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You have created a new baseline for managing your stress. If you frequently find yourself finishing your week feeling mentally fragmented, scattered, or stuck on an emotional rollercoaster between high-alert stress and total burnout, your system is missing integration. In this final session, we dive into the advanced science of neuro-somatic synthesis and introduce Somatic Stacking—layering postural alignment, the Pran Mudra, and Root Chakra grounding simultaneously to instantly drop cortisol, lock out environmental noise, and restore a state of sharp, effortless daily execution. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Cost of Fragmentation: The biological reason why juggling multiple roles splits your attention and keeps your nervous system chemically unbalanced. The Architecture of Somatic Stacking: How layering physical, energetic, and breath anchors simultaneously creates a powerful synergistic off-switch for stress. The Equilibrium Protocol: A guided 10-minute integrated meditation to completely stabilize your heart rate, stop energy leaks, and anchor your mind in sovereign peace. A Daily Message for Your Heart You are balancing a mountain of moving parts, steering a large vision, and anchoring the spaces you occupy. It is completely natural to feel scattered, like you are a collection of tasks and timelines rather than a whole soul. Today, remember that balance is not something you find by fixing everything in the outside world—balance is an internal posture you claim right here in the immediate present. You do not have to wait for the storm to stop to find your peace. By taking these ten minutes to stack your physical tools, you are gathering your scattered power back into your own hands. Let the affirmation 'My nervous system is steady, my body is safe, and I am entirely at peace' act as your absolute standard of stability today. You are doing an extraordinary job. This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, 3514-3520 Somatic Stress Relief.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY   If you are tired of waking up already feeling overwhelmed, running on adrenaline, and dealing with that persistent background anxiety that makes it impossible to focus, you are in the exact right place.   This week, we are stepping into a profound, 7-day somatic experience designed to pull you out of survival mode and return you to a state of calm, unshakeable power.   We aren't just going to talk about peace; we are going to build it directly into your biology. Over the next seven days, we will layer powerful, science-backed tools—including ancient hand mudras like the Pran Mudra, deep rhythmic breathing protocols, target chakra alignments, and restorative physical resets—to train your body that it is safe to let go.   Whether you are navigating a high-velocity career, balancing a mountain of daily demands, or simply trying to quiet an overactive mind before bed, this series is your ultimate biological reset button. Get ready to lower your cortisol, drop your shoulders, and reclaim your inner sovereignty.   THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: THE 30-SECOND COLD SPLASH At the end of your morning shower, turn the handle to cold for just 30 seconds. Alternatively, fill a bowl with ice water and submerge your face up to your temples for 10 seconds.   MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: DAY 1: VISUALIZATION Visualize yourself seated next to people who calm you.   DAY 2: AFFIRMATION "My body is safe, and I am at peace."   DAY 3: THE EXTENDED EXHALE BREATHING TECHNIQUE Inhale through your nose for a count of 4, feeling your belly expand. Hold gently at the top for a count of 4. Exhale slowly through pursed lips (like breathing through a straw) for a count of 8. Repeat for 3 to 5 cycles to instantly lower your heart rate and drop cortisol levels. DAY 4: PRAN MUDRA (THE LIFE FORCE SEAL) This mudra acts like a grounding cord for a scattered, anxious mind while simultaneously replenishing drained energy reserves without overstimulating your system. How to do it: On both hands, bring the tips of your ring finger and pinky finger to touch the tip of your thumb. Keep your index and middle fingers extended straight out. Rest your hands on your lap, palms facing up. DAY 5: MULADHARA ROOT CHAKRA When the nervous system is overwhelmed, energy flies upward into a swirling vortex of overthinking. Dropping your awareness down to the Root Chakra—located at the base of your spine—anchors you. Visualize a rich, warm, steady crimson light grounding you deeply into the solid earth beneath you.   DAY 6: LAYER ALL THE TECHNIQUES TOGETHER   DAY 7: REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION   SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!   WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.   I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.   FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/sip and om Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/   SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.   2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts.   Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. 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Trinity Press International, 1996. Key use: Essential source for early Christian architectural adaptation, especially the shift from domestic and semi-domestic gathering spaces toward more specialized Christian buildings. White's work is useful for showing that early Christian architecture develops inside a broader Roman social and architectural world, not in isolation.White, L. Michael. The Social Origins of Christian Architecture, Volume II: Texts and Monuments for the Christian Domus Ecclesiae in Its Environment. Trinity Press International, 1997. Key use: Companion volume for the textual and archaeological evidence behind the domus ecclesiae, early meeting spaces, and the built environment of pre-Constantinian Christianity.Yale University Art Gallery. “Christian Building.” Dura-Europos: Excavating Antiquity. Key use: Strong anchor for the Dura-Europos Christian building and its wall paintings. Yale notes that the Christian paintings were uncovered in 1932 and that Clark Hopkins described the murals as preserved from more than three-quarters of a century before Constantine recognized Christianity in 312.Yale News. “House Call: A New Study Rethinks Early Christian Landmark.” 2024. Key use: Useful cautionary source for not oversimplifying Dura-Europos as merely a domestic “house church.” The report highlights recent scholarship reexamining how domestic the Dura Christian building really was and why its architectural classification needs care.Smarthistory. “Dura-Europos.” Key use: Accessible overview of Dura-Europos as a multicultural Roman frontier site, including the adapted Christian building used as a meeting place and baptistery in the first half of the third century.Peppard, Michael. The World's Oldest Church: Bible, Art, and Ritual at Dura-Europos, Syria. Yale University Press, 2016. Key use: Major source for the Dura-Europos Christian building, its baptistery, biblical imagery, ritual use, and the danger of reading the site too simply through later church categories.Snyder, Graydon F. Ante Pacem: Archaeological Evidence of Church Life Before Constantine. Mercer University Press, revised edition, 2003. Key use: Important archaeological source for Christian life before Constantine, especially material evidence for worship, burial, symbols, and everyday Christian practice before public imperial privilege. Mercer University Press identifies the book as focused on archaeological evidence of church life before Constantine.Jensen, Robin M. Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity: Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions. Baker Academic, 2012. Key use: Core source for baptismal images, ritual meaning, water, initiation, death and rebirth, and the way visual programs frame baptismal practice.Jensen, Robin M. Understanding Early Christian Art. Routledge, 2000. Key use: Early Christian visual culture, catacomb imagery, baptismal scenes, Good Shepherd imagery, Jonah, Daniel, Lazarus, and the visual language of salvation and resurrection.Ferguson, Everett. Baptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries. Eerdmans, 2009. Key use: Major historical and theological source for baptismal practice, initiation, immersion, anointing, catechesis, and the development of baptismal rites.Johnson, Maxwell E. The Rites of Christian Initiation: Their Evolution and Interpretation. Liturgical Press. Key use: Development of initiation rites, catechumenate, baptism, post-baptismal rites, and how Christian initiation becomes structured over time.Spinks, Bryan D. Early and Medieval Rituals and Theologies of Baptism: From the New Testament to the Council of Trent. Ashgate, 2006. Key use: Long-range ritual and theological development of baptism, useful for tracking how early baptismal space later becomes more formalized.Britannica. “Catacomb.” Key use: Baseline definition of catacombs as subterranean cemeteries composed of galleries or passages with recesses for tombs; useful for correcting the popular misconception that catacombs were primarily secret churches rather than burial landscapes.Stevenson, James. The Catacombs: Rediscovered Monuments of Early Christianity. Thames & Hudson, 1978. Key use: Classic overview of Roman catacombs, burial architecture, inscriptions, symbols, and early Christian memory.Rutgers, Leonard V. Subterranean Rome: In Search of the Roots of Christianity in the Catacombs of the Eternal City. Peeters, 2000. Key use: Catacombs as archaeological and social evidence, including burial practice, community identity, and the relationship between Jews, Christians, and Roman funerary culture.Fiocchi Nicolai, Vincenzo, Fabrizio Bisconti, and Danilo Mazzoleni. The Christian Catacombs of Rome: History, Decoration, Inscriptions. Schnell & Steiner, 2002. Key use: Detailed treatment of catacomb history, inscriptions, burial spaces, and visual programs.Brown, Peter. The Cult of the Saints: Its Rise and Function in Latin Christianity. University of Chicago Press, enlarged edition. Key use: Essential source for the holy dead, saint veneration, relics, tombs, pilgrimage, and the way corporeal remains became central to Christian religious life. The University of Chicago Press describes Brown's work as exploring how worship of saints and their corporeal remains became central to religious life in Western Europe.Brown, Peter. The Body and Society: Men, Women, and Sexual Renunciation in Early Christianity. Columbia University Press, 1988. Key use: Christian body theology, asceticism, holiness, discipline, and why the body is so central to late antique Christian imagination.Yasin, Ann Marie. Saints and Church Spaces in the Late Antique Mediterranean: Architecture, Cult, and Community. Cambridge University Press, 2009. Key use: Churches, saints, relics, cult practice, community identity, and how sacred spaces are organized around holy bodies and memory.Grabar, André. Martyrium: Recherches sur le culte des reliques et l'art chrétien antique. Key use: Classic work on martyr shrines, relic cult, and the relationship between architecture, art, and the holy dead.van Gennep, Arnold. The Rites of Passage. Key use: Separation, liminality, and incorporation. Crucial for baptism, catechumenate, thresholds, initiation, and the movement from outsider to insider.Turner, Victor. The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Key use: Liminality, threshold states, ritual transition, and communitas. Useful for baptism, catacomb descent, martyr devotion, and controlled access.Kilde, Jeanne Halgren. Sacred Power, Sacred Space: An Introduction to Christian Architecture and Worship. Oxford University Press, 2008. Key use: Christian buildings as arrangements of power, worship, divine presence, and embodied access. Useful for thresholds, sanctuary divisions, nave, altar, and congregation.Kieckhefer, Richard. Theology in Stone: Church Architecture from Byzantium to Berkeley. Oxford University Press, 2004. Key use: Church architecture as theology made spatial. Useful for altar, pulpit, nave, threshold, symbolic layout, and worship practice.Krautheimer, Richard. Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture. Yale University Press / Pelican History of Art. Key use: Classic architectural history for early Christian and Byzantine buildings, including the shift from pre-Constantinian spaces to basilicas, baptisteries, martyr shrines, and later monumental forms.Mathews, Thomas F. The Clash of Gods: A Reinterpretation of Early Christian Art. Princeton University Press, 1993. Key use: Early Christian imagery, visual conflict, ritual meaning, and the development of Christian art within the Roman world.Elsner, Jaś. Imperial Rome and Christian Triumph: The Art of the Roman Empire AD 100–450. Oxford University Press, 1998. Key use: Roman visual culture, Christian adaptation, imperial imagery, and the shift into Christian public art and architecture.MacMullen, Ramsay. Christianizing the Roman Empire: A.D. 100–400. Yale University Press, 1984. Key use: Social and historical context for Christian expansion before and after Constantine, useful for understanding how Christian space changes as Christianity grows.Mango, Cyril. Byzantine Architecture. Key use: LonAlso want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. A

The culture is obsessed with speed, scale, lean teams, massive output, and automation, but faster output does not automatically mean better direction. In part two of this connected conversation, the focus shifts to the missing human layer underneath AI-powered growth and the belief that more content, more automation, and more velocity always lead to better outcomes. Using S³ Growth Streams™ as the operating lens, you will learn how to strategize before accelerating, synergize before scaling, and systemize before sprinting forever. More importantly, you will see how to separate signal from noise, align tools with real human capacity, and build repeatable rhythms that support growth without requiring constant sacrifice. This episode is not anti-AI, anti-hustle, or anti-ambition. It is anti-default sacrifice, anti-permanent sprint, and anti-output without awareness. It also challenges the obsession with flow state by introducing five operating states that support sustainable growth: capture, clarity, commitment, flow, and reflection. Because flow is not the whole game. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is capture the signal, get clarity, commit to the right action, recover, reflect, and return to baseline before sprinting again. The goal is not to become more machine-like. The goal is to become more intentionally human while using machines wisely. Beyond The Episode Gems: Buy My Book, Strategize Up: The Blueprint To Scale Your Business: StrategizeUpBook.com Discover All Podcasts On The HubSpot Podcast Network Get Free HubSpot Marketing Tools To Help You Grow Your Business Grow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM Platform Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy:  Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews Follow Troy's Socials @FindTroy: LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, TikTok Subscribe to Troy's YouTube Channel For Strategy Videos & See Masterclass Episodes Need Growth Strategy, A Keynote Speaker, Or Want To Sponsor The Podcast? Go To FindTroy.com

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For this week, Josh and I broke down the Cavs versus Pistons series. We give you our take leading into game 7. Will the Cavs survive? As always, we will give you our thoughts on our Reds and Guardians.

For this week, Josh and I discuss the Cavs surviving against the Raptors and what they must do to survive against the Pistons. We breakdown our thoughts on the series and what the Cavs must do to win. We also discuss how bad the Reds are playing right now and what is next for the Guardians.

Good morning, beautiful soul. We have arrived.  Today is the final day of our Vagus Nerve Reset, and we are focusing on Sovereignty. We're reviewing our 7-day journey and learning how to live from our new baseline of peace. In This Episode: From State to Trait: The science of how a 7-day reset re-wires your emotional recovery time. The Sovereign Review: A look back at the eye shifts, neck releases, and mudras that transformed your week. The Sanctuary Within: A guided meditation to seal in your power and your peace. A Daily Message for Your Heart I want you to look back at the person who sat down on Day 1 and see how much has shifted. You have proven to yourself that you are not at the mercy of your stress. You have the power to calm your heart. You have the power to clear your mind. You are a sovereign being, and you deserve a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. As you move forward, remember that this porch is always here. These tools are now part of you. You are rooted, you are fluid, and you are so very loved. Thank you for walking this path with me." This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Vagal Tone Reset: How to Recover from Stress 50% Faster" episodes 3507-3513. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGE -  THE ARTIFACT HUNT Each day, find one physical object with weight and texture—a stone, a heavy book, a piece of wood— and hold it for 60 seconds to anchor your senses. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY Day 1: VISUALIZATION: VAGUS NERVE TONINGVisualize peace flowing through your vagus nerve, strengthening your major organs. Day 2: AFFIRMATION:  "I am safe in my body, and I am home in this moment." Day 3: THE VAGAL BREATH  The Ocean Sigh -  Inhale for 4, imagining breath rising from the soles of your feet. Hold for 4, feeling the weight of your hips. Exhale for 8, sighing out the future. Day 4: PRITHVI (EARTH) MUDRA Touch the tip of the ring finger to the thumb. This encourages stability and physical healing. Day 5: ROOT CHAKRA (MULADHARA) Location: Base of Spine - Color: Deep Red - Quality: Feeling Safe & Secure Day 6: VAGAL NERVE TONING FLOW MEDITATION: Combining the week's techniques Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION: Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows. SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual! WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme. 2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

A Quick Neighborhood TourIn this episode of The Neighborhood News, Katie Halle Lambert with Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty takes you inside The Pointe South Mountain, a resort-style community in Phoenix's Ahwatukee and South Mountain area.​​Tucked near 48th Street and Baseline, close to Arizona Grand Resort and South Mountain, The Pointe South Mountain is known for its Mediterranean-inspired architecture, mature landscaping, community pools, mountain backdrop, and relaxed lock-and-leave lifestyle. This neighborhood offers a mix of homes, all with quick access to hiking, shopping, restaurants, freeway connections, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.​​​Points of Interest:​Arizona Grand Resort and Spa: https://www.arizonagrandresort.com/​Oasis Water Park: https://www.arizonagrandresort.com/oasis-water-park/​Rustler's Rooste: https://www.rustlersrooste.com/​​​Featured Business: Barbara Stepp Purdom, Revitalife​Revitalife: http://www.revita-life.com/​​​Catch the full episode now on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform!​YouTube: @TeamEvoAZ​Podcast: Arizona Real Estate Radio​​​Brought to you by Real Estate Katie of Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty.​​​This is a pre-recorded video. The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as advice. Please consult your attorney, CPA, real estate agent, or wealth manager for specific guidance.

Send us Fan MailMarketing doesn't fail in Web3 because people “don't get crypto”. It fails because teams treat distribution like a one-time stunt, then wonder why the world forgets them 24 hours later. We sit down with Jack Haldorsson, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Lunar Strategy, to map a smarter approach: build an always-on social baseline first, then run marketing in deliberate seasons that compound momentum over time.We get specific about what that looks like in a real go-to-market strategy. Jack walks through starting at the top with the “why”, defining the actual target user (not “everyone in crypto”), and turning that into a messaging framework before choosing channels. From there, we talk sequencing: teasers, waitlists, countdowns, beta launches, and product launches as separate campaigns that create a clear user journey and real business outcomes, not vanity metrics.We also dig into modern growth realities: AI agents that can automate research, admin, decks, and landing pages, and why the winning edge is still human taste, judgment, and knowing what to remove. On the market side, we discuss institutional adoption, stablecoins moving into mainstream rails, and why grabbing influencer and creator mindshare now can put you in pole position when retail momentum returns.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on May 6, 2026. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/the-web3-go-to-market-playbook-from-baseline-to-launch-momentumIf you care about Web3 marketing, community building, product-market fit, and AI-powered growth engines that do not destroy trust, you'll leave with a playbook you can apply immediately. Subscribe, share this with a founder or marketer who needs a better launch plan, and leave a review so more people can find the show........................................................................... 

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast, Kyle and Stuart speak to dairy farmer Andrew Rees, the newest member to join our mentoring team. Andrew farms dairy at Moor Farm, in Pembrokeshire, alongside wife Vicky, mum Jean and two full-time and one part-time member of staff.His family farmed conventionally until around 2009, when he began to move towards spring block calving and an increased focus on production from grazing. Tune in now for an in-depth discussion of how to focus on soil health and reduce inputs in a dairy context. This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.No cost to join. No cost to leave.For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

Episode 297: The next wave of cybersecurity hiring is sending a clear message: without AI fluency, you may not be employable. U.S. cyber pipelines are adding AI skill requirements because modern defense now includes securing AI systems themselves. From semi‑autonomous agents to fast‑moving model‑driven threats, the job is shifting fast. If you're aiming for a government or enterprise cyber role, this breakdown clarifies what real “AI fluency” means and why it's becoming a baseline skill.Then we pivot to the strange side of AI behavior and why it still matters. OpenAI models inserting goblins and gremlins into answers sparks a deeper look at alignment, training loops, and user trust. Spotify's human‑verified artist badges highlight how authenticity is becoming a product feature as AI‑generated music floods platforms. We close with the AI layoff boomerang and Sony's 30‑day license check debate, raising big questions about transparency, ownership, and the future of digital media. Tune in to TechTime Radio—where the future is now, the stories matter, and all with a little whiskey on the side.-- Full Episode Details:The next wave of cybersecurity hiring is sending a blunt message: if you don't understand AI, you may not be employable. We dig into reports that U.S. cyber pipelines are adding AI skill requirements because modern defense isn't just about protecting networks anymore. It's about using AI for defense while also securing AI systems themselves, from semi autonomous agents to fast moving model driven threats. If you're aiming for a government or enterprise cyber role, this one helps you think clearly about what “AI fluency” actually means in practice and why it's becoming a baseline skill.Then we pivot to the weird side of AI behavior and why it still matters. A story about OpenAI models that wouldn't stop inserting goblins, gremlins, and other cryptids into answers turns into a real conversation about AI alignment, training feedback loops, and the growing trust gap between users and the systems they rely on. If AI can pick up bizarre habits that fast, what else is it learning and when do those quirks become a real problem?We also talk about AI generated music and the reason Spotify is rolling out human verified badges. With AI tracks blending into TikTok trends and streaming playlists, transparency and authenticity are turning into product features. To close, we hit the AI layoff boomerang where companies cut jobs “because of AI” and then scramble to rehire, plus a heated take on Sony's 30 day license countdown for some digital games and what it means for digital ownership versus physical media. If any of these stories made you go “hmm,” subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more people can find Tech Time Radio.Support the show

Why do women in long-term relationships often lose their 'spark' while men seem to have an on-off switch? Is your hair dryer actually causing your colour to fade? And, can you get a medical 'crystal ball' to tell you exactly how many eggs you have left? In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire speak to Dr Eva Jackson, a Sexual Health Physician, to unpack the complex world of female desire. They discuss the difference between 'spontaneous' and 'reactive' arousal, why the word 'libido' might be outdated, and the medical reasons - from antidepressants to hormonal shifts - that might be stalling your sex life. Plus, in Med School, Claire and Dr Mariam look at the science of hair health. We reveal the research-backed way to dry your hair to prevent cuticle damage (hint: it involves a ruler and a blast of cold air) and why leaving your hair to air-dry might actually be doing more harm than good. And, in the Quick Consult, Dr Mariam answers Catherine’s question about 'ticking clock' anxiety. We break down what tests like AMH levels can actually tell you about your fertility at 27, why your partner’s health is just as important in the equation, and why a preconception screen is the best first step for peace of mind. GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guest: Doctor Eva Jackson Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Julian Rosario Social Producer: Elly Moore Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional. - - - - - - TRANSCRIPT You're listening to a Mamamia podcast. Mariam, what gets you going sexually? 00:10Speaker 2 It is when my husband shows up, just appears. When he does, like, things without me asking, right, So, my goodness, Like he's packed the kids their lunches, he's taken a bit of my mental load. He's done a bit of cleaning. Men do not understand. 00:31Speaker 1 Okay, men do not understand me. Take a little bit of mental load, it is so hot 00:38Speaker 2 So hot, 00:46Speaker 1 Hi there, welcome to Well your Full Body Health Check. I'm Claire Murphy. 00:50Speaker 2 And I'm doctor Mariam. 00:51Speaker 1 And today we're talking about Libido time to get spicy. There is always a lot of comparisons about how women's health issues have been overlooked while men get pills for a rectile dysfunction, But there are actually pills for women's desire too, which we will discuss. But we'll also touch on what it is about us that so many of us do seem to lose spark over time. We'll also have a quick consult for Catherine today. She's got a ticking clock issue and she wants to know how to maybe quieten it down just a little bit. But next mariam are you a blow dry girl, after you wash your hair or do you let it just do its thing and air dry. 01:33Speaker 2 I'm gonna be honest. I actually wash my hair every seven to ten days. I know, I know, you know why. I have so much hair, So I have to blow dry my hair after I've had to wash. But I do it in segments because there's so much and it takes so long. 01:50Speaker 1 Oh, this is me crying you tears of sadness for your I have so much glorious flowing hair that it takes me hours to dry, so much work. 02:00Speaker 2 I actually get like I sweat, it's like almost need to shower again. So I'll do like a light blow dry to start with, and then I'll do like a quarter and proper and then I'll just take a couple of hours off and then revisit. 02:13Speaker 1 Over two days, just take breaks between. 02:16Speaker 2 It hurts my arms so painful. 02:19Speaker 1 Rip your hairdresser. Okay, Well, next in med school, I'm gonna reveal which one to blow dry or not to blow dry is actually better for your hair. Welcome to med school. Is it better for your hair to leave it to dry naturally or use a blow dry? I unlike you with your glorious tresses have very fine hair, not a lot of it, so I almost have to race from the shower to the hair dry before it starts drying by itself. 02:47Speaker 2 What happens if it dries. 02:48Speaker 1 If it dries naturally by itself, it ends up in weird shapes. Okay, so it's naturally straight, so I don't straighten it. But if I don't blow dried, it's almost stuck to my scalp and it's very flat, so it needs some kind of air in there for vol But if you've ever visited a hairdresser, they will have different opinions, which is funny because they'll tell you you need to put stuff on your hair to protect it from any heat, and we use a lot of heat with curlers or straighteners or hair dryers whilst they simultaneously fry your hair as they blow right from the roots right. But here's the thing. Your hair can absorb about thirty percent of its weight when it's wet, so it soaks up the water and swells from the inside. So what that means is it's stretching your hair's outer layer or cuticle, and that puts pressure on the cell membrane complex. That's the glue that holds all those cuticles together and forms the length of your hair. So if you leave it wet, it stays in that vulnerable swollen state for longer, and then cracks can form due to that swelling. That is what then causes damage to the cuticle itself, and sometimes it can also cause your colour to fade because the color is absorbed in them. And then if you leave it wet and out to dry naturally, can crack that and make the colour stuff to go right, So, what is the best option for hair health? According to research. Yes, research has been done on this. Blow drying on medium heat from fifteen centimeters away fifteen fifteen Oh jeez, I know. 04:17Speaker 2 It's it's fair ways away from your head. That's more arm work. 04:21Speaker 1 It is more arm work. You can get bigger by steps, keep the dryer moving so it doesn't heat up one area for too long, and then drying it till it's just about eighty percent and then leaving the rest to dry naturally. Okay, that apparently causes less damage than just doing nothing. So little bit of heat not too much. So apparently then too, you should finish off with a bit of a cool blast of air because it helps seal the cuticle part of it and also stops the residual heat. 04:50Speaker 2 And it holds its shape longer. 04:52Speaker 1 Yeah yeah, yeah, yeah, So just measure fifteen to get a ruler. Jeez, measure fifteen centimeters away from you head. 05:00Speaker 2 Yeah, it's going to be a little bit hard work. Sorry about that. 05:04Speaker 1 On the way, today's check up, where we are off in search of all of our lost libidos, or never found? Where did they go? 05:15Speaker 3 It's time for the checkup? 05:18Speaker 1 Mariam? What gets you going sexually? 05:20Speaker 2 Well, okay, if you ask me, ten years ago been very different, right, what is it today? today? It is when my husband shows up, just appears, when he does like things without me asking, right, So, my goodness, Like he's packed the kids their lunches, he's taken a bit of my mental load, he's done a bit of cleaning. 05:44Speaker 1 Men do not understand. Okay, men do not understand me take a little bit of mental load. Is so hot? 05:54Speaker 2 It is so hot, so hot. 05:56Speaker 1 Yeah. But Mariam, do many women speak to you about not being motivated to have sex anymore? 06:01Speaker 4 Okay? 06:02Speaker 2 So women will often say I just don't feel like having sex anymore, and it's kind of like, oh, this is the status quo. I've accepted it, and it's not something they generally come to me with, so. 06:15Speaker 1 That's always they've already accepted this. 06:16Speaker 2 Yeah, that's where they're at, and it's like the norm and it's acceptable, and sometimes they don't offer that information. I as a GP like to cover a lot of sexual health in my consultations, and a lot of the time that I will get, is something wrong with me? And I want to say, nothing is wrong with you. You're not broken, and you're definitely not the only one feeling this way. Three of us in the room have put our hands up. In fact, Australian research shows that one in three women will experience low sexual desire at some point in their life, so that's a third of us. So if you're nodding along right now, you're in good company. And what's interesting, it's rarely about not wanting sex. Sometimes it's medical, sometimes emotion. On a lot of the time it's both. So let's start with the medical side of things. So a lot of the time there's a hormonal issue at play. You may have just had a baby, you might be going through perimenopause or menopause, and we know a lot of medications to side effect can be loss of libido. Then there's low iron, thyroid issues, chronic pain, endometriosis. They all can play a role as well, So before you start blaming yourself or your relationship, it's worth getting a checkup. Then there's the emotional and relationship side. So when you're juggling work, especially as a female, you've got your family, You've got the mental and emotional load, and that invisible to do list that just never ends. Your brain's just in this survival mode, and a brain that's trying to get through the day isn't exactly thinking, yes, let's get it on tonight, I really want some penis. 07:51Speaker 1 And there's something about like, you know, you might even be in a great frame of mind and thinking, yeah, I am feeling turned on right now, and then your partner will be like, where's my shoes and you're like, oh yeah, oh now, I'm just dealing with another child, and it's like that switches off immediately, right, So it doesn't take much to turn off. And we're not always visual creatures either. Women. We are very much in our heads and we like to be turned on in different ways, not just like and I know I've had conversations with my friends and one of my friends said, have any of your husbands just like pulled it out and said, hey, let's go, And we've all kind of gone yeah, and they're like, did that work for any of you? And one of our friends has got like quite a high libido and she's like, Yep, I'm ready to go anytime of the day or night, and that works for her. But for the rest of us, we were like, no, it does not work for me. But when I asked, have any of you talked to your husbands about that? And they're like, yeah, we tried to say something like that doesn't work, but none of us said what would work? Yeah, so the communication wasn't great with that either. 08:58Speaker 2 I always tell my husband's sex starts before the bedroom, and I know it's hard with kids, liked you kind of have to book in that intimacy. 09:05Speaker 1 Yep, and then there's always that paranoid that they're gonna wake up and walk in or whatever 09:09Speaker 2 But it's just like when it becomes schedule, it's just loses it. It just loses it. But yeah, for me, definitely sex starts before the bedroom. I'm not someone who's just going to be aroused because you've flopped out your penis. That doesn't talk for me, buddy, Yes. 09:24Speaker 1 It doesn't work. I mean for some it does like it just doesn't. 09:27Speaker 2 It's just doing that. It's just like this thing that's just like flopping there. It's just doesn't do it. 09:33Speaker 1 My friend said to me, your husband came up and said, hey, baby, have you seen this lately? And she said, yeah, I see it all the time. What? Come on, you can do better than that. 09:43Speaker 2 Pack it away, buddy,. 09:45Speaker 1 Put a little bit more effort in. But if someone is struggling to have this discussion with a medical professional, like if they feel like they've done what they can on their own and they want a bit of extra help, what do you suggest they do to get the ball rolling. 09:58Speaker 2 I would suggest if you want to speak to your GP about it, finding maybe like a woman's health GP to start with. A lot of unfortunately, gps aren't really comfortable with having this conversation. I've seen a lot of patients say, tried to bring this up in the past and I didn't really get much answers or help, and that kind of shut them down or made them feel embarrassed. So I think having that conversation with someone who has experience in the area is going to make you feel a lot more comfortable and you're going to get the results that you want. So I would start by finding a GP with experience and then just letting them know I'm not feeling myself, I'm not feeling connected, I don't feel like having sex anymore. Is there something medically happening, and then the doctor will just take it from there. They'll ask you all the questions and they will guide the consultation based on what they think is appropriate. A good GP will make you feel comfortable, ask the right questions, and give you the support that you need. 10:58Speaker 1 Yeah. WhenI started researching libido. I actually realized that I don't know what it is. We talk about it like it's a physical thing in our bodies. Yeah that you can like point to, yeah, point of like that's where my libido lives. But yeah, so really I don't know what it is other than it's the urge to have sex. But it is a lot more than that. We are pretty complicated beings us, ladies, and can I also say too that, like, if you don't want to have sex anymore and you're very comfortable with that like, Thats fine! There is no one telling you that you have to have sex to be you know, I don't know, af functioning human, Like, you can live without it if that's your choice, and you're very happy. 11:32Speaker 2 With that too, And a lot of people are and choose to them. 11:36Speaker 1 Yeah, exactly, like and that's totally fine. But like, can I say for my LGBTQI mates, And this is not saying that they are all like this, because we're all different, but they seem to be a lot better at engaging in sex but also just talking about it with each other, like grown ass humans who have once and needs and they're happy to like discuss that and put it out there. 11:58Speaker 2 I don't know whether that's it is a thing I don't definitely see. Like I find with a lot of my heterosexual female friends that sex often feels transactional. It's like, oh, it's just another to do this job to do it's like a job something get over with, all right done? You know, Yeah, that's amazing, jeez, Claire your winning. What we actually crave is that engagement, that emotional foreplay, that communication and touch that isn't really goal driven or like a tick off the list. And you're right, because a lot of the lgbtqi I folk. They seem to have more open conversations about sex, not because they're magically better at it, they probably are. 12:41Speaker 3 But. 12:43Speaker 2 Because their relationships often require more conscious communication from the start, and they've had to define what intimacy means to them rather than just following a script. And that's something I guess everyone can learn from, like having those open, honest conversations saying this is what it looks like for me. 13:02Speaker 1 I guess too when we're talking about libido in women. When we talk about men, for example, and we know that there are, you know, medical interventions for them, like rectile dysfunction pills, but there's this idea that if a man loses his ability to get or maintain an erection, that there is a problem, that there is a medical issue, and so him not being able to get an erection is an issue. But for women, we don't have that equivalent. So, like, I wonder, what are the medical benefits for us to have our libidos fully functioning? Like I know that there was some research recently that suggested that masturbation was good for you when you're in menopause, that it had benefits, But I'm not sure if we have an equivalent of a erectile dysfunction relating to a man being physically healthy as opposed to us not having a libido and not being physically healthy. 13:53Speaker 2 We have that hyperactive sexual desire disorder. So there is a term HSDD, and there is treatment for that for females who have low libido if they meet the criteria. But I don't know whether or not as females there is that added benefit medically from orgasms. I'm sure in the moment there is maybe mental health. Maybe mental health. Yeah, we'll have to look into that. It's interesting, definitely worth a chat. 14:21Speaker 1 Yeah. Next, doctor Eva Jackson's going to tell us more about where a libido actually lives, how to wake it up if it's been snooz’in a while, and what things we know about both medical and non medical approaches to help. Okay, today's expert is doctor Eva Jackson. She is a sexual health physician, and we started our chat by asking her what even is a libido? Now, Eva, I think we want to start off by at first kind of establishing what a libido even is, because, like, if there's something going on with our bodies, often we can point to the spot and go right, that is where the problem is. But when we talk about issues with our libido, we might think it might be in our vagina, but a lot of it's in our head. And so I wanted to just get a definition from you before we go any further. What is our libido? Does it exist as a physical structure, like what is it? 15:19Speaker 3 I guess in medicine, libido is something that we can divide into two parts. So we've got desire, so the one thing to have sex, and then there's the arousal part, and that's the physical part where you know, you get your palpitations, you get the tingling in your vagina, you get the wetness, and they can come together, but they can be separate issues as well too, And libido can be a little bit difficult to, you know, to understand, and often when I've got someone in front of me, I've got to actually ask them, well, what are you missing? I think it's different for everybody when you're talking about libido, and it's really important to really pin down what the problem is because it can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, and in the end, the whole full definition, you know, doesn't really apply to that individual person. 16:10Speaker 1 Well, can we even talk about using the word libido, because that word was coined quite a long time ago by Sigmund Freud, and many people now say that perhaps it's a little oversimplified, It ignores a lot of societal things, cultural factors, it lacks a fair bit of scientific evidence as well, and that it might sort of overemphasize sex itself in all of this rather than the desire part of it. Would you say that maybe it's time to rethink even using the word libido. 16:38Speaker 3 Yeah, before you mentioned it to me earlier, I sort of thought, well, libido is a word that I see, but we tend not to use a lot of. The original Freudian libido was based on sex, was that the motivation to have sex. But I think Freud sort of expanded his definition somewhat for just the motivation for life and general happiness. I think sometimes men, when they come in and they say they've got low libido, they tend to have a lot more problems with motivation for other things as well, not just libido. But when women come in and specifically say I've lost my libido, got low libidio, they really are talking about just lacking the motivation to want to have sex. So libido I don't like pure definitions. It doesn't work for me, especially now being such a multicultural community. You know, you can sit down with somebody and they use the word because they hear it, but they haven't quite understood it, and it's really what that means to you. Like I said, I prefer to use the word desire because that has connotations of want as opposed to a whole lot of other things libido might encompass. People might think it's sex, people might just think it's dysfunction and in some other way. 17:58Speaker 1 What can we talk about finding issues that we would then take to our doctor and say that I've lost my libido or I've got an issue with my libido. When someone comes in and says those things, are there tests that come to mind that can help people understand where they are physiologically or is this more of a something for our therapist to talk through, Like what sort of tests or medical intervention do we look at when someone comes in and says, I've got a problem with my libido? 18:26Speaker 3 So I guess we're really talking here about cis women. A lot of women when they come in saying you know, they've got a lot of libido, is that they actually don't feel like sex with their partner. And then it's understanding what's going on. There's certainly you want to ask a lot about what's happening sexually, what's happening about their relationship, work, you know, things that are going on around them, and then of course those physical issues as well. Is there genital pain, deep pain? Is there, you know, a lack of lubrication, what's actually going on? Depending on what the actual issue is, there may be tests. A lot of women go directly to hormones, especially if they're older. So am I sort of premenopausal? Am my menopausal? Is that going to affect me? And that might be worth some investigations, And of course if there's pain and other physical issues there may also be some investigations for that as well too. And of course if there are some sort of chronic diseases that may affect particularly arousal, so arousal being usually whilst women will define their arousal as really not lubricating very much, it's a bit more difficult to have sex. But often there are a lot of things going on around that don't have anything to do with a physical problem and then maybe it's more sort of talking it through. 19:51Speaker 1 What would you say the most common reasons are for women to either lose interest in that desire or to have issues with desiring sex. 20:02Speaker 3 I think the most common reason is being in a long term relationship. So the longer you're with a partner, the less spontaneous desire that you know, women tend to have. And I think it's that sort of Hollywood kind of sex sort of coming through in that when we first meet someone, that's all very exciting and there's a lot of chemicals going around us that sort of allows spontaneous desire just oh my god, I want it now, you know, and let's do it. It all works. So the thing is the longer you're with somebody that doesn't happen as much. It holds true for men. Men are a bit simpler in that respect, I guess is that there have an on off switch and that arousal is spontaneous. But for women there's a lot of, can be, a lot of other things that have to be right, you know, before they have spontaneous desire or not even spontaneous sort of a desire that's brought on that actually tells you, yeah, sex would be really nice right now. And I think a lot of people still believe that if they love someone, if they in the presence of someone they enjoy, that they should just have that arousal in them and that desire for them, which doesn't necessarily hold true. 21:16Speaker 1 Well, can we talk about that, because you've mentioned spontaneous desire a few times, and that is if you could explain what spontaneous desire is and then how there's this idea that maybe women are more reactive desire based rather than spontaneous. 21:31Speaker 3 So a spontaneous desire is just that you look at your partner or a someone, I want to have sex, and you've got the physical feelings on the inside that say, yes, let's do this now. And I think the longer you are with someone that doesn't necessarily hold true. It's just some spontaneous desire is really just looking and saying, yeah, that would be nice. And I think a lot of women would like to be more like men in that sort of way, Like. 21:58Speaker 1 It sounds easier, does a bit. 22:01Speaker 3 Yeah. The problem is I think in the beginning it's cultural. You know, once upon a time, you know, we weren't meant to have a libido women one hundred years ago. It's like that was women are meant to want to have sex, So now you're normal, but now we're supposed to want to have it, and suddenly you're not normal when you don't want to have it. So yeah, it is very culturally defined what's normal and what's not, and there's not as far as I'm concerned, really there's not an abnormal. It's really what you need right now and how can we make that better for you. 22:35Speaker 1 I wanted to speak to you too about the fact that there seems to be a lot of people in our social media feeds that claim they have the answer to fixing our libidos. That could be anything from acupuncture, pressure points, nasal sprays. We see the Kardashians have, you know, got lines of things that they are promoting as being libido fixes. What should we be aware of when it comes to looking at helping our sexual desires and a lot of the things that are maybe being marketed at us as solutions. 23:06Speaker 3 First thing is safety. You want to know if you're get to take a product, at least it's safe. If it doesn't do anything, you want it to be safe. There's a lot of placeebo. In these things, you buy something, it works initially because you believe it's going to work, and then it doesn't. Belief is really important when it comes to something like libido. I think like a lot of libido really has to do with communication. If you're in a long term monogamous relationship, if that's what we're talking about here, a lot of it is to do with the communication with your partner. Testosterone is usually the thing that women talk to me a lot about, which is a possibility in older women who have hit menopaude, and that's available for women if you know that you have a sort of what we call a hypo desire sort of disorder. It's not really appropriate for younger women, and it really is. Again, it's really communication and understanding what you need to improve your libido. 24:07Speaker 1 Well, can we talk about one thing. I saw a neuroscientist on my social media feed claiming that women getting just one extra hour of sleep a night increases her libido by fourteen percent. Now I do not know on what research he has based this claim on, but would you say that women getting more sleep does in fact help libido? 24:30Speaker 3 So I had a look at that and it comes from it. I think it was twenty fourteen or twenty eighteen paper. Well, extra sleep would help a lot of things. It certainly helps your energy levels and just your ability to do a lot of things during that day. So I certainly agree if you get good sleep, it was going to help. 24:50Speaker 1 There are lots of women online now who seem very concerned that maybe the oral contraceptive pill might be interrupting their libido. Do we have any research that proves that or disproves that? 25:02Speaker 3 Yeah, yeah, so there is there is research. The thing about the oral contraceptive pill is that it increases something called serum hormone binding globulin in your body. And as the name suggests, it binds hormone and so therefore your hormone is not available to you, and in particular, it binds testosterone. Women only have a tiny amount of testosterone. So for example, we say women normal amounts of testosterone is less than two for women, whereas men, you know, you're upwards of ten to ten to thirty, right, So we have tiny amounts. So for some women who have particular receptor types need more testosterone than others to get all of the testosterone functioning. Cells working, So that is true. 25:56Speaker 1 So you've mentioned a few times that a lot of the issues that you encounter with patients is probably a lack of communication, and that does often spring from being in a long term relationship. So would you say that therapy can actually help libido? 26:13Speaker 3 Yes, it can, and I think therapy with the partner is really important. You have a lot of women coming in who want to work on it alone because they believe it's their problem. The thing is, it's a couple's issue. The thing that reduces women's libido or desire the most is actually a long term relationship. So the easiest way to increase your desire is to get a new partner, and that's not really, it might be for some women they may actually need a new partner, but for a lot of women that's not an option. You need your partner to be involved to understand what's going on, because you know, people don't talk about sex very often, and so you go into a relationship it's all good sexually, you have your spontaneous arousal and fireworks go. But you're together for a while and it's not spontaneous anymore, and then it's the understanding of what she has to understand what she needs. That's hard enough as it is, let alone trying to communicate that to a partner, and we fall into these sexual scripts where we tend to do the same thing sort of every time, and it's very hard to get out of that. So, for example, you know, like I said, men often have more spontaneous arousal. They'll get home from work and partner is there and hey, she's pretty, let's do it. Whereas for her, it's not quite like that. In a lot of circumstances, and women may have spontaneous desire, but a lot of women may actually start their their sexual encounter somewhere else. Some women need emotional intimacy, you know, so they need shells of love and encouragement to get into that cycle. Some women just need to be touched, right, and maybe he's learned to touch her and ways that are really counter productive for her. But it's too hard to say otherwise and to sort of redirect the touching to what she prefers. And some women actually will start at orgasm before they have any spontaneous arousal kind of I'm difficult to understand if you're not one of those women. But you know, there's some women who will say, Okay, we'll just get into it, because I know once I get going, I have my orgasms. Then yeah, okay, I'm feeling it now, let's do this again. And of course there's those usual things of time factors, stress, children, needing a quiet space, needing to wind down. 28:40Speaker 1 What would you say to someone who is listening to this right now and thinks, yeah, I'm really struggling with this. What are the first steps that she can take? And when should she look at getting professional medical help with libido? 28:54Speaker 3 I think if she's got chronic disease, diseases on medication, it's worthwhile talking to the doctor. You know, is there a medication I'm on that's not helping. Often the main culprit can be antidepressants, you know, SSRIs that tends to reduce your desire, and if for a lot of women that can really produce an orgasmia of difficulty reaching orgasm, or not reaching orgasm at all, because it blocks a lot of pathways in that respect. Might be something as simple as changing medication perhaps, but if you’re otherwise fit and healthy, I think if you can actually talk to your partner, that's a really good start. And that's a really difficult, difficult conversation to have. And of course we're really talking about relationships that are respectful and loving as well. If you're talking about relationships that are coercive or violent or just have some bad history, I think that's another sort of route of counseling as well. 30:02Speaker 1 So Mariam does seem that communication seems to be the key here if your lack of libido or desire is not influenced by a chronic disease. But why is this so scary to talk about? Do you think? 30:13Speaker 2 I think as we were never taught how so, like most of us grew up with silence around sex and intimacy. Maybe we had some anatomy classes in school, maybe a warning about pregnancy or but there was never any teaching about pleasure connection or emotional intimacy. So when we try to talk about it as adults, it feels like we're vulnerable and we're exposing something deeply personal. Maybe we should be ashamed about it, maybe it will be judged for it And there's that fear of rejection or am I going to hurt this person's feelings because they're not providing for me the way that I want them too. 30:51Speaker 1 What if they like something that I don't like, is that going to be a deal breaker? 30:54Speaker 2 But the irony is as we try to avoid it, the bigger that gap comes. And the couples who thrive aren't the ones to have perfect sex lives. They're the ones who can talk about it without that shame or that fear of judgment. So I would just start small, sit down and say, hey, we need to talk about sex, or you can start with hay, I miss feeling close to Can we try something different, Keep it curious, not critical, because at the end of the day, communication is foreplay. Well it is for me anyway. Yeah, and in my limited experience, it is how desire grows. 31:30Speaker 1 Yeah, okay, yeah, let's start talking friends. You never know what the outcome might be. Might be something might be an orgasm, might be an orgasm, and that would be fabulous. 31:38Speaker 2 That would be fabulous. 31:40Speaker 1 Next, Catherine isn't ready for babies like situationally or financially, but she cannot stop thinking about it. We’ll get some help for her next. Okay, doc, do you think it's quick consult time? The doctor will see you now. Just through here to consult room one. 32:03Speaker 2 Thanks for waiting. How can I help you? 32:05Speaker 1 Remember. If you want to get a question to the good doctor here, you can do it by sending us an email well at Mamamia dot com dot AU. You can do what Catherine did and hit us up on our Instagram DMS, or you can do it by the waiting room. It's an online form that you can find the link to in our show notes. Very easy. I get Catherine's filling that clock a tick in want some advice on what to do to drown it out for a bit. Here we go, she wrote. 32:26Speaker 4 I'm twenty seven and my partner is thirty seven. We're just about to finish building our first home together and are wanting to start a family in the near future. However, the prospect of not being able to get pregnant gives me great anxiety almost daily. I have no family history of trouble getting pregnant or any reason to be concerned, but it hangs over my head most days. I'm almost tempted to start trying straight away, even though we ideally would like to wait a few years to settle ourselves financially, simply just to know one way or the other if I can or can't get pregnant. My partner suggested maybe it's worth speaking to my doctor and getting some tests done to find out if we do have anything to be concerned about. My question is what should I be asking to get tested for to understand my fertility? And is it just me that should be getting tests done or should my partner also be looking into it? 33:12Speaker 2 Okay, First of all, you are not alone in this sphere. I see so many women in their twenties. We're thinking about babies one day, not right now, but the what if I can't get pregnant voices living rent free in their brain, And it makes sense. Fertility is one of those topics that gets whispered about. It's rarely explained properly, and the horror stories always travel further than the normal ones. Here's the deal. You're twenty seven. You've got no red flags from what you've told me, medically, no family history suggesting issues, so on paper, your body's not secretly plotting against you. But anxiety we know it doesn't care about logic. So I always tell people preconception screens. You know, whether it's a year or two or three prior is always a good idea. Baseline tests might help settle your mind and that's completely reasonable. For you,hat generally means a general health a reproductive screen. We'll look at your ovulation patterns, and sometimes we may do an AMH level, which gives a rough idea of your ovarian reserve. Saying that it's rough because it's not a crystal ball. 34:21Speaker 1 No one goes into one, two, three, four, how many eggs are in this. 34:26Speaker 2 It doesn't tell us if you can or can't get pregnant. It just gives context. So you could have really high numbers and still have issues with fertility. You can have really small numbers and have really great egg quality. And fertility is a team sport. I need to say it takes two to tango. If you're exploring this early, it absolutely makes sense for your partner to be included. A simple Semon analysis is cheap, quick and gives a lot of great information, and also a general health check with your partner is also required. Men's age does matter as well. We pretend sperm stays young forever, but as men get older, motility, shape and DNA quality can dip a bit. Your partner is thirty seven, still very much in the fertile age range, but if you're doing checks he definitely needs to be part of the picture too. Most importantly, I would say, don't feel pressured to start trying just because you're ready to silence the What if at twenty seven you're biologically in a really favorable window. If some basic tests give you peace of mind, fantastic, go ahead and do them, but bring your partner into that conversation o future parenthood is a joint project, it's not solo investigation. And remember, worrying about fertility doesn't mean something is wrong. It means you're human. You're planning a life chapter and your brain's trying to get ahead of the story. So chat with your GP. But if you feel like this anxiety's just kind of popping up day to day, I think that's also worth exploring with your doctor. 35:55Speaker 1 Yeah, maybe doing some tests will put your mind at ease, but bear in mind too that sometimes doing those tests might increase your anxiety. 36:04Speaker 2 Yeah, especially if you know we uncover something. 36:06Speaker 1 Yeah, yeah, so you might want to just factor that in yeah too. All right, Catherine, Hopefully that has answered your question today. But remember we love that you spend time with us here on well and we love getting all your advice. But it is general. The info you've heard here today is general, not specific. For you. Make sure you learn from it. Use it for the list of questions you take to your own doctors to sort out what's right for you. Next week, Mariam, some ye oldie worldy STIs are making a very uncomfortable comeback and we apparently do not care enough about it. So we're going to get all down and dirty in the sexually transmitted infections of the past and now sadly our present. But also a quick ask, would you mind rating and reviewing us in your podcast app It helps us out a lot more than you know. Please please, please, thank you very much and we'll catch you for your appointment next week. 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For this week, Josh and I discuss the Browns draft. We talk about what we like and what we do not like about their draft. Plus, we give you our thoughts on the draft as a whole.

What if your biggest problem isn't discipline—but where you started?This episode breaks down the baseline that's shaping your entire life. From the taboo truth of being “one with God” to the hidden cost of starting from a sinner mindset, this conversation reframes identity, repentance, and transformation at the root level. If the foundation is wrong, everything built on it will fight you. But when the starting point shifts, everything aligns. Get full access to Donavan Montrell at www.donavanmontrell.com/subscribe

Are your marketing words actually moving the needle, or just taking up space? Discover how to transform your copy into a measurable growth tool with industry veteran Stephen Kimball. In this episode of The Daily Mastermind, host George Wright III sits down with copywriting legend Stephen Kimball to discuss the evolution of direct response copywriting. They dive deep into why high-level marketing strategy must always drive your message, especially in an era saturated with generic, AI-driven marketing. Kimball shares his insights on how to build authentic authority and why understanding human behavior is the secret to high-converting sales copy. Whether you are launching a new product or scaling a brand, this conversation reveals the subtle tweaks that turn words into profit. Key Takeaways:Why strategy is the essential foundation before writing any website or video copy. How to use AI as a tool without losing the "authority" that modern consumers demand. The critical distinction between ethical persuasion and high-pressure coercion. Why understanding a customer's daily pain is more important than technical features. Identifying "low-hanging fruit" like high-impact headlines and mobile-friendly layouts. Why your upsell and downsell flow is often the real key to business profitability. The power of incremental tweaks versus the mistake of starting over from scratch. 03:02 – Why a Copywriter Should Be Viewed as a Marketing Partner 04:30 – The Impact of AI on Content Quality and Market Authority 06:45 – The Art of Persuasion in a Competitive Ad Environment 08:45 – Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Launching Products 11:05 – The Three Core Pillars: Function, Audience, and Uniqueness 15:30 – Authenticity and the Rise of User-Generated Content (UGC) 20:45 – Strategic Tweaks: Headlines, Upsells, and Smartphone Optimization 24:30 – Establishing a Baseline to Stop Chronically Testing Without Direction Thanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About the Guest: Stephen Kimball is a direct response copywriting expert with over 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies like Capital One and Walmart. He specializes in helping brand owners sharpen their messaging and turn words into measurable business growth tools. Stephen acts as a strategic marketing partner, focusing on human behavior and buying habits to maximize profitability.Guest Resource:Website: SKcopywriting.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkimb/

In this episode, I'm breaking down the 7 sneaky habits that are cutting you off from your most abundant life and keeping your baseline low.We'll explore how these patterns show up as self-sabotage, and what it ACTUALLY looks like to shift your capacity for more in real time.WILDLY WORTHY WOMAN HYPNOSIS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠efiasulter.com/selfworth-hypnosis/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's stay connected: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠efiasulter.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Remember to review, subscribe, and share!**Enjoyed this episode? Support the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/efias⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the first episode of The Sabotage Series, a new segment where we explore the hidden ways you may be unconsciously sabotaging the life you truly want.Today we're talking about The Baseline Theory - a powerful way to understand why self-sabotage happens and what may be keeping you stuck in the same patterns, even when you consciously want more.If you've ever found yourself repeating cycles with money, relationships, procrastination, or self-doubt, this episode will help you uncover what's happening beneath the surface and why your system may be resisting the very things you desire.Once you understand the baseline your mind and body are operating from, everything starts to make sense.Subscribe to my newsletter & media platform ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more content.Work with me 1:1 ⁠here⁠.Links to ebooks, guides, meditations, etc. here.

What if right and wrong are not fixed rules, but questions of consciousness and timing? In this Ask Thom Anything episode, Thom responds to questions about right action, hesitation, evil, and so-called demonic forces, reframing them through the Vedic worldview. From Arjuna on the battlefield to the image of becoming a river rather than the landscape, he explores how Cosmic Intelligence, not personal reactivity, reveals what action belongs in any given moment. Listen for a deeply Vedic lens on right action, evolution, and the states of consciousness we call good, evil, or demonic.Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - Is there a general right and wrong in life?[01:56] A - Spontaneous Right Action[05:51] Transcending Relativity Before Action[08:18] No One Answer Fits All[10:41] Q - How do we move through resistance?[10:59] A - Stop Hesitating[12:18] The Window of Relevance[15:07] No Last-Chance Mentality[15:57] Q - Why do we see suffering and evil?[16:40] A - No Evil in the Vedic Worldview[19:22] Sequential Elaboration Makes Story[22:26] Volunteering to Be a River[24:00] Landscapers Make Rivers Visible[28:24] Evolution Needs a Baseline[31:01] Q - What is the Vedic perspective on demonic possession?[31:11] A - Demonic Is a State of Consciousness[33:47] Teaching a Killer to Meditate[37:34] Nothing Is Outside UnderstandingUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

What if the way you experience work isn't fixed—but something you can actively redesign to work for you instead of against you?In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned executive coach and organizational expert who brings over 20 years of global Human Resources experience working with both Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups. With a deep understanding of leadership, workplace dynamics, and employee outcomes, this conversation dives into what truly drives fulfillment, performance, and alignment in today's evolving work culture. Drawing from real-world leadership roles and academic insight as a former professor of organizational culture, our guest breaks down the mindset shifts required to create “win-win” environments—where employees thrive, leaders lead effectively, and organizations actually function as intended.This episode explores how individuals can take ownership of their work experience, navigate complex workplace challenges, and shift from burnout and frustration into clarity and purpose. Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or simply trying to find your place in your career, this conversation offers practical insight grounded in years of experience at the highest levels.To learn more about our guest and their work, visit:https://barnettcoaching.com/Host:https://www.TheRawVibe.comBe sure to check out the book Working Hell to Working Well: Making Your Company Work for You, where these principles are expanded into actionable strategies for transforming both your mindset and your workplace experience. Read a Sample: https://amzn.to/3QpNAEI00:00 Introduction to Whole Person Coaching01:15 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership03:56 Cultural Influences on Leadership Styles06:35 Navigating Leadership with Mind, Heart, and Body08:58 Understanding and Preventing Burnout11:48 The Role of Boundaries in Work-Life Balance14:22 Taking Action: Insights from 'Working Hell to Working Well'17:01 Role Modeling Well-Being in the Workplace19:27 Challenges of Remote Work and Setting Boundaries22:12 Kickstarting Personal Growth and Mindfulness24:32 Managing FOMO and Making Intentional Choices

For this week, Josh and I discuss our final mock draft of the year. We breakdown every pick and give you some insight on what might happen in this year's draft. What are your thoughts?

On this week's episode, we discuss Hunter finding her way back to baseline, Michaela shares why she parted ways with a well loved collection, and Hunter learns that she can't lie!! Follow us! Hunter: https://www.instagram.com/huntermcgrady Michaela: https://www.instagram.com/michaelamcgrady Subscribe to Patreon for exclusive episodes and content: https://www.patreon.com/Themodelcitizenpodcast

Coffee education is essential for a professional to not just have knowledge needed for their current job, but to add depth, appreciation, motivation, and to prepare them for possible futures in the coffee industry beyond their role today. The next step is to find a place that can supply you with that knowledge in a way that not only delivers facts, but breeds understanding and growth. Today we get to sit down with the Head of Coffee Education at Cafe Imports, Dylan Siemens to talk about the newly released free educational resource, ED+U! Dylan Siemens is the Head of Education at Cafe Imports and the creator of ED+U. He began his coffee career in 2012 as a barista and then Head of Education at Onyx Coffee Lab, where he trained hundreds of baristas and competed nationally, winning the U.S. Brewers Cup in 2017. Over that decade, he gained firsthand insight into how difficult it is for small businesses to maintain high-quality training and how much young professionals benefit when knowledge is made available to them. Dylan joined Cafe Imports in 2022 to help revitalize the company's education program. Building on Cafe Imports' extensive knowledge library, he created ED+U, a platform designed to make professional coffee education accessible to everyone. He doesn't think of himself as the source of ED+U's material, but as the collector and organizer of knowledge from countless people across the supply chain and within Cafe Imports who helped build it. We discuss: How coffee retail, competition training, and the transition to green coffee shaped his world view on coffee education Systemized coffee education and workflows Understanding the coffee supply chain and green buying The role of education in industry growth and retention How the baseline knowledge of coffee advances individuals, companies, and the industry as a whole The platform of ED+U and how it engages the student to encourage understanding Applying education in the real world Links:  ED+U Educational Platform www.cafeimports.com   KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related episodes:  020 Joe Marrocco : Transparency, Origin Knowledge,and Your Shop : How to approach and apply coffee origin information to enhance, not detract, from the cafe experience 481 : Exploring Sensory Analysis Using "The Coffee Rose"/ Ian Fretheim, Director of Sensory Analysis at Cafe Imports You Need to Prioritize In-House Training!

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: What are the common causes of agitation in the elderly? Baseline dementia causing a behavioral disturbance Delirium precipitated by an acute medical problem such as a UTI, pneumonia, overdose/side effect of home medications, urinary retention, constipation, pain, hypoxia, electrolyte abnormality, etc. Exacerbation of a primary psychotic condition such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. What environmental changes can help reduce agitation? Maintain a quiet, calm, uncluttered environment Dim the lights Ensure the patient has their glasses, hearing aids, and dentures Avoid excessive lines such as foleys Minimize restraints and other forms of immobilization Reassure the patient frequently and have the family check in with the patient What are the best options if medications are required? If the patient is unsafe or non-pharmacologic measures fail, consider a second-generation ("atypical") antipsychotic using the lowest effective dose: Olanzapine Risperidone Quetiapine One special consideration is Dementia with Lewy Bodies, which can be very sensitive to antipsychotics. In this case, Quetiapine is the preferred agent. Avoid when possible: Diphenhydramine and other anticholinergics, which can worsen delirium (including urinary retention and sedation) Benzodiazepines, which may worsen confusion, falls, and respiratory depression Haloperidol, which has a higher risk of extrapyramidal symptoms and QT prolongation than many atypicals References Badwal K, Kiliaki SA, Dugani SB, Pagali SR. Psychosis Management in Lewy Body Dementia: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol. 2022 May;35(3):255-261. doi: 10.1177/0891988720988916. Epub 2021 Jan 19. PMID: 33461372. Kurlan R, Cummings J, Raman R, Thal L; Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study Group. Quetiapine for agitation or psychosis in patients with dementia and parkinsonism. Neurology. 2007 Apr 24;68(17):1356-63. doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000260060.60870.89. PMID: 17452579. Shenvi C, Kennedy M, Austin CA, Wilson MP, Gerardi M, Schneider S. Managing Delirium and Agitation in the Older Emergency Department Patient: The ADEPT Tool. Ann Emerg Med. 2020 Feb;75(2):136-145. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2019.07.023. Epub 2019 Sep 26. PMID: 31563402; PMCID: PMC7945005. Summarized and edited by Jeffrey Olson, MS4 Donate: https://emergencymedicalminute.org/donate/ Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/c9ouHf

This past week, Josh and I were joined by Joe DiTullio. Joe is back on the podcast to discuss the NFL draft. You all know how much Josh and I love this season, but Joe might love it even more than us. Hear his storylines for the upcoming draft.

Part 2 of this series brings us to the unmasking of the Baseline Killer, a man who terrorized Phoenix for over a year. His name was Mark Goudeau. A father. A husband. A hardworking member of the community. But beneath it all, he was the monster stalking the streets. As 2005 turned to 2006, his thirst for murder and violence only grew, and police knew they had to stop him before it was too late.  - Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTYeCoYyxm58DXXdoFbHQyWHlWbcH9iKGIefFcQToW4/edit?tab=t.y2yayotxnlcb Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP48nRPl -Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/id1752719844 -Amazon/Audible - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ab1ade99-740c-46ae-8028-b2cf41eabf58/the-conspiracy-files -Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/PC:1001089101 -iHeart - https://iheart.com/podcast/186907423/ -PocketCast - https://pca.st/dpdyrcca -CastBox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id6193084?country=us - Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701 If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamerica Instagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmerica TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowen Feeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel - (c) BLOOD IN THE SINK PRODUCTIONS 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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CardioNerds (Drs. Natalie Marrero, Shivani Reddy, and Rebecca S. Steinberg), discuss the role of SGLT2i in cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) with Dr. Manu Murali Mysore. This episode was produced as part of the CardioNerds Academy curriculum by House Taussig under the guidance of House Chief, Dr. Natalie Marrero, and Academy Program Director, Dr. Gurleen Kaur. A matching review article will be published in US Cardiology Review, the official journal of CardioNerds. Audio editing for this episode was performed by CardioNerds Intern, Dr. Julia Marques Fernandes. Summary: Cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) spans a spectrum from subclinical biomarker elevation to overt heart failure, with risk amplified by preexisting cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and exposure to therapies, such as anthracyclines, HER2-targeted therapies, or radiation. This episode explores the emerging and promising role of SGLT2 inhibitors as a cardioprotective adjunct in cardio-oncology — examining mechanisms, clinical evidence, ongoing trials, and critical knowledge gaps — while affirming that guideline-directed medical therapy remains the cornerstone of prevention and treatment. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. US Cardiology Review is now the official journal of CardioNerds! Submit your manuscript here. CardioNerds Cardio-Oncology PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls CTRCD is a spectrum — catch it early. CTRCD ranges from subclinical injury detected by imaging and biomarkers to overt heart failure. Early identification in high-risk patients (preexisting CVD, diabetes, HTN, obesity, anthracycline/HER2/radiation exposure) is essential, and early initiation of guideline-directed medical therapy — including ACE inhibitors/ARBs/ARNIs, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, and beta-blockers — remains the backbone of prevention and treatment to preserve LVEF and allow safe continuation of cancer therapy. SGLT2 inhibitors are a promising new pillar of cardioprotection in cardio-oncology. They act through a unique combination of mechanisms: renal effects, metabolic reprogramming of the myocardium, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant pathways, and vascular fibrosis modulation — making them a compelling complement to standard therapies rather than a replacement. Early clinical data is encouraging but not yet definitive. The 2024 EMPACARD-PILOT trial demonstrated preserved LVEF and reduced CTRCD in higher-risk patients with diabetes or kidney disease. Ongoing trials — EMPACT and PROTECT — are actively exploring SGLT2 inhibitors for primary prevention during anthracycline and HER2-targeted therapy. SGLT2 inhibitors are NOT yet indicated for ICI-related myocarditis. Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-related myocarditis is mechanistically immune-driven. While SGLT2 inhibitors have theoretically anti-inflammatory benefits, there is currently no clinical evidence to support their use in this specific setting. The use of SGLT2 inhibitors should be guided by patient risk, existing indications, and ongoing research. Large prospective trials, clarity on timing and patient selection, long-term safety data, and deeper mechanistic understanding in humans remain the most urgent gaps in the field before broader adoption can be recommended. References Theofilis P, Vlachakis PK, Oikonomou E, et al. Cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction: A review of current trends in epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Biomedicines. 2024;12(12):2914. doi:10.3390/biomedicines12122914. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39767820/ Lyon AR, Dent S, Stanway S, et al. Baseline cardiovascular risk assessment in cancer patients scheduled to receive cardiotoxic cancer therapies: a position statement and new risk assessment tools from the Cardio-Oncology Study Group of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology in collaboration with the International Cardio-Oncology Society. Eur J Heart Fail. 2020;22(11):1945-1960. doi:10.1002/ejhf.1920. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8019326/ Li X, Li Y, Zhang T, et al. Role of cardioprotective agents on chemotherapy-induced heart failure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Pharmacol Res. 2020;151(104577):104577. doi:10.1016/j.phrs.2019.104577. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31790821/ Lee YH, Lim S, Davies MJ. Cardiometabolic and renal benefits of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2025;21(12):783-798. doi:10.1038/s41574-025-01170-4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40935880/ Dabour MS, George MY, Daniel MR, Blaes AH, Zordoky BN. The cardioprotective and anticancer effects of SGLT2 inhibitors: JACC: CardioOncology state-of-the-art review. JACC CardioOncol. 2024;6(2):159-182. doi:10.1016/j.jaccao.2024.01.007. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38774006/ Armillotta M, Angeli F, Paolisso P, et al. Cardiovascular therapeutic targets of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors beyond heart failure. Pharmacol Ther. 2025;270(108861):108861. doi:10.1016/j.pharmthera.2025.10886. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40245989/ Góes-Santos BR, Castro PC, Girardi ACC, Antunes-Correa LM, Davel AP. Vascular effects of SGLT2 inhibitors: evidence and mechanisms. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2025;329(4):C1150-C1160. doi:10.1152/ajpcell.00569.2025. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40908107/ Daniele AJ, Gregorietti V, Costa D, López-Fernández T. Use of EMPAgliflozin in the prevention of CARDiotoxicity: the EMPACARD – PILOT trial. CardioOncology. 2024;10(1):58. doi:10.1186/s40959-024-00260-y. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39237985/ Clinicaltrials.gov. Clinicaltrials.gov. Accessed April 16, 2026. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05271162 Greco A, Quagliariello V, Rizzo G, et al. SGLT2i Dapagliflozin in primary prevention of chemotherapy induced cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients treated with neo-adjuvant anthracycline-based chemotherapy +/- trastuzumab: rationale and design of the multicenter PROTECT trial. CardioOncology. 2025;11(1):79. doi:10.1186/s40959-025-00368-9. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12400668/ Key Guideline Reference: Lyon AR, López-Fernández T, Couch LS, et al. 2022 ESC guidelines on cardio-oncology developed in collaboration with the European hematology association (EHA), the European society for therapeutic radiology and oncology (ESTRO) and the international cardio-oncology society (IC-OS). Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2022;23(10):e333-e465. doi:10.1093/ehjci/jeac106. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36017575/ Be sure to check out the corresponding review article on the cardioprotective role of SGLT2 inhibitors in CTRCD that will be published in US Cardiology Review, the official journal of CardioNerds. Additionally, please reference CardioNerds Cardio-Oncology Episodes 261 and 274 for related content.

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Have you ever gotten frustrated watching someone else receive a blessing you felt they didn't earn? In this first message of our new series Stories Jesus Told, Pastor Stephen Mizell unpacks the Parable of the Vineyard Workers from Matthew 20 — and what it reveals about God's scandalous, unmerited grace. Whether you've been following Jesus for decades or you're just now getting over, this message is for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS: God's kingdom doesn't operate on human fairness — it operates on grace Comparison transforms a generous gift into a perceived grievance You can keep score or you can experience grace, but you can't do both Late doesn't disqualify you in the Kingdom of God — it only invites you We serve not to earn God's love, but as an overflow of the grace we've already received The greatest danger isn't missing a reward — it's working in the vineyard and missing God's heart SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Matthew 19:27 — Peter's question: "What's in it for us?" Matthew 20:1–16 — The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard SERIES: Stories Jesus Told — a series through the parables of Jesus exploring grace, vocation, anxiety, purpose, forgiveness, and family.

The NBA Playoffs are here and The Baseline crew pulled up with a full 2026 Play-In + First Round preview — East and West.Cal Lee, Warren Shaw, and Jabari Davis break down every major matchup with a blend of X's and O's, culture talk, and that honest playoff energy:In this episode:East Play-In & SeedingHornets vs Heat: Is Charlotte officially the team nobody wants to see?Why Miami's “we'll figure it out in April” energy might finally catch up to themSixers vs Magic: Maxey, PG and depth vs Orlando's scoring issues and Paolo/Mosley disconnectWho ultimately survives to grab the 7th and 8th seeds?Detroit's Statement SeasonWhy the Pistons are built for playoff basketball: defense, physicality and reboundingCade Cunningham's rise and how Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson set the toneHow Detroit matches up with Orlando and why a long series would be a red flagWest Play-In & MatchupsClippers vs Warriors: Kawhi, Ty Lue, and a deeper roster vs Steph trying to summon one more classicSuns vs Blazers: Devin Booker's time vs a fearless Portland core led by Deni Avdija and Jrue HolidayWhy the “Steph game” and “Booker game” might not be enough in a one-off settingSpurs & OKC at the TopHow Wembanyama, Stefon Castle and Dylan Harper turned the Spurs into a legit contenderOKC's growth from “cute story” to real problem in the WestFirst-Round East BattlesCeltics vs Sixers: Boston's strengths and flaws without having to see a healthy EmbiidKnicks vs Hawks: Brunson and KAT vs NAW, Jalen Johnson and a resurgent Atlanta squadCavs vs Raptors: Why Cleveland's talent is real but the Harden playoff variable is impossible to ignoreIf you love playoff basketball, matchups, adjustments, and talking through the bigger stories behind each team, this episode is packed front to back.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups.This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds!Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19GuestFollow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaselineFollow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline

They were known as the Summers of Terror. From 2005 to 2006, Phoenix, Arizona, lived in a state of permanent dread. People and pets were being shot in the streets at random. Women and children were pulled into dark alleys and assaulted. In part 1 of this 2-part series, we'll dive into the attacks that kicked off a year of chaos, violence, and mystery, which left the police department scrambling for answers. They may not have known their killer, but they knew one thing for certain: He would strike again. And again. And again.  - Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTYeCoYyxm58DXXdoFbHQyWHlWbcH9iKGIefFcQToW4/edit?tab=t.y2yayotxnlcb Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP48nRPl -Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/id1752719844 -Amazon/Audible - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ab1ade99-740c-46ae-8028-b2cf41eabf58/the-conspiracy-files -Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/PC:1001089101 -iHeart - https://iheart.com/podcast/186907423/ -PocketCast - https://pca.st/dpdyrcca -CastBox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id6193084?country=us - Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701 If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamerica Instagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmerica TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowen Feeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel - (c) BLOOD IN THE SINK PRODUCTIONS 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we'll talk about:Love as a baseline, not a strategyWhy relationships have become transactionalHow fear of being hurt limits intimacyThe importance of inconvenience in loveLoving without expecting romance or returnHow operating from love deepens connectionRebuilding intimacy in modern cultureAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

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If I told you there was one daily habit that could meaningfully increase your baseline happiness, support emotional regulation, and improve how your brain copes with stress over time, it would probably sound like an oversimplification. But hear me out, because this small bit of advice has changed my life. +SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34+DR TARA SWARTDr Tara's full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG073Bi_iCg&t=1556s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtaraswart/?hl=enThe Source: https://www.taraswart.com/the-source/Her new book, The Signs: https://www.taraswart.com/the-signs/ +FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinghardpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@workinghardpodcast +DILEMMA SUBMISSIONIf you'd like to submit any dilemmas to the podcast to be answered in the bonus episodes, please send them to podcast@grace-beverley.com with the subject beginning DILEMMAS or DM us @workinghardpod on instagram!+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear

Arsenal return to Champions League quarter-final action with a first-leg trip to Lisbon, as Mikel Arteta's side face Sporting CP with the tie firmly in focus from the outset.The conversation opens with the broader context around Arsenal's European progression, framing this as a third consecutive quarter-final and questioning what it now means to operate at this level consistently. There's discussion around whether reaching this stage should now be viewed as a minimum standard — and what it takes to turn repeated appearances into genuine contention.Attention then shifts to the immediate task in Lisbon. The hosts break down the challenge Sporting present, balancing respect for their quality with the belief that Arsenal, when executing properly, operate at a higher level. The first-leg dynamic becomes central: how important it is to establish control early, avoid leaving the tie in the balance, and not rely on the Emirates to resolve it.There's a detailed look at the current state of the squad following the international break, with fitness uncertainties around key players and how that could influence selection decisions. Form, narrative, and tactical fit all come into play as the hosts debate how Arteta may approach his lineup.The psychological aspect is also addressed, with recent results, external noise, and rising pressure all forming part of the backdrop. The question becomes whether Arsenal can reset mentally, play their game, and approach the occasion with clarity rather than tension.Sporting's attacking threat is analysed in detail, highlighting the key individuals capable of influencing the tie and the tactical differences Arsenal typically face in European competition compared to domestic matches.The episode then broadens out to the wider Champions League picture, assessing the other quarter-final ties, potential semi-final pathways, and how Arsenal measure up within the remaining field.A focused, measured preview of a tie that could define the next step in Arsenal's European progression.Chapters:(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(00:18) - Match Context: Sporting CP, Form, Weather & First Leg Setup(02:16) - Initial Feelings: Bounce Back Needed & Confidence Level(02:44) - Arsenal's Champions League Standard: Quarterfinals as Baseline(04:29) - Selection Debate: Form vs Narrative in Attack(06:00) - Trap Game Risk: Fixtures, Focus & Managing the Tie(07:01) - First Leg Importance: Avoiding Reliance on the Emirates(09:04) - Pressure, Media Noise & Mental Reset(10:22) - Sporting Threat: Luis Suárez Profile & Key Danger(12:33) - Tactical Expectations: European Game vs Premier League Patterns(14:06) - Arsenal in Europe: History, Semifinals & Winning Path(16:38) - Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid(19:42) - Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich(21:11) - PSG vs Liverpool(23:31) - Semi-Final Predictions & Closing

What does it take to lead a team where the margin for error is measured in centimeters and the consequences of a mistake are devastating? In this high-flying episode from the archive, Andy Lopata sits down with Dan Lowes, a former RAF fighter pilot and Executive Officer of the world-renowned Red Arrows. Dan pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build and maintain an elite, high-performance team that must perform flawlessly under extreme pressure. Forget the myth of the "best" individual performers. Dan reveals that the Red Arrows aren't necessarily the nine best pilots in the RAF—they are the nine best teammates. They explore the rigorous selection process, the mindset required to stay motivated when you're a "super-sub" waiting for your moment, and why a world-class team delivers the exact same level of excellence for a village fete as they do for a Royal flypast. This is a masterclass in trust, character, and the pursuit of excellence for any leader looking to elevate their team. What you will learn from this episode The Baseline Performance Trap: Why technical skill is only the "entry fee" and why character is the real differentiator in elite teams. The "Super-Sub" Mindset: How to maintain peak motivation and stay at the top of your game when your primary mission isn't called upon. Consistency of Excellence: Why the Red Arrows fly with the same precision over a local cricket match as they do over Buckingham Palace—and why your business should too. Rebuilding a Winning Team Every Year: The secret to replacing 33% of your team annually while remaining the best in the world. Actionable Insights Hire for Character Once the Baseline is Met: In your recruitment, establish a non-negotiable baseline for technical ability. Once a candidate crosses that line, stop looking at their skills and start looking at their character. Ask yourself: "Are they the best teammate for the existing group?" Conduct "Village Fete" Audits: Look at your smallest clients or least visible projects. Are you giving them the same "smoke plan and formation" as your biggest VIP accounts? True excellence is a habit of consistency, not a reaction to the size of the audience. Encourage "Situational Awareness" Training: Just as pilots think 100 miles ahead of the jet, encourage your team to look "up the road." Help them recognise patterns and develop the calmness that comes from experience, moving from reactive fire-fighting to proactive situational management. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Dan Lowes: Instagram |LinkedIn | The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring Episode 165 Featuring Dan Lowes

Welcome back to Conversion Monthly! Danny McMillan is joined by the full team — Sim, Matt Kostan, and Dorian — plus special guest Anna, who launched a reusable microfiber cleaning cloth roll on Amazon UK. Anna's product is clever — an eco-friendly alternative to paper towels that's washable and comes in multiple colors. But the listing isn't converting. The team digs into exactly why and what to fix. What's Covered in This Episode: Main image problems — Why Anna's current main image fails to communicate what the product actually is, and how showing roll thickness, sheet count, and color options can dramatically increase click-through rate Baseline click share testing — Matt runs a 100-person UK shopper poll revealing Anna's listing captures only 10% of clicks against competitors The power of color — Shoppers gravitate toward listings showing multiple color options, and the team discusses how bolder, richer colors (not pastels) pop on search results Secondary image ordering — Dorian's favorite test reveals that simply reordering existing images based on what shoppers care about most (reusability and washability) can boost conversions without changing a single image Title strategy — Why keyword stuffing kills readability and how "speed bump keywords" like "washable" or "tear-away" differentiate you from competitors Cost-saving as a conversion lever — Framing the product as a money-saver versus annual paper towel spend gives instant price justification Before-and-after imagery — "Show me, don't tell me" — why context-driven images outperform generic product shots German marketplace analysis — What the German Amazon sellers are doing right with richer colors, dynamic angles, and clean layouts New main image results — After updating the main image with Dorian's mockup, click share jumped 60-70% in testing Key Takeaways: If shoppers can't tell what your product is from the main image, nothing else matters The order of your secondary images matters as much as the images themselves — answer objections early Titles need to balance keyword volume with readability — a title nobody understands won't convert regardless of search volume Look at what competitors in other marketplaces (especially Germany) are doing for image inspiration Test before you invest in final designs — quick mockups and polling save time and money Connect with the Team: Matt Kostan — matt@productpinyon.com Sim — LinkedIn (also recruiting brand managers) Dorian — LinkedIn Anna — LinkedIn

If you've ever disappeared from your marketing and then struggled to claw your way back, this episode is for you. I'm getting honest about something I've experienced for years: the cycle of going dark on my marketing whenever life or business throws me a curveball. Whether it's been grief, burnout, getting buried in client work, or just losing motivation, I've lived through every version of this. And every single time, it took twice as long to rebuild momentum than it would have to just keep going at a minimum. The truth is, while you're away, your audience is building relationships with someone else and your results over the next 90 days are a direct reflection of what you did (or didn't do) in the last 90. This year, I decided enough is enough. I'm enforcing a strict 7-day maximum for going dark, and I built what I call a baseline marketing system. This is my minimum marketing standard that feels simple, repeatable, and completely non-negotiable. I walk you through exactly how I set mine up, from making my podcast untouchable to layering in a one-post-per-week Instagram minimum, to building an emergency content bank so I always have something ready when life gets in the way. In today's episode, we're chatting about: Why your marketing results today determine your conversions for the next 90 days The personal rules I'm enforcing this year to never fully disappear again How to build a baseline marketing system that works even on your worst days The emergency content bank strategy — 10 pieces of content, stored and ready to go Why templates should be your backup plan, not your main strategy The hard truth about marketing mindset and how to stop self-sabotaging CONNECT: Connect with me on Instagram to see how I apply what I talk about on the episodes. Get more marketing insights from me beyond the episodes. BEYOND THE EPISODE: Get private consulting and coaching on your marketing to become your audience's favorite personal brand to follow and buy from. Learn more. Learn how to launch like celebrity brands like SKIMS, Poppi, and Rhode using the Campaign Crash Course™. Get it today! Reinvent the way you market and 3x your audience, demand, and sales with Industry's Choice. Learn more. Get support with all of your design needs for your next campaign with Sales Studio. Get started.  

There's a number inside you that determines how happy you are — and most people go their entire lives without knowing it exists.   In today's episode, I explain what your happiness baseline is, why it keeps pulling you back to the same level no matter what happens in your life, and why that's actually the best news you've heard in a while.   I walk through the famous 1978 study on lottery winners and accident survivors, the 50/40/10 happiness model, and the four daily practices that research shows genuinely raise your set point over time.   I also share my own story — how I went from a suicide attempt at 19 to spending 13 years traveling the world studying happiness, and what I found that changed everything. Today, my 8-week course The Happiness Baseline has a 100% success rate in raising students' happiness scores. That statistic still moves me every time I say it.   If you've been wondering "why am I not happy?" even though your life looks fine on paper — this episode answers that question. Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with you, there's something you need to try next… Take the Happiness Quiz at https://iintendtobehappy.com/ — it's a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what's actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back. Take the quiz here → https://iintendtobehappy.com/ Let's take this work deeper, together.  

In this special edition of FaceTime w/ The Baseline, we sit down with filmmakers Corey Colvin and Carlton Sabbs, the visionary directors behind the Prime Video documentary Meal Ticket. Hailing from Chicago, the duo brings a powerful blend of storytelling, culture, and lived experience to the screen. We dive into their creative journey, their transition into feature documentary filmmaking, and how their backgrounds in music, sports, and visual storytelling shaped the making of Meal Ticket.The film explores the cultural impact of the McDonald's All-American Games — going beyond the court to capture the pressure, expectations, and life-changing moments that define the next generation of basketball stars. From archival storytelling to emotional, high-impact visuals, Colvin and Sabbs break down how they brought authenticity and depth to one of basketball's most iconic pipelines. Tap in for an in-depth conversation on basketball culture, storytelling, and the intersection of sport and identity — only on The Baseline NBA Podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups.This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds!Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19GuestFollow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaselineFollow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline

Harassment patterns are recognizable, and they are coming in heavy. General Flynn is an example. Paid operations leave evidence, which also shows involvement. Authenticity is suddenly the new currency. Coordinated media shows these are planned attacks. What is their network actually selling? Are we relevant or not? Saying true things can be labelled as spying. Cyber stalking has a digital shape. Think of trust as money. The business model was extraction, and ore has run out. We created a movement, and they created a market. Perpetual discussion is a solution. The product is information and it's free. Collapse is sometimes good, but not for everyone. The credibility baseline has been reset. She can't follow a script. Honesty messes it up. Nobody wants to talk about accountability. Pointing out the train that's going to be on fire. How about a show with Nate Rothschild? What are the real targets of this war? Remedy maneuvers mimic the Ottoman Empire. The press conference that nobody noticed. Jihad is their way. It's all about to get very interesting.

Yet again, you're motivated to make a change. You've given yourself 6 months, you pick a program, cut calories, and go after it!Then (inevitably) the whole thing falls apart about 1-2 months in (maybe even sooner).Most people over 40 who want to lose fat and build muscle start with the wrong first step. They jump straight into a calorie deficit before they even know what their body is doing.This episode lays out a complete 26-week body recomp roadmap with three phases that build on each other:Stop GuessingEat More. Lift Heavy.Trust YourselfYou'll hear why the first 7 weeks should involve almost zero changes to your diet, how to read your own metabolic data so you stop relying on guesses, and the one skill most people never develop that determines whether results actually stick for the long term.If you've been lifting and tracking but your body still doesn't reflect the work, THIS is the plan to follow.Start the Eat More Lift Heavy program and follow this exact 26-week roadmap with the help of two coaches, a training program matched to your unique situation, monthly live coaching calls, and a community built for accountability. Founder pricing locks in through March 29: eatmoreliftheavy.comTimestamps0:00 - Why most 6-month transformation plans fail 5:42 - Undereating, protein, and hormonal challenges 8:31 - Three phases: Stop Guessing, Eat More, Trust Yourself 10:10 - Phase 1: tracking, training, and building awareness 13:12 - Baseline measurements and biofeedback tracking 14:15 - The fear of eating more after chronic restriction 16:40 - The Phase 1 milestone and reading your data 19:30 - Phase 2: making decisions with real numbers 20:48 - Weekend eating, social situations, and alcohol 24:58 - Phase 3: building independence after 40 27:29 - Teaching yourself and hormonal awareness 30:10 - Troubleshooting without a coach 32:43 - 60-second protein audit for your gap mealEpisode ResourcesDownload MacroFactor (use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for a free two-week trial) to track your actual metabolic rate (and get accurate calorie and macro targets)Join Eat More Lift Heavy before pricing goes up on March 30

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What does it actually take to feel less lonely — even in a room full of people? In this rich, wide-ranging conversation, Becca welcomes back relationship coach Ginny Muir for her second appearance on the Belonging Podcast. Calling in from her jungle home in Costa Rica, Ginny brings her signature blend of warmth, rigor, and humor to a topic that sits at the heart of every relationship we have: the courage to reveal our truest selves. Together, we explore the fascinating world of child consciousness, relational intimacy, and how understanding our child strategies can transform our relationships and inner life. Ginny shares profound insights on recognizing and including our childhood selves to foster greater connection and authenticity.Key topics include:Why loneliness is a symptom of emotional hiding , and how most of us learned to hide earlyThe difference between child consciousness and adult consciousness, and why most conflict, avoidance, and resentment lives in the gap between themWhy "healing your inner child" is a dead end, and what to do instead (notice, include, redirect)How our survival strategies are as unique as our thumbprints, and why attachment theory alone doesn't capture the full pictureA real-life example from Ginny's community: what it looked like to tell the truth in community, and why it was terrifying even for someone who teaches this workWhat happens when someone else's child part gets activated mid-conflict, and how to stay in adult without shutting down or cavingWhy doing this work in community is different (and more powerful) than one-on-one therapyThe connection between personal relationality and collective resilience - why the adults in the room matter more than ever right nowResources + LinksGinny's 'The Lover's Collective'The Lover's Collective Pop Up & Open House on 3/21/26My previous episode with Ginny, #125: Turning Circle Conflict into Deeper IntimacySubscribe to my newsletter and check out my Substack, How We Come BackMy book, Root and Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the SelfConnect with me on Instagram @beccapiastrelliTimestamps:[0:00] Introduction[7:16] Craving & Moving to a Particular Type of Land[13:10] The Baseline of Emotional Disconnection[18:18] Embracing Otherness and Intimacy of Self[22:14] Child Consciousness and Strategies[31:11] Examples of Child Strategies as an Adult[37:19] Noticing and Including your Strategies[48:01] Breaking the Cycle by Expressing your Truth[56:36] Repatterning to Adult Competency[59:45] Relational Work in Community as Revolution[01:04:43] Consuming Media and Observing Relationality

It's an exciting first! TedX speaker, company founder, and teen (yes, teenager!) Sonia Suthar reached out to AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr about being on the podcast! You're going to love this conversation about how to help your teen be ready for communicating with their university professor or their boss, how to be both thoughtful about the anxiety your teen may feel in those situations and also how to help them be ready ~ it's an episode you don't want to miss!Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4uxxhFe Takeaways:Sonia emphasizes the need for teens to learn life skills that are not taught in school.Parents play a crucial role in supporting their children's communication development.The fear of judgment and rejection is a significant barrier for many teens.Soft skills are essential for success in college and the workplace.COVID-19 has exacerbated communication anxiety among young people.Building a supportive environment helps teens feel more confident in their communication.Reframing failure as a learning opportunity can empower teens.Understanding emotional intelligence is vital for both parents and teens.Initiation is key for teens to develop independence and self-advocacy.Sonia's TED Talk experience highlights the importance of public speaking for young people.Sound Bites:"Agency is key for self-advocacy.""You're always gonna be judged.""Reframing failure is valuable."Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Communication Gaps in Teens03:01 Sonia's Journey into Life Skills Coaching05:54 Understanding the Roots of Communication Anxiety08:45 The Role of Parents in Supporting Communication Skills11:37 The Importance of Soft Skills in Today's World14:37 Impact of COVID-19 on Social Skills Development17:34 Building a Baseline for Communication Skills20:40 Reframing Fear of Rejection and Judgment23:15 Navigating Generational Communication Gaps26:12 Sonia's TED Talk Experience and Initiation in TeensKeywords: communication, teens, life skills, parenting, anxiety, soft skills, COVID-19, emotional intelligence, rejection, generational gaps

The man who took Nancy Guthrie has been called sloppy, amateurish, incompetent by every talking head on cable news. Former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke disagrees. After 21 years with the Bureau—including leading the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program—his assessment is clear: what we're seeing on that doorbell footage isn't unusual. It's baseline.The Walmart backpack. The awkward holster placement. The improvised camera cover fashioned from potted plant foliage. Dreeke explains this is what actual criminal operations look like. The movies trained us to expect meticulous planning and elegant execution. Real offenders show up with cheap equipment and figure it out as they go. The cases that get solved typically involve exactly this preparation level. We just don't broadcast those nationally.The uncomfortable question: this suspect's operation was messy and it's still working. Four weeks—no identification, no arrest, no vehicle. Sloppy-but-successful tells us something different than sloppy-and-caught. Dreeke examines whether this is someone who lacks capacity or someone driven by desperation or compulsion. The willingness to proceed despite being recorded, problem-solving on camera in real time—that might not be stupidity.Drawing on his counterintelligence background, Dreeke explains what a genuinely sophisticated version of this operation would have looked like—and how wide the gap is between trained tradecraft and what appears on the Guthrie footage.Meanwhile, calls for Sheriff Chris Nanos's removal grow louder daily. But what would it take? A recall requires roughly 121,825 signatures in 120 days—near impossible. Impeachment doesn't apply to county officers in Arizona. Two AG investigations have gone silent. Nanos won by 481 votes. His deputies voted no confidence. His supervisors twice requested outside investigations. Arizona's constitution protects him until 2028.Join 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/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis 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.#NancyGuthrie #NancyGuthrieSuspect #RobinDreeke #FBIProfile #SheriffNanos #FindNancyGuthrie #TucsonKidnapping #PimaCountySheriff #SavannahGuthrieMom #NancyGuthrieCase

In 2005 and 2006, Phoenix was overtaken by fear as a series of sudden, violent attacks spread across the city. People were assaulted, robbed, kidnapped, and killed in parking lots, gas stations, restaurants, and quiet neighborhoods. There was no pattern, no specific victim type, and no warning, making everyday life feel dangerous.As the attacks escalated, police realized they were hunting one person responsible for dozens of crimes. The suspect became known as the Baseline Killer, a man who moved quickly, changed disguises, and struck without predictability. Despite a massive investigation, he continued attacking for more than a year.The case finally broke when DNA from an early assault produced a match and a survivor recognized the suspect from a police sketch. Investigators arrested Mark Goudeau, who was later convicted of nine murders and dozens of other crimes, bringing one of Arizona's most terrifying crime sprees to an end.#TrueCrimeRecaps #BaselineKiller #PhoenixCrime #MarkGoudeau #ColdCaseSolved