Podcasts about attitudes

The People's Prince™ Bryan Safi has returned to LA after his Austin convention experience just after Spencer Pratt lost his mayoral primary race. Erin's bundled up at home watching Agatha Christie's Poirot and trying to get past all the subtle 80s racism and spit curls. Erin discusses North Carolina Republicans' latest attempt at anti-abortion legislation that deputizes any citizen to use deadly force if necessary to protect the life of unborn children. Bryan tells us about Canadian adult film star Milo Miles' recent 10 year ban from the United States after being detained in Toronto and questioned over two days by US Border Patrol over his line of work and items in his luggage. For our Kim of Queens Recaps and more visit patreon.com/attitudes Bryan's making his Off-Broadway debut July 10-August 15th! Attitudes listeners get $10 off tickets for the first two weeks of the run with code IMSORRY. Get tickets here. ⁠Join our Discord for watch parties, episode discussions and community! ⁠

Bible Basics with Mike Roberts Ep426 - Heavenly Attitudes

I have no way to prove this, but I suspect that more people know the song "How Great Thou Art" than know the Psalm upon which it is based - Psalm 8. I venture to guess that more people have heard this song in the last 75 years than have read the book of Psalms. And I think that's just fine! Because, the song - “How Great Thou Art” -, remains faithful to the text.   Times have changed. Understandings of the world have changed. Theological conclusions have changed. Modes and manners of worship have changed. Attitudes toward ecology and creation have changed. Science has changed. Technology has changed. Religion has changed. But still, there is this eternal hymn written to the glory of God, glory that is recognized in the world around us. For the video referenced in the talk, go to: https://ronniemcbrayer.org/2026/06/04/how-great-thou-art/

Det internationella samarbetet på den afrikanska kontinenten ritas om i snabb takt. Samtidigt som Sverige och flera västerländska givare minskar sin närvaro och avvecklar långvariga landstrategier, flyttar andra aktörer fram sina positioner. Inte minst Rysslands engagemang har intensifierats – och det handlar om betydligt mer än bara kortsiktig opportunism. Med en långsiktig vision om en multipolär världsordning använder Kreml en bred verktygslåda av militära, ekonomiska och informationsmässiga medel. Men vad innebär den här utvecklingen när vi skiftar perspektiv till de afrikanska ländernas egna upplevelser? Hur lyckas Ryssland vinna inflytande med relativt begränsade resurser jämfört med traditionellt bistånd? Och hur påverkas lokalbefolkningens tillit till demokrati, normer och institutioner av desinformation och ryska militära insatser? Utgångspunkten för samtalet är två rykande färska rapporter från EBA och FOI. Programledare Númi Östlund gästas i studion av Maria Perrotta Berlin (Östekonomiska institutet vid Handelshögskolan) och Anna Ida Rock (Totalförsvarets forskningsinstitut), författare av två färska rapporter om Rysslands agerande i Afrika. Läs Perceptions and Power: Assessing the Impact of Russia's Influence on Development Cooperation and Attitudes in Africa av Maria Perrotta Berlin: https://eba.se/rapporter/perceptions-and-power-assessing-the-impact-of-russias-influence-on-development-cooperation-and-attitudes-in-africa/23082/ Läs Rysslands informationspåverkan i Afrika av Anna Ida Rock: https://www.foi.se/rapportsammanfattning?reportNo=FOI%20Memo%209230

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting according to a new poll.

durée : 00:05:17 - Les Matins de France Culture - par : Alexandra Delbot - Une méta-analyse de 100 études menées dans 36 pays montre que les citoyens préfèrent généralement les immigrés qualifiés et maîtrisant la langue du pays d'accueil. Mais elle révèle aussi des attitudes envers l'immigration globalement plus positives que ne le suggère le débat public. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

In this episode, Dr. Susan Madsen explores findings from the newly released 2025 white paper “Home, Health, Community, & Allyship 2025: Utahns' Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes.” This conversation focuses on Political and Civic Representation, examining how perceptions and experiences have shifted for Utah women and girls over the past three years. Drawing on data from an 83‑item survey of more than 5,200 Utahns, the discussion highlights the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping women's engagement in civic life statewide.Dr. Madsen is joined by two Bolder Way Forward advisors—Ann Mackin and Sui Lang Panoke—who offer expert insights into representation, leadership pathways, and the systems that influence women's participation in public decision‑making.GuestsAnn Mackin  Founder & President, Springboard UtahBolder Way Forward Advisor — Political & Civic Representation SpokeAnn leads statewide efforts to train, advocate for, and place talented individuals on community boards, government commissions, nonprofit boards, and corporate boards across Utah.Sui Lang Panoke  Founder & Principal Consultant, Rethink InternationalBolder Way Forward Advisor — Political & Civic Representation SpokeSui Lang is a global leadership strategist who challenges organizations to rethink how they develop leaders, build culture, and expand representation.Download the full 2025 white paper HERE.1Visit the Utah Women & Leadership Project website.Share this episode with colleagues, community partners, or anyone invested in strengthening women's political and civic leadership in Utah.Follow the podcast and leave a review to help others discover the show!Support the show

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This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome best selling author and international speaker, Tim Elmore. In this two part conversation, Tim discusses his book, 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid: Leading Your Kids to Succeed in Life. You're deeply committed to helping your kids succeed. But you're concerned―why are so many graduates unprepared to enter the workforce and face life on their own? You're doing your best to raise healthy children, but sometimes you wonder, am I really helping them? Tim Elmore shares with our audience how to avoid twelve critical mistakes parents unintentionally make.  Parents will learn a lot from this thought provoking conversation.  Tim is Founder of Growing Leaders, an Atlanta‐based non‐profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. His work grew out of 20 years of serving alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell. Elmore has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, Psychology Today, and been featured on CNN's Headline News, Fox Business, Newsmax TV and Fox & Friends to talk about leading multiple generations in the marketplace. He has written 40 books, including Habitudes: Images That Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes, and Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership. His latest book, The Future Begins with Z: Nine Strategies to Lead Generation Z As They Disrupt the Workplace, releases fall of 2025.  You can find his work at: TimElmore.com. How to contact Tim Elmore:   Tim Elmore official website   12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid: Leading Your Kids To Succeed in Life - by Tim Elmore   Tim Elmore - Instagram   How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

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What percent of climbers THINK they always observe safety practices….vs. actually do? What are the unique risks for indoor climbers? Are climbers even interested in training, and is the training equipment climbers use reflective of what the climbing media loves to yap about? Has who climbers are—the demographic make-up of climbing—changed much in the last 7 years? Do indoor climbers even want to climb outside? What are the most popular disciplines of the sport, indoors and outdoors? Some answers will surprise you… AAC partnered with the Climbing Wall Association to help get their 2026 survey out to as many climbers as possible to collect data about climbers who use climbing gyms—their behaviors and interests. In this episode, we sat down with Garnet Moore, Executive Director of the Climbing Wall Association, and chatted about the survey, the report that came out of it, and some of the biggest takeaways from the data. Each nugget we discuss poses the question: what assumptions do we all make about the climbing community, that we should reconsider?

In this high-tech mortgage world we live in, we forget how important the human touch is. In true form, Dale reminds us that we need to not only survive 2026 but to move forward with our business.43 years in the mortgage industry. Rates at 17.5% when he started. Still closing 30+ loans a month.Dale Vermillion has seen every market cycle there is — and his message for 2026 loan officers is simple: stop blaming the market and start building the habits that actually move the needle.In this episode of Laugh, Lend & Eat, one of the most respected mortgage coaches and trainers in the country breaks down what separates the top 30% of loan officers — who did 71.5% of all mortgage production in 2025 — from everyone else fighting over the scraps.What we cover:Mortgage mindset and mental toughness for loan officers in a high-rate environmentWhy high-tech without high-touch is killing your mortgage pipelineThe "1 sale a day" formula that gets loan officers to 15 closings a monthMortgage sales tips: the Friday seed call and Monday status call that convert pre-approvals into contractsHow top-producing loan officers prospect realtors and build referral partnershipsMortgage lead generation, follow-up strategies, and pipeline managementTime blocking and productivity for mortgage professionalsWhy the bottom 30% of LOs is treating origination like a gig job — and how to break outMortgage recruiting trends and what the 2026 market really looks likeTimestamps:00:00 - Intro & Welcome00:30 - Industry News with James Clyman (The Mortgage Scoop)01:00 - Rocket Mortgage vs. UWM $100M Lawsuit Breakdown03:00 - Could UWM Have a "Countrywide Moment"?05:30 - UWM Pricing Strategy & Wholesale Market Impact07:00 - Rate Predictions: Will the Fed Hike in 2026?08:45 - Mortgage Tech M&A — What's Coming in the Next 6-9 Months09:45 - Lower.com: Ambitious Play or Overreach?11:10 - Welcome Dale Vermillion | Mortgage Champions13:00 - 43 Years in the Industry: What Dale Has Seen14:00 - If Rate Mattered, I Wouldn't Be Here — Mindset Reset16:00 - Attitudes & Actions: The Two Things That Make All the Difference17:30 - The Data: Top 30% Did 71.5% of All Volume in 202519:25 - The 3 Types of People: Make It Happen, Watch It Happen, What Happened20:00 - How to Shift Your Mindset Starting Tomorrow22:00 - What Top Producers Actually Do Differently23:00 - The System Behind Mortgage Champions' Results24:00 - Why Most LOs Fail: No Process, No Plan25:00 - Stop Talking About How Bad the Market Is26:00 - The Bottom 30%: Hard Truths from Dale28:00 - High Tech vs. High Touch: The Biggest Problem in the Industry29:00 - "If You Want to Convert, You Have to Converse"30:50 - The "1 Sale a Day" Formula: How to Close 15 Loans a Month33:00 - The #1 Miss: No Follow-Up34:00 - Plan Your Follow-Up or It Won't Happen34:40 - The Friday Seed Call & Monday Status Call System36:00 - Why COVID Changed the LO Mindset (And Not for the Better)37:50 - Work Smarter: 50 Hours Max, Maximum Output38:00 - The Phone Is Your Biggest Distraction39:00 - Email Pop-Ups: The 12-Second Focus Killer40:00 - Time Blocking for Mortgage Professionals42:00 - Priority-Based Mindset: Fund Your Life First43:00 - Pain Is the Only Teacher for Some People44:00 - How to Reach Dale Vermillion45:00 - Outro & Where to Find Us"If you want to convert, you have to converse." — Dale Vermillion

Five years ago, 2021, David Jones and Naomi Murphy began the Locked up Living podcast. Over 400 episodes later we are still going and are proud of the library of conversations we have produced with so many excellent colleagues. This is an extended version of an episode from 2021 previously shared with Dr Fiona Warren and focuses on the closing of the Henderson Hospital. The full episode with Dr Warren features a discussion about the value and meaning of research in a socio-political climate that wants to look elsewhere. This episode features Dr. Christopher Scanlon, a consultant psychotherapist with decades of experience working with complex trauma and mental health services. Chris offers a candid reflection on the evolution, challenges, and possibilities of therapeutic communities, emphasizing the importance of social and relational approaches over purely biomedical models. Key topics: The history and legacy of Henderson Hospital as a pioneering therapeutic community How group and sociotherapy approaches foster belonging, resilience, and growth Critiques of the biomedical model and the limitations of randomized controlled trials for complex social interventions The impact of societal changes, neoliberal policies, and professional rivalries on specialist services The concept of the "unhoused mind" and societal exclusion as a psychosocial phenomenon Lessons from the demise of services like Henderson and what can be learned about service design and relational capacity The importance of community, belonging, and holding space for marginalized individuals How social dynamics and professional hierarchies influence treatment and organizational culture The threat of privatization and market-driven approaches to mental health services The importance of housing, inclusion, and societal belonging in healing trauma Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Chris Scanlon's background and work 01:08 - The psychosocial orientation versus psychoanalytic models 02:05 - The role of group analysis and community in treatment 03:23 - Experiences working at Henderson Hospital 04:37 - The interface of community assessment and outreach 06:15 - Challenges of referral and ethical consent in high-security settings 08:11 - Critique of personality disorder label and trauma adaptation 09:37 - Systemic dysfunction and medicalization of complex trauma 11:34 - Attitudes towards difficult patients and systemic resistance 13:19 - The system's reliance on medication and lack of holistic treatment 14:17 - Iatrogenic effects and the failure of biomedical dominance 16:10 - Societal trauma, racism, exclusion, and the "unhoused" state 17:16 - Organizational culture at Henderson and peer influence 18:48 - The significance of social relationships over formal therapy 19:55 - Key moments of social connection as pivotal to healing 20:34 - The decline of sociotherapy in prison and community settings 22:39 - Hierarchies, professional identity, and relational humility 23:23 - The undervaluing of milieu and social space in treatment 24:50 - Difficulties of measuring multi-modal, relational interventions 26:54 - Challenges of evidence-based support and cost-effectiveness 29:56 - The cost benefits of residential and community-based services 32:32 - Political and professional rivalries in resource allocation 35:06 - The impact of commissioning practices on service sustainability 36:11 - Lessons from the closure of Henderson and systemic failure 38:09 - The role of community and relational trust in service efficacy 40:12 - The importance of understanding failure through political and social lenses 43:27 - The influence of market forces and privatization on service models 44:30 - The threat of profit motives and the privatization of mental health in prison 49:53 - The challenge of belonging and power in community settings 57:29 - Building capacity for creativity and resilience through social spaces 60:06 - The importance of trust, shared authority, and authentic relationships 61:52 - The culture of inquiry and the transferential space 66:14 - The significance of presence, continuity, and shared lived experience 68:42 - The concept of the "Hendo" as a transference object and community symbol 73:56 - The "unhoused mind": societal exclusion, trauma, and belonging 76:47 - Society's role in housing and trauma, and the psychosocial lens 78:35 - Broader societal issues: extremism, colonialism, and systemic injustice 80:36 - The healing power of shared community and relational space 81:12 - Personal reflections on the loss of Henderson and current gaps 81:58 - The dangers of societal disconnection and the importance of inclusive belonging

Lori Nikkel of Second Harvest on how to change "Best Before" attitudes to save huge amounts of food in Canada.

This podcast is a short daily audio provided by the online recovery group Transitions Daily. The daily content includes different recovery quotes from various sources, including; Twenty-Four Hours a Day, A.A. Thought for the Day, Daily Reflections, Big Book Quote, Just for Today, As Bill Sees It, and more! Transitions Daily also delivers the same content in a daily email with a secret Facebook group for discussion. Visit www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information. Do you want to stop drinking? Have you ever listened to sobriety podcasts? Does alcoholism or addiction run in your family? Have you tried Alcoholics Anonymous or the 12 Steps of A.A.? Are you considering how to get sober? Are you seriously thinking about sobriety for the first time? Is alcohol controlling your life as never before? If so, you will definitely want to check out this recovery podcast

In this episode, Dr. Susan Madsen explores findings from the newly released 2025 white paper “Home, Health, Community, & Allyship 2025: Utahns' Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes.” This conversation focuses specifically on Health Across the Lifespan, examining how perceptions, experiences, and challenges have shifted for Utah women and girls over the past three years. Drawing on data from an 83‑item survey of more than 5,200 Utahns, the discussion examines key trends shaping women's health and well‑being statewide.Dr. Madsen is joined by two guests—Amy Anderson and Stephanie Stokes—who offer expert insights into the evolving health needs of Utah women and girls.GuestsAmy Anderson  Community Connector, Utah Women & Leadership ProjectA Bolder Way Forward Advisor — Health Across the Lifespan SpokeAmy brings experience from Advocate Health Systems and the American Hospital Association's Institute for Diversity.Stephanie Stokes  Community Health Manager, Primary Children's HospitalA Bolder Way Forward Advisor — Health Across the Lifespan SpokeDownload the full 2025 white paper HERE.Visit the Utah Women & Leadership Project website.Share this episode with colleagues, community partners, or anyone invested in women's health and well‑being in Utah.Follow the podcast and leave a review to help others discover the show!Support the show

Romans 1:1- Attitude #1: A slave (doulos) of the Christ Jesus- Attitude #2: Called (kletos) to be an apostle/ministerRomans 1:6, Romans 1:7, Romans 14:7-8, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 19:10, Luke 9:23- Attitude #3: Set apart (aphoridzo) for the Gospel of GodGalatians 1:15, Isaiah 49:1, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Genesis 3:15, Acts 13:3, Romans 8:28So what does that mean for us? Where do we go?- Start with surrender. - Make space to hear his voice. - Find your Antioch. 

Attitude #1: A slave (doulos) of Christ JesusRomans 1:1 - …Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus…Understanding of Slavery- The slave was owned. [1 Peter 1:19]- The slave exists for his master. - The slave didn't have a day off. - The slave's will belongs to the master. [2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV]- Throughout the Bible, being a slave of God is the highest honor. 

You better watch out! Karenz Wit Attitudes are comin' at ya and they're straight outta patience! Finally, an anthem for all of the bad vibe single moms out there who take their aggression out on anybody in sight. From Wal Mart employees to delivery drivers, nobody is safe. You don't want to run across one of these ladies in a dark alley, or you're liable to get CANCELLED by K.W.A.!   Thanks for joining us for this week's #JCWPodcast #JCWArchive. Please don't forget to Like, Share, and most importantly, Subscribe--to make sure you get the latest John Clay Wolfe Show materials as soon as they're released! So keep an eye out for those hair-do's...and we'll see you Saturday

Like other self-help gurus of the time, Norman Vincent Peal targeted the lonely travelling salesman. But his message was also marketed to corporate executives, who were promised that the true power of positive thinking lay in the great dividends it would yield if they could sell it to their workforce. This episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast builds on the first part of this mini-series, where we saw Peale’s roots in the New Thought movement of the 1800s. In this one, we examine how Peale encouraged a corporate embrace of positive thinking so that individuals would attribute all of their success and failure to the quality of their mindset and attitude. We look at the surprising role of Positive Thinking in the 2008 global financial crash. https://youtu.be/4U0Yk4Zryrw?si=JBLU4f-7VbPA6ZWU The Lonely Travelling Salesman and the Birth of a Corporate Tool In The Power of Positive Thinking, Peale recalls his encounters with travelling salesmen. They were on the road, feeling dejected, struggling to make sales, and lacking confidence. He prescribed visualisation, encouraging followers to “Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this picture tenaciously. Never permit it to fade.” Peale treats this lonely reality as an unchangeable and natural state of being. He doesn’t question the corporate culture that has made this a way of life for an increasing number of people. Instead, he offers a hand on the shoulder, with advice to ease the natural despair and unhappiness that accompany it. He quotes psychiatrist Dr. Karl Menninger, who said, “Attitudes are more important than facts.” He adds, “That is worth repeating until its truth grips you… You may permit a fact to overwhelm you mentally before you start to deal with it actually. On the other hand, a confident and optimistic thought pattern can modify or overcome the fact altogether.” In other words, it doesn’t matter what is true. What matters is what you want to be true. Believe wholeheartedly, and it will come to pass. This reminded me of a quote from Ivanka Trump’s self-help book, The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life, which is a descendant of Peale, with the family attending his church and being greatly influenced by his teaching. Ivanka wrote: “Perception is more important than reality. If someone perceives something to be true, it is more important than if it is in fact true. This doesn’t mean you should be duplicitous or deceitful, but don’t go out of your way to correct a false assumption if it plays to your advantage.” Motivational Downsizing and the Rise of Outplacement Firms Barbara Ehrenreich suggests, “In the hands of employers, positive thinking has been transformed into something its nineteenth-century proponents probably never imagined—not an exhortation to get up and get going but a means of social control in the workplace, a goad to perform at ever-higher levels.” The book also paved the way for “motivational downsizing”. Between 1981 and 2003, about 30 million full-time American workers lost their jobs due to corporate downsizings. Ehrenreich highlights how workplaces deliberately instil a positive outlook. Employers bring in motivational speakers and distribute free copies of self-help books. The 1998 mega–bestseller Who Moved My Cheese? was a big favourite for this, cleverly encouraging an uncomplaining response to layoffs. Shifting Responsibility Onto The Individual Companies were learning to shift responsibility from themselves to individuals. Outplacement firms were employed to groom laid-off workers, limit ill will, head off wrongful-termination suits, and protect against bad-mouthing by former employees. The owner of such a firm said, without irony, that “Losing a job is a step forward in your life.” This double-speak casts redundancy as a growth experience. A self-retreat. A deserved time out. Something for which you should be grateful. Ehrenreich recounts the story of an employee who was compelled to work with an outplacement firm after being laid off. He was advised not to discuss his job loss with anyone for a month. He later recalled, “It was good advice. I was so bitter, I would have said things that would have been bad for me.” This is a shrewd move that not only keeps potentially disgruntled employees quiet but also leads them to believe their greatest enemy is internal. In examples like this, the power of positive thinking really does pay dividends…for organisations. Did The Power of Positive Thinking Cause a Global Financial Crash? Ehrenreich writes that some of those who predicted the 2008 financial crash were warned to change their attitude or risk losing their job. Mike Gelband, who ran the real estate division of Lehman Brothers, expressed fears about what he believed to be a real estate bubble. He suggested to Lehman CEO Richard Fuld during his 2006 bonus review that they needed to rethink their business model. He was promptly fired. Two years later, Lehman went bankrupt. Lehman Brothers went against their own best interests to maintain this strange, superstitious belief in the magic of positive thinking. This mindset encourages us to see the messenger as the problem rather than as a gateway to knowledge and solutions. How Peale Cherry-Picked and Even Invented Bible Verses to Reinforce His Version of Reality Peale cites Job 3:25 from the Bible, “For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me.” The story of Job is that he is a righteous man who loses his children, health, and wealth when God permits Satan to test his faithfulness. Peale takes liberties with his interpretation, writing, “If you fear something continuously, you tend to create conditions in your mind propitious to the development of that which you fear.” In other words, he blames Job’s attitude for the horrors inflicted on him by an external force (Satan). He then shares another Bible verse, “That which I have greatly believed has come upon me,” which may leave some people scratching their heads, because he has made it up. “It does not make that statement in so many words,” he continues. “And yet again and again and still again, the Bible tells us that if we have faith, ‘nothing is impossible’.” Peale paints fear as negative thinking and belief as positive thinking. So let’s run with this logic and apply it to Mike Gelband at Lehman Brothers. Gelband feared the housing bubble. According to Peale’s superstitious model, Gelband’s fear itself would have been the problem, not the risky loans, deregulation, or greed. That sounds extreme, doesn’t it? But it’s exactly what’s written in The Power of Positive Thinking. What Other Crises Are We Sleepwalking Into? This is a complete disregard for maturity, wisdom, and truth. When we view it this way, the power of positive thinking undermines our capacity to think clearly and critically when it matters most. It silences reason, logic, and insight. That IS powerful.

Spurs have delivered back to back wins and climbed out of the relegation zone with three matches to play. We break down the thrilling performance at Villa Park and where things stand. Plus, a win for Spurs Women and some notable farewells as they look to their future. #thfc #coys #tottenham #spurs

In this episode, Dr. Susan Madsen explores two major areas from newly released 2025 white papers titled “Women, Finance, & Education 2025: Utahns' Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes” and “Home, Health, Community, & Allyship 2025: Utahns' Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes.” Drawing on findings from an 83‑item survey of more than 5,200 Utahns, this conversation highlights how perceptions, experiences, and challenges have shifted for Utah women and girls over the past three years. Dr. Madsen is joined by two Bolder Way Forward advisors—Melanie Jewkes and Alyssa DeHart—to discuss the challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping the lives of Utah women and girls today.GuestsMelanie JewkesExtension Professor, Utah State UniversityBolder Way Forward Advisor — Finance Spoke  Melanie works to empower women of all ages to achieve financial security and long‑term sustainability. Alyssa DeHartCEO & Founder, Utah Advocacy CoalitionBolder Way Forward Advisor — Home & Family Spoke  Alyssa leads statewide efforts to support healthy families and elevate the voices of people living with disabilities across Utah.Download the full 2025 white papers HERE.Visit the Utah Women & Leadership Project website.Share this episode with colleagues, community partners, or anyone interested in women's well‑being in Utah.Follow the podcast and leave a review to help others discover the show!Support the show

Have you ever ended a homeschool day and thought, “Did we even do school today?” Maybe the math lesson took three times longer than it should have. Maybe the reading lesson turned into tears. Maybe chores dragged on forever, sibling conflict showed up again, and most of your energy went toward correction, attitude work, and constant redirection. In this episode, I'm talking about the homeschool days that feel wasted on paper — especially the days after co-op, appointments, errands, playdates, travel, or other high-output days. I share how I began noticing the “kickback” that often came after a full day out of the house, and why those recovery days may be revealing more than you think. If you are a Christian homeschool mom who feels discouraged when the lesson plan falls apart, this episode will help you see the hard days with more peace, more wisdom, and less panic. Because sometimes the day that looks wasted is actually the day where some of the deepest learning is happening. Mentioned in this episode:Road Trip Mysteries: USA Edition — a screen-free, story-driven activity adventure book for kids ages 8–12, filled with puzzles, history, geography, clues, and mystery. It can be a gentle learning option for hard homeschool days when your child needs something meaningful that does not feel like another worksheet. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGL7T6LH XOXO, Katie

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the CEOs of the car companies are making millions, but the public is against it. Attitudes change a little when people learn that much of the compensation is in the form of stock payments, not cash.

Candidates in the Governor's race are hitting the debate stage and the big thing on voters' minds is affordability. Most folks in Orange County want a legal pathway for their undocumented neighbors. The city of LA hasn't had an infrastructure plan in years, but Mayor Bass is promising to change that. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

In today's episode, you'll discover: The single biggest mistake C-suite leaders are making that you don't even know you're making. How CEO's and Executive teams can turn company culture into a competitive advantage. How to align, lead, behave, and converse—using a model called the ABC Practice of Leadership: Attitudes. Behaviors. Conversations. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Walt Disney: "Of all the things I've done, the most vital is coordinating those who work with me and aiming their efforts at a certain goal."  About David Deane-Spread: David Deane-Spread is a leadership advisor, former military officer, and founder of Metattude, where he helps CEOs and executive teams turn company culture into a competitive advantage. For over 25 years, David has worked with more than 150 CEOs and boards across Australia, the UK, and beyond, helping them align how they lead, behave, and converse—a model he calls the ABC Practice of Leadership: Attitudes. Behaviors. Conversations. How to Get in Touch with David Deane-Spread: Website: http://metattude.com/ Email:  david@metattude.com Gift: https://metattude.com/shop/ Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™:  https://changingthesalesgame.com/communication-style-assessment/ Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week. Listen to Connie explore new sales and business topics or address problems you may have.  

In this episode, we discuss two elements of a recently released white paper titled “Women, Finance, & Education 2025 Utahns' Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes.” The two we'll be talking about today will be Higher Education Attainment and K-12 Initiatives. Based on an 83-item survey conducted in October and November of 2025, this study collected data from more than 5,200 Utahns across both representative and convenience samples. This marks the third consecutive year of data collection, allowing us to examine how perceptions and experiences have shifted since the 2023 and 2024 surveys. This episode discusses key findings from Higher Education Attainment and K-12 Initiatives to better understand the challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping the lives of Utah women and girls today. Dr. Susan Madsen, an Extension Professor of Leadership at Utah State University and the Founding Director of the UWLP and A Bolder Way Forward, is joined by two guests. First, Eric Dahlin, professor in the Department of Sociology at BYU and a Bolder Way Forward advisor for the Higher Education Attainment spoke. Also joining us is Mindy L. Layton, a fourth-generation Utah educator who currently serves as a Multilingual Learner Academic Coach at Granite School District. She serves as a spoke advisor for A Bolder Way Forward's K–12 Initiatives spoke.Support the show

How does Steven Moffat's ‘interview' with an ‘AI' play into technological themes explored across his work? We dive into humanity, tailored expectations, retreats into fictionalisation, emotional validity, recursion, as more, as we discuss ‘AI' and digital ghosts. (00:00:00) Attitudes to ‘AI' (00:12:18) Origins of the podcast, role of faith (00:23:58) Moffat's AI themes, digital ghosts vs. faulty tech (00:30:43) The indifference of autocomplete (00:39:50) Why Moffat was so impressed (00:46:50) Biases towards the ‘interviewer' (00:51:46) The dream protecting itself (00:59:20) Aren't we all chatbots in the end? (01:09:57) LLMs vs. human (and dog) conversations (01:14:50) The habituation cycle (01:21:05) The low bar for ‘AI' creations (01:30:05) Endless franchise content, worsening quality (01:39:57) Closing thoughts … Continue reading →

April T., experienced the kind of nightmare that recovering alcoholics refer to when we say, “There, but for the grace of God, go I”. April's road trip of terror began while drunk during a 4-hour drive on a major interstate. Halfway into the trip, while drinking vodka from a plastic bottle, she crossed the median at over ninety miles an hour, and crashed head-on into a car of three people, ejecting the driver. Injured and barely coherent, with a blood alcohol level four times the legal limit, April over-heard the EMT's radio that the driver was dead at the scene. With death and destruction surrounding her, April's first thought was an alcoholic one: “How can I get out of this?” Even though she'd been in AA years earlier and had even been in treatment, her disease made her amnesiac to the right thoughts about what to do. Thus began April's odyssey on the road of dire emotional, legal, financial, and psychological consequences of her drunken behavior. The tragic crash became the bottom from which April's sobriety finally emerged. And it was in prison that she found a spiritual awakening by working the AA program and being of service to other alcoholic women. She set up meetings and put full effort into every measure of sober living one can hope while incarcerated. By the time she was paroled, April was truly a changed women thanks to AA. Today, as an active member of the Program. She can be seen in meetings everywhere. She freely shares first-hand an agonizing story from which we can all benefit without having to experience it. Attitudes about drunk driving vary, even among recovering alcoholics. Those of us whose stories include drunk driving often express gratitude to God for having escaped grievous and deadly outcomes of our drinking.  And while many non-alcoholics would just as soon want someone like April put away for good, those of us recovering from alcoholism understand the true nature of this disease and how it wrecks lives. We also understand how sharing that experience can save lives.  Personally, while I'm somewhat vexed and saddened by April's story, I am incredibly grateful that she has been sober since that fateful day. Knowing that she is sober and sharing her experience, strength, and hope with others, both inside and outside AA, gladdens my heartfelt outlook for the potential of healing from alcoholism one day at a time. So please enjoy the next hour and ten minutes of AA Recovery Interviews as you listen to the inspiring words of my friend and AA sister, April T. If you've found meaning, hope, or inspiration through my AA Recovery Interviews podcast, I invite you to go even deeper with a truly essential resource for recovery:“Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism.” This is a word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, originally published in 1939—brought vividly to life through careful narration that lets the wisdom, clarity, and power of the text fully land. Listening allows the Big Book to meet you wherever you are: at home, on the road, or in moments when opening the book just isn't possible. It's a comfortable, meaningful, and deeply engaging way to enrich your AA program through focused listening.You can listen to a free at Audible, iTunes, or Amazon. I also invite you to explore my latest audiobook,Lost Stories of the Big Book: 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Narrated by me, this audiobook restores powerful, long-forgotten personal stories that many AA members have never encountered. These original testimonials were removed to make room for newer stories in later editions—but their messages of surrender, transformation, and hope are just as vital today as when they were first written. For many listeners, this will be the first time hearing these voices speak again—honest, raw, and deeply human. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It's also available as a Kindle book and in Paperback from Amazon for those who wish to read along while listening. Whether you're newly sober or decades into the journey, these audiobooks are must-have companions—designed to deepen understanding, strengthen connection, and help keep the message alive, one careful listen at a time.

This week, a photo circulated on social media that showed an IDF soldier in southern Lebanon smashing the face of a fallen statue of Jesus. Rabbi Michael Holzman joins Russell Moore and Clarissa Moll to discuss this incident and Americans' shifting attitudes towards Israel. Then, FBI Director Kash Patel files a defamation lawsuit against reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick and The Atlantic for publishing an article stating that Patel consistently drinks on the job and is a national security vulnerability. Justin Giboney and Sho Baraka join the conversation. Then, Bonnie Kristian stops by to talk about why pastor John Mark Comer has become so popular. REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE: The FBI Director Is MIA - Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic Is Hurry the Great Enemy of Spiritual Life? - Nancy Waleki, The Atlantic ABOUT THE GUESTS: Rabbi Michael Holzman is the spiritual leader of the Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation and the founder of the American Scripture Project and Faith250. Rabbi Holzman has partnered with a variety of organizations like the Aspen Institute, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement and the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America to examine the intersection of faith and democracy. Sho Baraka is Christianity Today's Big Tent editorial director. He is a recording artist, performer, culture curator, activist, and writer. He is a cofounder of Forth District and the And Campaign, and he has served as an adjunct professor at Wake Forest University School of Divinity. He was an original member of influential hip-hop consortium 116 Clique, recording with Reach Records. Justin Giboney is an attorney, political strategist, and ordained minister in Atlanta. He is also the cofounder and president of the And Campaign, a coalition of urban Christians who address the sociopolitical arena with the compassion and conviction of the gospel. Giboney is the coauthor of Compassion (&) Conviction: The AND Campaign's Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement. Bonnie Kristian is the deputy editor at Christianity Today. She is the author of Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community and A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today. Her writing has been published at outlets including The New York Times, The Week, USA Today, CNN, Politico, and others. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly news analysis podcast from Christianity Today, with editor-at-large Russell Moore and executive editor of news Clarissa Moll. Each episode offers commentary on current events and headlining news with a roundtable of premier guests, and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to today's podcast... I have been asked about how to ensure that irate customers don't rattle your staff' The first step is to understand that negative attitudes and behaviours are usually expressed when our customers are stressed out or they just don't have the energy to use better communication skills, judgment and manners. Being stressed out is chronic in today's society. Our customers often have too much to do, too many decisions to make, and are usually running behind schedule. The difficulty behind the negative attitudes and behaviours of our customers is that they are highly “toxic” to our team. As the leader, there are several steps that you can take to ensure that your staff can effectively handle the best and the worst in these customers. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      Here are today's Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Get to Know Your Customer Day Discuss the types of customers that your team may encounter ahead of time. What are some of the common complaints that your staff may face' Share past experiences and horror stories with each other and prepare answers and solutions ahead of time? Preparation allows your staff to feel more confident in dealing with these difficult customers and not absorb the negativity. Teach your staff how to keep their composure, be assertive and know exactly what it is they want to communicate. Help them to get comfortable with those customers who need to vent and express themselves – however, let them know that they do not need to tolerate abuse. As the leader, you play a very important role in preventing customer negativity from rattling your team. Looking for resources to build your resilience? Check out my Live Smart blog at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr

The Trump administration's crackdown on immigration has many people feeling  self-conscious about speaking Spanish in public or being recognized as Latino. Last year's Supreme Court ruling allowing immigration enforcement agents to question anyone based on their appearance and speech gave more fuel to the administration crackdown that has disproportionately targeted Latino communities.  Now, many U.S. citizens keep their passports on them and question whether they are presenting as “American” enough. We examine the cultural, psychological and societal impacts of Trump's immigration policies and how Latinos in the Bay Area are responding. Guests: Dr. Belinda Hernandez Arriaga, executive director and founder, ALAS (Ayudando Latinos A Soñar); licensed clinical social worker Tomás Jiménez, Joan B. Ford sociology professor and director of the Institute for Advancing Just Societies, Stanford University; his books include "States of Belonging: Immigration Policies, Attitudes, and Inclusion" and "The Other Side of Assimilation: How Immigrants Are Changing American Life" Hector, student, John F. Kennedy High School in Richmond, CA Carmelita Reyes, principal, Rusdale Continuation High School in Oakland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Susan Hamilton Burleigh, M.A., CCC-SLP, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to explore how clinicians, particularly those newer to working with stuttering, can bring Stuttering Foundation resources to life in everyday therapy. Susan brings over 40 years of experience in private practice specializing in stuttering and fluency disorders and has taught and supervised graduate training in stuttering at the University of Washington. She also co-led the Stuttering Foundation's Western Workshop for two decades alongside Marilyn Langevin and Jennifer Watson.In this practical, clinician-focused episode, Susan and Sara take the “What's True For You” activity from The School-Age Child Who Stutters: Working Effectively with Attitudes and Emotions Workbook and walk through how it can be used, expanded, and adapted to support meaningful therapy. Through discussion and a demonstration role-play, they highlight how the activity can help build rapport, deepen understanding of a child's unique experiences, and guide next steps in therapy. 

In this episode, we discuss a recently released white paper titled “Women's Safety & Security 2025: Utahns' Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes,” specifically focusing on poverty, homelessness, and domestic violence. Based on an 83-item survey conducted in October and November of 2025, this study collected data from more than 5,200 Utahns across both representative and convenience samples. This marks the third consecutive year of data collection, allowing us to examine how perceptions and experiences have shifted since the 2023 and 2024 surveys. In this episode, we walk through key findings to better understand the challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping the lives of Utah women and girls today. Dr. Susan Madsen, an Extension Professor of Leadership at Utah State University and the Founding Director of the UWLP and A Bolder Way Forward, is joined by two guests. First, Elizabeth Garbe, Vice President of Public Policy at United Way of Salt Lake, an organization that mobilizes people and resources to improve basic needs and education outcomes for Utah children and families. Second, Erin Jemison, Director of Public Policy at the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition. Erin is deeply committed to using her opportunities to make systems work better for everyone. Support the show

Debt doesn't just affect your wallet—it makes you a servant, reminding us that borrowing from tomorrow only enslaves us today.

http://attitudereconstruction.com/ let's talk about The Three Ultimate Attitudes Attitude Reconstruction began as a Blueprint; a complete guide to our six emotions and the predictable things we think, feel, say and do as a result -- all on a simple piece of paper. I had discovered that our emotions exist in opposite pairs -- sadness and joy, anger and love, and fear and peace. Furthermore, each emotion has four core attitudes, which control our every action, thought, and feeling. It wasn't until years later, however, that I realized that one over-arching concept (an Ultimate Attitude) was the essence of the four attitudes connected to each emotion. There are three destructive Ultimate Attitudes associated with sadness, anger, and fear. The Three Destructive Ultimate Attitudes 1. Get down on ourselves (indicates unexpressed sadness) 2. Don't accept what is (born of unreleased anger) 3. Overgeneralize and hang out in the future or past (due to stored up fear) I'm not going to expand on our destructive Ultimate Attitudes except to say that they are very familiar modus operandi that cause us pain. These attitudes manifest in how we act, speak, think, and feel. They are the underlying issues that create our fundamental unhappiness. We all know folks (maybe ourselves) that embody one or more of these three crummy attitudes. The opposing three Constructive Ultimate Attitudes. 1. Honor ourselves (indicates we experience joy) 2. Accept people and things (brings us love) 3. Stay present and specific (lands us smack in the present) Details about Each of the Three Constructive Ultimate Attitudes The three constructive Ultimate Attitudes are universal concepts that are at the root of every major religion and philosophy. I believe that to be "enlightened" means that we truly and deeply live by these three principles. It means we live aligned with these three attitudes and the Constructive side of the Blueprint. Ultimate Attitude #1 -- Honor yourself. Honoring or loving ourselves means that we unequivocally know that we are whole and complete no matter what. We are worthy and perfect regardless of what we do or have; we are self-reliant, full within ourselves, and independent of other's opinions and judgments. We appreciate and respect ourselves, and we speak up and take action aligned with what we know is best in our hearts/within. Ultimate Attitude #2 -- Accept other people and situations . Accepting what is means we keep our focus in our own domain, our heart, and act from our intuition, rather than being reactive or governed by what others do, say, or have. We accept what is presented with equanimity and then respond from a place of love. We appreciate and look for the good in our world and we give without a selfish motive. From this stance of acceptance we speak up lovingly about what is true for us. Ultimate Attitude #3 -- Be present and specific. While the value of staying present is very popular in today's culture, the need to remain specific is not, but "should" be. We use specifics in architecture, all fields of science, music, engineering, medicine, and cooking. However, we often struggle to stay specific in our communication We can handle any problem if we stay focused on what's most important, without bringing in the kitchen sink. We can be understood and find workable solutions if we stay concrete. It's Never too Late to Change Your Attitude And how do we learn to live by these three Ultimate Attitudes? With desire -- with vigilance, practice, devotion, and persistence. How can we accomplish these lofty goals? Attitude Reconstruction proposes that we: 1) handle our emotions physically and constructively, 2) entertain constructive thoughts, 3) check within for guidance, 4) communicate following Attitude Reconstructions 4 rules of communication ("I"s, specifics, kindness, and listening), 5) act in alignment with our hearts.

In this episode, we explore what the public think and feel about crime and justice, with Dr Tom McNeil, CEO of The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls and former Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands. In this discussion Edwina and Tom look at how attitudes are shaped not just by facts, but by media coverage, political messaging, personal experience, and powerful emotions like fear, anger, and empathy. We hear about the links between trauma, poverty, abuse and women's involvement in the justice system, and why understanding these pathways matters for shaping fairer and more effective responses to crime. The conversation also touches on bias in how women are judged, the impact of sending primary carers to prison, and the limits of imprisonment as a solution. More broadly, the episode asks what it would take to have higher-quality public debate about crime – including better public education, more honest political leadership, and a media and social media environment that supports, rather than distorts, informed discussion. Dr Tom McNeil has written a book, Public Opinion on Crime: Message Framing and Deliberative Democracy for a Progressive Consensus. You can access it for free here: https://jabbswomenandgirls.org.uk/resources/open-access-book-public-opinion-on-crime/ Learn more about The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls: https://jabbswomenandgirls.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning on Newstalk, we heard from Siobhán Gifford Lynch, the mother of Grace Lynch who died earlier this year at the age of 16 after she was hit by a scrambler, on the online abuse she has faced…Joining Shane to discuss this is Broadcaster Meghann Scully.

Sorry it's been so long between parts! In part 2 of our garments episode, we delve more into the modern aspect of the subject, including evolving attitudes of members and non-members alike.

No world news development of the past few weeks has commanded more attention or spurred greater controversy than President Donald Trump's decision to go to war with Iran. And while, at this point, the ultimate outcome of the war remains very much in question, the war is drawing very high degrees of skepticism from North Carolinians of all political persuasions – especially independents and Democratic voters. Now add to this the largely negative view that most North Carolinians hold right now about the economy and the president's performance in managing it, and it's no surprise that his overall approval ratings have plummeted. So where exactly do things stand, how does this compare to past public attitudes on foreign wars, and what's likely to be the key driver of public opinion during the 2026 election cycle? Recently, Newsline sat down with the director of the Elon University Poll, Prof. Jason Husser, to find out. In Part One of my recent sit down with Elon University pollster and political scientist, Prof. Jason Husser, we discussed his most recent public opinion surveys and what they say about how North Carolinians view the Trump presidency – and why deep-seated skepticism about the war in Iran and the state of the economy are likely to present big problems for the president and his party in the fall elections. In Part Two of our conversation, we turned our attention to North Carolina politics and policy matters, including the fall U.S. Senate race between former Gov. Roy Cooper and challenger Michael Whatley, approval ratings for Gov. Josh Stein, and what North Carolinians are thinking about some high-profile issues, like concealed weapons and the rising costs of health care. Click here to listen to the full interview with Elon University poll director Jason Husser.

No world news development of the past few weeks has commanded more attention or spurred greater controversy than President Donald Trump's decision to go to war with Iran. And while, at this point, the ultimate outcome of the war remains very much in question, the war is drawing very high degrees of skepticism from North Carolinians of all political persuasions – especially Independents and Democratic voters. Now add to this the largely negative view that most North Carolinians hold right now about the economy and the president's performance in managing it, and it's no surprise that his overall approval ratings have plummeted. So where exactly do things stand, how does this compare to past public attitudes on foreign wars, and what's likely to be the key driver of public opinion during the 2026 election cycle? Recently, Newsline sat down with the director of the Elon University Poll, Prof. Jason Husser, to find out. In Part One of my recent sit down with Elon University pollster and political scientist, Prof. Jason Husser, we discussed his most recent public opinion surveys and what they say about how North Carolinians view the Trump presidency – and why deep-seated skepticism about the war in Iran and the state of the economy are likely to present big problems for the president and his party in the fall elections. In Part Two of our conversation, we turned our attention to North Carolina politics and policy matters, including the fall U.S. Senate race between former Gov. Roy Cooper and challenger Michael Whatley, approval ratings for Gov. Josh Stein, and what North Carolinians are thinking about some high-profile issues, like concealed weapons and the rising costs of health care. Click here to listen to the full interview with Elon University poll director Jason Husser.

In 2024, the global market for eco-labeled products crossed $500 billion. Electric vehicles, bamboo toothbrushes, compostable packaging — the shelves are full of ways to shop your way to a better planet. And yet global carbon emissions hit another record high that same year, and atmospheric CO₂ now stands above 429 parts per million. Decades of research have produced a finding that the sustainability industry doesn't want to talk about: buying green products doesn't drive the systemic change we need. It might not even be moving the needle. That's the core argument of Michael Maniates, an environmental social scientist and author of The Living Green Myth: The Promise and Limits of Lifestyle Environmentalism. Michael has spent more than 30 years studying why well-intentioned environmental choices at the checkout line fail to add up to real-world emissions reductions, and what kinds of action actually do. In this episode of Sustainability In Your Ear, he makes the case that the most powerful thing an eco-conscious person can do isn't swap their products. It's to become an active citizen.The resulting cycle has a name in Michael's framework: the trinity of despair. Earnest effort. Negligible impact. Creeping anxiety that we can't turn the corner. People try hard, see little result, feel guilty when they can't maintain perfection, and eventually burn out — or conclude that meaningful change requires getting every single person on board first. He is a sharp critic of what sociologist Elizabeth Shove has called the ABC model of social change: shift Attitudes, change Behavior, and better Choices will follow. It's the backbone of most sustainability communications — and, he argues, it's empirically fragile. Pro-environmental attitudes don't reliably produce pro-environmental behavior. Yet the model persists in education, marketing, and environmental organizing alike. Why does it keep coming back? Maniates identifies two reasons. First, it's deeply embedded in the educational system. Second, it sanitizes a genuinely gnarly problem of power and politics into a communication challenge: if we just get more information out there, people will make better choices. That framing shifts blame onto consumers, hides the structural drivers of high-carbon living, and makes life easier for politicians who don't want to touch the structural stuff.Find Michael Maniates' work, including his email to ask your direct questions, at michaelmaniates.com. His book, Consumption Corridors: Living a Good Life Within Sustainable Limits is available as a free download. The Living Green Myth: The Promise and Limits of Lifestyle Environmentalism was published in November 2025 by Polity Press.Subscribe to Sustainability In Your Ear on iTunesFollow Sustainability In Your Ear on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, or YouTube

Vickie Wang (王宇平) is a writer, interpreter, and stand-up comedian born and raised in Taiwan. She's lived in Shanghai, China for nearly a decade, where she started doing stand-up comedy under censorship. Last year I sat down to interview Vickie. in part one of my interview with Vickie, we talked about the perceptions and attitudes that many Taiwanese have about the Chinese, and on the other end how the Chinese she met in China perceived the Taiwanese and Taiwan. We also talked what it was like for her to go through the strict COVID lockdown in Shanghai in 2022. Now based in New City York Vickie co-produces a monthly stand-up show called Wang's World Comedy (pronounced WAYNE) and writes a Substack called Happy Medium. Stay tuned for the second part of my interview with Vickie. She has published two Taiwan op-eds in The New York Times, one on the metoo movement, and one on what another Trump term means for Taiwan's future. She is currently working on a nonfiction book about her experience of COVID and comedy in China. Related Links:  

Dr. Robin Lindgren and Dr. Dean Barker host the Nordic Article club, this month they talked with Prof. Suzanne Lundvall and Assistant Prof Andreas Fröberg.These are the papers that are the basis for their conversationsFröberg, A., & Lundvall, S. (2025). Integrating Sustainable Development Within Physical Education Teacher Education Courses: A Professional Learning Project. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 1-20. Fröberg, A., Wiklander, P., Baena-Morales, S., & Lundvall, S. (2023). How to teach about sustainable development in physical education? Examples from the perspectives of certified teachers in Sweden. Frontiers in Education, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1294763 Lundvall, S., & Fröberg, A. (2022). From individual to lifelong environmental processes: reframing health in physical education with the sustainable development goals. Sport, Education and Society, 28(6), 684-696. https://doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2022.2062320 Wiklander, P., Fröberg, A., & Lundvall, S. (2024). Experiences, Attitudes, and Perceived Competence Regarding Sustainable Development Among Physical Education and Health Teachers in Sweden. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2023-0163 Wiklander, P., Fröberg, A., & Lundvall, S. (2023). Searching for the alternative: A scoping review of empirical studies with holistic perspectives on health and implications for teaching physical education. European Physical Education Review, 29(3), 351-368. DOI: 10.1177/1356336X221147813 Lundvall, S., Gisladottir, T., Lauritzen, Å., Svendsen, A. M., Salin, K., Stefansdottir, R., & Fröberg, A. (2024). Sustainable development perspectives in Nordic physical education curricula: a cross-country comparison of the status and pre-conditions. Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education, 15(3), 358-374. https://doi.org/10.1080/25742981.2024.2376855

What if your child is learning to gamble… without ever placing a bet? From loot boxes to “harmless” game rewards, today’s episode exposes the subtle systems inside kids’ games that are shaping how they think about money, risk, and reward. New research shows a clear pattern: exposure leads to normalisation—and normalisation leads to real gambling. If your child plays games, this isn’t optional listening. KEY POINTS 75% of kids (10–17) are exposed to gambling-like features in games Loot boxes mimic poker machines with random reward systems Watching gambling-style content normalises the behaviour “Practice gambling” (social casino games) builds familiarity without risk Attitudes - not peer pressure - drive real-world gambling behaviour Early exposure significantly increases the likelihood of gambling later QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Once gambling feels normal, the step to doing it for real becomes tiny.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Belgian longitudinal study on kids and gambling exposure Games referenced: Roblox, Fortnite, FIFA Boys: Raising Strong Young Men from the Inside Out by Dr Justin Coulson ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Know the game mechanics (not just the game name) Call it out clearly: explain how it mirrors real gambling Set firm spending boundaries (no in-game purchases) Watch what they watch (streams matter more than you think) Have ongoing conversations about how games are designed to hook them See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cat & Cloud Podcast  Cat & Cloud Coffee www.catandcloud.com/ Finding Joy in Every Season of Work: Part I – Ep #440 Summary In this episode, Chris and Jared (plus Casey) reflect on the early days that pulled us into specialty coffee and how those experiences shaped the work we're still doing today. From skateboarding friendships and barista competitions to building cafés and leading teams, we talk about how the things that bring joy evolve over time. As careers grow and responsibilities expand, the work changes—and sometimes the parts you loved most become harder to hold onto. We explore the idea that every season of life and business brings different sources of meaning, and that part of the real work is finding the through lines that keep the joy alive. This conversation looks back at where it all started while asking an ongoing question: how do you stay connected to the things that made you love the work in the first place? Chapters 00:00 – Missing the Old Days: Skate Culture, Community, and the Idea of “a Place”
 05:00 – What Attracted you to Coffee and the Industry?
 10:30 – Origin and Drive Around Being a Competitive Barista
 15:00 – Competition, Connection, and Energy
 20:00 – Competitions as a Frontier of New Ideas, and Judging 27:10 -- Barista Origins and Attitudes in the Business DNA Today
 31:00 – Competition and Competition Evolution 38:00 – Transitioning to Career Focus 40:45 – Moving Forward and End of Part 1 Cat & Cloud: Instagram www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Webstore www.catandcloud.com/ Roasters Choice Subscription www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions Wholesale Partners! Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first. Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them.  The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.  Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby Produced by Casey Ryan March 2026

Maggie Robin raised a bear cub who grew into an extraordinary companion.When Maggie Robin and her wrestler husband Andy brought home a bear cub in 1970s Scotland, their friends thought they were mad. But the couple raised him as one of the family. Named Hercules, the tiny cub grew into a towering but gentle bear who slept by the fire, played in the garden and travelled everywhere with them. Attitudes towards keeping wild animals have changed since then, but at the time, Hercules was something of a celebrity and even appeared on film, on chat shows across the world, and met the then Prime Minister. To Maggie though, ‘Herc' was simply family. Then one day, while filming in the Highlands, Hercules slipped his leash and vanished into the wild, sparking a nationwide search.  Archive clips came from Hercules The Bear, A Love Story courtesy of Friel Kean Films. Presenter: Mobeen Azhar Producer: Edgar MaddicottLives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Step into someone else's life and expect the unexpected.   Got a story to tell? Send an email to liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or message us via WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784   You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5YD3hBqmw26B8WMHt6GkQxG/lives-less-ordinary-privacy-notice

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