Makhnovist challenge and the Kronstadt rebellion of 1921, where demands for free Soviets, free speech for left currents, and an end to party privilege were met with force and a tightening of repression. At the close of the Sixties many who participated cared about the Russian Revolution, socialism, anarchism, worker self-management, and particularly the recurring problem of revolutions reproducing hierarchy. Responding to those concerns I wrote What Is To Be Undone, the book which this episode's chapter was excepted from. Some will hear this episode and feel it is too critical. Some others will feel it is too gentle. Is it one, the other, or neither? I hope it will appear as an article shortly to facilitate in depth reactions. People will also feel such emotions, perhaps even more so, about the next two episodes that will assess Leninism and then Classical Marxism in light of this episode's account of Marxist Leninist practice. I hope advocates of the Marxist Leninist ideology will engage with the material, leave comments, and perhaps even write articles in reply. Support the show

In a special live Dispatch Podcast, Dispatch founder and CEO Steve Hayes was joined by Dispatch politics editor Michael Warren and senior editor John McCormack to discuss President Donald Trump's Thursday night election integrity speech.Show notes:—Trump's election integrity address—John McCormack on Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing—Vice President Vance's security detail is "fed up" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Questions? Thoughts? Send a Text to The Optometry Money Podcast! We'll answer your question on the show.In this rewind of a popular episode, Evon welcomes Dr. Chad Fleming back to The Optometry Money Podcast. Dr. Fleming shares his experiences with strategic planning and explains how setting aside time to work on the business through a strategic planning week has helped him scale his practice operations. They discuss how private practice owners can improve leadership, reduce chaos, and increase profitability through intentional planning.Evon and Dr. Fleming dive into the nuts and bolts of what a strategic planning week entails, how to execute it, and why it's essential to long-term business success.In This Episode:What's the difference between growth and scale for optometry practices?The concept of working on vs. in your business and why stepping away is crucial.What happens to a practice and the owner when there's no intentional planning time.How Dr. Fleming's annual strategic week helped him plan, lead, and reduce turnover.Practical advice on creating a productive planning getaway—from choosing a location to preparing resources.Measuring and implementing your strategic ideas when you return to the practice.Episode Highlights:[00:04:40] Scaling vs. growth: defining both for practice owners[00:06:10] Working on your business versus working in it: practical examples[00:18:22] Dr. Fleming's annual strategic planning getaway explained[00:23:05] How to prepare and gather your thoughts for a productive planning session[00:35:00] Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success[00:40:06] Exciting opportunities in the future of private practice optometryResources:Contact Dr. Chad Fleming: Email him at chad@pipgpo.comLinkedIn: Connect with Dr. Fleming on LinkedInPast Podcast Episodes: Check out more episodes with Dr. Fleming in our podcast archive:Ep. 118: Adding Private Label to Improve Margins Without Compromising Quality with Dr. Chad FlemingEp. 17: Assessing the Health of Your Optometry Practice with Dr. Chad FlemingEp. 6: Navigating Associate Contracts, Practice Ownership, and Partnerships with Dr. Chad FlemingConnect With Us:For more podcast episodes, blog articles, and optometry-specific financial resources, visit www.optometrywealth.com.To learn more about working with Evon and the team at Optometry Wealth Advisors, CLICK HERE to schedule a free consultation.The Optometry Money Podcast is dedicated to helping optometrists make better decisions around their money, careers, and practices. The show is hosted by Evon Mendrin, CFP®, CSLP®, owner of Optometry Wealth Advisors, a financial planning firm just for optometrists nationwide. 

Welcome back to Royal Blue, your ultimate Everton FC fan channel! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee . In today's episode, Ian Croll and Tony Scott sit down to dissect a whirlwind start to the summer transfer window. With David Moyes looking to put his stamp on the squad, the Toffees have already got some serious business over the line. But the big question hanging over Finch Farm is: Are we actually better off, or are we worse off at this stage of the summer? ✍️ ON THE AGENDA: The New Faces in Town: We break down the early arrivals of three incredibly exciting young talents: Hayden Hackney: The reigning Championship Player of the Season joins from Middlesbrough on a permanent five-year deal. Is he the spark our transition play has desperately needed? Tyrique George: Having impressed during his loan spell last term, the highly-rated 20-year-old winger has completed his permanent switch from Chelsea. What is his ceiling under Moyes? Merlin Röhl: His loan from SC Freiburg has officially been made permanent following our Premier League survival. How crucial will the towering German U21 international be to our midfield engine room? The Big Decisions Looming: Idrissa Gana Gueye: With his contract having technically expired and Gana officially entering free agency, are the Blues wise to continue discussions to retain his veteran presence—especially as links to Villarreal's Pape Gueye heat up? Jack Grealish: The transfer saga of the summer! Negotiations are ongoing with Manchester City as Everton try to hash out a deal. Can the club lower City's asking price and agree on personal terms to secure his services permanently? The Big Debate: Assessing the squad depth, the wage bill, and the manager's tactical blueprint. Where do we stand right now? #EFC #Everton #TransferNews #JackGrealish #HaydenHackney #DavidMoyes #Toffees #PremierLeague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 58th Governor of the State of Missouri, Mike Kehoe, joins the show to discuss the devastating floods across of Missouri. What are the next steps in order to recover?

“Giants Talk” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's MLB draft picks and review the first half of the season. -- (2:40) - Giants draft Jackson Flora - first reactions (15:10) - Assessing the rest of San Francisco's draft (25:15) - Giants vs. Rockies recap (37:30) - Breaking down San Francisco's awful first half of the 2026 MLB season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do so many people suffer from chronic symptoms despite being told their labs are "normal"? In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Olivia Lesslar, a physician specializing in psychoneuroimmunology and longevity medicine, to uncover why so-called "mystery illnesses" are often the result of multiple unresolved threats interacting throughout the body and brain. She explains how chronic pain, chronic fatigue, trauma, surgery, infections, and even deeply rooted psychological patterns can keep the nervous system locked in survival mode, making true healing a complex but achievable process. Dr. Lesslar also shares why creating a sense of safety within the body is one of the most powerful yet overlooked foundations for recovery. If you've been searching for answers to persistent health challenges, this episode offers a compassionate, science-backed perspective that will change the way you think about chronic disease and what it takes to heal.Dr. Olivia Ly Lesslar is an Australian medical doctor with an expertise in psychoneuroimmunology and longevity medicine. Known as a “medical Sherlock Holmes,” she is recognised for her ability to synthesise insights across multiple specialties and unravel complex, multi-systemic conditions that defy conventional diagnostic frameworks.She is Director of Functional and Longevity Medicine at Cingulum Health in Sydney and Medical Architect and Founding Chief Medical Officer of Eir Liv, where she designed the clinical framework for a medicalised longevity atelier model. Internationally, she serves as Founding Chief Clinical and Standards Advisor to Elite Optimal Health Centre in Accra, Ghana, guiding its clinical standards and institutional development. Dr Lesslar holds leadership and advisory positions across more than thirty international organisations in neurotechnology, biotechnology, and space medicine, including Human Regenerator (UK), Kure (sydney), L'evive Labs (Singapore), Sens.ai (Canada), and Oxford Healthspan (UK).In 2025, she completed a seven-city speaking tour across Australia and New Zealand, presenting her original framework, The Nine Ancient Survival Threats, a psychoneuroimmunological model exploring the evolutionary roots of chronic disease. She holds academic appointments at Griffith University's National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases and at the Geneva College of Longevity Science. Her focus is on advancing integrative, patient-centred models that unite neuroscience, immunology, and systems-level thinking.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!3:19 About Dr. Olivia Lesslar4:02 Welcome her to the show!5:10 Are they really “mystery illnesses”?9:56 Chronic pain signals11:58 Her traumatic injury15:22 What is Psychoneuroimmunology?16:59 When your body betrays you20:16 Fear-based marketing23:25 The impact of surgery26:20 Assessing threats to the body33:05 How to create safety in the body36:57 The “schemas” that inform our health40:16 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome42:08 Her “index patient”48:07 Why healing is multifactorial51:45 Her framework for health55:10 Her finale piece of advice57:53 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: www.drolivialesslar.comIG: @drolivialesslarLinkedIn Her peer-reviewed published research: ResearchGate profileSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The conversation begins with a breakdown of a viral video featuring a man in a Dolphins jersey being tossed by a bison at Bridge Bay Campground. They transition to the Hellometer to gauge the likelihood of the Buffalo Sabres acquiring goalie Connor Hellebuyck before analyzing roster depth issues surrounding Peyton Krebs and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. 01:20 - Bison Attacks Dolphins Fan 09:48 - Hellebuyck Trade Hellometer 15:21 - Peyton Krebs Arbitration 16:56 - Sabres Goalie Logistics

MULE CONFORMATION - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCHThe ideal qualities to look for in a mule. What to look for in the ideal head, neck, and shoulders of the mule. Both the mare and the jack contribute to the qualities desired in the mule. Be selective in your breeding program to produce desirable mules.Bone structure is important when selecting a mule for a job or performance.The mule should have an overall balanced look to its body. Pay attention to the hip, stifle, and gaskin, which should have a smooth, muscled look.Mules and donkeys possess more "long" muscle than bulk muscle (as in the horse).Pay attention to the legs of the mule, the hooves, the rib cage, joints, etc.The most important trait of the mule is his disposition; this characteristic comes primarily from the mare. Assessing the jack - what to look for and more! Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production -  www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com www.MuleTalk.Net  Meredith Hodges Interviews: www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/

Cameron, Ben and Phil react to the big news that Brendon McCullum has been stood down as England's Test head coach. They discuss Bazball's legacy, potential replacements, the decision to keep him in the white-ball jobs and more. 0:00 Intro / 1:28 Brendon McCullum / 11:05 Bazball legacy / 20:15 Potential replacements / 38:06 Rob Key / 45:58 Timing of the announcement / 50:06 Keith Prowse / 51:31 T20 Blast / 56:25 Tammy Beaumont & Heather Knight / 1:03:40 Gambling sponsors allowed in The Hundred / 1:11:04 ECB block Euro Nations Cup final at Lord's / 1:14:18 Southall Travel / 1:15:33 ICC board meeting / 1:17:42 West Indies / 1:20:23 Outro KEITH PROWSE

Send us Fan MailPeaches sits down with retired SOF-TACP Clint “Dragon” to talk TACP, Special Tactics, mission planning, leadership, problem solving, and what separates a good operator from someone who just looks good on paper.Dragon walks through growing up around Fort Bragg, joining the Air Force in 2006, originally looking at CCT, choosing TACP, starting at the 15th ASOS, assessing for the 17th STS, and spending the majority of his career in the Special Operations side of the TACP world.The conversation gets into the difference between conventional and SOF-TACP life, the mindset shift in the career field, entitlement, grit, the danger of over-reliance on technology, and why the next generation is more capable than people give them credit for — but still needs to be led.Dragon also breaks down mission planning, danger close strikes, JTAC creativity, command presence, briefing under pressure, training younger guys, taking a knee when family life is burning down, and why the best operators are complex problem solvers who can still win a fight.The episode also covers retirement, fatherhood, false accusations, private sector friction, writing a book, TBI and PTSD treatment options, and why passing lessons to the next generation still matters.Check out Tasty Gains:TastyGains.comRegister for Operator Training Summit:OperatorTrainingSummit.comTrain with Modern Athlete Strength Systems:OnesReady.comChapters:00:00 - Intro, Tasty Gains, Operator Training Summit, and Modern Athlete03:24 - Meet Clint “Dragon”03:39 - Growing Up Around Fort Bragg04:06 - Choosing TACP Over CCT06:36 - How the TACP Pipeline Has Changed07:32 - 15th ASOS, Deployments, and Assessing for SOF-TACP08:14 - Conventional TACP vs SOF-TACP09:05 - Mindset Changes in the TACP Career Field12:06 - PhDs Who Can Win Bar Fights13:00 - Grit, Diva Mentality, and Human Performance Support14:14 - You Are Never Fully Ready15:20 - Building Problem Solving Skills16:49 - Briefing, Command Presence, and Pressure18:21 - Training and Equipping the Team19:03 - Team Sergeant Challenges21:25 - Knowing When to Take a Knee23:21 - Death, Mission Focus, and Moving Forward25:24 - TCCC, Emotions, and Critical Thinking27:35 - Mission Planning and JTAC Expertise29:39 - Danger Close and When Things Go Wrong32:26 - Quiet Professional vs Silent Professional33:45 - Lessons Learned From Mistakes35:20 - Attention to Detail in Training37:58 - Translating SOF Lessons to Real Life40:33 - The Next Generation of Warfighters42:26 - Technology as a Tool, Not a Crutch43:57 - Training, Leadership, and Knowing Your People46:02 - Keep It Simple and Master the Basics47:16 - Stress Inoculation and Staying Calm48:59 - Managing the Stack and Target Area Chaos49:40 - Retirement, Family, and Recovery51:30 - Where to Find Dragon52:37 - Private Sector, Business, and Protecting Ideas54:27 - Writing a Book and Giving People Their Flowers56:23 - False Accusations and Career Damage59:24 - Reconnecting After Retirement01:00:29 - MERT, TMS, PTSD, and TBI Treatment01:02:44 - Outreach Project and Veteran Support01:04:10 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-UpSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

They analyze the coaching transition from Sean McDermott to Joe Brady and Jim Leonhard, debating whether a new team culture can elevate Buffalo to a championship. The conversation explores roster construction, receiver depth with Brandin Cooks, and the specific playmaking needed to overcome past playoff failures. 01:02 - Bills Coaching Changes 04:54 - Roster Building Concerns 07:19 - Brandin Cooks Debate 17:15 - Super Bowl Expectations 23:04 - Playoff Execution Analysis

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Paul Kaplan, economist, CFA charterholder, former Director of Research at Morningstar Canada, and co-author of Lifetime Financial Advice, for a fascinating exploration of life cycle finance. Drawing on decades of research in economics, portfolio construction, and asset allocation, Paul explains how financial planning should be grounded in optimizing lifetime consumption rather than relying on disconnected rules of thumb.   We explore how life cycle finance integrates consumption, saving, investing, and retirement spending into a single framework, why risk tolerance and risk capacity are fundamentally different concepts, and how human capital should be treated as part of an investor's balance sheet. Paul also walks through the life cycle model he and Tom Idzorek developed, explains why traditional retirement rules like the 4% rule lack theoretical foundations, and demonstrates an open-source spreadsheet that allows anyone to experiment with the model for themselves. This conversation brings together economics, portfolio theory, and financial planning into a practical framework for making better lifetime financial decisions.   Key Points From This Episode: (0:04) Introduction to Dr. Paul Kaplan and the topic of life cycle finance. (4:38) What life cycle finance is and why consumption smoothing is its central objective. (5:20) How life cycle models optimize saving, investing, retirement spending, insurance, and annuities. (6:36) Linking life cycle finance with Harry Markowitz's mean-variance optimization. (8:38) Why consumption—not wealth accumulation—is the true focus of financial planning. (9:56) The concept of an economic balance sheet: financial assets, human capital, liabilities, and net worth. (10:59) Holistic investor profiling beyond traditional risk tolerance questionnaires. (13:23) Why risk tolerance and risk capacity should never be combined into a single score. (16:48) Assessing the risk characteristics of human capital. (17:36) Applying utility theory behind the scenes in financial planning software. (19:15) Sample profiling questions that measure lifetime consumption preferences. (20:54) Why maximizing lifetime utility ultimately means optimizing consumption. (22:55) How preferences, needs, and circumstances shape lifetime financial plans. (24:13) The primary outputs of a life cycle model: consumption and asset allocation. (25:01) The roles of life insurance and annuities in lifetime financial planning. (27:44) How uncertain investment returns influence both spending and asset allocation. (28:19) Why longevity assumptions are critical in retirement planning. (29:37) Simplifying complex life cycle optimization into practical formulas. (30:27) Why life cycle finance challenges rules of thumb like the 4% withdrawal rule. (31:12) Flexible retirement spending versus fixed withdrawal strategies. (34:01) Why consumption should be treated as an output rather than an input. (36:05) The importance of asset location and after-tax portfolio construction. (37:04) Why asset allocation and asset location should be solved simultaneously. (38:19) Harry Markowitz on why asset allocation became the foundation of modern investing. (40:06) The need for financial planning software built on life cycle theory. (41:55) A walkthrough of Paul's open-source life cycle finance spreadsheet. (46:58) Understanding economic balance sheets and asset mix visualizations. (49:17) Which investor characteristics have the greatest influence on optimal asset allocation. (50:52) Why Nobel Prize-winning life cycle finance research has yet to become mainstream practice. (51:37) The evolving role of financial advisors in helping clients make rational financial decisions. (52:50) How Paul's own investment philosophy emphasizes indexing and asset allocation. (54:13) Factor investing, popularity theory, and connecting behavioral finance with asset pricing. (56:42) Paul's definition of success: applying first principles with rigor and integrity throughout his career. Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Dr. Paul Kaplan: https://www.paulkaplan.com/  Lifetime Financial Advice (CFA Institute Research Foundation): Lifetime Financial Advice| Research Foundation  Life Cycle Finance Spreadsheet (Paul Kaplan's website): https://www.paulkaplan.com/lifetime-financial-advice  *Disclosure: Links to third-party materials are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the products or services offered therein. Frontiers of Modern Asset Allocation (Wiley): https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Frontiers+of+Modern+Asset+Allocation-p-9781118029689  Popularity: A Bridge Between Classical and Behavioral Finance (CFA Institute Research Foundation): https://rpc.cfainstitute.org/research/foundation/2021/popularity-a-bridge-between-classical-and-behavioral-finance   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)  

Padres super fan and Jomboy Media's Ryan Cohen joined the Epic Padres Roundtable to discuss the current state of the Padres, what we need to see before the trade deadline if the team is going to be buyers and what they would do differently if they were managing the team.

Padres super fan and Jomboy Media's Ryan Cohen joined the Epic Padres Roundtable to discuss the current state of the Padres, what we need to see before the trade deadline if the team is going to be buyers and what they would do differently if they were managing the team.

Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, host Ben Murray is joined by Josh Axler, Managing Director at Flow Capital, for a deep dive into the world of SaaS fundraising, venture debt, and revenue metrics. Josh shares his perspective on what makes SaaS ARR truly financeable, the nuances between live and committed revenue, and why understanding the quality of your earnings is critical for securing debt financing. Listeners will get practical advice on key SaaS metrics, due diligence readiness, and how to prepare for successful conversations with lenders. Josh also addresses the impact of AI on SaaS businesses, current expectations in SaaS lending, and common misconceptions about equity versus debt financing. Whether you're a founder, CFO, or operator aiming for growth, this episode offers invaluable insight into navigating the evolving financial landscape for SaaS companies. Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction to Flow Capital 03:13 Evaluating ARR quality and details 07:25 Evaluating SaaS Financial Health 10:08 Finding ideal customer profiles 15:04 Evaluating SaaS Lending Metrics 18:43 Using debt for growth capital 20:17 Challenges with venture debt repayment 25:07 Evaluating AI impact on business 26:55 AI companies and revenue concerns 29:21 Assessing value and revenue impact 33:49 Contacting Josh for more info Links: Josh Axler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxler/ Flow Capital's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowcapital/ Flow Capital's Website: https://www.flowcap.com/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

In this episode we answer emails from Ethan, Joe, and Jim.  We discuss a plan for young teachers to reach early financial independence with the right accounts and a little encouragement, the peculiar benefits of 457s and Roth contributions, a critical read of an academic article about an impractical TIPS ladder strategy, and the real-world problems with 30-year TIPS ladders, including complexity, tax issues, and longevity risk.  We also discuss catastrophe bonds as an asset class and and why the new ILS ETF looks expensive and underwhelming at the momentAnd we touch on our fund raising campaign for the Father McKenna Center. Links:Father McKenna Center Donation Page (please mention Risk Parity Radio in the comment section with your donation):  Donate - Father McKenna CenterChooseFI Teacher Podcast:  The Unfair Financial Advantage of Teachers | Ep 13ARVA TIPS Ladder Article:  Full article: The Only Other Spending Rule Article You Will Ever NeedBreathless Unedited AI-Bot Summary:A 457(b) can be the difference between “retire early” and “wait it out,” and we dig into why. We start by answering a detailed email from a young pair of teachers building wealth with a golden ratio portfolio while trying to bridge the years before age 59.5. We talk through tax buckets, account access, and what actually matters when you have Roth IRAs, taxable brokerage money, HSAs, employer plans, and the unique early-withdrawal rules of a 457(b) after you separate from service.Then we switch gears to retirement drawdown strategies and put a popular “spending rule” article under cross-examination. We walk through the assumptions behind ARVA and a 30-year TIPS ladder approach, why ultra-variable withdrawals may be unrealistic, and why complexity does not automatically equal safety. If you care about safe withdrawal rate research, inflation protection, and building a portfolio that can handle real life, you will hear exactly where the paper breaks down and what we would focus on instead.We wrap with a listener question on catastrophe bonds and the Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF (ILS). Cat bonds can look like the perfect uncorrelated alternative asset on paper, but fees and implementation details matter. If you're building a diversified risk parity style asset allocation, we explain where cat bonds might fit, why this ETF doesn't yet, and what we'd watch going forward. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's planning early retirement, and leave a review so more DIY investors can find the show.Support the show

#982 Ever wonder how the same idea can feel like a "no" to one person and a "hell yes" to another? In this special part 1 of a 2-part episode, Justin Williams breaks down how to actually come up with your business or money-making idea — whether you're starting from scratch or looking for new revenue streams inside a business you already run. He walks through the mindset shifts that hold most people back (hello, "yeah-butters"), the freedom framework filters to run any idea through before you chase it, and five concrete methods for idea generation — from the classic skills-vs-passions brainstorm to mining your own daily frustrations, leveraging AI as a brainstorming partner, and soaking up ideas through podcasts and content. Along the way he shares real stories from furnishing his family's new home in Utah, including some wild reselling and warehouse business ideas sparked by a single week of errands. Tune in for part 2, where Justin covers the ideas — and pitfalls — worth avoiding! What we discuss with Justin: + The ABCDE framework recap (Awareness, Belief, Clarity, Do, Adapt) + GAPA weekly cycle: Goal, Action, Plan, Adapt + Propulsion minus drag mindset + Beating the "yeah-butter" excuse trap + Assessing your personal situation first + Skills vs. passions brainstorm exercise + Mining everyday frustrations for business ideas + Reselling and warehouse business tangent + Using AI as a brainstorming partner + Learning from podcasts and content Thank you, Justin! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Millionaire University at ⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com⁠⁠. Get your free ⁠⁠5-Minute Business Plan⁠⁠. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth and Luke assess Kevin Clark's notion on ESPN that CJ Stroud is the biggest X-factor in the NFL this coming season, what NFL.com says is the ceiling and floor for the Texans, react to the incredible call of Messi's game winner from Telemundo, and see what Reggie and B-Scott have coming up on In the Loop.

The Colorado Black Arts Festival marks a milestone this summer. One of the state's most enduring cultural institutions is celebrating 40 years of showcasing Black art, music, food, and community as the festival returns to Denver's City Park July 10-12 with the theme, “Through Our Eyes,” a reflection on past, present, and future. We chat with executive director Jaleesa McIntosh and featured artist Keisha Makonese. Then, Purplish takes stock of the primary election and what it may say about the state of politics in Colorado heading into the general election. 

Ranking Fat Loss, Longevity Supplements & Low Back Pain ExercisesThis episode breaks down the S to F-tier for various fat loss strategies, longevity supplements, and exercises for low back pain—delivering clear insights for busy parents and professionals on what works, what's a waste, and what might even be harmful. Dillan Foss, a seasoned athletic trainer with a background in nutrition, shares practical, experience-backed advice to help you make smarter choices for your health journey.Key Topics:Dillan's grading scale for fat loss methods, supplements, and exercises, including why some common strategies are a definite F-tierThe significance of consistent long-term habits like sleep, strength training, and proper nutrition for lasting resultsCommon pitfalls: why quick fixes like detox teas, sweat belts, and excessive supplements often fall short or harmThe value of foundational movements, mobility work, and stabilization exercises for low back painInsight into the premium supplements that truly support longevity, such as creatine, omega-3s, and vitamin D3 K2 pairingThe importance of tailored programming and professional guidance for injury recovery and sustainable health habitsResources & Links:Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to S to F ranking of fat loss, supplements, exercises03:17 - Why waist trainers and sweat belts are F-Tier for fat loss and health04:15 - Detox teas and the reality of the body's natural detox system05:10 - Assessing the pros and cons of no carbs after 7 PM for fat loss06:10 - Why fat burners are D-Tier, and binge-eating diets F-Tier07:09 - Why 'out cardio-ing' a bad diet is F-Tier, and the value of ketogenic and paleo diets08:24 - Intermittent fasting and calorie awareness: useful tools for some09:19 - The D-Tier rejection of extreme diets like carnivore09:47 - Mediterranean and whole-food diets: from C to A Tier for health and fat loss12:37 - Managing stress and understanding the long-term rewards of good sleep and whole food nutrition13:35 - Hiring a coach: the S-Tier shortcut for success14:03 - The critical role of strength training at least twice weekly to preserve muscle15:02 - The pitfalls of quick fixes, short-term motivation, and the importance of a marathon mindset for health15:32 - Bonus: dangerous or extreme methods like cocaine, tapeworms, and dangerous toxins—generally F-Tier16:02 - The unpredictable effects of stress and life events (stress, dumping, loss of appetite) on weight18:19 - Longevity supplements: fat burners, testosterone boosters, and creatine—what's actually worth it19:18 - Creatine monohydrate and the impotence of ineffective gummies20:14 - Effectiveness of omega-3s, detox cleanses, and apple cider vinegar gummies21:20 - The value of greens powders and probiotics in maintaining gut health22:36 - The benefits of turmeric and curcumin as anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting superfoods23:35 - Essential nutrients like electrolytes, magnesium, and vitamin D3 K2 for long-term health24:32 - The value of real quality supplements like OPC332:42 - Building resilience: Superman holds, mobility exercises, and core stabilization38:04 - Load-bearing exercises: sled pushes and farmers carries for stability39:08 - The cautious approach to RDLs and split squats for back pain sufferers40:34 - Pinnacle exercises: lateral flexion in Roman chairs and cable chops for back control43:00 - Advanced but risky moves like Jefferson curls and heavy good mornings—tiered carefully46:11 - Do's and Don'ts of daily movement and lifting (Grocery bags, sneezing, furniture moving)47:10 - The importance of personalized programs, in-person training, and coaching for pain relief and performanceNote: The ranking and advice are based on experience, current best practices, and scientific support—adjust as needed for personal factors and individual health conditions.

In this episode of The Private Equity Podcast, Alex Rawlings speaks with Bobby Ocampo and Sheldon Lewis, co-founders and managing partners of Blueprint Equity.Following the successful close of Blueprint Equity's $333 million third fund, Bobby and Sheldon explain how the firm identifies and supports high-growth B2B software companies. They discuss Blueprint's early growth investment strategy, its direct sourcing infrastructure and the role its six-person operations team plays in supporting portfolio companies.The conversation also explores the impact of artificial intelligence on software valuations, underwriting and value creation. Bobby and Sheldon explain how Blueprint has integrated multiple AI tools across sourcing, deal evaluation, portfolio operations and internal workflows.They also share why vertical software businesses with deeply embedded customer workflows may be better positioned to withstand AI disruption than lightweight horizontal software products.Key TopicsBlueprint Equity's early growth investment strategyRaising a $333 million third fundInvesting in B2B vertical software businessesBuilding a large direct sourcing functionSupporting founders with recruiting, go-to-market and RevOpsUsing AI to identify, prioritise and track investment opportunitiesConnecting multiple AI tools through an integrated technology stackUnderwriting software businesses in an uncertain marketAssessing founders in minority growth investmentsMoving quickly without creating employee burnoutTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:28 Blueprint Equity and the successful Fund III raise00:53 The firm's early growth equity investment thesis01:43 Building the team and operations function02:50 Common mistakes made by investment firms04:21 Underwriting software businesses in the AI era06:33 How Blueprint structures its value creation team07:41 Recruiting and institutionalising portfolio companies08:35 RevOps, reporting and financial visibility09:53 How Blueprint uses AI internally10:37 AI-driven sourcing and opportunity prioritisation11:06 Using proprietary data in underwriting12:32 Blueprint's AI technology stack14:01 Building a genuine direct sourcing strategy15:24 The resources required for proprietary origination16:46 Less obvious investment signals17:14 Assessing the entrepreneur behind the business18:13 Vertical software and the threat of AI disruption20:25 Creating a fast-moving culture without burnout22:09 Recommended private equity news and content23:34 How to connect with Blueprint EquityRaw Selection partners with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies to secure exceptional executive talent. We focus on de-risking executive recruitment through meticulous search and selection processes, ensuring top-tier performance and long-term success.

The British government recently announced a ban on all social media usage for children up to the age of 16.  But will the ban work?  Today on Nudge, I explore the psychology of restrictions, bans and friction.  Warning: this show is restricted to those aged 16 or over.  --- Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Use code NUDGE for 10% off your FSB membership.  Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list  Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/  --- Today's sources:  Driscoll, R., Davis, K. E., & Lipetz, M. E. (1972). Parental interference and romantic love: The Romeo and Juliet effect. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 24(1), 1–10. Freedman, J. L. (1965). Long-term behavioral effects of cognitive dissonance. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 1(2), 145–155. Mazis, M. B., Settle, R. B., & Leslie, D. C. (1973). Elimination of phosphate detergents and psychological reactance. Journal of Marketing Research, 10(4), 390–395. Spence, C., & Wang, Q. J. (2017). Assessing the impact of closure type on wine ratings and mood. Beverages, 3(4), 52. Zellinger, D. A., Fromkin, H. L., Speller, D. E., & Kohn, C. A. (1975). A commodity theory analysis of the effects of age restrictions upon pornographic materials. Journal of Applied Psychology, 60(1), 94–99. Zhang, K., Allard, T., & Bagchi, R. (2025). The token-effort effect: Trivial redemption effort increases price promotion effectiveness. Journal of Marketing.

New Winnipeg Jets defenceman Mario Ferraro joined the Illegal Curve Hockey Show to discuss his experience as an unrestricted free agent, why he chose to sign with Winnipeg, what he learned about the organization during the process, his thoughts on the Jets' defence, breaking into the NHL alongside Brett Burns, winning a World Championship with Gabriel Vilardi and Cole Perfetti, his durability, offseason plans, the evolving NHL, and even his YouTube channel, The Youngest of Plugs.Topics:1) What was the process like being a UFA? (:32)2) What did his July 1st look like? (2:59)3) How did he come to know that the organization treats players well? (5:11)4) Assessing the Jets defence (6:34)5) What was it like to break into the league with Brett Burns? (8:39)6) Winning a World Championship with Vilardi/Perfetti, guys he knows on team (12:40)7) His consistency of being available (15:27)8) Summer plans (17:27)9) The "new" NHL (19:47)10) The Youngest of Plugs, his YouTube channel (21:40)11) Being relied upon by his team when shorthanded (23:38)

Can Coventry City stay up?! Can Ipswich Town cope without Kieran McKenna?! Will Sheffield Wednesday bounce back?! Oxford did a thing. It's the Second Tier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nurses Report with Nicole, Ashley & David – Nurses examine Pfizer's vaccine funding choices, Lexapro pediatric anxiety trials, and Gardasil settlements while questioning institutional transparency, safety reporting, peer review, and public trust. The discussion urges parents, providers, and citizens to demand evidence, review litigation, and reclaim informed consent in modern healthcare decisions today...

Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com   Takeaways - DEIB is about more than just checking boxes; it requires a comprehensive approach that integrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into all aspects of an organization. - Diversity encompasses all aspects of a person's identity, including race, gender, academic accomplishment, geography, and more. - Inclusion means creating a space where everyone feels welcomed and providing the necessary resources for individuals to excel. Equity involves providing accommodations and support to individuals based on their unique needs without lowering the performance bar. - Belonging is about making individuals feel wanted and valued in the workplace. - DEIB should be assessed at every value point in an organization, including talent acquisition, learning and development, supplier diversity, corporate social responsibility, and more. It is important to prioritize diversity of mindsets and perspectives, not just outward diversity, to foster innovation and creativity. - Companies should prioritize hiring the best candidate, regardless of their diversity, while also ensuring that their sourcing efforts are diverse and inclusive. - DEIB is not about lowering the bar, but about creating a culture that values and supports all individuals. - DEIB efforts should be modeled, substantive, consistent, and accountable across the organization. Intentionality is crucial in the hiring process to ensure diversity and representation. - Leaders should focus on developing, inspiring, resourcing, and supporting their teams. - Assessing character and values in the interview process requires consistency and a diverse interview panel. - AI can play a role in supporting leaders by providing insights and helping them be more empathetic. - The world is becoming more divided, and it is important for individuals and organizations to speak up against injustice and create safe spaces for everyone.

Stay informed on South Carolina Women's Basketball with Gamecocks Talk with Captain Will your premier source for the latest news and recruiting updates. Raven Johnson's departure triggers a critical shift in our tactical hierarchy, forcing an immediate test of the backcourt's operational continuity. We must dissect whether the next generation of floor generals can maintain Coach Staley's high-tempo discipline or if the transition creates a tactical vacuum that compromises our elite defensive pressure. Women's basketball is continuously evolving, with NCAA Women's Basketball and the WNBA receiving acclaim for their exciting gameplay. Under the leadership of Head Coach Dawn Staley, the team includes players such as Chloe Kitts, Ashlyn Watkins, Tessa Johnson, Joyce Edwards, Maddy McDaniel, Adhel Tac, Agot Makeer, Ayla McDowell, and Alicia Tournebize are expected to enhance the team's performance this season. Newcomers Justine Loubens, Oliviyah Edwards, Jordan Lee, Jerzy Robinson, Kaeli Wynn, and Kelsie Andrews look to contribute heavily. Tune in to Gamecocks Talk with Captain Will, broadcasting daily. For comprehensive coverage of South Carolina Women's Basketball, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Follow every episode by subscribing to "Gamecocks Talk with Captain Will" on YouTube and clicking the "bell" icon to receive notifications.

Dr. David Smith, PhD, a Professor of Practice and Co-Director of the Gender & Work Initiative in the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School joins Enterprise … Read more The post What Gender-Fair Organizations Should Be Assessing appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi was joined by Bulls Radio play-by-play announcer Chuck Swirsky to discuss the state of the team after the initial wave of free agency. After that, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joined the show to discuss the latest NFL headlines. Later, Rahimi and Swirsky held the Halftime segment.

Dr. Alia Bojilova is a registered psychologist with a focus on resilience. She grew up in Eastern Europe during some of the most tumultuous times in recent history before immigrating to New Zealand at age 17. During her service with the New Zealand Defense Force, she worked as the Lead Psychologist and an Officer with the SAS. While serving as a UN military observer in Syria, Alia and her team were taken hostage, and she negotiated the release of herself and her team. She holds a PhD from the University of Waikato and studied the link between curiosity and resilience in special operations forces. Since leaving the military, Alia has served as coach and advisor to leaders and teams around the world, and across a wide range of sectors, including government, venture capital, elite-level sports, corporate services, and creative industries.She's the author of The Resilience Toolkit, available on Amazon.More about Alia:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrina-alia-bojilova/Resilience Toolkit - https://amzn.to/4fa9DZHTimestamps:00:22  Introduction to Alia Bojilova01:21 Lead Psychologist for New Zealand SAS05:35 The Link Between Curiosity and Resilience07:51 Resilience in Special Operators12:38 Time of Service and Involvement in SAS14:51 What Does "Military Observer" Mean?17:04 Assessing for Curiosity in Training19:22 Curiosity's Distinction from Openness31:40 Common Signifiers of a Resilient, Curious Mindset35:40 Olympic Athletes and Special Operators37:13 The Phenomenal Gift of Being Taken Captive in Syria54:01 One or Two Books Everyone Should Read55:18 Best and Worst Advice Ever Received56:31 OutroSend us a message

We have had a strong and encouraging response to last week's podcast, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE. If you missed it, please listen to it soon and share it with others. People really do want to have a more positive attitude. Let's share it with many people so each of us can have a chance to experience a positive change in attitude. How is your week going? Last week, I spent all of Tuesday and much of Tuesday night in Fort Smith, Arkansas, assisting the Grand Avenue Baptist Church. It was a very productive day, and we are seeing some good things happen. As some of you know, I am assisting this church by preaching on most Sundays when not scheduled elsewhere, and I am also giving time to help provide leadership for their church each week. So, I spend most Tuesdays in Fort Smith from morning through the early evening meetings. Please pray for us. Pray for them to get a pastor soon. 

Retirement is often painted as a well-earned period of leisure, adventure, and relaxation. Yet, the journey to a fulfilling retirement is rarely straightforward. On this episode of the show, I'm shining a light on the intricate realities lying beneath common assumptions—and how the right planning, rooted in your personal goals and beliefs, makes all the difference. I also share an eye-opening case study highlighting the difference between being told you're "good to retire" and actually being prepared for retirement.    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...   [00:00] Advice on personalized retirement planning  [09:35] Retirement finances beyond your 401k [12:50] Planning a travel-focused retirement [15:13] Discussing retirement readiness scoring [17:51] Estimating future long-term care costs [21:06] Risks of a fixed income [30:34] Understanding annuities and IRA conversions When Generic Advice Isn't Enough It's critical it is to have a tailored retirement plan, not just a verbal green light from a general financial planner. Retirement is one of life's most significant transitions: leaving behind peak earning years for potentially three decades or more of financial independence. Generic answers, unsupported by analysis, put dreams and security at risk.   What Makes Up a True Retirement Plan? Retirement planning isn't just a matter of having "enough" in a 401(k) to draw a standard percentage each year. There is a huge array of considerations required for a robust plan:   Health Insurance Before Medicare: What happens if you retire at 61, but Medicare doesn't kick in until 65? Options like COBRA may be costly and only temporary. Knowing all available choices is crucial to avoid unexpected expenses. Housing Decisions: Downsizing might not bring the savings (or happiness) you expect in today's real estate market. Plans should address whether you'll stay, improve your home, or move, and how each choice affects your budget and taxes. Major Expenses and Repairs: From home improvements to HVAC upgrades, factoring in intermittent—but significant—expenses is part of protecting your financial stability in retirement. Timing Social Security: Early collection might not be best, especially for those with longevity in their family. Taking a holistic view of Social Security's role in your cash flow and legacy is vital. Personal Goals: Retirement is about more than cash flow. What do you wish to do—travel, spend time with family, pursue hobbies? These needs must be "baked into" your plan, not treated as afterthoughts.   Why There Are No Shortcuts in Planning The elevator to success is broken. You have to use the stairs!. You need to put in the work, do some brainstorming, and conduct continuous review to build a strong retirement plan. Shortcuts—like relying on rules of thumb or ignoring nuanced needs—leave you exposed to avoidable pitfalls. Assessing your "retirement readiness grade" honestly helps identify what's missing. Rarely does someone fail readiness due to insufficient savings alone; more often, the gaps lie in overlooked factors such as healthcare, taxes, risk mitigation, or a lack of clarity on what retirement should look like.   The Power of Personal Core Beliefs in Shaping Strategy Your beliefs and values shape your retirement strategy. These core beliefs drive thoughtful planning:   Long-Term Care is a Universal Risk: Statistically, women face a higher likelihood of needing care, but everyone must plan for this unpredictable cost. Inflation Is Inevitable: Rising costs, from stamps to healthcare, erode fixed incomes over time. A plan that doesn't anticipate inflation invites hardship down the road. National Debt and Taxes: With U.S. debt at $40 trillion and growing, it's prudent to assume taxes will rise in future decades; your tax strategy should reflect that likelihood, even as you account for uncertainty.   Writing Your Own Next Chapter Most importantly, you have to understand that retirement as a deeply personal chapter—you get to decide what happiness and fulfillment mean. Whether that involves travel, volunteering, family time, or pursuing new ventures, your personal goals must drive your planning process. There's no one-size-fits-all template; only a comprehensive, personalized plan offers true peace of mind. Retirement readiness isn't a destination handed to you—it's a path you build through diligent planning and honest reflection on what matters most to you. By moving beyond generic reassurances and crafting a strategy rooted in personal goals and beliefs, you can confidently step into retirement's best years.   Resources & People Mentioned 3 Steps to Retirement Planning   Connect With Gregg Gonzalez   Email at: Gregg.gonzalez@lpl.com Podcast: https://RetireStrongFA.com/Podcast Website: https://RetireStrongFA.com/ Follow Gregg on LinkedIn Follow Gregg on Facebook Follow Gregg on YouTube Subscribe to Retirement Made Easy On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

JHLT: The Podcast returns for July with a paper entitled "Comparing DSA-negative and DSA-positive antibody-mediated rejection in heart transplants: Results from the Trifecta-Heart study," available online now and in the July print issue of JHLT. Today's guests are first author Katelynn S. Madill-Thomsen, PhD and senior author Philip F. Halloran, MD, PhD, both from the Alberta Transplant Applied Genomics Center in Canada. In the episode, the authors and editors discuss: Striking similarities—and key differences—in the DSA-negative and DSA-positive groups Changes to clinical practice based on the findings, including innovations from the kidney transplant community Future studies, including tools and therapies that could be explored for improved clinical outcomes For the latest studies from JHLT, visit www.jhltonline.org/current, or, if you're an ISHLT member, access your Journal membership at www.ishlt.org/jhlt. Don't already get the Journal and want to read along? Join the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation at www.ishlt.org for a free subscription, or subscribe today at www.jhltonline.org.

Two big wins and one big loss for President Trump as the US Supreme Court handed down some major rulings on the last day of its term. In a stinging rebuke, the president's attempt to gut birthright citizenship for millions in America was struck down in a 6-3 vote, invalidating an executive order Trump signed on his first day in office. The court upheld transgender sports bans, allowing states to bar transgender women and girls from playing on female sports teams, and the justices also lifted a Watergate-era cap on campaign spending. David J. Bier, director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, and Natasha Sarin, a professor at Yale Law School, join Bianna Golodryga to discuss.  Also on today's show: Yaroslav Trofimov, Chief Foreign-Affairs Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal // Author, "Our Enemies Will Vanish"; Carlos Barragán, Author, “The Yahoo Boys”    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we were joined by special guest basketball performance coach Miguel Sousa! Assessing explosive power production using the backward overhead shot throw and the effects of morning resistance exercise on afternoon performance Ekstrand LG, Battaglini CL, McMurray RG, et al. J Strength Cond Res. 2013;27(1):101-106. doi:10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182510886 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux  

How are institutional investors navigating today's housing market? In this episode of The Investment Conversation, Eric Phillipps (Head of Private Real Estate Investments at Lord Abbett) breaks down the long-term fundamentals, macroeconomic data, and technology driving modern real estate allocations.

On this special solo episode, Jeff Mains sets a new agenda for the founder-led audience: futureproofing your company in an AI-driven, fast-changing landscape. This episode dives deep on why traditional business moats—complex code bases, gorgeous interfaces, and integrations—no longer hold up, and what unbreakable moats have emerged: Data, Trust, and Gravity.With frameworks straight from the fire and battle-tested pricing guidance, Jeff Mains shows how to build a company that outlasts market shifts—one that doesn't just survive, but leads. Packed with practical tools and candid stories, this episode is founder intelligence you can actually use.Key Takeaways07:52 Explaining outdated software protections10:11 AI agents and API focus19:49 Community loyalty and cultural moat21:57 Assessing customer reliance and trust31:04 Usage-based billing challenges33:13 Importance of Sales Strategy Adjustment40:33 Discussing pricing strategy questions47:29 Helping Customers Achieve Their Goals50:04 Evaluating customer impact without the company53:29 Letting go and gaining controlTweetable QuotesViral Topic: "Could Your Biggest Customer Rebuild You?": If the smartest team inside, your biggest customer, armed with Claude retool, maybe lovable and and a week of uninterrupted time, decided to rebuild your product or replicate your service, what would they realize? They don't have that you do. — Jeff Mains Slowing Down to Accelerate: "She also had something really counterintuitive to say about when slowing down is actually the most aggressive move you can make, that episode is worth your time as well." — Jeff Mains AI Will Make Beautiful Dashboards Obsolete: "your beautiful interface is invisible functionality, invisible. All that matters is whether your API can do the thing. Your gorgeous dashboard is wallpaper that a machine never looks at." — Jeff Mains Viral Topic: The Power of Community Ecosystems: "When you have a community, your customers aren't just using your product, they're embedded in an ecosystem." — Jeff Mains The Power of Cultural Moats: "That's not a product moat, that is a cultural moat." — Jeff Mains The Chaos of Usage-Based Pricing: "For a lot of SaaS or service companies, jumping straight to usage base without some sort of bridge can be a chaos generator. And chaos, that ain't good, especially when it comes to money." — Jeff Mains Pricing Time Bomb: "If it's the second one, then you're sitting on a pricing time bomb and that's got to be something. Defuse it before, before it's too late." — Jeff Mains SaaS Leadership LessonsDon't Confuse Activity for DefensibilityIf your moat is complex code or UI, you're exposed. Invest in what gets stronger as AI accelerates.Ask What Would Be Gone If You DisappearedIf the only answer is “inconvenience,” you're a vendor, not a partner.Build Moats That CompoundData gets better over time, trust deepens with high-stakes moments, gravity multiplies as processes and identity grow.Own the Transition to Outcome-Focused PricingPer-seat/effort-based pricing punishes efficiency. Build a bridge to usage and outcome models—don't force it overnight.Evolve Faster Than the MarketYour team's learning speed and your own growth determine survivability, not your initial playbook.Recurring Relevance Is the Real MetricAre you needed, or just hard to replace? Build relationships and deliver business outcomes that outpace any AI copycat.Guest Resourceshttps://www.facebook.com/jeffkmains/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/https://x.com/jeffkmainshttps://www.youtube.com/@championleadershiphttps://jeffmains.com/books/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPrpxILI2vi_YYJMdv5cwYo-bMlauaLH/view?usp=sharing Episode SponsorThe Futureproof Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkXKUPZ5xuOqMPR7_gzGybncTtavyR1NThe Captain's KeysSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/SaaS Fuel ResourcesWebsite - https://championleadership.com/Jeff Mains on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffkmainsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesaasguy/Instagram - https://instagram.com/jeffkmains

Ian Cundall and Mike Andrews are back to talk about the latest Red Sox prospect news. They start off by going through the Red Sox major league and high minors rosters to identify who the core players are and which players they'd be more open to trading. Within that discussion, they also hit on Marcelo Mayer's injury and why Anthony Eyanson's velocity downturn isn't a concern. After that, they answer your emails, including questions on the Garrett Crochet trade, Franklin Primera and more.    

➟ ➟ Narcissism in the church is one of the hardest things to name, especially when the pastor looks godly on Sunday and something still feels deeply wrong. In this episode of Shepherd's Heart, Stewart and Alycia White sit down with therapist and author Chuck DeGroat, who wrote "When Narcissism Comes to Church," for an honest conversation about spiritual abuse, church hurt, and what real healing actually looks like.Chuck has spent more than twenty years doing psychological assessments of pastors and leaders. He explains why narcissism is a spectrum and not just a label. He shows how to tell the difference between a leader having a bad day and a genuine pattern of harm, and why rushing to call someone a "narcissist" is rarely the most helpful place to start. He also shares the warning a seminary professor once gave him that changed the course of his life and his marriage.This is a conversation for anyone who has carried church hurt they could never fully explain, or quietly wondered whether their leader is actually narcissistic. There is a path toward healing, and it starts in a different place than most people expect.What we cover in this episode:➟ Why a "safe shepherd" is the real mark of healthy leadership➟ The difference between abuse and the trauma that lingers long after it➟ Why healing is "not microwavable" and what genuine change actually requires➟ How forgiveness and justice are not the same thing➟ What almost every narcissistic leader has buried in their own story➟ How to discern real harm from a one-off mistake"I'm never working with a narcissist. I'm working with someone who bears the image of God." - Chuck DeGroatCHAPTERS00:00 Personal growth and self-discovery05:57 Using Milan Clinical Inventory06:59 Discussing narcissistic personality traits10:59 Examining Saul's leadership flaws14:21 Narcissism and self-protection in therapy17:40 Understanding vulnerability and self-protection21:53 Assessing pastors' future challenges24:37 Focusing on impact over labels28:39 Discussing psychological diagnoses33:44 Starting Point for Healing Trauma34:23 Creating a safe space for healing39:15 Recognizing signs of a panic attack40:44 Importance of addressing physical needs45:16 Shifting to a more grounded life48:00 Seeking justice and healing52:01 Reflecting on grace and forgiveness54:31 Contact and Social Media InfoABOUT OUR GUESTChuck DeGroat is a therapist, professor, and author of "When Narcissism Comes to Church" and "Healing What's Within." He co-founded the Soul Care Collaborative and teaches at Western Theological Seminary.Website: https://www.chuckdegroat.net/Soul Care Collaborative: https://www.soulcarecollaborative.com/His books: When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse: https://amzn.to/4oV9mNrHealing What's Within: Coming Home to Yourself--and to God--When You're Wounded, Weary, and Wandering: https://amzn.to/4y0mXaIMore Books: https://www.chuckdegroat.net/booksIf this conversation helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. Hit the bell so you never miss a new episode on faith, healing, and discernment.CONNECT WITH SHEPHERD'S HEARTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepherdsHeartShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdsheartministries/#ChurchHurt #SpiritualAbuse #Narcissism #ShepherdsHeartKeywords: narcissism in the church, narcissistic pastor, spiritual abuse, church hurt, Chuck DeGroat, When Narcissism Comes to Church, healing from church hurt, narcissistic personality disorder, toxic church leadership, spiritual abuse recovery, biblical discernmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shepherd-s-heart--4100466/support.

In this episode, microbiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson, schools us on how to tell if a soil is healthy and of good quality.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Aaron and John talk about the Twins reaching the midpoint of the season below .500, Jeremy Zoll doing his best to shut down Byron Buxton trade speculation, Mick Abel going for surgery, Marco Raya getting called up, and the biggest bright spots and disappointments of the first three months.

Mike Gallagher and Drew Dinkmeyer place a pin in their NBA Draft Review show to address the blockbuster trades that occurred in the NBA over Draft Week, including Giannis Antetokounmpo finally moving on from the Milwaukee Bucks and the Minnesota Timberwolves officially going all in with their trade for LaMelo Ball, among other deals.   

Eric Cohen is joined by SportsLine experts Sia Nejad, Patrick McDonald and Jason Sobel to dish out their best bets for the 2026 Travelers Championship.(2:00) Intro + Thoughts on crowd rooting against Wyndham Clark at U.S. Open(7:28) Assessing the PGA Tour's format changes coming in 2028(14:33) Storylines this Week(17:09) First Round Leaders(24:21) Tournament Matchups(30:14) Finishing Positions (36:08) EC's Do Not Bet List + Outrights(45:09) Pro Golfer or World Cup player? We put EC on the hot seat(53:51) Longshots & Parlays(1:00:11) One & Done(1:04:54) Best Bets#SportsBetting #Gambling #Betting #PGATour #EarlyWedge #GolfPicks #GolfOneandDone #TravelersChampionship

Seth and Sean assess the midseason Astros awards from Brian McTaggart, discuss what JJ Watt had to say about Aaron Donald potentially coming back and Jefferey Simmons' contract extension, tonight being a big night for Mike Burrows on the mound, and see what the ITL question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this episode, Peter explores the critical topic of breast cancer screening, examining why thousands of women continue to die from breast cancer each year despite the availability of effective screening tools. He explains the strengths and limitations of current screening strategies, reviews the recommendations from major medical organizations, and discusses why screening guidance can often seem confusing or contradictory. Peter outlines a practical framework for understanding breast cancer risk and personalizing screening decisions, including when to begin screening, how frequently to screen, and which imaging modalities may be most appropriate based on an individual's risk profile. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes that while population-based guidelines provide an important foundation, optimizing outcomes requires a more personalized approach aimed at helping women make informed screening decisions that can improve the chances of early detection and successful treatment. We discuss: Why women still die from breast cancer: the benefits of screening, the problem of under-screening, and the need for risk-based screening strategies [1:45]; Current screening recommendations, why they differ between organizations, and the importance of personalized screening decisions [6:30]; A framework for personalizing screening [8:45]; Assessing baseline breast cancer risk: genetics, family history, breast density, lifestyle factors, and the role of risk calculators in personalized screening [9:30]; Balancing cancer detection and false positives: how breast cancer risk influences screening intensity and imaging choices [17:45]; Mammography as the foundation of breast cancer screening: detecting ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and the advantages of 3D versus 2D mammography [21:00]; MRI for high-risk women: the benefits of supplemental screening, abbreviated MRI, and the emerging role of contrast-enhanced mammography [23:00]; The role of ultrasound: supplemental cancer detection, diagnostic evaluation, and limitations compared with mammography and MRI [26:00]; Choosing the right breast cancer screening strategy: imaging modality selection, screening hierarchies, and the importance of imaging center quality [28:00]; How often should you screen for breast cancer? [30:15]; At what age should you start screening? [37:30]; Breast cancer in younger women: aggressive tumor biology, BRCA-related risk, breast density, and individualized decisions about when to begin screening [41:45]; Inflammatory breast cancer, the limitations of screening mammography for symptomatic disease, and the importance of promptly evaluating new breast symptoms in both women and men [44:45]; From risk assessment to personalized screening: a practical framework for reducing breast cancer mortality through earlier and more effective detection [46:30]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube