Podcasts about Barrier

Send us Fan MailDermatologist Dr. Carl Thornfeldt, founder of Epionce and holder of 22 patents, joins Skin Anarchy to explain the science of barrier repair before it was a trend: the discovery of the skin barrier ratio, why ceramides alone fall short, and why high dose actives can do more harm than good.Who is Dr. Carl Thornfeldt?A dermatologist whose childhood eczema drove a lifelong quest to understand skin. As the only full time dermatologist across 30,000 square miles of rural Oregon, he saw skin pushed to extremes and realized most treatments failed. "I wanted to completely get clear and stay clear and not have recurrence," which set him on a nine year study of how the epidermis regulates itself.Why is the skin barrier so important?Because the stratum corneum is a regulatory tissue, not just dead cells. Thornfeldt's team found that disrupting the barrier triggers repair signaling within minutes. "When the skin was injured for any cause... that would trigger synthesis of cholesterol, a number of the ceramides, and certain free fatty acids." A damaged barrier, he showed, is the root trigger of the chronic inflammation now called inflammaging.What is the 3 to 1 to 1 barrier repair ratio?The gold standard for rebuilding skin. Thornfeldt found that a specific ratio of cholesterol, ceramides, and free fatty acids, with half the fatty acids as linoleic acid, dramatically accelerates repair. "The three to one to one ratio triggered a dramatic epidermal proliferation," producing a new barrier in about three days instead of 28. A two to one to one ratio is 40 percent less effective.Why does linoleic acid matter for skin?Because the barrier cannot form properly without it. Replacing linoleic acid with other fatty acids left the barrier incomplete, partly because it is needed to build the right ceramides. "Linoleic acid was necessary for the optimum barrier function." It also calms inflammation and aids delivery, yet rarely appears on ingredient lists now.Are ceramides alone enough to repair the barrier?No, and this is the ceramide hero product fallacy. Used individually, each lipid actually disrupted the barrier more; only all three together enabled repair. "It wasn't until we had all three there that we could start seeing some benefit." Ceramides also work best at a pH of 4.5, low enough to sting many people.What is the difference between moisturizing and barrier repair?They are not the same. Hydration raises water holding capacity; barrier repair rebuilds the wall, and speed matters because an open barrier lets damage in. Thornfeldt's ratio achieved 89 percent barrier closure in 45 minutes, while petrolatum reached only 65 percent at eight hours. "You want to slam the barrier shut."Is high dose vitamin C actually good for your skin?Not necessarily, and it can irritate. Vitamin C needs iron and zinc to actually build collagen, so high concentrations alone often just cause inflammation that temporarily plumps skin. "No place in the body where a single antioxidant works." Several trials of high dose single antioxidants were halted early for increased disease.Do retinoids work as well as they are marketed?Only partly. Tretinoin acts on three of the skin's many pathways and is photosensitizing, and Thornfeldt watched it raise precancer rates in his own patients. "You've got 13 pathways that need to be modulated, and it works on three of them." That risk, he says, is why maintenance dosing exists.Does bakuchiol actually work?The evidence says no. Thornfeldt points to a Cochrane review of 15 trials that found no benefit. "Bakuchiol doesn't work," he says, calling it a marketing story built on poor quality studies.Listen to the full episode with Dr. Carl Thornfeldt of Epionce on Skin Anarchy, available wherever you get your podcasts.Shop EpionceDon't forget to subscribe to Skin Anarchy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.Reach out to us through email with any questions.Sign up for our newsletter!Shop all our episodes and products mentioned through our ShopMy Shelf!*This is a paid collaborationSupport the show

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There's a question that's been circulating widely these days. It's in the clinic, it's in the news, and it's on patients' minds. Why do allergies appear to be increasing? Enter the epithelial barrier hypothesis. This is a developing theory that sees a connection between the ‘atopic march' and the breakdown of the epithelial barrier.On today's episode we speak with Professor Cezmi Akdis. Professor Akdis is a director of the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research in Davos and professor at the University of Zurich. His research has been instrumental in the development of the epithelial barrier hypothesis.We cover:What epithelial barrier integrity looks like when it is workingWhat epithelial dysfunction looks likeEvidence for epithelial barrier breakdown Connection between epithelial barrier dysfunction and the atopic marchEnvironmental factors common to Western societies, such as detergents, processed food and air pollution, that impact the epithelial barrierOpportunities for early intervention to repair the barrierIt can seem like the sources of epithelial dysfunction are just about everywhere but the solution may begin at home.Have an idea for the show or a comment, send us a text!Visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyFind an allergist using our helpful toolFind Dr. Hanna on X, previously Twitter, @PedsAllergyDoc or CSACI @CSACI_caThe Allergist is produced for CSACI by PodCraft Productions

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Is the Bible accessible only to readers with a high IQ? Pastor John reframes biblical maturity as a moral issue centered on our obedience, not our intellect.

For millions of vulnerable children around the world, a pair of shoes can mean far more than having something new to wear. It can mean the difference between going to school and staying home, between greater protection from disease and continued exposure, and even between feeling forgotten and knowing someone cares.That's why FaithFi is partnering with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls throughout September, a ministry of Buckner International, to help provide new shoes and socks to children in need around the world.Shawn Spurrier, Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls, joined the show today to explain why something as ordinary as a pair of shoes can have such an extraordinary impact.Removing a Barrier to EducationFor most families in the United States, buying shoes is simply part of getting children ready for school. But in many parts of the world, adequate footwear is required to attend class.According to Spurrier, an estimated 300 million children worldwide lack access to adequate footwear, and tens of millions may miss school as a result. In many countries, children cannot attend school without shoes.That makes a pair of shoes more than a practical gift. It can help remove a barrier to education and give a child greater opportunity to rise above poverty.Shoes also provide important protection from cuts, injuries, parasites, and footborne diseases. For children living in vulnerable communities, those protections can make a meaningful difference in their health and daily lives.Health, Dignity, and the Love of ChristThe impact goes beyond education and physical health.When children receive new shoes, they may also gain a greater sense of dignity and confidence. Proper footwear can help reduce some of the social stigma children experience because of poverty or illness.Most importantly, Buckner sees every pair of shoes as an opportunity to communicate Christ's love.Since 1999, Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls has collected and distributed approximately 5.25 million pairs of shoes in 86 countries. Today, Buckner maintains programming in the United States and several countries throughout Latin America and Africa, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Kenya, and Ethiopia.A pair of shoes may seem like a small piece of a much larger effort to strengthen vulnerable families. But small acts of generosity can open doors to deeper relationships and lasting transformation.When a Pair of Shoes Says, “You Are Not Forgotten”Spurrier shared the story of a young girl named Romina, whom Buckner served near Oaxaca, Mexico.Romina was about six years old when she attended a shoe distribution at one of Buckner's Family Hope Centers. During the distribution, volunteers washed her feet, talked with her, and reminded her that God loved her and cared for her.As Romina received her new shoes, she began to cry.At first, Spurrier wondered if something was wrong. But a Buckner family coach explained that Romina was simply overwhelmed that someone had thought enough of her to give her a new pair of shoes.The story didn't end with the distribution.Romina's family became connected with the local Family Hope Center and embraced the support offered there. Over time, their circumstances changed. Romina, once shy and anxious, became a leader in her after-school programs, reaching out to children who felt excluded and even praying with other students. Her family eventually reached greater economic and spiritual stability and began volunteering with Buckner to encourage other families.It's a reminder that we rarely know how God may use a simple act of generosity.A pair of shoes met an immediate physical need. But it also helped communicate something deeper: You are seen. You are loved. You have not been forgotten.More Than a One-Time GiftBuckner's ministry doesn't simply distribute shoes and leave.In many of the communities where it serves, Buckner operates Family Hope Centers that provide ongoing, Christ-centered support designed to help families move toward greater stability. The ministry also works alongside local churches and trusted community partners to connect families with resources and relationships that extend beyond the initial shoe distribution.Each pair of shoes also includes an encouraging message reminding the child of God's love. In some communities, distributions are accompanied by Scripture, Bibles, Vacation Bible School programs, and opportunities for children and families to hear the gospel.That long-term approach matters.Meeting a practical need can become the beginning of a relationship. And as children and families experience both tangible care and spiritual encouragement, the impact can spread throughout an entire community.A Simple Way to Make a DifferenceThroughout September, FaithFi and Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls have set a goal of providing shoes for 1,000 children worldwide.Every $15 provides a child with a new pair of shoes and socks and helps cover the cost of getting them where they are needed. A gift of $150 can provide shoes and socks for 10 children.It's a simple gift, but its impact can reach much further.A pair of shoes can help a child walk into a classroom. It can protect against injury and disease. It can restore dignity and confidence. And through Buckner's ministry, it can become a tangible expression of the love of Jesus Christ.If you'd like to join FaithFi and Buckner in reaching 1,000 children this September, visit GiveShoesToday.org.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My pension ends when I die, and I want to protect my wife and special-needs son. I already have a special needs trust for my son and am considering about $1 million of term life insurance, possibly using a laddered strategy so coverage decreases over time. Does that make sense, and how should I balance life insurance with investing for their future?I'll reach full Social Security retirement age next June and plan to keep working, earning about $60,000 a year. If I start Social Security at full retirement age, can I continue working and receive my full benefit without an earnings limit?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Buckner Shoes for Orphan SoulsFaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough? Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob WestWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Philosopher Meghan Sullivan and space architect Ariel Ekblaw don't usually work at the same altitude ... but put them in a room together, and they'll answer the big questions. Drawing on wisdom from Aristotle to astronauts, they discuss what humans inherently owe each other, what it takes to live a good life and what a rulebook for a better world might look like. (This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts navigating the ideas shaping our world.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Authorities have relocated hundreds of villagers from the affected area after a mudslide struck Gyirong Port in Xizang last week, and more than 2,000 personnel are involved in search and rescue operations.

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Episode 94: SwRI Barrier Crash Testing by Southwest Research Institute

A new barrier lake is forming after a fresh landslide downstream of Xizang's Purepu Tsangpo River, adding to the one created by Wednesday's devastating mudslide. Experts are conducting ground surveys in the area to assess the situation.

Two barrier lakes have formed at the confluence of two rivers in Nepal and China. Experts say the water levels at the lakes are decreasing with natural outflow, and they are monitoring water volume and flow rate.

Death toll from August 26th flash floods in Nepal has climbed to over 547. Heavy rain & fears of a second flood have complicated the rescue operations. #CutTheClutter Episode 1890 looks at how a barrier lake formed at the Nepal-Tibet border after the Wednesday's landslide, has raised fears of a possible second flood in Nepal. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta is joined by Senior Correspondent Akanksha Mishra, who is reporting from Nepal's Bidur.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! The core of Rushion McDonald's message is simple: success is not determined by age, circumstances, or luck. It is driven by mindset, consistency, accountability, and a willingness to take action. Purpose of the Presentation The presentation was designed to: Inspire people to stop using age as an excuse. Encourage accountability and self-reflection. Teach the value of creating and managing a personal brand. Emphasize the importance of health, family, and work-life balance. Provide actionable strategies for career and business growth. Help entrepreneurs recognize missed opportunities. Motivate listeners to create a plan for success and follow through. Key Takeaways 1. Age Is Not a Barrier to Success McDonald challenges the idea that success must happen by a certain age. He argues that everyone has a unique timeline and should focus on progress rather than comparing themselves to societal expectations. 2. Live Your Own Life There is no such thing as a perfect life. Success comes from creating a life that aligns with your goals, values, and aspirations. 3. Develop Hobbies and Interests Having a hobby provides balance, reduces stress, and creates opportunities for personal fulfillment. McDonald shares how baking and cooking became important outlets in his life. 4. Prioritize Health Success is difficult to sustain without good physical and mental health. Healthy habits, proper nutrition, and self-care should be priorities. 5. Make Time for Family and Vacations McDonald discusses how fear of stepping away from work once prevented him from taking vacations. He learned that rest, family time, and personal experiences are essential for long-term success. 6. Stop Letting Fear Control Decisions Fear often prevents people from taking action, pursuing opportunities, or making necessary changes. Personal growth begins when individuals move beyond self-imposed limitations. 7. Accountability Creates Opportunity A story from his IBM career illustrates how personal accountability changed his trajectory. Rather than blaming external factors, he learned to focus on improving himself and defining clear goals. 8. Professional Standards Matter How people present themselves influences how others perceive their value and potential. Setting higher personal standards often leads to increased opportunities. 9. Put Business Agreements in Writing One of McDonald's strongest business lessons is that successful relationships and ventures require documentation, structure, and professionalism. 10. Everyone Has a Personal Brand Whether you're an employee, entrepreneur, or executive, you are constantly creating a brand. Your reliability, appearance, communication, and consistency shape how others see you. 11. Build Your Brand Through Consistency Strong brands are predictable and dependable. Showing up on time, delivering quality work, and maintaining standards build trust and credibility. 12. Market Yourself McDonald encourages listeners to confidently communicate their value and accomplishments. In today's digital world, people must be willing to promote their strengths and expertise. 13. Be an Eagle, Not a Chicken One of the presentation's most memorable analogies contrasts eagles and chickens. Eagles represent ambition, excellence, leadership, and growth, while chickens symbolize settling for routine, low expectations, and mediocrity. 14. Create a Roadmap for Success McDonald outlines a simple framework for achievement: Set a goal. Make a plan. Get to work. Stick to it. Reach the goal. 15. Success Requires Communication Strong communication skills are critical in business and life. Listening is just as important as speaking. 16. Trust Is Built Through Consistency People trust individuals and brands that consistently deliver value and meet expectations. 17. Eliminate Bad Habits and Build Positive Systems McDonald encourages listeners to write down goals, find mentors, create vision boards, and remove behaviors that hinder growth. Notable Quotes On Success "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own." On Age "Don't let your age be an excuse." On Life "There's no such thing as a perfect life. The life you're trying to live is your life." On Health "Health matters." On Family "You better make time for yourself. Make time for your family." On Opportunity "You have to capitalize on your success." On Accountability "Rashawn McDonald was tripping. That's the problem." On Business "If you don't get it in writing, it's going to go away." On Branding "You are a brand. You are a product. You are a walking, talking product." On Consistency "It's called consistency. That's what a brand is all about." On Greatness "Why can't you shout out your greatness?" On Standards "You have to set your own standards." On Personal Growth "Stop planning your death and start planning your success." On Experience "Turn that experience into cash." On Goal Setting "Set a goal. Make the plan. Get to work. Stick to it. Reach the goal." On Communication "Communication begins with listening." On Trust "Trust is built through consistency." On Winning "Put down your stop sign so you can start winning." Bottom Line Rushion McDonald's presentation is a motivational blueprint for personal and professional success. Through lessons on accountability, branding, communication, planning, and self-discipline, he challenges listeners to stop making excuses and start taking ownership of their future. His ultimate message is clear: build standards, create a plan, stay consistent, and stop waiting for success to happen. Create it. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! The core of Rushion McDonald's message is simple: success is not determined by age, circumstances, or luck. It is driven by mindset, consistency, accountability, and a willingness to take action. Purpose of the Presentation The presentation was designed to: Inspire people to stop using age as an excuse. Encourage accountability and self-reflection. Teach the value of creating and managing a personal brand. Emphasize the importance of health, family, and work-life balance. Provide actionable strategies for career and business growth. Help entrepreneurs recognize missed opportunities. Motivate listeners to create a plan for success and follow through. Key Takeaways 1. Age Is Not a Barrier to Success McDonald challenges the idea that success must happen by a certain age. He argues that everyone has a unique timeline and should focus on progress rather than comparing themselves to societal expectations. 2. Live Your Own Life There is no such thing as a perfect life. Success comes from creating a life that aligns with your goals, values, and aspirations. 3. Develop Hobbies and Interests Having a hobby provides balance, reduces stress, and creates opportunities for personal fulfillment. McDonald shares how baking and cooking became important outlets in his life. 4. Prioritize Health Success is difficult to sustain without good physical and mental health. Healthy habits, proper nutrition, and self-care should be priorities. 5. Make Time for Family and Vacations McDonald discusses how fear of stepping away from work once prevented him from taking vacations. He learned that rest, family time, and personal experiences are essential for long-term success. 6. Stop Letting Fear Control Decisions Fear often prevents people from taking action, pursuing opportunities, or making necessary changes. Personal growth begins when individuals move beyond self-imposed limitations. 7. Accountability Creates Opportunity A story from his IBM career illustrates how personal accountability changed his trajectory. Rather than blaming external factors, he learned to focus on improving himself and defining clear goals. 8. Professional Standards Matter How people present themselves influences how others perceive their value and potential. Setting higher personal standards often leads to increased opportunities. 9. Put Business Agreements in Writing One of McDonald's strongest business lessons is that successful relationships and ventures require documentation, structure, and professionalism. 10. Everyone Has a Personal Brand Whether you're an employee, entrepreneur, or executive, you are constantly creating a brand. Your reliability, appearance, communication, and consistency shape how others see you. 11. Build Your Brand Through Consistency Strong brands are predictable and dependable. Showing up on time, delivering quality work, and maintaining standards build trust and credibility. 12. Market Yourself McDonald encourages listeners to confidently communicate their value and accomplishments. In today's digital world, people must be willing to promote their strengths and expertise. 13. Be an Eagle, Not a Chicken One of the presentation's most memorable analogies contrasts eagles and chickens. Eagles represent ambition, excellence, leadership, and growth, while chickens symbolize settling for routine, low expectations, and mediocrity. 14. Create a Roadmap for Success McDonald outlines a simple framework for achievement: Set a goal. Make a plan. Get to work. Stick to it. Reach the goal. 15. Success Requires Communication Strong communication skills are critical in business and life. Listening is just as important as speaking. 16. Trust Is Built Through Consistency People trust individuals and brands that consistently deliver value and meet expectations. 17. Eliminate Bad Habits and Build Positive Systems McDonald encourages listeners to write down goals, find mentors, create vision boards, and remove behaviors that hinder growth. Notable Quotes On Success "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own." On Age "Don't let your age be an excuse." On Life "There's no such thing as a perfect life. The life you're trying to live is your life." On Health "Health matters." On Family "You better make time for yourself. Make time for your family." On Opportunity "You have to capitalize on your success." On Accountability "Rashawn McDonald was tripping. That's the problem." On Business "If you don't get it in writing, it's going to go away." On Branding "You are a brand. You are a product. You are a walking, talking product." On Consistency "It's called consistency. That's what a brand is all about." On Greatness "Why can't you shout out your greatness?" On Standards "You have to set your own standards." On Personal Growth "Stop planning your death and start planning your success." On Experience "Turn that experience into cash." On Goal Setting "Set a goal. Make the plan. Get to work. Stick to it. Reach the goal." On Communication "Communication begins with listening." On Trust "Trust is built through consistency." On Winning "Put down your stop sign so you can start winning." Bottom Line Rushion McDonald's presentation is a motivational blueprint for personal and professional success. Through lessons on accountability, branding, communication, planning, and self-discipline, he challenges listeners to stop making excuses and start taking ownership of their future. His ultimate message is clear: build standards, create a plan, stay consistent, and stop waiting for success to happen. Create it. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! The core of Rushion McDonald's message is simple: success is not determined by age, circumstances, or luck. It is driven by mindset, consistency, accountability, and a willingness to take action. Purpose of the Presentation The presentation was designed to: Inspire people to stop using age as an excuse. Encourage accountability and self-reflection. Teach the value of creating and managing a personal brand. Emphasize the importance of health, family, and work-life balance. Provide actionable strategies for career and business growth. Help entrepreneurs recognize missed opportunities. Motivate listeners to create a plan for success and follow through. Key Takeaways 1. Age Is Not a Barrier to Success McDonald challenges the idea that success must happen by a certain age. He argues that everyone has a unique timeline and should focus on progress rather than comparing themselves to societal expectations. 2. Live Your Own Life There is no such thing as a perfect life. Success comes from creating a life that aligns with your goals, values, and aspirations. 3. Develop Hobbies and Interests Having a hobby provides balance, reduces stress, and creates opportunities for personal fulfillment. McDonald shares how baking and cooking became important outlets in his life. 4. Prioritize Health Success is difficult to sustain without good physical and mental health. Healthy habits, proper nutrition, and self-care should be priorities. 5. Make Time for Family and Vacations McDonald discusses how fear of stepping away from work once prevented him from taking vacations. He learned that rest, family time, and personal experiences are essential for long-term success. 6. Stop Letting Fear Control Decisions Fear often prevents people from taking action, pursuing opportunities, or making necessary changes. Personal growth begins when individuals move beyond self-imposed limitations. 7. Accountability Creates Opportunity A story from his IBM career illustrates how personal accountability changed his trajectory. Rather than blaming external factors, he learned to focus on improving himself and defining clear goals. 8. Professional Standards Matter How people present themselves influences how others perceive their value and potential. Setting higher personal standards often leads to increased opportunities. 9. Put Business Agreements in Writing One of McDonald's strongest business lessons is that successful relationships and ventures require documentation, structure, and professionalism. 10. Everyone Has a Personal Brand Whether you're an employee, entrepreneur, or executive, you are constantly creating a brand. Your reliability, appearance, communication, and consistency shape how others see you. 11. Build Your Brand Through Consistency Strong brands are predictable and dependable. Showing up on time, delivering quality work, and maintaining standards build trust and credibility. 12. Market Yourself McDonald encourages listeners to confidently communicate their value and accomplishments. In today's digital world, people must be willing to promote their strengths and expertise. 13. Be an Eagle, Not a Chicken One of the presentation's most memorable analogies contrasts eagles and chickens. Eagles represent ambition, excellence, leadership, and growth, while chickens symbolize settling for routine, low expectations, and mediocrity. 14. Create a Roadmap for Success McDonald outlines a simple framework for achievement: Set a goal. Make a plan. Get to work. Stick to it. Reach the goal. 15. Success Requires Communication Strong communication skills are critical in business and life. Listening is just as important as speaking. 16. Trust Is Built Through Consistency People trust individuals and brands that consistently deliver value and meet expectations. 17. Eliminate Bad Habits and Build Positive Systems McDonald encourages listeners to write down goals, find mentors, create vision boards, and remove behaviors that hinder growth. Notable Quotes On Success "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own." On Age "Don't let your age be an excuse." On Life "There's no such thing as a perfect life. The life you're trying to live is your life." On Health "Health matters." On Family "You better make time for yourself. Make time for your family." On Opportunity "You have to capitalize on your success." On Accountability "Rashawn McDonald was tripping. That's the problem." On Business "If you don't get it in writing, it's going to go away." On Branding "You are a brand. You are a product. You are a walking, talking product." On Consistency "It's called consistency. That's what a brand is all about." On Greatness "Why can't you shout out your greatness?" On Standards "You have to set your own standards." On Personal Growth "Stop planning your death and start planning your success." On Experience "Turn that experience into cash." On Goal Setting "Set a goal. Make the plan. Get to work. Stick to it. Reach the goal." On Communication "Communication begins with listening." On Trust "Trust is built through consistency." On Winning "Put down your stop sign so you can start winning." Bottom Line Rushion McDonald's presentation is a motivational blueprint for personal and professional success. Through lessons on accountability, branding, communication, planning, and self-discipline, he challenges listeners to stop making excuses and start taking ownership of their future. His ultimate message is clear: build standards, create a plan, stay consistent, and stop waiting for success to happen. Create it. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is making cyberattacks faster, cheaper, and more accessible by allowing attackers to automate tasks such as reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, infrastructure mapping, and attack planning. In a recent Lexicon interview, Redsift CEO Rahul Pavar explains how AI is shifting cybersecurity from human speed toward machine speed, why critical infrastructure such as water utilities could become softer targets, and why organizations need to focus on fundamentals like MFA, continuous asset discovery, attack surface management, and faster threat detection. He also expects the next 6 to 18 months to bring a surge in vulnerabilities as AI uncovers weaknesses that may have existed for years but were previously too difficult to find.Also, don't forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!

TribCast is joined by state Sen. César Blanco and politics reporter Alejandro Serrano to discuss the growing bipartisan outrage over building border barriers in Texas' largest national park.

Welcome to Episode 223 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week, we return to an old-fashioned listener Q&A, beginning with what first drew each of us into bodybuilding and what has kept us invested in the sport years later. From there, we discuss what career progression actually looks like after earning a natural pro card, particularly for Australian athletes with limited access to professional shows. We also cover building muscle beyond 40, why age should not become a self-imposed barrier, and where training, recovery and exercise selection may need to become more individualised. To finish, we share the off-season habits that carry over best into contest prep, including structured meal timing, consistent sleep, protecting your training time and setting better boundaries with your phone. We also debate what matters more in a gym: world-class equipment or an environment filled with people who train hard. Enjoy! Bodybuilding Down Under: https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingdownunder/ Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/

Alan interviews Tony Gonzales. Tony Gonzales is an attorney who has also built a business using an innovative coating that keeps scorpions, rodents, and other pests out of people's homes. Now he is taking his product - Slick Barrier - nationwide and soon internationally as part of the future of pest control. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.SlickBarrier.com

Psychologist Linda Mintle of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show joins to talk about the antidote for envy and how to address it head-on. We need to deal with envy when it arises and be content with what God has given us. Peter Demos, author of "Bold, Not Belligerent," also joins us today to discuss debt. When we are consumed with debt, it is hard to be bold. Hear as he talks about budgeting principles and being thankful for what we have.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 33. Mathman, blazeknight, hootz, and skinnymattk discuss Dungeon Crawler Carl, audiobooks, anniversaries, birthdays and time with family, miniature golf, free treadmill, registering for college, answering Zablanc's question about when does a game get removed from the backlog. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for WarioLand: Super Mario Land 3 (Gameboy) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...Matt - Vampire Survivors, Dragon Quest XI, The Messenger, Super Blood Hockey, Poker Night at the InventoryMike - Vampire SurvivorsHootz - Blue Prince, Moonlighter, Splatoon Raiders, Tetris 99Ryan - Vampire Survivors, The Adventures of ElliotIf you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music. You never what you'll hear!If you would like to have more of the Backlog Busters in your life, head on over to the socials and follow these fine folks:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Sky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Backlog Busters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mathman1024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlazeKnight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SkinnyMatt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Also, don't forget to join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discor⁠⁠d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and be part of the fun.Patreon link -->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BacklogBusters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Are you worried that your best performances are behind you? Do you ever step up to the blocks—or walk into a room—and feel entirely underestimated because of your age or size? Or worry that your time out of the water will prevent you from success?This week on Champion's Mojo, we are sitting down with a true generational talent who is completely rewriting the rules of super agers and performance in athletics. Jeannette Brits, a 65-year-old Australian powerhouse, recently did the unthinkable: she shattered the women's 65-69 age division world record in the 800-meter freestyle by almost 30 seconds, clocking a breathtaking sub-10-minute time and also broke the 200 and 400 world records as well.But Jeannette didn't achieve this by being the tallest, the strongest, or the most naturally gifted swimmer in the water. Standing at 5'3" (160cm) and having taken a massive 30-year hiatus from the sport to raise a family and build a career, Jeannette relies on a ferocious work ethic, a "dog-with-a-bone" racing mentality, and the courage to train daily with a squad of men 15 to 20 years her junior.If you've ever felt like the deck is stacked against you, or if you are looking for the motivation to finally make your own comeback, Jeannette's story is the ultimate blueprint for relentless endurance.In this episode, we dive into:The Comeback Blueprint: How to successfully and safely return to high-level training after decades away from your sport.Using Doubt as Fuel: The exact mental framework Jeannette uses when competitors judge a book by its cover and expect her to go to the back of the lane.Outworking the Advantage: How to overcome a lack of natural height or physical leverage through sheer grit, technical focus, and brutal consistency.The HRT Conversation: Jeannette's candid reality on achieving world-dominating endurance without Hormone Replacement Therapy.Balancing the Grind: How mixing grueling 27km pool weeks with joyful, soul-filling ocean swims keeps injuries and burnout at bay.Tune in to discover why it's never too late to get back in the water, toughen up, and completely surprise yourself.If you loved this episode, please consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts— more masters swimmers can find the show.Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

From a floral prompt, a daring caper blossoms. This week your Nice Hosts answer the question: How many flowers to you have to eat to pull off a heist?Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure - Board Game GeekClue: The Great Museum Caper - Board Game GeekThe game board for Clue: The Great Museum CaperOur spreadsheet of Flowers, Powers, and Barriers.PromptCreate a game about flowers. The flowers may give you powers (regular or super) or may become animated when they are in full bloom. An example of a regular power is power of attorney or a driver's license and example of a superpower is invisibility.Game typeTabletop gameMaterialsGame boardThief meeplesBarrier cardsFlower tokensFlower combination legendFlower box containersAbility tracker"a one-to-one scale replica of a particularly rare flower completely made of precious metals and gems"SetupLay out the boardPlace the "one-to-one scale replica of a particularly rare flower completely made of precious metals and gems" in the center chamberDistribute flower tokensShuffle flower tokens in a bagAdd flower tokens to flower boxes without looking at them Place the boxes on the marked spaces on the boardDistribute the remaining flower tokens around the flower patches marked on the boardPlace barriersShuffle barrier cardsFor each marked space on the board, draw a barrier card and place it on the spacePlayer setupChoose a thief meepleTake a flower combination legendTake an ability trackerRulesPlayers are thieves after the same jeweled flower in the center of the board  Players must gather different flowers to give them the ability to get through the board/mazeGoal is to get through to the center of the maze-like building firstPlayers navigate to get the different flowers Combinations of flowers give you new abilities (either mundane or super-powered)Players may only have 3 active abilities at a time (if you get a new one, the first one gets pushed out)Could be places or a power that allows you to remove all of your powersPlayers need to get these powers to get through barriers in the game Barriers can be gotten through by various means (2 or 3, minimum 1)On the board there are places where flowers grow (distributed fairly) (tokens of a color/image) Some places have flower boxes, and they'd give you a random flowerMore of the flower boxes in the center of the boardIf someone gets to the center, they win, but the others now want to try and get them caught (so they can now win) Players create new barriers for the winning one to keep them from being able to get out

The Unspoken Barrier: Is Mental Health Stigma Hurting Your Outreach? Episode Overview In this episode of the Ministry Architects Podcast, hosts Renee and Anthony Rogers sit down with Dr. Steve Grcevich (known to many as "Dr. Steve"), a child and adolescent psychiatrist, researcher, author, and President/Founder of Key Ministry. Dr. Steve shares research on how hidden disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders impact lifetime church attendance and spiritual engagement. He offers practical strategies for pastors and ministry leaders of all kinds to build universal design principles and social ramps that welcome underserved families into their ministry context. Key Insights: The Underserved Mental Health Population Many church leaders invest in traditional mission fields, yet miss the vast mission field living right in their backyards. The Scope of the Issue: Mental health challenges impact 1 in 3 households in North America. Approximately 21% of the school-age population in the U.S. has a diagnosable mental health or behavioral condition. Impact on Family Church Attendance: Autism: Reduces family church attendance likelihood by 84% Depression: Reduces church attendance likelihood by 73% Disruptive Behavior Disorders (ODD/Conduct Disorder): Reduces church attendance likelihood by 55% Anxiety Disorders: Reduces church attendance likelihood by 45% ADHD: Reduces church attendance likelihood by 20% Impact on Adult Spiritual Disciplines: Adults experiencing self-identified anxiety or depression symptoms are 50% to 60% less likely to attend weekly worship services and show significantly lower rates of regular prayer and Bible reading. "You don't need to send a missionary to a third-world country to find people who need to know Jesus, because these families with these mental health struggles are literally living within the shadows of our steeples." - Dr. Steve Grcevich Understanding Hidden Disabilities vs. Visible Needs A primary barrier to church growth and discipleship among families with mental health challenges is how church culture responds to invisible conditions. The Judgment Gap: When a child demonstrates disruptive behavior or emotional outbursts, communities often assume a lack of parental discipline or spiritual commitment rather than recognizing a developmental or mental health need. "People in the church think they can tell when a disability ends and bad parenting begins." - Parent testimony shared by Dr. Steve Individuals with anxiety or depression are frequently told to "just pray more" or are told their condition is purely a sin or lifestyle issue, driving them away from the local church. Those living with anxiety tend to avoid programs or environments that put them at risk of being publicly singled out for their differences. To make people with invisible needs feel welcomed in a church congregation, they need to know they can trust others not to look at them differently. Universal Design & Social Ramps for Ministry Rather than forcing individuals to self-identify or join segregated programs, effective churches implement Universal Design: adjusting the environment, culture, and expectations so that everyone benefits without needing special accommodations. DO vs. DON'T for Church Culture DON'T: Treat mental health as a taboo topic or purely a spiritual failure Overwhelm visitors at the front door with hyper-enthusiastic greeters Assume disruptive behavior is just poor parenting Force people to self-identify to get support DO: Speak openly from the pulpit about mental health to destigmatize the conversation Use a buddy or partner system, or host guides, to help people navigate new environments comfortably Train youth and children's volunteers to handle big emotions and behavioral needs with grace Integrate social ramps and accommodations into regular ministry 5 On-Ramps for Mental Health Outreach & Inclusion Dr. Steve outlines five actionable steps that pastors, ministry staff, and volunteers can implement to connect with those in their care and community. 1. Personalized Invitations & Relational Buddies Encourage those in your care to invite friends, neighbors, or co-workers experiencing mental health struggles to specialized sermon series. Action: Have the inviter accompany their guest to breakfast or lunch before or after the service to ease social friction and lower perceived risk. 2. Community Educational Events Host informational nights on current topics like youth mental health, social media impacts, or anxiety management. Action: Use resources like Jonathan Haidt's book The Anxious Generation as a bridge to invite local school administrators, civic leaders, and neighbors who might hesitate to attend a Sunday worship service. 3. Biblically-Based Peer Support Groups Establish specialized, short peer support groups within your small group infrastructure. Action: Partner with vetted organizations (e.g., Mental Health Grace Alliance, Fresh Hope, or Anchor International) to train lay facilitators at little to no cost. 4. Practical Care & Outward Support Provide direct relief to reduce burnout among caregivers and families managing complex behavioral or trauma needs. Actions: Set up a respite ministry for parents raising children with severe emotional or behavioral challenges Train volunteers to serve as IEP/504 advocates for families navigating public school systems Maintain a vetted referral list of licensed Christian mental health professionals Consider budgeting funds to cover initial counseling sessions for people in your community 5. Specialized Focus on Children & Student Ministries Early engagement in children's and student ministry is the single greatest predictor of lifetime church involvement. Action: Train kids' and student ministry leaders to welcome children presenting big behaviors and intense emotions using resources like Kim Botto's book Boundless Hope. Action Checklist for Church Leaders & Ministry Staff Use this checklist to evaluate and upgrade your church's marketing, culture, and outreach strategies: Pulpit Engagement: Plan a sermon series or explicitly include prayers for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and mental health during regular worship services Volunteer Coaching: Train volunteers and ministry staff on social cues, hospitality, and de-escalation for individuals with hidden disabilities Resource Development: Build a referral network of professional therapists and community mental health services Peer-Led Support: Launch a peer support group program integrated into your church's small group structure Event Hosting: Schedule a community panel or seminar focused on family mental health and wellness Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode Recommended Reading & Research Mental Health and the Church: A Handbook for Ministry Leaders by Dr. Steve Grcevich Boundless Hope by Kim Botto (International Network of Children's Ministries) The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Religion and Disability Research Paper by Dr. Andrew Whitehead Ministry Organizations & Support Networks Key Ministry (Contact Dr. Steve directly at steve@keyministry.org) Mental Health Grace Alliance Fresh Hope Anchor International Upcoming Conferences & Events Key Ministry Regional Tour Stops: Fall events in Nashville, Jacksonville, and Phoenix National Disability and the Church Conference: March 9-11 at Kingsland Baptist Church (Houston/Katy, TX area)   MinistryArchitects

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Barrier repair isn't about finding one miracle ingredient—or buying the first moisturizer with “barrier care” written on the label.In this episode of Skincare Made Simple, we're breaking down what your skin actually needs during active barrier repair, how that differs from everyday barrier maintenance, and why the famous 3-1-1 lipid ratio isn't something you can calculate by reading an ingredient list.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODETake the free Skin Profile Quiz to discover which of the eight skin profiles best matches your skin.Explore the Barrier Builder Course for the complete repair, rescue, maintenance, and active-reintroduction process.Use PoreCheck to research ingredient lists and filter products for your individual concerns.Work with Ella one-on-one for personalized routine guidance.If this episode helped you, share it with someone whose skin barrier is currently begging for a break. You can also support Skincare Made Simple by leaving a review wherever you listen.Products Mentioned;REMEDY SKIN | Multi-Depth Moisture Advanced Hydrating Serum REMEDY SKIN | Remedy For Light MoistureREMEDY SKIN | Remedy For Moisturizing - Rich CreamDR. SAM BUNTING | Flawless Moisturiser Balance DR. SAM BUNTING | Flawless Moisturiser Intense PURITO SEOUL | Mighty Bamboo Panthenol CreamNumbuzin No.1 Pure-Full Calming Herb Toner SKIN1004 | Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule Serum:SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Teca Ampoule:Iunik Beta-Glucan Power Deep Moisture Vegan Serum :FIRST AID BEAUTY | Ultra Repair Hydrating Pillow Pads with Colloidal Oatmeal + Ceramides:BIOSSANCE | Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil

Sophie and Yasmine delve in to the world of Reddit and discover a whole new batch of a-holes! There is an extended intro on this episode tooFollow us:IG/Twitter: @wewearblackpod Email: wewearblackpod@gmail.com SophieIG/X: @iamsophiek Tiktok: @iamsophiekx YasmineIG: @yasminesumman X/TikTok: @yasminesummanx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with John Conner, founder of Breaking the Barrier, a unique approach to language learning. They explore how learning a new language can open the door to new experiences, cultures and, most importantly, authentic connections with others. John shares his lifelong passion for languages, beginning with his childhood fascination with learning and understanding different languages and cultures. He also discusses his mission to help others discover that same joy and use language as a pathway to deeper cultural experiences. _______________________________________ Thanks for listening to the (Not) By the Book podcast. Listen to every episode at fpea.com/podcast. Enjoying the conversation? Please share this episode. Love the show? Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. About the PodcastThe (Not) By The Book podcast from the Florida Parent Educators Association explores the stories behind the people shaping the homeschooling, education, parenting, faith and leadership communities. Hosted by FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn, each episode features conversations with guests who share the experiences, influences and defining moments that helped shape who they are today. They discuss where their journey began, the challenges they faced, the opportunities they embraced and the lessons they learned along the way. Through honest conversations about family, purpose and perseverance, guests offer encouragement and insight for anyone pursuing a dream of their own. Explore the full episode archive at fpea.com/podcast. About the Florida Parent Educators AssociationThe Florida Parent Educators Association exists solely to serve homeschooling families in Florida. It executes that mission through support for the legal right to homeschool, local school board education and interaction, support group networking, a state convention, local conferences and events, informative communications and individual encouragement, all in accordance with Judeo-Christian principles.  FPEA serves thousands of homeschooling families in Florida, delivering a wealth of support, guidance and information to both new and longtime home educators. The "FPEA Experience" involves a banding together of homeschoolers to accomplish the task of developing academic and personal excellence by sharing resources, creating connections, enhancing relationships and breaking down barriers. Acknowledging there is no one "right" way to educate, the FPEA acts as an ambassador and champion, serving and protecting the rights and choices of all homeschoolers. Learn more about the Florida Parent Educators Association at fpea.com. Subscribe to (Not) By the Book Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube    

This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes back architect, sustainability leader, author, and Cannon Design principal Eric Corey Freed for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges many of the assumptions driving sustainable design today. Drawing on decades of experience helping clients embrace innovation, Eric explains why the biggest obstacle to better buildings isn't technology—it's fear. From healthcare and education to regenerative campuses and the circular economy, he shares practical strategies for overcoming resistance, fostering creativity, and designing environments that genuinely improve people's lives.The discussion explores everything from innovation friction, empathy-driven leadership, and regenerative design to healthy materials, daylighting, biophilic design, circular economy principles, adaptive parking structures, and the surprising power of humor in driving meaningful change. Eric also introduces his concept of "North Star Metrics"—measuring success through outcomes like butterflies, outdoor meetings, and children's laughter rather than technical performance alone—and explains why architects should focus less on selling sustainability itself and more on the healthier, happier, and more resilient buildings it creates.It's an inspiring conversation about rethinking the future of architecture—not through sacrifice or fear, but through optimism, empathy, abundance, and human-centered design. Above all, it's a reminder that the most successful buildings aren't simply efficient or sustainable—they're the ones that make people feel something, inspire better experiences, and quietly help create healthier, more joyful communities.More About Eric Corey FreedEric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for over 30 million square feet a year. For two decades, he was Founding Principal of organicARCHITECT, a visionary design leader in biophilic and regenerative design.His past roles include Vice President of the International Living Future Institute and Chief Community Officer of EcoDistricts, both nonprofits pushing innovative new paradigms for deep green buildings and communities. He serves on the board of Design Museum Everywhere, whose mission is to “bring the transformative power of design to all.”Eric is the author of 12 books, including "Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies” and "Circular Economy for Dummies." In 2012, he was named one of the 25 "Best Green Architecture Firms" in the US, and one of the "Top 10 Most Influential Green Architects." In 2017, he was named one of Build's American Architecture Top 25. He holds a prestigious LEED Fellow award from the US Green Building Council.CONTACT:http://www.linkedin.com/in/organicarchitect   https://www.threads.com/@ericcoreyfreed https://www.instagram.com/ericcoreyfreed/https://www.instagram.com/cannondesign/?hl=en https://bsky.app/profile/ericcoreyfreed.bsky.social https://x.com/CannonDesign https://x.com/ericcoreyfreed https://twitter.com/ericcoreyfreed https://www.facebook.com/ericcoreyfreed https://www.facebook.com/organicARCHITECT https://www.facebook.com/CannonDesign Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

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What if the biggest obstacle to behavior change is not motivation at all? Executive functioning skills often influence how learners manage tasks, regulate emotions, transition between activities, and develop independence. Whether someone has autism, ADHD, anxiety, a learning disability, or no diagnosis, challenges with executive functioning can make everyday expectations much harder than they appear.We explore the core skills that make up executive functioning, including working memory, cognitive flexibility, inhibition, planning, task initiation, emotional regulation, and self-monitoring. We also discuss why these challenges are so often mistaken for noncompliance and how shifting our perspective can lead to more compassionate, effective support.From independent activity schedules and visual supports to environmental modifications and explicit skill teaching, we share practical strategies that help learners build these essential skills. We also introduce our Early Executive Functioning course, designed to help young children develop foundational executive functioning abilities through structured, developmentally appropriate activities. By focusing on the skills behind the behavior, we can create interventions that build lasting independence and meaningful progress.What's Inside: Why executive functioning challenges are often mistaken for noncomplianceThe core executive functioning skills that influence behavior and learningPractical strategies to teach independence, flexibility, and task initiationMentioned in This Episode:Episode 172: How to Teach Executive Functioning SkillsEarly Executive Functioning Mastery CourseHowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

Lipid Barrier Repair, Dryness, Inflammation - Join us in this week's podcast episode as we discuss the impact of summer heat on the skin, particularly focusing on issues such as dryness, irritation, and barrier disruption. We explain the importance of maintaining the skin's hydro lipid barrier, which acts as a protective layer against environmental aggressors. With summer coming to a close, we offer practical advice on how to care for the skin after these hot months, including the benefits of moisturizing soaks, the use of ceramide-rich products, and the importance of avoiding over-exfoliation. From the role of diet to end-of-summer chemical peels, we provide a comprehensive guide to maintaining a healthy skin barrier to rejuvenate and repair sun-damaged skin as we step into fall!

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What's Really Holding Your Business Back? In this episode, Caleb and Brittany introduce a series of interviews with leading professionals who have successfully navigated the challenges of reaching and surpassing major revenue milestones. The central message is that mindset is often the first key to business growth. The right mindset pushes owners to seek better systems, experienced mentors, stronger pricing strategies, and new ways of leading their teams. Caleb believes mindset must come first, while Brittany emphasizes that understanding your financial numbers is equally important. Services such as Cycle CPA can help business owners make sure increased revenue leads to real profit, rather than simply producing impressive gross revenue numbers. Key Takeaways: The Owner Can Become the Bottleneck Business owners often limit their own growth by refusing to delegate, holding on to too many responsibilities, or failing to create dependable systems. Strong Systems Support Growth Software such as LMN for estimating and CompanyCam for jobsite documentation can help reduce poor communication, inaccurate time tracking, and other costly inefficiencies. Growth Creates New Leadership Challenges As a company grows, clear policies and Standard Operating Procedures become increasingly important. Caleb and Brittany share a disagreement involving reimbursement for an employee's custom hard hat. The situation demonstrated why growing businesses must move away from emotional, case-by-case decisions and toward consistent policies outlined in an employee handbook. The Million-Dollar Myth Brittany recalls hearing from local contractors that it was nearly impossible to remain profitable after reaching $1 million in annual revenue. A conversation with Mark Bradley helped change that perspective. He explained that growth can remain both sustainable and profitable when the company has the right team, processes, systems, and pricing in place. Ultimately, Caleb and Brittany emphasize that working on yourself is just as important as working on your business. The questions you are afraid to ask may be the same questions preventing your company from reaching the next level. Connect with Auman Landscape

Most anti-cheat scans your game. Anybrain watches how you move. Andre Pimenta, CEO and cofounder of Anybrain, joins Player Driven to explain why your mouse and keyboard are a fingerprint, how AI just made cheating easy for everyone, why consoles are no longer safe, and why the real product isn't detection, it's rebuilding player trust.Episode summary (longer, for YouTube / site)Cheating touches every player, and almost nobody covers it well. In this episode Greg sits down with Andre Pimenta, CEO and cofounder of Anybrain, a company that takes a completely different approach to anti-cheat. Instead of scanning your game's memory, Anybrain reads your inputs, your mouse, keyboard, and controller, because the way you play is effectively a signature that a human can't fake.Andre traces the unlikely path from his PhD on detecting mental fatigue, through workplace wellness and esports performance coaching, to catching aimbots, bots, smurfing, and boosting. Then the conversation gets to the part every operator needs to hear: AI has collapsed the barrier to cheating. You used to hunt a forum or GitHub for a script. Now an LLM writes it and computer vision lines up the shot, and new input-injection devices bring the same techniques to consoles that everyone assumed were safe.But the through-line is trust. Most players genuinely can't tell if they were beaten by a cheater or by someone better, and that doubt is what erodes a game. Andre makes the case for transparency (publishing ban numbers, like Crytek did on Hunt: Showdown), explains how humans stay in the loop on every ban, and shares one of the most surprising uses of the tech: flagging a likely adult on a kids' server from behavior alone, without ever revealing an identity or an exact age.What you'll learnWhy behavioral anti-cheat reads your inputs, not your game's memory, and why humans aren't randomHow AI (LLMs plus computer vision) lowered the skill floor for cheating, and why volume is risingWhy "you can't cheat on console" is no longer trueWhy the real damage from cheating is the doubt, not the lossHow transparency and published ban numbers rebuild community trustHow Anybrain estimates a player's age band from behavior to help keep kids' servers safe, without revealing identityWhy cheaters are still bad players (you can automate aim, not game sense)Chapters / timestamps1:30 The most impossible cheat patterns you'll ever see4:19 From a burnout-detection PhD to anti-cheat9:39 How a cheater looks in the data14:18 Beyond aimbots: bots, parallel economies, smurfing, boosting18:48 The cat-and-mouse game, and why you can't fake a signature20:08 AI erased the barrier to cheating21:18 Consoles aren't safe anymore23:55 Fireball round26:42 Why you can't tell a cheater from a good player31:32 Crytek, Hunt: Showdown, and the case for transparency34:51 Where the humans fit in (appeals and evidence)37:36 Age verification with no ID41:56 Where to find Anybrain, and one thing operators should understand(Times are on the raw-recording timeline. They'll shift by a few seconds once your edit cuts land, re-stamp against the final export.)Notable quotes"As humans, we are not random. We have our own way of playing, and the random is possible to detect, because the way we play games is not random. We have our own signature.""In the past, you needed to look for a forum or a GitHub to get your script. Nowadays, you can use an LLM that will help you create a program.""Most people have no idea if they were killed by someone good or a cheater. At the end, it's about trust that we need to build."About the guestAndre Pimenta is the CEO and cofounder of Anybrain, which he cofounded almost eleven years ago out of his PhD on using AI to analyze human-computer interaction. Anybrain's behavioral platform monitors millions of players and works with studios including Crytek (Hunt: Showdown) and Embark. Andre is based in Portugal.LinksAnybrain: https://www.anybrain.gg/Andre Pimenta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrepimentaribeiro/Full episode: [full episode link]Get The Operator's Briefing (weekly, Tuesdays): https://playerdriven.io/level-upJoin the Player Driven Discord: https://discord.gg/GC5PkbKFHCall to actionIf you design, run, or rebuild live games, this is the conversation to send your trust and safety and community team. Subscribe, drop your take in the comments, and join the operators talking it through in our Discord.

Alim Uderbekov is CEO and Co-Founder of Surfaice, an AI operating system built for the full retail store lifecycle, from lease administration and CAM reconciliation to construction budgeting, punch walks, and facility management. Speaking live from the ICSC PropTech stage in Las Vegas, Uderbekov explains how pre-trained agents plug into a company's existing systems to eliminate repetitive work — by his count, roughly a million clicks to open a single store. He also discusses trust and adoption barriers in commercial real estate, his path from aerospace engineering to retail, and The Store Development AI Playbook: A Field Guide, co-authored with Schaefer Jones of the JD Sports Fashion store development team.   James Cook is the Head of Retail Research for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Listen: WhereWeBuy.show  Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com  YouTube: http://everythingweknow.show/ Read more retail research here:  http://www.us.jll.com/retail Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.  

Episode 400 of RevolutionZ assesses Classical Marxism are a conceptual framework for guiding political activism. A revolutionary theory can feel powerful precisely because it is big, elegant, and confident. The problem is, big and elegant or not, what does the theory help with or hinder when you try to use it on Monday morning. This episode takes a hard look at classical Marxism as a practical guide for organizers, and lays out why its standard “core toolbox” often misses, inadequately understands, or even denies many things that actually drive people: racism, sexism, authority, fear, dignity, identity, the everyday pressures that shape consciousness and behavior, and even the dynamics of class relations and class struggle. The episode walks through nine specific weaknesses that many Sixties New Leftists felt as the Seventies unfoded, from abstractions that work better on decades than on daily movement decisions, to thin accounts of organizational dynamics, bureaucracy, violence, and severe discipline. We  dig into how classical dialectics over-focuses on one dominant contradiction and trains attention away from smaller-scale relations and the stubborn persistence of stability. If you've ever watched a movement mechanically repeat worn out arguments, rhetorically polarize, and turn theory into a loyalty test, we seek the conceptual foundations that make or at the least permit that to happen. The episode then turns to human nature and psychology and argues that you can't build effective revolutionary strategy without a usable theory of consciousness formation, motivation, and subjectivity. Claims that “material interest automatically produces revolutionary consciousness” is a dangerous over-simplified shortcut that misses why that often doesn't happen much less why sometimes the reverse occurs so that, for example, workers become reactionary or blind to attacks on their own interests. We discuss as well modern reactionary politics, confirmation bias, and the question that won't go away: What kind of updated left political theory can be both complex enough to be true and clear and concise enough to be usable by real people in real world time conflicted and crisis-moved situations? Please, if you disagree with what this episode--and the past few--present, please leave a critical comment, or write a rebuttal, or at least send me an email. Am I mired in a flawed past, or is advocacy of Marxism Leninism mired in a flawed past? For that matter, what would you put in a modern organizing toolbox that classical Marxist's leave out of theirs? Would your inclusions prevent or propel familiar Leninist and Bolshevik tendencies? Support the show

Ali Tager, Vice President of External Affairs at the National Cryptocurrency Association, joined me to discuss the organization's mission to educate people across the U.S. about crypto and drive broader adoption.Topics:- NCA's crypto education initiatives - US Crypto Adoption statistics - Crypto's impact on politics https://nca.org/ ⭐️⛏️ GoMining is an All-in-one Bitcoin superapp to mine, earn and use BTC. They have 5 Million+ users and have been live since 2021. - https://siagomininglatvia.sjv.io/aNLaRq 

Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). The strongest communities aren't built by treating everyone the same—they're built by making sure everyone belongs.In this heartfelt and often humorous conversation, Boysen Hodgson sits down with leaders of the ManKind Project's Barrier Free Movement to explore what authentic inclusion really looks like.FULL TRANSCRIPT Available HERE.Art Patterson, Dee Spitler, Mike Merino, Paul Jerde, Craig Tennant, and Marc Sage share deeply personal stories about disability, neurodivergence, recovery, leadership, and the transformative power of being fully seen.Together they discuss: Why accessibility is about belonging—not accommodation  How slowing down creates deeper connection  The importance of asking instead of assuming  Invisible disabilities and neurodivergence in men's work  Building trust with men who have learned to expect exclusion  Why every man is only "temporarily able"  How humor, vulnerability, and honest conversation create true brotherhood Whether you're involved in men's work or simply want to become a more compassionate leader, this episode offers practical wisdom about creating spaces where everyone can show up exactly as they are.Learn more: https://barrierfree.mkpusa.org/ Hearing the call? We're here. https://mkpusa.org BetterHelp: Get 10% Off Your First Month Of Therapy The ManKind Podcast has partnered with Betterhelp to make it easier for listeners to access licensed mental health therapists who can aid them in their mental health journey. Brandon and Boysen stand by this service as they use BetterHelp for their therapy needs.#Sponsorship #AdSupport the show

President Donald Trump has reportedly directed government agencies to waive non-disclosure agreements for former officials and contractors who want to share relevant UAP information through authorised federal channels.In this breaking news episode, Andy examines what the decision actually means, why witnesses must still approach AARO or the PURSUE task force, and why this is not yet a blanket declassification of UFO information.Could figures such as Lue Elizondo, Eric Davis, James Lacatski or the witnesses interviewed by David Grusch now reveal more? Is this the major development Grusch suggested could happen within 60 to 90 days? And will this finally lead to stronger files, firsthand testimony and evidence reaching the public?The episode also covers the reaction from Eric Burlison, Anna Paulina Luna, Tim Burchett and Avi Loeb, along with the remaining concerns around retaliation, whistleblower protection and trust in the official process.For years, the public has been told that people with firsthand knowledge could not speak because of NDAs. One of those barriers may now have been removed.So, who walks through the door first?

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Send us Fan MailCatherine D'Aragon, CEO of First Aid Beauty, joins Skin Anarchy to discuss how the brand built its barrier science foundation years before barrier repair became a trend, why it develops products around problems instead of buzzy ingredients, how it responds to dupes, what changed after the P&G acquisition, and the GLP-1 body care innovation coming next. Below are the biggest questions answered in this episode.Did First Aid Beauty focus on barrier repair before it was a trend?Yes. The brand was founded in 2009 around sensitive skin, and its hero product, Ultra Repair Cream, carries a clinical claim of strengthened skin barrier in seven days, long before barrier language dominated the market. D'Aragon is direct about the wave of newcomers: "There's a lot of brands that came in and said, oh, we invented barrier repair, and now we're the brand for barrier repair." First Aid Beauty simply talked about it as sensitive skin science, and every formula since has been built to strengthen the barrier.How does First Aid Beauty decide which skincare trends to follow?By evaluating the science behind the trend rather than chasing it. "We need to evaluate the science behind the trend... we don't develop product in three months. We develop product, it takes years to develop." The brand does listen to its community for new ways to use existing products: the KP Bump Eraser body scrub was developed for keratosis pilaris, but when consumers began using it to prep skin before tanning, the brand added that usage to its messaging. Trends can expand how a product is talked about, but they never start the development process.How do you build a skincare brand that lasts?Stay true to the brand DNA through every launch decision. First Aid Beauty was founded to deliver problem solving formulas for sensitive skin with a luxurious experience, filling the gap between effective but joyless drugstore products and sensorial prestige ones. D'Aragon admits the brand once drifted: "We kind of went off track and we launched product that was really not in that kind of problem solution sensitive skin, and we decided to discontinue those products." Anything that makes sensitive skin react in testing never launches, no matter how promising.Is retinol safe for sensitive skin?Conventional retinol often is not, which is why First Aid Beauty spent years solving the problem before entering the category. "We spent like three years researching and we found a very specific technology about encapsulated retinol with slower delivery, then it's less irritation." The encapsulation slows release into the skin, delivering the antiaging benefit without the stripping that disqualifies most retinol products for reactive skin.Can exfoliation work for sensitive skin?Yes, if the acids are chosen for gentleness rather than intensity. The Facial Radiance Pads pair glycolic acid with lactic acid, a gentler acid, to deliver what D'Aragon calls "real exfoliation, but without the irritation." The combination approach reflects the same principle as the retinol work: the category is not off limits for sensitive skin, but the formulation has to be rebuilt around it.Who is the First Aid Beauty customer?Not one person but several distinct tribes, which the brand studies through extended consumer research sessions. "We call it the simple girl, the person that just wants simple product that works and is tired of the trend and is tired of going to social media." Other tribes are actively problem solving specific skin concerns. The brand adapts its messaging to each tribe but never adapts the products themselves, which stay anchored to the science.How does First Aid Beauty respond to dupes?By testing them head to head rather than ignoring them or cutting prices. "We buy the product, we tried it, and we try to find why we have superiority claims. And every time we are superior versus the competition." Superiority shows up in ingredient selection, concentrations suited to sensitive skin, and even material choices like the fabric of the pads. The brand holds its accessible pricing rather than racing dupes to the bottom, and focuses on educating consumers about the differences.Are skincare dupes as good as the original?D'Aragon encourages consumers to investigate rather than assume. "Look at the concentration of the acid, of any ingredient that is important for that product. Look at the combination of ingredients and look it up and try it if you want." Her confidence comes from watching the pattern play out: many consumers try the dupe, then return to the original because it delivers on its promise.Did the P&G acquisition change First Aid Beauty?The brand gained resources without losing its identity. Access to P&G research and development means even more rigorous science, testing, and safety standards, though it can slow launches. "Sometimes we're a little bit slower to launch some products... but at the end of the day, for the consumers, I think it's a plus." The brand also kept its Boston offices and much of its original team rather than relocating to P&G headquarters, preserving the culture that built it.Are indie skincare brands tested as rigorously as big company brands?Not always, and D'Aragon says consumers rarely realize it. Speed to market can come at the cost of testing depth: "In three, four months, you have a new product coming out to life. But has it gone through all the testing? I'm not sure. The US market is not that regulated." She argues that big company ownership, often framed as diluting a brand, can actually mean a safer product because of the additional scientific rigor behind it.How does First Aid Beauty choose new ingredients?Problem first, never ingredient first. "We don't innovate by ingredient because something is buzzy. We innovate by what's the next problem to solve." Once the problem is defined, the team researches which ingredients can solve it safely for sensitive skin. D'Aragon's logic is durability: a buzzy ingredient fades within a year or two, but the problem a product solves remains, which is why Ultra Repair Cream still works across countless scenarios years later.Is First Aid Beauty launching a GLP-1 skincare product?Yes, in body care. D'Aragon revealed that the brand's next innovation targets skin changes from GLP-1 weight loss: "That's gonna be our next innovation next year, in that body GLP-1, to help people with the saggy skin." She frames it as a problem affecting every age and gender that few brands are addressing, consistent with the brand's approach of solving unsexy problems the fancy skincare world ignores.Why doesn't First Aid Beauty lead with fragrance in body care?Because the brand solves problems, and fragrance is not a problem. "There's a lot of brands that are leading with their fragrance. And we will never lead by fragrance... we're there to help you fix some problem." First Aid Beauty was in body care years before the current boom, anchored by the KP franchise, and its ingrown hair pads have become a fast growing product for men and women alike. A generic shower gel or body lotion will never launch because it solves nothing.What leadership advice does Catherine D'Aragon offer?"Agility, flexibility, adaptation, resilience are all qualities that are super important." With teams split across Boston, New York, and Cincinnati, she also insists on protecting time together in person, arguing that the human interaction lost during COVID never fully returned at brands that stayed remote, and that no amount of collaboration tooling replaces it.What career advice does she have for people entering the beauty industry?Rotate through as many functions as possible in the first decade: influencer work, PR, social media, brand marketing. Stay humble through industry cycles, because some years will be tough regardless of talent. Above all: "Be curious, try a lot of things, but also be curious outside of beauty and see what other categories are doing." She notes the industry has reinvented itself roughly 25 times during her career, and curiosity is what keeps a marketer relevant through every wave.Listen to the full episode with Catherine D'Aragon of First Aid Beauty on Skin Anarchy, available wherever you get your podcasts.Shop First Aid BeautyDon't forget to subscribe to Skin Anarchy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.Reach out to us through email with any questions.Sign up for our newsletter!Shop all our episodes and products mentioned through our ShopMy Shelf!Support the show

#287: Chris and Brad Barrett revisit "Die With Zero" and confront how much harder Bill Perkins' ideas are to live than to agree with. They dig into when frugality flips from superpower to liability, the maximizer's struggle to let go, optimizing for the perfect Tuesday over the once-a-year trip, and giving money to your kids while it still matters. Brad is the co-host of the ChooseFI podcast and co-author of Choose FI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/die-with-zero-revisited-brad-barrett/. Partner Deals Gelt: ⁠Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Fabric: ⁠Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Thrive Market: ⁠30% off your first order of organic groceries + a free $60 gift Bilt Rewards: ⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent MasterClass: ⁠Learn from the world's best with 15% off For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Brad Barrett: Website | X Book: Choose FI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence Podcast: The ChooseFI Podcast Newsletter: The ChooseFI Newsletter The Tuesday Project Books & Articles Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life The Tail End by Tim Urban The Skill of Spending | Mr. Money Mustache Tools The Big Ass Calendar Copilot Money ATH Podcast Ep #68: Hosting Cocktail Parties, Building Relationships, Museum Strategies and Friends Newsletters with Nick Gray Ep #189: Beyond the 4% Rule: Smarter Strategies for Financial Independence with Karsten Jeske Ep #282: Saving Money and Optimizing is My Kryptonite Ep #285: Why Net Fulfillment Beats Net Worth with Bill Perkins Best Cards Page Newsletter AMA: Submit Questions Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@chrishutchins.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:14) Revisiting "Die With Zero" Four Years Later (06:50) Is Intentional Frugality a Superpower? (08:48) Where Chris Still Struggles to Spend (15:04) The Psychology of Spending (19:53) Maximizer vs. Satisficer: What Are You Optimizing For? (23:35) Matching Your Effort to the Season of Life You're In (25:04) How to Let Go When You Want to Do Everything (31:50) Optimizing for Lasting Happiness (37:23) Don't Run Away From What Lights You Up (38:43) What Are You Actually Chasing More Money For? (44:01) What Are You Really Saving For? (45:46) Giving Money to Kids (and Causes) While It Still Matters (50:40) Hedging Retirement Risk by Moving, Not Working Longer (53:00) Fear Wasting Your Life More Than Running Out of Money (57:52) Chris's Vision for a Family Summer Camp (01:02:36) Building a Time-Bucket List of One-Off Dreams (01:03:44) The Case for Doing "Nothing" on a Trip (01:04:23) Chris's Three Main Takeaways (01:06:23) Lowering the Barrier to Real-Life Connection (01:09:55) Defining Net Fulfillment For Yourself Connect with Chris ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ | ⁠Membership⁠⁠ | ⁠X⁠⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3466: Marc Bilodeau explores the mental barriers that keep people from exercising and explains why tiny actions, consistency, and enjoyment are the keys to building lasting fitness habits. By reframing exercise as fun self-care rather than a chore, he shows how anyone can overcome self-doubt, create momentum, and develop a healthier, more active lifestyle. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.fittrend.com/breaking-through-the-exercise-barrier-your-path-to-fitness/ Quotes to ponder: "Motivation doesn't create action. Action creates motivation." "Your perfect workout isn't about what's trending, but what resonates with you." "Any of your past exercise attempts aren't failures. They're data points." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May Lindstrom is an esthetician, formulator, and founder of the cult-favorite luxury skincare brand May Lindstrom Skin. After overcoming severe eczema and building one of the world's most beloved natural skincare brands, she's developed a completely different philosophy on skin health.In this episode, May shares the surprisingly simple step almost everyone skips before applying skincare—and why she believes it can completely change how your products perform. We also discuss how to repair a compromised skin barrier, her favorite ingredients for redness, hormonal acne, seborrheic dermatitis, uneven texture, pigmentation, and keratosis pilaris, the difference between temporary glow and true radiance, why hydration goes far beyond aesthetics, and the skincare practices most consumers have never been taught.You can find May's products at maylindstrom.com and on Instagram @maylindstromskin.This episode is brought to you by:Head to armra.com/WELL or enter WELL to get 30% off your first subscription order.Go to CLEARSTEM.com/WELL and use code WELL at checkout to get 15% off your first order.Head to paleovalley.com/well, or use code well at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.Go to fatty15.com/WELL and use code WELL at checkout for an additional 15% off their Starter Kit.Visit www.Sarahcrealbeauty.com/well to get 15% off your first order.Use code WELL for 20% off your first order at thisisneeded.com. Visit vuori.com/well for 20% off your first purchase. Head to ladder.fit/WELL for a 7-day free trial and $10 off your first month.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.