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Admins back on the road! Frisch aus dem Münchener Teamhotel gibt es die zweite Folge des Jahres. In wenigen Tagen beginnt das zweite Fenster der WM-Quali mit zwei Spielen gegen Kroatien. Zuerst in Zagreb und im Anschluss in Bonn. Wie die Qualifikation eigentlich abläuft und wen man bei den Kroaten auf dem Zettel haben sollte, erfahrt ihr in dieser Ausgabe "Baseline zu Baseline".Außerdem geben wir unsere Tipps für das DBBL-TOP4, was ebenfalls an diesem Wochenende in Berlin stattfindet. In Folge 74 sprechen wir zudem über unsere sportlichen Favorites aus dem deutschen Kader und geben einen kleinen Einblick in unsere Wintersportfähigkeiten. Also wie immer viel Spaß und lasst uns gerne Rückmeldung da.
This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we complete the trilogy and sit down with the third strength coach from Cincinnati Kevin Deitz. Coach Deitz works with the women's soccer team as well as track and field. Throughout the episode he talks about how to better implement return to play protocols, the importance of learning from mentors, why baseline testing is important, and how to approach addressing asymmetries. This is another great episode for someone looking to become a collegiate strength and conditioning coach. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode.
In this week's episode we discuss and give you our take on the best pitcher in the MLB right now. In fact, we give you our top 10 at the position. Some of them might surprise you.
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Episode 213: HIV PrEP Review H. Nicole Magaña, medical student, reviews the history of PrEP and outlines the currently FDA-approved medications used for HIV prevention. Dr. Arreaza provides additional perspective on long-acting injectable options, including how quickly they begin to protect patients after initiation. Written by Nicole Magana, MSIV, American University of the Caribbean. Comments and edits by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice. Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV. Previous episodes related to HIV: -Episode 67, HIV history (September 2021) -Episode 68, HIV transmissibility (October 2021) -Episode 70 (October 2021), HIV prevention (including HIV Prep with oral medications) -Episode 98 (June 2022), we introduced Apretude, the first injectable for HIV PrEP. Apretude was approved in December 2021. What is Pre-Exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)? Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is the use of antiretroviral medications taken by individuals who are HIV-negative to prevent HIV acquisition. There are 30,000 new HIV infections annually in the US. How effective is it? When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective at reducing the risk of HIV transmission through sexual exposure and injection drug use. Patients who are adherent to PrEP can lower their risk of contracting HIV by 99%. The effectiveness of oral PrEP is highly adherence dependent. In trials with 70% adherence, the relative risk of HIV acquisition was 0.27, compared to 0.51 with 40-70% adherence and no significant benefit with adherence ≤40%. How does PrEP work? PrEP works by maintaining therapeutic drug levels in the bloodstream and in target tissues. If HIV exposure occurs, viral replication is inhibited, preventing the establishment of infection. Brief History of PrEP. The concept of PrEP originated from early animal studies demonstrating that antiretroviral medications could prevent retroviral transmission when administered before exposure. In 2010, the iPrEx trial showed that daily oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (known as Truvada) with emtricitabine significantly reduced HIV acquisition among men who have sex with men and transgender women. This was the first large clinical trial to demonstrate the effectiveness of PrEP. In 2012, the FDA approved oral Truvada, which is TDF/FTC (tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine) for HIV prevention. Since then, additional studies have expanded indications and introduced new formulations, including long-acting injectable options. Who Should Be Offered PrEP? PrEP should be considered for any HIV-negative individual at increased risk of HIV acquisition, including Men who have sex with men, transgender individuals, heterosexual men and women with an HIV-positive partner, individuals with recent bacterial sexually transmitted infections, people who inject drugs, individuals engaging in condomless sex with partners of unknown HIV status. Remember that PrEP should be offered in a nonjudgmental, patient-centered manner, make it a safe space to talk openly about prevention of HIV. Available HIV PrEP Options. Daily Oral PrEP: There are 2 formulations of Tenofovir. There is Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)/ Truvada and Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF)/ Descovy. Each is available in a tablet combined with Emtricitabine a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Truvada: It is approved for all populations at risk through sexual exposure or injection drug use. Something to look out for before starting this medication is for pre-existing CKD. Do not give to patients who have an estimated glomerular filtration rate of less than 60 mL/min. (6) Descovy: This option is approved for men who have sex with men and transgender women but is not approved for individuals at risk through receptive vaginal sex. It has less impact on renal function and bone mineral density compared to Truvada. It can be used in moderately reduced kidney function (GFR between 30-60 mL/min). Truvada and Descovy are taken orally once a day. After patients start taking these medications, when are they considered to be protected? Nicole: With daily oral PrEP, guidelines differ with WHO and International Aids Society-USA stating it takes about 7 days, while CDC states 21 days to allow for adequate concentration in tissues (1). Adherence is critical for efficacy. Injectable HIV PrEP. In 2021, the FDA approved the first Injectable PrEP option Long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA)- known on the market as Apretude. Cabotegravir is an integrase strand transfer inhibitor administered as an intramuscular injection.Dosing consists of an initial injection, a second injection one month later, and then maintenance injections every two months (1). Another option is Lenacapavir (Yeztugo). The Yeztugo as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV in Oct 2024. Yeztugo is the first and only FDA-approved HIV prevention treatment that requires just two injections per year, offering a long-acting option for people who weigh at least 35kg. It is given as 2 injections every 6 months. First dose is given with 2 tablets on Day 1 and Day 2, then every 6 months 2 injections on the same day. Clinical trials, including HPTN 083 and HPTN 084, demonstrated that injectable cabotegravir is superior to daily oral PrEP in preventing HIV infection. This advantage is largely due to improved adherence rather than differences in intrinsic drug potency. There have been no head-to-head comparisons between Yeztugo and Apretude, but they are both very effective. Apretude starts protecting 7 days after the first dose, and Yeztugo starts protecting 2 hours after Day 2 (if patient takes the oral loading dose) or 3-4 weeks if no oral load is taken. Injectable PrEP is particularly beneficial for patients who struggle with daily pill adherence, have trouble swallowing pills, prefer a discreet option, have difficulty storing their medication or have renal or bone disease that limits the use of tenofovir-based regimens like Truvada and Descovy (6). In one unpublished report by Medline, patients who received Apretude had an increase in bone mineral density compared to those who received Truvada (1). Tests prior to starting PrEP. Before initiating PrEP, patients must be confirmed to be HIV-negative. Baseline evaluation includes HIV testing with a fourth-generation antigen/antibody assay, HIV RNA testing if acute infection is suspected, renal function testing for oral PrEP, Hepatitis B screening, sexually transmitted infection screening, and pregnancy testing when appropriate. PrEP should not be started in individuals with known or suspected acute HIV infection. Monitoring for patients on HIV PrEP. Monitoring typically includes HIV testing every 2 to 3 months, STI screening every 3 to 6 months, renal function monitoring for those on oral PrEP (tenofovir- based), ongoing adherence and risk-reduction counseling. And for injectable PrEP, adherence to the injection schedule is essential, as delayed dosing may increase the risk of resistance if HIV infection occurs. HIV PrEP is not a prevention for other STIs. Screening for STIs and counseling about prevention is essential. Breakthrough HIV infections on PrEP are rare and most often associated with poor adherence or delayed diagnosis. Truvada is more studied in all populations and is considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. There is less data regarding the injectable option in patients who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or whose primary risk factor is injection drug use (1). Injectable PrEP provides an important alternative for patients with chronic kidney disease and bone disease (1). Key Takeaway Pre-exposure prophylaxis is a safe, effective, and evidence-based strategy for HIV prevention. With both daily oral and long-acting injectable options available, PrEP can be individualized to meet patient needs. Normalizing PrEP discussions in clinical practice is essential to reducing new HIV infections and advancing public health goals. Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! 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Arindam Sandilya, Junya Tanase, James Nelligan and Patrick Locke stress test the cyclically constructive, dollar bearish baseline narrative in light of ongoing volatility in US equities, industrial commodities and geopolitical ructions. This podcast was recorded on 20 February 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5208833-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party
The Kaikaku Method is a behavioral enforcement system that builds reliable execution for high-performing men tired of negotiating with themselves. Table of Contents Toggle The Kaikaku Method: Execution Before AwarenessWhat The Kaikaku Method IsWhy Execution Comes Before AwarenessHow The Kaikaku Method WorksWhat The Kaikaku Method Is NotWho The Kaikaku Method Is ForThe Relationship to Conscious WarriorA Direct Question The Kaikaku Method: Execution Before Awareness There's a hard truth most high-performing men eventually face. Awareness is rarely the problem. Execution is. You already know how to train. You understand progressive overload. You know recovery matters. You've read about sleep, stress, and focus. You can structure a productive week on paper without breaking a sweat. You understand that consistency beats intensity and that discipline outperforms motivation. And yet, execution drifts. You miss sessions you planned to complete. Recovery becomes optional. Standards soften. Not dramatically. Just enough. The edge dulls slowly, almost invisibly. That gap between knowing and doing is where The Kaikaku Method operates. It is built to close that gap with structure, not inspiration. What The Kaikaku Method Is The Kaikaku Method is a behavioral enforcement system. It is designed for capable men who understand performance but lack consistent execution under pressure. These are not beginners. These are not men who need to be convinced that discipline matters. They already believe in it. The problem is not belief. It's behavioral reliability. This is not a motivational framework. It does not rely on emotional peaks or inspirational messaging. It is a structured system that builds reliable execution under real-world constraints—fatigue, stress, travel, responsibility, and distraction. The Kaikaku Method focuses on one outcome: behavioral reliability. Not peak states. Not emotional breakthroughs. Not identity exploration. Reliable execution. Why Execution Comes Before Awareness Many men attempt to fix inconsistency with more insight. They read another book. Listen to another podcast. Reflect longer. Analyze deeper. They assume that if they just understand themselves more clearly, their behavior will stabilize. But awareness without execution becomes intellectual comfort. You can explain your patterns. You can describe your tendencies. You can articulate your stress triggers. And still not execute. The Kaikaku Method takes a different stance. It stabilizes behavior first so that deeper work actually has ground to stand on. When execution becomes reliable—when training is completed, recovery is respected, and reporting is consistent—something shifts. Identity work deepens naturally. Clarity strengthens. Confidence stops being theoretical. Without reliability, everything else floats. Execution is the foundation. Awareness builds on top of it. How The Kaikaku Method Works The structure is direct and sequential. Entry leads to baseline assessment. Baseline leads to commitment lock. Once committed, you enter the execution loop. Inside that loop, strength training, conditioning, recovery standards, and binary reporting become non-negotiable. Training is completed or it is not. Recovery is met or it is not. Reporting is submitted or it is not. There is no emotional negotiation layer. If standards are met, progression occurs. If standards are violated, correction occurs. There are no parallel paths inside The Kaikaku Method. No personalization of philosophy. No mid-cycle reinterpretation of commitments. Structure creates freedom. Standards protect execution. What The Kaikaku Method Is Not The Kaikaku Method is not therapy. It is not trauma work, spiritual exploration, or biohacking optimization. It does not promise happiness, fulfillment, or transformation. It does not attempt to repair identity before behavior stabilizes. It does not exist to make you feel better about inconsistency or explain why it exists. It builds execution reliability. Everything else is a potential byproduct. Reliability is the objective. Who The Kaikaku Method Is For The Kaikaku Method is built for men between 35 and 55 who are already capable. These are men with responsibility, ambition, and experience. They have achieved before. They understand standards. They simply want those standards enforced consistently. These men are not searching for hype. They are searching for clarity. They want fewer variables, fewer emotional swings, and a standard that holds under pressure. They are tired of revisiting decisions they already made. Tired of explaining missed commitments. Ready to operate with fewer words and more proof. If you need motivation to execute, this is not the system. If you are looking for emotional processing as the primary tool, this is not the system. If you are ready for structure without negotiation, it may be exactly what you need. The Relationship to Conscious Warrior Conscious Warrior explores awareness, alignment, and identity integration. The Kaikaku Method builds behavioral stability. One asks who you are becoming. The other asks whether you executed today. Awareness without execution is fantasy. Execution without awareness is blind. The order matters. Execution first. Integration later. A Direct Question If you are reading this, ask yourself one question. Do you need more insight, or do you need more structure? 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If you are struggling with generalized anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or the overwhelming pressure of a new year, this 10-minute mindfulness reset is your safe harbor. Join Martin for a powerful guided meditation for anxiety specifically designed to soothe your vagus nerve and regulate your nervous system. We focus on somatic body scans and progressive muscle relaxation to help you release overthinking and return to your natural baseline of calm. Whether you need stress relief during a busy day or are looking for positive affirmations for anxiety to quiet your inner critic, this session provides the tools to navigate life with grace. Learn how to use the 4-7-8 breathing technique as an anchor to signal safety to your brain and achieve deep emotional regulation.In This Episode, We Cover:The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique: A step-by-step guide to signaling safety to your brain.Somatic Body Scan: How to acknowledge tension in the body without judgment to facilitate relaxation.Positive Affirmations: Rewiring anxious thought patterns with statements on worth and productivity.3 Daily Tips for a Happier Life:The 5-Minute Brain Dump: Clearing nighttime worries.Digital Sunset: Protecting melatonin and mental clarity by ditching screens 30 minutes before bed.Micro Breaks: Using deep breaths every two hours to maintain balance.Affirmations for Today:"My worth is not defined by my productivity. Right now, in this breath, I am safe." Connect With Us:Subscribe: If this meditation helped you find peace, please subscribe for daily episodes.Share: Spread kindness and calmness by sharing this episode with a friend or colleague who may be struggling.Practice: Remember, self-care is a practice, not a destination.Be kind in every word, thought, and deed.
ParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis Podcast
Welcome to Season 15 Episode 7 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, Lisa is joined by former LSU Women's Tennis Coach, Tony Minnis.Tony grew up in a tennis family. His father coached college tennis and both his brother and sister played college tennis, all in his home state of Louisiana. After his own stellar college tennis career, Tony realized coaching was in his blood, and he went on to coach at all levels of the game.Tony Minnis finished his career in college tennis as the most decorated Head Coach in the history of LSU Women's Tennis. He was the first African American Head Coach hired in any sport at LSU. And during his 21 seasons as the LSU Head Coach, Minnis collected a host of accolades that place him squarely among the most respected coaches in the country.After finishing his coaching career in 2012, Minnis became the host of the groundbreaking TV show “Inside College Tennis with Tony Minnis” which aired on the Tennis Channel and was the first TV show to feature college tennis. And it featured institutions such as Tulane, TCU, University of Minnesota, and the HBCU National Tennis Championships. He then went on to host the TV show “College Sports Weekly”, which currently airs on Fox College Sports. Some of the institutions featured during Tony Minnis' tenure were schools such as Harvard, SMU, the NCAA Men and the Women's Tennis Championships along with the “Pray for Luke” and “Hiding Inside the Baseline” documentaries. Minnis' responsibilities included hosting, writing, and locating the content and stories. To watch Tony's documentary on Team Luke, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLFYj9aPk.Now, his focus is on helping athletes OFF the court. Tony works with individuals and teams to develop a stronger mindset, incorporating goal-setting and visualization into the training. He brings his decades of coaching experience as well as his empathetic style to high school and college players who want to become their best selves on and off the tennis court.You can follow Tony on social media including Instagram and Facebook. You can also reach him through his website at https://www.minnisproduction.com/ or via email at tonyminnis55@gmail.com. Tony has also graciously offered his cell number which is 225-910-0002.As always, I am available for one-to-one consults to work with you as you find your way through junior tennis and the college recruiting process. You can purchase and book online through our website at https://parentingaces.com/shop/category/consult-with-lisa-stone/.If you're so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. Please be sure to check out our logo'd merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our online shop.CREDITSIntro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNEAudio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone
Bad math is quietly draining gym revenue.When assumptions are off, even strong marketing can miss the mark.Welcome to Gym Marketing Made Simple, the show focused on cutting through the noise around gym growth. Each episode centers on practical marketing, sales, and leadership systems that help boutique gyms build steady momentum without guesswork or constant outreach.Episode HighlightsIn this episode, the focus is on the real cost of bad marketing advice in the gym space. Tommy Allen breaks down why common mentorship claims about lead-to-conversion rates often fail in real-world conditions. Using a sample gym with 125 members and a 4% churn rate, the discussion shows how unrealistic expectations—like assuming a 50% close rate—can distort planning and lead to wasted budget and time. Realistic benchmarks and the importance of broad, reliable data are emphasized throughout.Episode OutlineThe hidden cost of bad advice in gym marketingWhy some mentorship guidance creates unrealistic expectationsExample breakdown: 125-member gym with 4% churnProblems with assuming a 50% lead-to-conversion rateReal-world conversion benchmarks of 20–30%How cherry-picked data skews decision-makingThe financial impact of inaccurate projectionsWhy gym owners must demand larger, credible datasetsEpisode Chapters00:00 Intro00:27 Today's topic: cost of bad advice01:20 Baseline gym: 125 members, 4% churn02:25 Lead needs vs. lead-to-conversion claims04:05 Realistic conversion rates from data05:40 What wrong math costs gym owners07:10 Cherry-picked data & small samples08:20 Call to action: demand real data09:08 Outro & free call invitationAction TakenShare the screen at the start to present the simple gym math scenarioFollow up with Best Hour to schedule the lead conversion discussionRequest that mentorship companies provide datasets from 100+ gymsConclusionAccurate math drives better decisions. When gyms rely on inflated conversion assumptions, marketing plans become fragile and costly. Grounding strategy in realistic data protects both time and revenue.CTAListen to the full episode and follow the show for more gym marketing clarity.
Mid-February often brings a subtle heaviness — not necessarily burnout or crisis, but accumulation.In this episode, Andryanna explores the difference between energy and capacity, why resentment is often a signal of exceeded mental load, and how to stop coping and start raising your baseline.Rather than chasing motivation or adding more goals, this conversation focuses on internal standards, boundaries, emotional regulation, and practical ways to increase resilience especially as we continue to navigate late winter.In this episode:• Why seasonal patterns often peak mid-February • Cognitive load theory and emotional saturation • The difference between energy and capacity • What coping mode really looks like for women • How resentment signals exceeded capacity • How to raise your baseline standards • Concrete steps to reduce silent resentment • Recovery rituals to shorten stress spirals • Choosing friction intentionallyIt's a grounded and emotionally honest reset for women navigating work, motherhood, relationships, and the mental load.CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:Get your copy of The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner Vol. 2 HERE! On InstagramEmail: hello@andryanna.comAnd please visit Andryanna.com for blogs, giveaways, workshops, tools, resources and more.keywords: energy vs capacity stop coping start raising your baseline mid February mental fatigue cognitive load theory women resentment in relationships emotional regulation for moms decision fatigue women raise your standards reduce burnout women stress recovery techniques mental load motherhood capacity building habits
In this Conversion Monthly episode, the team takes on a real-world Amazon fashion listing -- a ladies jumper from Adam Jagger's clothing brand. Adam launched this knitwear product last year with strong initial sales, but the relaunch has stalled despite refreshed images and PPC data. Matt Kostan shares consumer feedback from Product Opinion videos revealing that shoppers found the secondary images too text-heavy and "fast fashion" looking, with inconsistent color rendering across photos. Dorian then presents a complete visual overhaul inspired by Zara's photography style -- low-angle shots, model-camera interaction, and stripped-back secondary images that let the product speak for itself. The result: a 45% improvement in click share during simulated testing, jumping from 11% to 16% against competitors. The episode is packed with actionable advice on fashion-specific listing optimization, the power of "less is more" in secondary images, and why pre-launch polling is essential in design-led categories. Key Topics Live listing teardown -- Adam Jagger's ladies jumper analyzed by the full Conversion Monthly panel Consumer video feedback -- What real shoppers said about the listing (color inconsistency, text-heavy images, fast fashion feel) Main image testing -- Baseline vs. Zara-inspired low-angle photography concepts Secondary image overhaul -- Stripping back text and adopting a premium, warm aesthetic Pre-launch polling -- Why design-led fashion products should be tested before manufacturing Selling through the female lens -- Understanding emotional and aspirational buying in women's fashion Timestamps [00:00] Introduction and welcome to Adam Jagger [01:24] Adam explains the product -- ladies jumper relaunch that stalled [02:28] Category rules -- how much creative freedom do clothing listings have? [03:45] Matt shares Product Opinion video feedback from real shoppers [07:25] Dorian's approach -- studying Zara and H&M for photography inspiration [10:30] The "less is more" philosophy for fashion secondary images [14:02] Matt reveals test results -- 11% to 16% click share improvement [19:22] Sim's take on AI-generated images and warmth in the image stack [20:39] AI-generated video concepts for sponsored brand ads [22:50] Adam's reaction and takeaways [26:17] Danny's deep dive -- cognitive overload, decision paralysis, and the female lens [37:31] Adam's final thoughts and next steps [38:30] Sim on pre-launch polling for design-led niches [40:47] Final roundup and upcoming Seller Sessions event announcement Key Takeaways Strip back your fashion images -- Text-heavy, icon-filled secondary images can make clothing look like fast fashion. Clean, warm, product-focused images convert better. Study leading brands for photography direction -- Dorian reverse-engineered Zara's low-angle, model-interaction photography style and applied it to the Amazon listing with a 45% click share improvement. Consumer video feedback reveals what data cannot -- Ten 4-minute shopper videos uncovered issues like inconsistent pink shading across images that no one on the team had noticed. Pricing inconsistency kills trust -- Having one color variation priced higher than others confused shoppers and reduced confidence in the listing. Poll before you launch in fashion -- For design-led categories, spending $100 on pre-launch testing can steer you away from a bad product or nail the positioning first time. Sell the transformation, not the features -- Women's fashion is an emotional, aspirational purchase. The listing should make the shopper feel "this could be me" rather than listing fabric specs. Beware of over-optimizing click-through rate -- Pushing CTR too hard can lead to image fatigue and diminishing returns. Balance scroll-stopping visuals with long-term brand consistency.
ไลฟ์ประจำวันอาทิตย์ที่ 15 กุมภาพันธ์ 2569 เวลาหนึ่งทุ่ม สนใจเรียนออนไลน์ แบบดูวิดีโอด้วยตนเอง ดูรายละเอียดที่ www.morprawate.com สนใจเรียน online workshop ผ่านระบบ Zoom สอบถามที่ LINE @morprawate สรุปเนื้อหาจากรายการ “ปลดล็อกกับหมอเวช” หัวข้อ “ใช้ชีวิตราวกับเป็นปีสุดท้าย” โดยสรุปประเด็นสำคัญได้ดังนี้ 1. ที่มาและแรงบันดาลใจ เนื้อหาได้รับแรงบันดาลใจจากหนังสือ “A Year to Live” ของ Stephen Levine ซึ่งมีประสบการณ์ทำงานกับผู้ป่วยระยะสุดท้าย แนวคิดหลัก: การรู้วิธีเผชิญหน้ากับความตายจะช่วยให้เราทบทวนวิถีชีวิตที่ดำเนินอยู่ และทำให้มองเห็นตัวเองชัดขึ้น การเตรียมตัวตายถือเป็น กระบวนการพัฒนาปัญญา ซึ่งมีปรากฏทั้งในคำสอนของปราชญ์ตะวันตกอย่างโซเครตีส และในพุทธศาสนาเรื่อง “มรณานุสติ” 2. การใช้ชีวิตแบบ “ละเมอเดิน” (Sleepwalking) โดยธรรมชาติ มนุษย์มักคิดว่าความตายเป็นเรื่องไกลตัวและ “ไม่ใช่ฉัน” ทำให้เกิดการปฏิเสธความจริง การปฏิเสธความตายทำให้เราใช้ชีวิตแบบ “ละเมอเดิน” คือทำอะไรไปโดยไม่รู้ตัว ไม่เข้าใจแรงจูงใจที่แท้จริง และมองไม่เห็นผลกระทบระยะยาวของการกระทำของตนเอง 3. สิ่งที่จะเปลี่ยนไปเมื่อสมมติว่าเหลือเวลาเพียง 1 ปี การตั้งคำถามว่า “ถ้าปีนี้เป็นปีสุดท้าย อะไรจะต่างไป?” ส่งผลดีต่อชีวิตหลายด้าน: การจัดลำดับความสำคัญ: ช่วยให้โฟกัสได้ดีขึ้นว่าอะไรคือสิ่งสำคัญและมีคุณค่าจริงๆ การลดละอัตตา: เมื่ออยู่ใกล้ความตาย สถานะทางสังคม หน้าตา ทรัพย์สิน และอำนาจจะมีความสำคัญลดน้อยลง ความสัมพันธ์และการให้อภัย: เกิดความต้องการเคลียร์ความรู้สึกค้างคาใจกับคนใกล้ชิด อยากให้อภัยทั้งผู้อื่นและตนเอง การจัดการพื้นที่ชีวิต: มีความต้องการเคลียร์ของรกๆ ในบ้าน และสิ่งรกใจออกไปเพื่อให้ชีวิตสงบสุข 4. ปรากฏการณ์ “ทบทวนชีวิต” (Life Review) ในผู้ที่มีประสบการณ์เฉียดตาย (NDE) มักเกิดสภาวะที่ความทรงจำตลอดชีวิตไหลย้อนกลับมาอย่างรวดเร็ว ในสภาวะนี้ เราจะรับรู้ถึงแรงจูงใจของตัวเอง และ รับรู้ความรู้สึกของคนรอบข้างหรือคู่กรณีได้ลึกซึ้ง กว่าปกติ ซึ่งช่วยให้เกิดการปล่อยวางและเข้าใจธรรมชาติมนุษย์ 5. แนวทางปฏิบัติและคำแนะนำ ตรวจสอบ Baseline: ก่อนเริ่มการทดลอง ให้ลองบันทึกว่าปัจจุบันเรามองตัวเองอย่างไร เราคือใคร และอยากเป็นคนแบบไหน เพื่อเปรียบเทียบผลหลังจบการทดลอง ไม่ต้องรอให้ใกล้ตาย: เราสามารถเริ่มต้นทำในสิ่งที่ให้คุณค่าและปรับเปลี่ยนวิถีชีวิตได้ตั้งแต่วันนี้ โอบกอดอารมณ์: โดยเฉพาะความโกรธ เพราะภายใต้ความโกรธมักมีความเจ็บปวด ความกลัว หรือความต้องการปกป้องตัวเองซ่อนอยู่ การยอมรับอารมณ์จะช่วยให้เกิดการเยียวยาได้ การจัดการความสูญเสีย: หากรู้สึกว่างเปล่าจากการเสียคนรัก ให้กลับมาค้นหาจุดหมายของชีวิตและสิ่งที่มีคุณค่าในปัจจุบันเพื่อเติมเต็มพื้นที่ว่างนั้น บทสรุป: การตระหนักถึงความตายไม่ใช่เรื่องน่ากลัว แต่เป็นเครื่องมือที่ช่วยให้เรา “ใช้ชีวิตแบบรู้ตัวดีขึ้น” ช่วยตรวจสอบระบบคุณค่าในชีวิตใหม่ และลดความเสียดายเมื่อวาระสุดท้ายมาถึงจริงๆ
In this week's episode we the dominate Super Bowl win for the Seahawks. We breakdown what happened to the Patriots and how the Seahawks were about to enforce their will on the Patriots. What does this mean for the Patriots? Can the Seahawks run the table next year?
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The FBI released the footage. We asked Robin Dreeke what's actually in it.Dreeke ran the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program and spent two decades reading people under pressure. His framework — Tempo, Baseline, and Life Arc — was built for life-or-death intelligence operations. Tonight we apply it to the masked individual on Nancy Guthrie's front porch.The footage shows a man approaching the door, reaching for the Nest camera, stopping, turning around, and returning with a plant from the garden to cover the lens. Most coverage has focused on the ski mask, the gloves, the holstered weapon. We asked Dreeke about the things nobody is talking about. The transition speeds between decisions. The gap between the forensic preparation — mask, gloves, full coverage — and the improvised camera defeat. The penlight in the mouth at 2 a.m. in a neighborhood with no streetlights. The reflective jacket elements in a pitch-black community.We asked what his behavioral framework reveals about this person's capability, experience, and autonomy. And we asked whether the man on that porch matches the sophistication of the operation that unfolded around him — or whether investigators should be looking past him. His answers tonight.#NancyGuthrie #RobinDreeke #FBIAnalysis #PorchFootage #HiddenKillersLive #BehavioralBreakdown #SurveillanceVideo #TucsonKidnapping #NestCamera #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
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Send us a textThe weakest link is often sitting on the edge, blinking away with expired firmware and no vendor support. We kick off with a blunt reality check on outdated firewalls, load balancers, and IoT gateways, and why waiting two years to retire them is a gift to attackers. From there, we guide you through Domain 7.7 with a practical blueprint for operating and maintaining detective and preventive measures that actually hold up under pressure.We unpack firewall fundamentals with clear, real‑world tradeoffs: when a simple packet filter is enough, when stateful inspection and deep packet inspection earn their keep, and how a WAF stops the web attacks your L3/L4 controls will miss. You'll hear how RTBH can deflect denial‑of‑service floods upstream, and why segmentation is your best friend for reducing blast radius—whether you use internal segmentation firewalls for R&D, Purdue‑style tiers for industrial networks, or controlled air gaps for the most sensitive systems. In the cloud, we separate security groups from true firewalls and show how to stitch policies across hybrid environments without creating blind spots.Detection makes prevention smarter, so we break down IDS versus IPS in plain language. Baseline first, then block with intent to avoid outages. We compare host‑based and network‑based sensors, explain where to place them, and share tactics for cutting alert noise. You'll also get straight talk on allowlists and blacklists, the right way to maintain them, and why stale entries cause the ugliest outages. We explore sandboxing for safe detonation and learning, and give an unvarnished take on honeypots and honeynets—where they help, where they waste time, and what legal lines to respect.Not every team can build a 24x7 SOC, so we outline how MSSPs can extend your coverage with clear SLAs and ownership. Endpoint anti‑malware remains non‑negotiable, but tool sprawl is a trap—choose a strong EDR and manage it well. Finally, we dive into AI and machine learning: how they supercharge detection, triage, and response—and how adversaries use them too. The throughline is simple: shrink attack surface, raise signal quality, and respond faster than threats can pivot. If this helps you secure one more edge box or tune one more control, share it with a teammate, subscribe for more practical walkthroughs, and drop a review so we can keep raising the bar together.Gain exclusive access to 360 FREE CISSP Practice Questions at FreeCISSPQuestions.com and have them delivered directly to your inbox! Don't miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your CISSP exam preparation and boost your chances of certification success. Join now and start your journey toward CISSP mastery today!
In this week's episode we discuss the Super Bowl! We breakdown the game and give you our keys for each team. What will the score be? We will give our predictions on this episode. Plus, we look around at the other news happening in the world of sports.
Send us a textIn this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Gary Thrapp, a dedicated youth sports specialist with an impressive 40-year career in managing youth sports. Gary has coached over 50,000 games and has been instrumental in the development of the premier youth sports facility, Beyond the Baseline. His mission transcends athletics; he focuses on cultivating better athletes and, more importantly, better individuals. Join us as we explore Gary's journey and his commitment to community engagement through free sports programs designed to remove financial barriers for young athletes. Discover the lessons he's learned as a parent and coach, the importance of leadership development in youth sports, and how he is reshaping the youth sports landscape by prioritizing skill development over competition. Gary also shares insights from his book, *The Wild World of Youth Sports*, which provides 150 strategies for parents to navigate the complexities of youth sports effectively. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that emphasizes the power of community, support, and the positive impact of sports on youth development. Learn more about Gary and his initiatives at garythrap.com and goingbeyondthebaseline.com. Support the show
Tyler walks through a real porch lead and shows how he plants price reality early, without backing himself into a corner or playing the lowball game. It's a straight look at using pre-con, setting a baseline (not a cap), and staying confident when a client's budget and the real world don't match up. Show Notes:00:00 Systems, confidence 00:16 Money talk up front 03:46 Ballparks + porch lead 10:39 Pre-con, what's included 13:21 Baseline, not a cap 22:11 Avoid the change-order trap 27:43 When they won't do pre-con 33:57 Reset expectations with old clients 35:36 BuildBar consults Video Version:https://youtu.be/7K2RC7DIM-8 Partners: Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media
Alana Botdorf, founder of Reset and Rise and Alana Botdorf Wellness, who helps high-performing, career-driven individuals create true balance and fulfilment across every area of life.Through her proprietary coaching system, Alana equips clients with practical tools to master communication, emotional regulation, and goal achievement - building personal systems that serve both their professional success and personal growth.Now, Alana's evolution from finance professional to performance coach and competitive bodybuilder demonstrates how discipline, mindset, and structure can completely redefine what's possible when you refuse to live a divided life.And while building two thriving businesses and training for bodybuilding competitions, she's showing others that with the right system, you really can have it all.Here's where to find more:https://www.instagram.com/alana.botdorf________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself
In this episode of Renthusiast Radio, Will and Derek get real about something a lot of Porsche owners are feeling right now. Prices are up, the hunt is harder, and it's easy to sit on the couch every night scrolling listings and thinking “what if.”So we talk about how to stay happy with the Porsche you already own, and how to make it feel fresh again without doing something dumb, expensive, or irreversible.We start where most people do not. Baseline. Because a lot of “my car feels old” is really “my car feels tired.” Worn tires, sloppy bushings, tired alignment, old plugs and coils, mushy shifter parts. Fixing that stuff can make the car feel like it did when it left the factory, and that alone can make you fall in love again.Then we get into the fun part. The upgrades that actually change the character of the car, fast. Derek's rule is simple. If you don't feel it in the first three minutes from the driver's seat, skip it.What we cover in this episode:Touch points that change your relationship with the carSteering wheels, what works, what feels wrong, and the safety tradeoffsShifter feel, short shift kits, weighted knobs, cables, and why this is the first mod Derek would doCarPlay and PCM upgrades, why this can modernize the whole cabinSound upgrades, how to avoid drone, and why Porsche Sport Exhaust is worth hunting for when you buyWhy some mods are only worth it if the car is a forever carHow a road trip can reconnect you to the car more than any part you can buyWhy having two very different cars can cure boredom, even if both are PorschesDetailing as therapy, and why a truly clean car changes how you feel about itTrack days as a reset button, even if you are not a track personIf you're tired of shopping your own garage and you want to actually enjoy what you already have, this one is for you.Tell us in the comments:What is the one change you made that made your Porsche feel new again?What mod did you regret?Listen to the podcast:Rennthusiast Radio is available on all major podcast apps.Watch more from us:Will's YouTube channel, RennthusiastDerek's YouTube channel, ElevenAfterNine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You finally slow down… but your body doesn't.In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman explores what happens when chronic stress becomes so familiar that it no longer feels like stress at all. For high-achieving moms, leaders, and caregivers, operating in survival mode can quietly become the baseline... making rest feel uncomfortable, quiet feel unsettling, and calm feel out of reach.Through personal reflection and real-life examples, this conversation helps name what many are experiencing but haven't fully articulated: the difference between looking calm on the outside and feeling regulated on the inside. This episode offers language, awareness, and gentle reframes for listeners who are carrying a lot, especially in times that feel heavy beneath the surface.TUNE IN TO LEARNHow to recognize stress when you're used to functioning through itWhy slowing down can trigger guilt or restlessness instead of reliefA simple reflective practice to name what you're feeling and whyHow nervous system awareness supports better leadership and parentingUPCOMING SUPPORT & RESET OPPORTUNITIESIf this episode resonated and you're craving intentional space to pause and recalibrate, here are two upcoming opportunities to continue the work:Virtual Leadership Coaching Container – February 5, 2026 (1 PM EST)A facilitated space for leaders, founders, and professionals who are holding significant responsibility while navigating internal stress and external demands.
Money talks go sideways when you dodge the hard numbers, over-explain, or anchor too low just to "get the job." Nick and Tyler break down how to lead with value and process, set a baseline early, and keep financial touchpoints steady so surprises don't blow up trust. Show Notes:00:00:00 General contractors money talk 00:04:31 The $25K toilet problem 00:06:21 Confidence comes from numbers 00:09:26 Change orders set early 00:17:39 Stop over-explaining price 00:23:51 Qualify the client fast 00:29:31 "White glove" expectations 00:35:18 Baseline pricing strategy 00:59:13 Regular budget check-ins 01:03:01 Deliver bad news live 01:05:20 Wrap and takeaway Video Version: https://youtu.be/-SpPAL9xIes Partners: Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media
In this week's episode we discuss the NFC and AFC Championship games. We breakdown what happened in each game. With the Super Bowl coming up we give you a brief preview of the game. Then of course we talk about different coaching moves and what is happening in baseball.
My vagina does amaaaaaazing things. Sometimes people see me doing phantasmagorical things like: Dead hangs ab exercises, whilst also lifting 11lb. With my vagina Lifting pieces green coconuts, bunches of mangos and Venetian chandeliers. With my vagina. Of course, we want women to realize that the BASELINE is not peeing their pants and vaginas falling onto the floor—yes, vaginal “prolapse” effects 50% of women after childbirth—but that the BASELINE for ALL vaginas, everywhere is to:Shoot ping pong ballsGive hand jobsMake a man orgasm or stop him from orgasming with their flexing power aloneHave ravenous libidosLubricate and ejaculate profusely And be multi-orgasmic If your vagina isn't doing these things, it's under-performing. Beyond the physical, there is also an energetic function to the vagina related to: Femininity Creativity and manifesting abilityHer self-expression in the world How deeply she surrenders to life, her partner and God In today's episode, we're talking to Well-F**ked All Star Dr. Beth. She's a chiropractor, women's pelvic health specialist and big proponent of the jade yoni egg. Through using the jade yoni egg, she: Healed her prolapseCleared the residue of suppressed childhood sexual abuseWent from clitoral orgasms to G-Spot, cervical, nipple, anal and of course birth orgasms and squirting on demand Went from chronic yeast infections to never having them againHas sex almost every day, even with 5 kids and still breastfeeding her youngestHad an orgasmic free birth at home. Look ma! No doctors or midwives!She and her husband use their sex life to attract and manifest things in their lives Vaginal Kung Fu is open for registration NOW and it closes January 30th at midnight PST. In the salon, you'll become a maestro of all things vaginal and sexual. You'll learn: My step-by-step guided vaginal weight lifting routine Yoni massage to de-numb and activate your vagina Quantum techniques to clear your blocks and illuminate your sexual shadowBreast massage techniques to tone, lift and enlarge the breasts Natural birth control and detoxing off The Pill How to make menstruation and menopause the energizing and rejuvenating portals they were meant to be How to give a vaginal handjob How to use your sexual energy to heal yourself, including my sex position mood guide. Signup now! Vaginal Kung Fu.
As always you can find Christian on Twitter/Instagram @thechrisespinal Josh @jdcole_37 and Brian @bdotesp! follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @newjumpcity. Check out Brian's Twitch Stream here! Our theme song is by @drum_fu. Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here!
Wonder why you don't look like the other women who are lifting just like you in the gym? Build your Nutrition Baseline first. Do this and look and feel fitter and tighter in the next 3 weeks.Most women who train hard are missing a nutrition baseline. They fall into one of these categories: 1. Overwhelmed with where to start (and confused by macros) 2. Dabble with macros but aren't consistent enough with the basics for them to work 3. Have been tracking macros for years but can't add on more advanced tools because yet again, they're missing the basics :) In this episode, I share the top 3 things you need to consider in your nutrition baseline. And then, I invite you to join my 3-week coaching program to create yours, Build Your Baseline. This round starts February 9th, click here to get signed up! [Take the Quiz] What are you missing to Be Fit, Well-Fed, and Fully Energized? Work with Jenny the Nutritionist in Create Your Shape:https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram:@jennythenutritionist
Boosting Baseline Energy: Insights from The Coffee Viking In this episode of the Okayest Cook podcast, host Chris Whonsetler sits down with AJ Kazmierczak, also known as the Coffee Viking. They discuss a range of topics from their personal backgrounds and funny family traditions, to practical insights on boosting daily energy levels. AJ shares his journey as an entrepreneur and outdoorsman and provides valuable advice on maintaining energy through passion, activity, whole foods, and proper supplementation. They touch on the importance of cutting screen time, the potential benefits and pitfalls of caffeine and nicotine, and the recipe for a delicious venison breakfast casserole. This episode is packed with tips for enhancing daily vitality and overall well-being. Find AJ: https://www.instagram.com/the_coffeeviking https://1stphorm.com/coffeeviking Jenningsjava.com Lonewolfcustomgear.com ~ Support Okayest Cook by grabbing some of our new merch! https://shop-okayestcook.square.site/ Shopping with our favorite brand via affiliate links is also a huge help ~ Anova: We love their Precision Cooker 3.0 & vac sealers - https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: Powerful meat grinders - https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: Quality Aprons - https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: The king of coolers - https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq Lodge: Cast Iron cooking - https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/zxe7dr ~ Chapters: 00:00 Podcast Kickoff and Introductions 00:45 Family Heritage and Backgrounds 01:29 Marriage and Name Changes 02:35 AJ Kazak: The Coffee Viking 04:16 The ATA Show and Business Insights 07:15 Notable Meals and Food Adventures 17:09 Energy and Wellness Tips 47:16 The Importance of Setting Realistic Goals 47:24 Learning from Elite Athletes 48:02 Adapting to Life's Phases 48:32 The Necessity of Flexibility 50:15 Balancing Family and Personal Goals 51:56 Maximizing Sleep and Recovery 58:01 The Impact of Screen Time 01:10:19 Exploring Nicotine and Cognitive Function 01:18:07 The Benefits of Physical Activity 01:23:41 Final Thoughts and Practical Tips More at https://OkayestCook.com Sign up for our Second Helpings newsletter: https://OkayestCook.com/subscribe Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew: Chris Whonsetler Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto
We map a clear path from medical leave to meaningful work, sharing the five-stage Career and Chronic framework and the skills that turn lived experience into authentic leadership. Practical scripts, capacity tools, and boundary strategies make work humane and sustainable.• What career means when health reshapes life• The five stages: off-ramp, on-ramp, the new, test and redesign, authentic leadership• Emotional skills for the bed-based phase• Boundaries without apology or battle• Baseline versus optimal capacity and how to communicate both• Reducing emotional labour at work and home• Why these skills create trusted, empathetic leaders• The chronic economy and the future of human capacity at workLinks:Our previous episode - the emotional map: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/13541520Connect with Michelle:http://careerandchronicillness.com/ https://www.chronicillnessatwork.com/Career and Chronic Map: https://www.careerandchronic.com/career-mapThe Cocoon (when not working): https://www.careerandchronic.com/the-cocoonWork & Leadership Series https://www.careerandchronic.com/chronicleadership (Feb 2026)Ambition Program (discussed in episode) https://www.careerandchronic.com/ambitionMessage the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com (music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costsTranscripts available on individual episodes herewww.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook Instagram Twitter Facebook Creativity GroupSubscribe to mailing listI love to hear from you, via socials or LongCovidPodcast@gmail.com**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**
We are just weeks away from opening my new IMPACT-X Performance facility in San Diego, CA. And one of the most important things from the start is creating an amazing culture. We did it at Fitness Quest 10. And we'll do it again. In today's episode of the IMPACT SHOW podcast, I'm going ALL-IN on why culture is the ultimate performance advantage—and why it will always outperform strategy, systems, or talent alone. This isn't theory or buzzwords. This is real-time leadership straight from the trenches as we prepare to open IXP-San Diego from the ground up (literally!). I'm sharing exactly what it takes to build a world-class culture from Day One, the mistakes that leaders sometimes make that can quietly destroy an organization, and the non-negotiable standards that high-performing teams must live by every single day to build, grow, and sustain an iconic culture. If you're a leader, coach, gym owner, or business owner who wants stronger teams, deeper loyalty, and an even more long-lasting impact—this episode is for YOU. Here are just a few things you'll learn in Episode 463: Why culture always beats strategy (and determines whether plans live or die). The biggest leadership mistakes that can silently destroy culture. Why you don't get the culture you want—you get the culture you lead and tolerate Real examples from world-class brands like Ritz-Carlton, Nordstrom, Chick-fil-A, Disney, Amazon, and more… How to define and live out a clear brand promise. The IMPACT-X Performance Culture Standards, including these 5 credos: o Be the Light – bringing energy, belief, and encouragement into every interaction o People First, Always – seeing the person before the protocol o Own the Experience – if it happens in our building, it's our responsibility o Energy Is a Skill – we don't wait for it, we choose it o Excellence Is the Baseline – good is never good enough o Leave a Legacy – every interaction is a chance to change a life 3-critical culture rules every leader must enforce: Why one wrong hire with the wrong energy can undo years of great work…and how to prevent it through our proven hiring process. Why it is that two organizations that have the same strategy, the same talent, and even the same resources—one can thrive and excel…while the other slowly falls apart and dies. How culture compounds—for better or worse. Get it RIGHT from the start! Remember my friends, culture is not a mission statement hanging on a wall or a list of values buried on a website. It's not what you say when things are easy or when business is booming. Culture is revealed under pressure. It shows up in how your team treats each other when no one is watching, how they respond when things go wrong, and how your clients and members feel the moment they walk through the door—and the moment they leave. Culture doesn't improve just because time passes or systems change. It improves when leadership improves. You don't get the culture you hope for or wish for—you get the culture you lead, model, and tolerate every single day. So here's the challenge. Don't wait until energy drops, turnover rises, or cracks start to show before you address culture. Start now. Take a hard look at the standards you're enforcing, the behaviors you're allowing, and the energy you're bringing into every room you walk into. Have the conversations you've been avoiding. Reinforce the standards that matter most. And remember—culture starts with you. If this episode spoke to you, share it with your team, talk about it in your next meeting, and commit to building a culture that's intentional, aligned, and world-class. Because when you lead culture the right way, everything else—performance, loyalty, and impact—follows. Please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things: 1. Please forward this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member whom it might benefit. 2. If you have a newsletter or put out emails to your Community, please consider putting a link to this episode if it would serve them also. 3. Please screenshot this episode, share it to your IG stories or on your Facebook, and tag me: IG: @ToddDurkin FB: @ToddDurkinIXP @ImpactXSanDiego #WorldClassCulture #CultureIsKing To RECEIVE the latest updates, announcements, specials, and all the happenings around IMPACT-X Performance, you can opt-in at www.impactXsandiego.com. JOBS AVAILABLE Now at IMPACT-X Performance (SAN DIEGO)!! (If you apply for any of the positions, please share in the Subject Line what role you are applying to): Personal Trainer/Coach Positions. While we are not opening until February 2026, we are currently accepting applications as we prepare to Build a World-Class Team of Trainers starting in January 2026. If you are trainer/S&C coach who is looking for a great opportunity to change lives in San Diego, CA, now is your opportunity to be part of our team. I will be personally leading this group of coaches who will serve in both personal training AND large-group training roles. More Details / Apply Now Here! Stretch Therapists. We will have our signature hands-on "IMPACT Stretch Flow" sessions complimenting our training & recovery services. If you are already certified in FST or other stretch therapy (or you're a coach who wants to learn hands-on manual stretching of our clients/members), APPLY TODAY Massage Therapists. Massage therapy has been part of my fitness offerings since Day 1 over 25-years ago. And it's only MORE important now. We WILL have incredible Massage Therapy available at IXP-San Diego and we are exciting to share the power of touch. APPLY TODAY Directors of First Impressions. We love our "Directors of First Impressions" as they play a crucial role in setting the culture and offering extreme positivity, encouragement, and support to our clients/members. If you feel you could be a great addition to our San Diego location, please apply. APPLY TODAY Visit this page to get all the information or to APPLY today… HERE!
This episode goes deep into the two different types of nervous systems and how kundalini energy gets activated by them...RICH WOMAN ERA: Rewrite your energetic baseline✨What Is Your Wealth Frequency? Take The Quiz & Find Out: Uncover your current wealth frequency and receive tailored energetic guidance for your next quantum leap. ⚜️ Quantum Upgrades for Your Frequency: Access Eva's most potent transmissions, and sacred energetic containers based on your wealth frequency.
Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture. This week we're exploring what employees and leaders are really looking for at work right now — and how it's shaping leadership behaviour, burnout, employee wellbeing, and workplace culture.
Send us a textWhat if 10K to 20K months were not something you chased, but something you expected?In this Friday Quickie, I'm sharing the shift that moved me out of unpredictable, up-and-down income and into a new normal that actually holds. Not a new strategy. Not better content. Not an Instagram checklist. A full reinvention of who I was being in my business.Join the Growth Lounge - https://www.brittneyceo.com/growthGet My 7 Figure Guide: https://brittney-ceo.mykajabi.com/offers/fbKnBwSM/checkoutGet my FREE weekly biz babe moves straight to your inboxhttps://view.flodesk.com/pages/624b64b2a15594c239cada7bJoin my Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/131279237732613Follow me on Ig @brittneyceo for my daily life, hot biz tips, and morehttps://www.instagram.com/brittneyceo/
Ever feel like you're either all in… or completely off the rails?If every stressful week turns into a full reset, this episode is for you.In today's episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down why lasting change has nothing to do with motivation or willpower—and everything to do with your baseline habits.Your baseline isn't your perfect week.It's what you return to when life gets busy, stressful, or messy.And spoiler: this is exactly how people stop starting over.In this episode, you'll learn:What a baseline habit actually is (and what it is not)Why motivation fails on hard weeks—and why baselines don'tThe difference between trying harder and living alignedHow baseline habits reduce decision fatigue and shameThe 3 most powerful baselines to build: Food, Movement, MindsetHow hitting your baseline—even on rough weeks—is successThis episode will help you stop treating every slip as a failure and start building a new normal that actually sticks.Ready to go deeper?If you want help building personalized, realistic baseline habits—with support, accountability, and real-life planning—Dr. Stacy's 6-Week Small Group Coaching is now open.This is where habits become identity—and consistency stops feeling hard.
When Dave Feldman first walked into a LowCarbUSA® event in 2016 carrying a laptop full of lab results, few people could have predicted where that moment would lead. "I'm approaching everyone with my computer," Feldman recalls, "because I'm doing these self-experiments—getting blood work—and I'm trying to figure out why my cholesterol numbers were doing what they were doing." What started as a personal puzzle became The Cholesterol Code, a global research effort, a nonprofit scientific foundation, and now a forthcoming documentary film. In this episode of the LowCarbUSA Podcast, host Doug Reynolds sits down with Feldman to trace that journey—and to explain why the next chapter will take center stage at the Symposium for Metabolic Health in Boca Raton, January 23–25, 2026 The Question That Wouldn't Go Away Dave's original question was deceptively simple: Why do some metabolically healthy, lean people see their LDL cholesterol rise dramatically on a ketogenic diet? Over time, he noticed a consistent pattern. These individuals didn't just have high LDL—they also tended to have high HDL, low triglycerides, and excellent metabolic health. In 2017, he coined a name for this group: Lean Mass Hyper-Responders (LMHRs). But identifying a pattern wasn't enough. "Even if the lipid energy model proves correct," Dave explains, "does that mean having higher LDL on a ketogenic diet carries higher cardiovascular risk?" Answering that question required something far more difficult than a blog post or a hypothesis: a prospective imaging study. Building a Study When No One Will Fund One Dave spent years trying—and failing—to convince established institutions to study this population. "There's not a lot of funding to study metabolically healthy people with sky-high LDL," he says dryly. "The interest is usually in people who already have multiple cardiovascular risk factors—which confounds everything." So in 2019, he made a radical decision. He founded the Citizen Science Foundation, a public charity created for a single purpose: to fund independent research, with no money going to salaries or overhead. "We raised $200,000,"Dave says, "and paid a research center to do the study." By late 2021, recruitment was underway. One hundred lean, metabolically healthy ketogenic individuals underwent coronary CT angiography (CTA) scans to assess plaque in their coronary arteries, with follow-up scans roughly one year later. What the Data Actually Showed The early findings were striking. When Dave's cohort was matched against participants from the Miami Heart Study, there was no statistically significant difference in coronary plaque, despite Dave's group having LDL levels less than twice as high. "In fact," he notes, "our group trended toward lower plaque." But the most important finding emerged as more analyses were completed: "There was no association between ApoB or LDL and plaque progression," Dave says. "Whatever your LDL level was, it did not correspond with how plaque developed." What did matter? Baseline plaque. "Whether you're low-carb or not," he explains, "the more plaque you have at baseline, the more likely you are to see progression. That's consistent with the existing literature." When One Dataset Didn't Make Sense Then came the controversy. An AI-based quantitative analysis from a company called Cleerly showed plaque progression that appeared inconsistent—not only with Dave's other data, but with decades of prior research. "All of the scans showed progression," he says. "No regression. Not even noise." For an engineer, that raised immediate red flags. "If a bathroom scale is off by a quarter pound," Dave explains, "you expect wobble. Below the noise floor, measurements go up and down. But this dataset showed only one direction." Later, when Dave gained access to the anonymized data, he identified multiple anomalies and requested a blinded quality-control reanalysis. That request was declined. "I don't assume wrongdoing," he emphasizes. "But when something looks implausible, the response should be course correction." Instead, he sought independent confirmation. A second AI company, HeartFlow, conducted a fully blinded analysis—and its results aligned with every other analysis except Cleerly's. "Three out of four analyses agree," he says. "Cleerly is the outlier." Why This Matters Beyond One Study The implications extend far beyond a single dataset. Dave believes this episode exposes a deeper issue in nutrition and cardiovascular science: how dominant theories shape interpretation. "The lipid hypothesis has a gravitational pull," he says. "It affects what people expect to see—and what they question." As I put it, Dave has repeatedly taken the LowCarbUSA stage to announce findings that challenge assumptions—and each time, the conversation moves forward. "If we want better answers," Dave says, "we have to do better science." The Documentary—and What Comes Next All of this has reshaped his upcoming documentary, The Cholesterol Code. Originally slated for release last year, the film has been expanded to include the scientific and human story behind these findings. "We couldn't release it without covering what happened," he explains. "It's part of the truth." For the first time anywhere, the official trailer for the film will be shown at the LowCarbUSA Symposium in Boca, immediately following Dave's talk. Attendees will also be invited to help bring the film to live screenings around the world. "The world premiere of the trailer will be at your conference," Dave told me. "That alone is worth coming for." Why You'll Want to Be There One full day of the Boca symposium is dedicated to cardiovascular health, and Dave is one of the central voices shaping that conversation. Whether you attend in person or via live stream, this is a rare opportunity to engage directly with research that is still unfolding—and with the scientist who helped drive it. As Dave puts it: "The work just needs to get done, and in Boca, it will." Learn more and reserve your in-person or virtual seat for the Boca Symposium for Metabolic Health (January 23–25, 2026)
This week we talk about A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof. We joke about it being not exactly kid-friendly, talk about how side characters get introduced and immediately die for anyone who is not a MC, and we get weirdly invested in the “rules” behind the cleanup powers once the show finally reveals limits. We also talk about how the assassin is frugal with their money but also at the same time they are really messy. We cann't help but laugh at how the series undercuts heartfelt moments with absurd gags including the whole robot-replacement scenario. By the end, we land on it being watchable and it is entertaining in bursts, although it is a little slow at times, and it leaves some plot holes and unfinished plot lines. About the anime:Satoko is an unwitting runaway ninja with basically zero survival skills, and when she's about to starve until she runs into Konoha, a normal-looking high school girl, steps in and helps her out. The twist is, Konoha isn't normal at all, she's actually an assassin. Thanks to Satoko's unique skill and high luck they strike up a deal. Satoko gets a roof over her head, food and a little money, while Konoha gets help cleaning up the evidence after jobs, because Satoko's ninjutsu can conveniently turn things into leaves and make problems disappear, and a live-in house keeper. Meanwhile, Satoko's old ninja world won't let her just vanish quietly, so their daily lives keeps getting interrupted by all the other ninjas showing up at the worst times. That is just a taste of all the shenanigans that happen in this show.Next Week's Pick: “My Tiny Senpai”Have you had the chance to watch A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We've got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: KADOKAWA, Pony Canyon, Kansai TV, BS11, Movic, AT-XStudio: ShaftSource: MangaGenres: Comedy, Action, Slice of Life, YuriAired: April 2025 to June 2025Number of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack's Score: 7 / 10Rick's Score: 8 / 10
Most people think goal failure is a mindset issue, but the real constraint is often physiological. This episode reframes why we don't rise to our goals, we return to the baseline our nervous system has been conditioned to expect. I break down how predictive physiology, stress exposure, and environmental consistency shape metabolism, hormones, and behavior over time. Topics discussed: - Physiological baselines explained- Predictive nervous system- Stress conditioning patterns- Homeostasis versus optimization- Familiar stress responses- Environment over intensity
Forecasting the economy right now feels a bit like trying to carve a path through thick jungle undergrowth on a foggy day. There are multiple layers of confusion and a forecast has to address these issues first before tracing out a possible path forward.
Kicking off season 9 with a question from a content creator who is catching hate and writer who feels escalated long after a conflict has been resolvedCheck out Nick's "Fitness Challenge": https://www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy Join our patreon!Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, skill shares, reviews and rants as well as our live discord chat!If you are an Apple user please rate us!If you are a Spotify user, please rate us!Submit a question to the show!Help us reach #1 on Goodpods!Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.comCheck out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.comGrab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comPlay Jim's Neurotic Bingo at home while you listen to the show, or don't, I'm not your supervisor.Submit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterResources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALKU.S. Mental Health Resources Hotline - 211
Freelancers are great at pushing through. We hit deadlines, juggle clients, and squeeze productivity out of thin air. But here's the truth many of us avoid: Our physical health often pays the price. In today's episode, we're talking about the side of freelancing that rarely gets airtime — the slow erosion of our health when the business becomes the only priority. And we're doing it with someone who brings deep experience, grounded wisdom, and a refreshingly simple approach: my friend Lucie Robazza, a certified health coach, personal trainer, kinesiologist, and founder of Strenxia. This conversation started because this past summer I made a real commitment to improving my own health. No crisis. No big scare. Just a decision that the way I'd been operating wasn't sustainable. I shifted to a concierge-style medical practice, partnered closely with my doctor, and began tracking meaningful health metrics — the biomarkers that tell the real story of how your body is functioning. With his guidance, I'm working one day at a time to make real improvements through diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes. As I dug in further, it became impossible to ignore how many freelancers are quietly struggling with the same thing. So I asked Lucie to help us understand what's actually going on, especially for the women in this audience who face unique challenges in midlife that mainstream advice often misses. This episode is practical, simple, and surprisingly encouraging. What You'll Learn · How long hours, stress, and irregular routines affect your key health markers · Why midlife health — especially for women — doesn't follow the "standard" playbook · Why fatigue, brain fog, and stubborn weight changes often aren't moral failings but physiological signals · How to work with your doctor more effectively and ask smarter questions · Simple, sustainable steps to start rebuilding your health without blowing up your life Key Ideas & Takeaways Most freelancers operate in a chronic low-grade stress state: This affects everything from thyroid function to inflammation to metabolic health You can't improve what you don't measure: Baseline labs — cholesterol, triglycerides, thyroid panels, fasting insulin, A1C, and more — are biomarkers, not judgments Midlife changes are real, especially for women: What worked at 25 doesn't work at 45, and that's not a discipline issue Small, consistent improvements beat dramatic overhauls: The "1% better" approach is not only sustainable but often more effective Your doctor is a partner, not a vendor: Preparing questions, bringing context, and understanding your metrics changes the entire experience Download Lucie's 5-Day Writer's Reset Challenge If you're ready to reclaim your energy, improve your daily habits, and build a healthier foundation for your business, download Lucie's 5-Day Writer's Reset Challenge. It's FREE, and it's built for writers who want meaningful change without a complicated program. Disclaimer: Before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routines, always consult with a qualified medical professional. The information in this episode is for informational purposes only and not to be treated as medical advice. Neither Lucie nor I are doctors. If this episode resonates, share it with another freelancer who's been pushing too hard for too long. This might be the nudge they need.
In this episode of the Hermetic Principles series, we break down the Third Hermetic Principle, Vibration, and translate “everything vibrates” into something you can actually use in real life. You'll learn how your inner state, your nervous system, your emotions, and your “baseline” shape what you notice, what you interpret, and how you respond, especially under stress. This is a grounded conversation about frequency, vibe, and energy alignment, without turning it into vague woo woo, because the goal is clear, state management that changes outcomes.You can expect practical tools you can apply immediately, including a baseline check before hard conversations, simple breathwork patterns to downshift fast, and a “ten second” reset you can use mid trigger to respond with clarity instead of reacting. We also get into why most relationship fights are about state, not content, how echo chambers and inputs affect your baseline, and how to protect your vibration by changing what you consume and the environment you live in. If you want better communication, better conflict repair, stronger leadership energy, and more control over your reactions, this is the episode.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.
In 2002, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) proposed the 3-Tier fetal heart rate (FHR) classification system that was subsequently adopted by many organizations, categorizing tracings into three groups: Category I (normal), Category II (indeterminate), and Category III (abnormal). Recently, our podcast team received an interesting question form one of our podcast family members: “If there is a change in the fetal heart rate tracing intrapartum, but it is still in the normal range (like 120 going to 150)- and variability is normal, is that an abnormality? And what is meant by a ‘ZigZag' FHT pattern (different than marked variability)?”. That is a fantastically complex question…and we will explain the answer in this episode.1. Zullo F, Di Mascio D, Raghuraman N, Wagner S, Brunelli R, Giancotti A, Mendez-Figueroa H, Cahill AG, Gupta M, Berghella V, Blackwell SC, Chauhan SP. Three-tiered fetal heart rate interpretation system and adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Oct;229(4):377-387. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.04.008. Epub 2023 Apr 11. PMID: 37044237.2. Ghi T, Di Pasquo E, Dall'Asta A, et al. Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Between 150 and 160 BPM at or After 40 Weeks and Labor Outcome.Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 2021;100(3):548-554. doi:10.1111/aogs.14024.3. The 3 Tier System: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://ncc-efm.org/filz/NICHD_Reference_from_CCPR.pdf4. Jia YJ, Ghi T, Pereira S, Gracia Perez-Bonfils A, Chandraharan E. Pathophysiological Interpretation of Fetal Heart Rate Tracings in Clinical Practice. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2023;228(6):622-644. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2022.05.0235. Ghi T, Di Pasquo E, Dall'Asta A, et al. Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Between 150 and 160 BPM at or After 40 Weeks and Labor Outcome. Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 2021;100(3):548-554. doi:10.1111/aogs.14024.6. Yang M, Stout MJ, López JD, Colvin R, Macones GA, Cahill AG. Association of Fetal Heart Rate Baseline Change and Neonatal Outcomes. Am J Perinatol. 2017 Jul;34(9):879-886. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1600911. Epub 2017 Mar 16. PMID: 28301895.
Scott and Wes break down the biggest web platform features that reached Baseline in 2025, separating the genuinely useful APIs from the niche and forgettable ones. From same-document view transitions and the Popover API to Promise.try, content-visibility, and modern CSS goodies, they share what's actually ready to use today. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:37 24 new web APIs that reached baseline in 2025. 01:49 Same-document view transitions for single-page applications. 05:28 abs() 08:22 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 09:20 JSON Module Scripts. 10:10 Popover API. 13:07 Base64 to UInt8Array. Better Binary Batter Mixing 16:11 @starting-style Scott's A CSS Only Accordion with Scott's Mobile Nav 17:39 allow-discrete 21:31 Promise.try 22:51 content-visibility Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads
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