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The central risk to the outlook is whether oil begins flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. Baseline views are background features, with scenarios of elevated, high, and surging oil prices the key downside risks to growth. With uncertainty high, central banks will likely stay in wait-and-see mode. The degree to which cyclical context influences policy decisions is debated. A few brief remarks provided on Asian activity tracking.    Speakers: Bruce Kasman Joseph Lupton   This podcast was recorded on 13 March 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures.  © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party.

In this episode of the Cybersecurity at ViVE series on The Beat Podcast, host Sandy Vance sits down with Chad Alessi, Managing Director of Cybersecurity at CTG, for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to protect healthcare organizations in today's threat landscape. With a background spanning chemical engineering, the U.S. Marines, energy sector Operational Technology security, and IT consulting, Chad brings a unique cross-industry perspective to healthcare cybersecurity. From the difference between cybersecurity and cyber resilience to the rise of AI-powered attacks, this episode is packed with practical insights for healthcare leaders who want to stay ahead of what is coming. In this episode, they talk about how: Cyber resilience focuses on operational continuity when an attack happens, not just prevention Breaches resolved within 200 days can save organizations over $1 million Bad actors often sit idle inside networks for months, collecting data before launching an attack Baseline requirements are identity-first security, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and privileged access management Human-only Security Operations Center (SOC) models are too slow to keep up with today's automated, AI-powered attacks CTG uses Microsoft's Unified Security Operations (SecOps) platform to eliminate tool sprawl and improve response time Zero-trust architecture is expanding from department-level to enterprise-wide in healthcare New HIPAA regulations now require provable network segmentation for legacy medical devices AI-assisted security operations will continue to grow in the next few years A Little About Chad: As CTG's Managing Director of Cybersecurity, Chad Alessi leverages decades of experience in technology, cybersecurity, and operational strategy across enterprise and mid-market sectors to meet the evolving cybersecurity needs of clients in the U.S. During his time in IT consulting, Chad was instrumental in driving IT transformation in the company's regulated pipeline and gas processing business units. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering, an MBA from the University of Alabama, an MS in Information Systems with a concentration in Information Security from Syracuse University, and post-graduate certifications in leadership, full stack development, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Chad is known for his strong work ethic, integrity, resourcefulness, and service-based leadership, which he attributes to his time in the U.S. Marine Corps.

A leading IT services company says AI should be a baseline skill for every New Zealander but it warns many in the workplace aren't getting the grounding they need. Datacom company director of AI Lou Compagnone spoke to Corin Dann.

In this episode, I want to invite you to start viewing your internal health through the same lens as you view your external health. Nothing is one and done. You're never done. The goal is not to be done. The goal is learning what your baseline is, what it feels like to actually live in balance, because most people have no concept of what their actual baseline is when their body is in balance. And from there, it's learning how to listen to your body and do what you need to maintain your balance. Something I wish everybody understood is that our microbiome is always fluctuating. It's influenced by the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, the chemicals that are sprayed on our food, the chemicals sprayed in the air.It's influenced by exposure to bacteria and pathogens, viruses, yeast, mold, and parasites. The health or unhealth of our relationships. It's influenced by how we experience stress and how much stress we experience. Our microbiome is very dynamic and it's always responding to so many different variables in our life.I invite you to rebalance and learn your baseline, experience balance, and then get curious. Pay attention to what fluctuations feel like for you, what they look like for your child, and stop chasing this illusion that our internal health is a one and done thing.I invite you to start living in relationship with your body instead of fighting your body. I invite you to start listening, listening to those, maybe they're quiet symptoms. Start listening with curiosity and without judgment.Let yourself dream. Let yourself know what it's supposed to feel like.Thanks for listening! I would love to connect with you ♡ Subscribe to the Nourished Newsletter Explore the Gut Rebalance Kits Visit our FAQ's Follow along on a Instagram Take the free Gut Health Quiz Email us at customercare@onleorganics.com Sending love and wellness from my family yours,xx - Juniper BennettFounder of ōNLē ORGANICS

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

The Sleep Dopamine Cycle Destroying Your BaselineI want you to hear this clearly. You're not lazy. You're not broken. Your brain just didn't finish recovering last night.When you stimulate your system before bed, you spike dopamine at the wrong time. You fall asleep quickly, and I know it feels like it worked. But what your brain needed was sequencing, not shutdown.Your brain has to move through rhythm. Beta settles. Alpha stabilizes. Delta deepens. REM integrates your emotions, your motivation, even your sexual responsiveness. When that rhythm gets interrupted, you wake up slightly low. You reach for your phone, coffee, or stimulation just to feel present. You tell yourself you need more discipline. I'm telling you it's timing.I see this pattern every day on brain maps. Nothing is damaged. Your nervous system adapted to intensity. What you're feeling is instability in your baseline. And you can change that.When you reduce nighttime stimulation and let your brain complete its sequence, dopamine recalibrates. You wake up grounded. You feel self-generated energy again. You don't have to force drive. It's there.I don't want you living in a compensation loop. I want you fully restored. Start restoring your brain's rhythm at https://drtrishleigh.com/ You deserve to feel steady, motivated, and fully online again.Send a textSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:

In this week's episode, we debate the top hitters in baseball. Who does make the list? And who just misses the list? We react to each pick and give you the reasons behind our decision.

What does it really take to stop living paycheck to paycheck when you own a trades business? In this episode, Jesse Teron sits down with Kedma Ough, the financial genius behind Iron Books, to unpack the practical and psychological tools that help contractors, painters, and tradespeople finally get a grip on their money.Jesse opens up about a painful personal low: selling his car just to cover rent in December 2019. That rock-bottom moment sparked the creation of "Baseline 1", the concept of earning enough each month to cover both your business overhead AND your personal bills. It sounds simple, but hitting that number changes everything.Kedma brings the neuroscience and the numbers. She walks through the exact tools Iron Books uses to turn struggling businesses around, from Debt Schedules and Zero-Based Budgeting to Cash Flow Analysis and Turnaround Consulting, and shares why the words you use about money might be the biggest obstacle standing between you and profitability.In this episode you'll learn:What "Baseline 1" means and why hitting it is a game-changerHow language and self-talk directly impact your financial resultsThe Iron Books toolkit: Debt Schedules, Zero-Based Budgeting & moreWhy bankruptcy isn't the end and what it taught Kedma about resilienceHow to identify your "genius zone" and stop doing everything yourselfThe 15% net profit target and why anything below zero compounds against youWhether you're drowning in debt or just ready to grow, this episode will shift how you think about money, and give you real tools to act on.

In the final recording for our Grounded ‘Live' sessions, Kyle and Stuart are joined by a panel of farmers to discuss the biggest misconceptions surrounding regenerative farming head-on.They discuss lessons learned in the field: what worked, what didn't, and how regenerative practices can be adapted to different farm sizes, soil types, and business models.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

In this episode, I'm sharing the Minimum Baseline Rule — the simple hackthat completely changed the way I approach fitness and weight loss with an ADHD brain.For years, I thought consistency meant doing everything perfectly. Full workouts. Perfect meals. Tracking everything. But every time I couldn't maintain that level, I'd crash straight back to zero. The Minimum Baseline Rule flips that completelyBecause fat loss doesn't come from the days everything goes perfectly. It comes from the days you would normally give up… but don't.If consistency has always felt like the hardest part of fitness, this episode might genuinely change the way you think about it.Paid Support♾️ Enquire for coaching support⁠https://yxk1v305k46.typeform.com/to/SfP94ewQ?typeform-source=linktr.ee⁠Where Else to Find Me

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Knick Film School's Jonathan Macri and New York Daily News' Kristian Winfield to break down the state of the Knicks after their tough loss to the Thunder. Today's Show: 0:00 Welcome to the show 1:06 The Baseline 8:06 Karl-Anthony Towns vs Thunder 13:11 Mike Brown on the defense 21:36 Officiating vs Thunder 23:56 Injury Updates: Brunson, Hart, McBride 27:56 Around The East: Celtics and Jayson Tatum 35:24 Around The East with Kristian Winfield 37:01 Deuce McBride rotation impact 40:48 The Talkback - KAT and Seeding 48:45 Final Thoughts on Knicks playoff chances Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We explore what baseline happiness means and how to build it with a simple Wheel of Life check-in, using awareness, proactive health, and small daily habits to restore energy and focus. We share practical ways to personalize self-care without guilt and why “go slow to go fast” truly accelerates growth.• defining baseline happiness and the role of awareness• using the Wheel of Life across eight domains• spotting daily stressors versus core causes• shifting from reactive care to proactive health• movement, sleep, and nutrition for stamina• meditation to calm reactivity and spark clarity• customizing routines without comparison• simple next steps to raise low-scoring areas• why fun and connection protect performanceIf you loved what YenB said, please leave a review and subscribe for other self-care self-care tidbits as we go along with our week on the showSupport the showConnect with Wendy Manganaro: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendymanganaro1/

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

In this episode, you'll hear a Club member, Tapani, describe: • Panic attacks fading • Baseline anxiety dropping from a nine to a three • Triggers losing their grip • Overthinking decreasing • Feeling more like themselves again These weren't dramatic breakthroughs. They were small shifts, repeated week after week. Social anxiety doesn't disappear overnight. It gradually loses intensity and stays gone longer. If you're wondering whether change like this is possible for you, this episode gives you a grounded picture of what that path actually looks like. Start with our free 7 Secrets To Social Confidence here

What if winning isn't the point? In this UNLOCKED conversation, Sebastien Page breaks down why the most effective leaders, athletes, and high performers stop obsessing over the scoreboard and start focusing on mastery, resilience, and the long game. From nearly losing his life due to burnout to unpacking the PERMA model of positive psychology, Sebastien shows why health, relationships, and meaning are the real performance multipliers. We talk sports psychology, leadership mistakes driven by fear, goal-induced blindness (Everest makes an appearance), and why knowing when to quit is one of the most underrated leadership skills. If you're tired of chasing short-term wins at the cost of everything else, this episode will recalibrate how you think about success. Timestamps: 00:00 — Cold Open & Intro 03:35 — Nearly Dying from Burnout: The Wake-Up Call 07:10 — Health Is the Baseline for Every Other Goal 08:53 — The PERMA Model: What Actually Drives Long-Term Happiness 12:14 — Why Sports Psychology Obsesses Over Losing 14:39 — Mastery vs Ego: The Shift That Changes Everything 19:35 — Federer's Lesson: Losing Half the Points and Still Winning 23:57 — Goal-Induced Blindness: When Success Becomes Dangerous 27:57 — Fear, Stress, and the Performance Curve Leaders Miss 31:02 — Why Leadership Stops Being About You 34:46 — Strategic Patience and the Skill of Knowing When to Quit 39:10 — Relationships: The One Variable That Predicts Happiness 43:00 — Final Takeaway: Don't Burn Bridges on the Way to Success Instagram: www.instagram.com/sebastienpagebook Substack: substack.com/@sebastienpage LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sebastien-page

In this week's episode, we start discussing the draft and give you our mock draft 1.0. We recorded this before the combine, so our thoughts are pre-combine. We give our take on each pick and how we view the prospect.

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This week on the Jochum Strength Podcast we complete the trilogy and sit down with the third strength coach from Cincinnati Kevin Deitz. Coach Deitz works with the women's soccer team as well as track and field. Throughout the episode he talks about how to better implement return to play protocols, the importance of learning from mentors, why baseline testing is important, and how to approach addressing asymmetries. This is another great episode for someone looking to become a collegiate strength and conditioning coach. As always thanks for listening and enjoy the episode. 

In this week's episode we discuss and give you our take on the best pitcher in the MLB right now. In fact, we give you our top 10 at the position. Some of them might surprise you.

Episode 213: HIV PrEP Review H. Nicole Magaña, medical student, reviews the history of PrEP and outlines the currently FDA-approved medications used for HIV prevention. Dr. Arreaza provides additional perspective on long-acting injectable options, including how quickly they begin to protect patients after initiation.   Written by Nicole Magana, MSIV, American University of the Caribbean. Comments and edits by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice. Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV. Previous episodes related to HIV:  -Episode 67, HIV history (September 2021) -Episode 68, HIV transmissibility (October 2021) -Episode 70 (October 2021), HIV prevention (including HIV Prep with oral medications) -Episode 98 (June 2022), we introduced Apretude, the first injectable for HIV PrEP. Apretude was approved in December 2021.  What is Pre-Exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)? Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is the use of antiretroviral medications taken by individuals who are HIV-negative to prevent HIV acquisition. There are 30,000 new HIV infections annually in the US.  How effective is it? When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective at reducing the risk of HIV transmission through sexual exposure and injection drug use. Patients who are adherent to PrEP can lower their risk of contracting HIV by 99%. The effectiveness of oral PrEP is highly adherence dependent. In trials with 70% adherence, the relative risk of HIV acquisition was 0.27, compared to 0.51 with 40-70% adherence and no significant benefit with adherence ≤40%. How does PrEP work? PrEP works by maintaining therapeutic drug levels in the bloodstream and in target tissues. If HIV exposure occurs, viral replication is inhibited, preventing the establishment of infection. Brief History of PrEP. The concept of PrEP originated from early animal studies demonstrating that antiretroviral medications could prevent retroviral transmission when administered before exposure. In 2010, the iPrEx trial showed that daily oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (known as Truvada) with emtricitabine significantly reduced HIV acquisition among men who have sex with men and transgender women. This was the first large clinical trial to demonstrate the effectiveness of PrEP. In 2012, the FDA approved oral Truvada, which is TDF/FTC (tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine) for HIV prevention. Since then, additional studies have expanded indications and introduced new formulations, including long-acting injectable options. Who Should Be Offered PrEP? PrEP should be considered for any HIV-negative individual at increased risk of HIV acquisition, including Men who have sex with men, transgender individuals, heterosexual men and women with an HIV-positive partner, individuals with recent bacterial sexually transmitted infections, people who inject drugs, individuals engaging in condomless sex with partners of unknown HIV status. Remember that PrEP should be offered in a nonjudgmental, patient-centered manner, make it a safe space to talk openly about prevention of HIV.  Available HIV PrEP Options. Daily Oral PrEP: There are 2 formulations of Tenofovir. There is Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)/ Truvada and Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF)/ Descovy. Each is available in a tablet combined with Emtricitabine a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Truvada: It is approved for all populations at risk through sexual exposure or injection drug use. Something to look out for before starting this medication is for pre-existing CKD. Do not give to patients who have an estimated glomerular filtration rate of less than 60 mL/min. (6) Descovy: This option is approved for men who have sex with men and transgender women but is not approved for individuals at risk through receptive vaginal sex. It has less impact on renal function and bone mineral density compared to Truvada. It can be used in moderately reduced kidney function (GFR between 30-60 mL/min). Truvada and Descovy are taken orally once a day.  After patients start taking these medications, when are they considered to be protected?  Nicole: With daily oral PrEP, guidelines differ with WHO and International Aids Society-USA stating it takes about 7 days, while CDC states 21 days to allow for adequate concentration in tissues (1). Adherence is critical for efficacy. Injectable HIV PrEP. In 2021, the FDA approved the first Injectable PrEP option Long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA)- known on the market as Apretude. Cabotegravir is an integrase strand transfer inhibitor administered as an intramuscular injection.Dosing consists of an initial injection, a second injection one month later, and then maintenance injections every two months (1). Another option is Lenacapavir (Yeztugo). The Yeztugo as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV in Oct 2024. Yeztugo is the first and only FDA-approved HIV prevention treatment that requires just two injections per year, offering a long-acting option for people who weigh at least 35kg. It is given as 2 injections every 6 months. First dose is given with 2 tablets on Day 1 and Day 2, then every 6 months 2 injections on the same day. Clinical trials, including HPTN 083 and HPTN 084, demonstrated that injectable cabotegravir is superior to daily oral PrEP in preventing HIV infection. This advantage is largely due to improved adherence rather than differences in intrinsic drug potency. There have been no head-to-head comparisons between Yeztugo and Apretude, but they are both very effective. Apretude starts protecting 7 days after the first dose, and Yeztugo starts protecting 2 hours after Day 2 (if patient takes the oral loading dose) or 3-4 weeks if no oral load is taken. Injectable PrEP is particularly beneficial for patients who struggle with daily pill adherence, have trouble swallowing pills, prefer a discreet option, have difficulty storing their medication or have renal or bone disease that limits the use of tenofovir-based regimens like Truvada and Descovy (6). In one unpublished report by Medline, patients who received Apretude had an increase in bone mineral density compared to those who received Truvada (1). Tests prior to starting PrEP. Before initiating PrEP, patients must be confirmed to be HIV-negative. Baseline evaluation includes HIV testing with a fourth-generation antigen/antibody assay, HIV RNA testing if acute infection is suspected, renal function testing for oral PrEP, Hepatitis B screening, sexually transmitted infection screening, and pregnancy testing when appropriate. PrEP should not be started in individuals with known or suspected acute HIV infection. Monitoring for patients on HIV PrEP. Monitoring typically includes HIV testing every 2 to 3 months, STI screening every 3 to 6 months, renal function monitoring for those on oral PrEP (tenofovir- based), ongoing adherence and risk-reduction counseling. And for injectable PrEP, adherence to the injection schedule is essential, as delayed dosing may increase the risk of resistance if HIV infection occurs. HIV PrEP is not a prevention for other STIs. Screening for STIs and counseling about prevention is essential. Breakthrough HIV infections on PrEP are rare and most often associated with poor adherence or delayed diagnosis. Truvada is more studied in all populations and is considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. There is less data regarding the injectable option in patients who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or whose primary risk factor is injection drug use (1). Injectable PrEP provides an important alternative for patients with chronic kidney disease and bone disease (1). Key Takeaway Pre-exposure prophylaxis is a safe, effective, and evidence-based strategy for HIV prevention. With both daily oral and long-acting injectable options available, PrEP can be individualized to meet patient needs. Normalizing PrEP discussions in clinical practice is essential to reducing new HIV infections and advancing public health goals.  Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week!  References: Antiretroviral Drugs for Treatment and Prevention of HIV in Adults: 2024 Recommendations of the International Antiviral Society–USA Panel. The Journal of the American Medical Association. 2025. Gandhi RT, Landovitz RJ, Sax PE, et al. Long-Acting Lenacapavir Acts as an Effective Preexposure Prophylaxis in a Rectal SHIV Challenge Macaque Model. The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2023. Bekerman E, Yant SR, VanderVeen L, et al. Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Once-Yearly Lenacapavir: A Phase 1, Open-Label Study. Lancet. 2025. Jogiraju V, Pawar P, Yager J, et al.

Arindam Sandilya, Junya Tanase, James Nelligan and Patrick Locke stress test the cyclically constructive, dollar bearish baseline narrative in light of ongoing volatility in US equities, industrial commodities and geopolitical ructions.   This podcast was recorded on 20 February 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5208833-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party  

The Kaikaku Method is a behavioral enforcement system that builds reliable execution for high-performing men tired of negotiating with themselves. Table of Contents Toggle The Kaikaku Method: Execution Before AwarenessWhat The Kaikaku Method IsWhy Execution Comes Before AwarenessHow The Kaikaku Method WorksWhat The Kaikaku Method Is NotWho The Kaikaku Method Is ForThe Relationship to Conscious WarriorA Direct Question The Kaikaku Method: Execution Before Awareness There's a hard truth most high-performing men eventually face. Awareness is rarely the problem. Execution is. You already know how to train. You understand progressive overload. You know recovery matters. You've read about sleep, stress, and focus. You can structure a productive week on paper without breaking a sweat. You understand that consistency beats intensity and that discipline outperforms motivation. And yet, execution drifts. You miss sessions you planned to complete. Recovery becomes optional. Standards soften. Not dramatically. Just enough. The edge dulls slowly, almost invisibly. That gap between knowing and doing is where The Kaikaku Method operates. It is built to close that gap with structure, not inspiration. What The Kaikaku Method Is The Kaikaku Method is a behavioral enforcement system. It is designed for capable men who understand performance but lack consistent execution under pressure. These are not beginners. These are not men who need to be convinced that discipline matters. They already believe in it. The problem is not belief. It's behavioral reliability. This is not a motivational framework. It does not rely on emotional peaks or inspirational messaging. It is a structured system that builds reliable execution under real-world constraints—fatigue, stress, travel, responsibility, and distraction. The Kaikaku Method focuses on one outcome: behavioral reliability. Not peak states. Not emotional breakthroughs. Not identity exploration. Reliable execution. Why Execution Comes Before Awareness Many men attempt to fix inconsistency with more insight. They read another book. Listen to another podcast. Reflect longer. Analyze deeper. They assume that if they just understand themselves more clearly, their behavior will stabilize. But awareness without execution becomes intellectual comfort. You can explain your patterns. You can describe your tendencies. You can articulate your stress triggers. And still not execute. The Kaikaku Method takes a different stance. It stabilizes behavior first so that deeper work actually has ground to stand on. When execution becomes reliable—when training is completed, recovery is respected, and reporting is consistent—something shifts. Identity work deepens naturally. Clarity strengthens. Confidence stops being theoretical. Without reliability, everything else floats. Execution is the foundation. Awareness builds on top of it. How The Kaikaku Method Works The structure is direct and sequential. Entry leads to baseline assessment. Baseline leads to commitment lock. Once committed, you enter the execution loop. Inside that loop, strength training, conditioning, recovery standards, and binary reporting become non-negotiable. Training is completed or it is not. Recovery is met or it is not. Reporting is submitted or it is not. There is no emotional negotiation layer. If standards are met, progression occurs. If standards are violated, correction occurs. There are no parallel paths inside The Kaikaku Method. No personalization of philosophy. No mid-cycle reinterpretation of commitments. Structure creates freedom. Standards protect execution. What The Kaikaku Method Is Not The Kaikaku Method is not therapy. It is not trauma work, spiritual exploration, or biohacking optimization. It does not promise happiness, fulfillment, or transformation. It does not attempt to repair identity before behavior stabilizes. It does not exist to make you feel better about inconsistency or explain why it exists. It builds execution reliability. Everything else is a potential byproduct. Reliability is the objective. Who The Kaikaku Method Is For The Kaikaku Method is built for men between 35 and 55 who are already capable. These are men with responsibility, ambition, and experience. They have achieved before. They understand standards. They simply want those standards enforced consistently. These men are not searching for hype. They are searching for clarity. They want fewer variables, fewer emotional swings, and a standard that holds under pressure. They are tired of revisiting decisions they already made. Tired of explaining missed commitments. Ready to operate with fewer words and more proof. If you need motivation to execute, this is not the system. If you are looking for emotional processing as the primary tool, this is not the system. If you are ready for structure without negotiation, it may be exactly what you need. The Relationship to Conscious Warrior Conscious Warrior explores awareness, alignment, and identity integration. The Kaikaku Method builds behavioral stability. One asks who you are becoming. The other asks whether you executed today. Awareness without execution is fantasy. Execution without awareness is blind. The order matters. Execution first. Integration later. A Direct Question If you are reading this, ask yourself one question. Do you need more insight, or do you need more structure? 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If you are struggling with generalized anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or the overwhelming pressure of a new year, this 10-minute mindfulness reset is your safe harbor. Join Martin for a powerful guided meditation for anxiety specifically designed to soothe your vagus nerve and regulate your nervous system. We focus on somatic body scans and progressive muscle relaxation to help you release overthinking and return to your natural baseline of calm. Whether you need stress relief during a busy day or are looking for positive affirmations for anxiety to quiet your inner critic, this session provides the tools to navigate life with grace. Learn how to use the 4-7-8 breathing technique as an anchor to signal safety to your brain and achieve deep emotional regulation.In This Episode, We Cover:The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique: A step-by-step guide to signaling safety to your brain.Somatic Body Scan: How to acknowledge tension in the body without judgment to facilitate relaxation.Positive Affirmations: Rewiring anxious thought patterns with statements on worth and productivity.3 Daily Tips for a Happier Life:The 5-Minute Brain Dump: Clearing nighttime worries.Digital Sunset: Protecting melatonin and mental clarity by ditching screens 30 minutes before bed.Micro Breaks: Using deep breaths every two hours to maintain balance.Affirmations for Today:"My worth is not defined by my productivity. Right now, in this breath, I am safe." Connect With Us:Subscribe: If this meditation helped you find peace, please subscribe for daily episodes.Share: Spread kindness and calmness by sharing this episode with a friend or colleague who may be struggling.Practice: Remember, self-care is a practice, not a destination.Be kind in every word, thought, and deed.

Welcome to Season 15 Episode 7 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week, Lisa is joined by former LSU Women's Tennis Coach, Tony Minnis.Tony grew up in a tennis family. His father coached college tennis and both his brother and sister played college tennis, all in his home state of Louisiana. After his own stellar college tennis career, Tony realized coaching was in his blood, and he went on to coach at all levels of the game.Tony Minnis finished his career in college tennis as the most decorated Head Coach in the history of LSU Women's Tennis. He was the first African American Head Coach hired in any sport at LSU. And during his 21 seasons as the LSU Head Coach, Minnis collected a host of accolades that place him squarely among the most respected coaches in the country.After finishing his coaching career in 2012, Minnis became the host of the groundbreaking TV show “Inside College Tennis with Tony Minnis” which aired on the Tennis Channel and was the first TV show to feature college tennis. And it featured institutions such as Tulane, TCU, University of Minnesota, and the HBCU National Tennis Championships. He then went on to host the TV show “College Sports Weekly”, which currently airs on Fox College Sports. Some of the institutions featured during Tony Minnis' tenure were schools such as Harvard, SMU, the NCAA Men and the Women's Tennis Championships along with the “Pray for Luke” and “Hiding Inside the Baseline” documentaries. Minnis' responsibilities included hosting, writing, and locating the content and stories. To watch Tony's documentary on Team Luke, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLFYj9aPk.Now, his focus is on helping athletes OFF the court. Tony works with individuals and teams to develop a stronger mindset, incorporating goal-setting and visualization into the training. He brings his decades of coaching experience as well as his empathetic style to high school and college players who want to become their best selves on and off the tennis court.You can follow Tony on social media including Instagram and Facebook. You can also reach him through his website at https://www.minnisproduction.com/ or via email at tonyminnis55@gmail.com. Tony has also graciously offered his cell number which is 225-910-0002.As always, I am available for one-to-one consults to work with you as you find your way through junior tennis and the college recruiting process. You can purchase and book online through our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://parentingaces.com/shop/category/consult-with-lisa-stone/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. Please be sure to check out our logo'd merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.CREDITSIntro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNEAudio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone

Bad math is quietly draining gym revenue.When assumptions are off, even strong marketing can miss the mark.Welcome to Gym Marketing Made Simple, the show focused on cutting through the noise around gym growth. Each episode centers on practical marketing, sales, and leadership systems that help boutique gyms build steady momentum without guesswork or constant outreach.Episode HighlightsIn this episode, the focus is on the real cost of bad marketing advice in the gym space. Tommy Allen breaks down why common mentorship claims about lead-to-conversion rates often fail in real-world conditions. Using a sample gym with 125 members and a 4% churn rate, the discussion shows how unrealistic expectations—like assuming a 50% close rate—can distort planning and lead to wasted budget and time. Realistic benchmarks and the importance of broad, reliable data are emphasized throughout.Episode OutlineThe hidden cost of bad advice in gym marketingWhy some mentorship guidance creates unrealistic expectationsExample breakdown: 125-member gym with 4% churnProblems with assuming a 50% lead-to-conversion rateReal-world conversion benchmarks of 20–30%How cherry-picked data skews decision-makingThe financial impact of inaccurate projectionsWhy gym owners must demand larger, credible datasetsEpisode Chapters00:00 Intro00:27 Today's topic: cost of bad advice01:20 Baseline gym: 125 members, 4% churn02:25 Lead needs vs. lead-to-conversion claims04:05 Realistic conversion rates from data05:40 What wrong math costs gym owners07:10 Cherry-picked data & small samples08:20 Call to action: demand real data09:08 Outro & free call invitationAction TakenShare the screen at the start to present the simple gym math scenarioFollow up with Best Hour to schedule the lead conversion discussionRequest that mentorship companies provide datasets from 100+ gymsConclusionAccurate math drives better decisions. When gyms rely on inflated conversion assumptions, marketing plans become fragile and costly. Grounding strategy in realistic data protects both time and revenue.CTAListen to the full episode and follow the show for more gym marketing clarity.

Mid-February often brings a subtle heaviness — not necessarily burnout or crisis, but accumulation.In this episode, Andryanna explores the difference between energy and capacity, why resentment is often a signal of exceeded mental load, and how to stop coping and start raising your baseline.Rather than chasing motivation or adding more goals, this conversation focuses on internal standards, boundaries, emotional regulation, and practical ways to increase resilience especially as we continue to navigate late winter.In this episode:• Why seasonal patterns often peak mid-February • Cognitive load theory and emotional saturation • The difference between energy and capacity • What coping mode really looks like for women • How resentment signals exceeded capacity • How to raise your baseline standards • Concrete steps to reduce silent resentment • Recovery rituals to shorten stress spirals • Choosing friction intentionallyIt's a grounded and emotionally honest reset for women navigating work, motherhood, relationships, and the mental load.CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:Get your copy of The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner Vol. 2 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@andryanna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andryanna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for blogs, giveaways, workshops, tools, resources and more.keywords: energy vs capacity stop coping start raising your baseline mid February mental fatigue cognitive load theory women resentment in relationships emotional regulation for moms decision fatigue women raise your standards reduce burnout women stress recovery techniques mental load motherhood capacity building habits

In this Conversion Monthly episode, the team takes on a real-world Amazon fashion listing -- a ladies jumper from Adam Jagger's clothing brand. Adam launched this knitwear product last year with strong initial sales, but the relaunch has stalled despite refreshed images and PPC data. Matt Kostan shares consumer feedback from Product Opinion videos revealing that shoppers found the secondary images too text-heavy and "fast fashion" looking, with inconsistent color rendering across photos. Dorian then presents a complete visual overhaul inspired by Zara's photography style -- low-angle shots, model-camera interaction, and stripped-back secondary images that let the product speak for itself. The result: a 45% improvement in click share during simulated testing, jumping from 11% to 16% against competitors. The episode is packed with actionable advice on fashion-specific listing optimization, the power of "less is more" in secondary images, and why pre-launch polling is essential in design-led categories. Key Topics Live listing teardown -- Adam Jagger's ladies jumper analyzed by the full Conversion Monthly panel Consumer video feedback -- What real shoppers said about the listing (color inconsistency, text-heavy images, fast fashion feel) Main image testing -- Baseline vs. Zara-inspired low-angle photography concepts Secondary image overhaul -- Stripping back text and adopting a premium, warm aesthetic Pre-launch polling -- Why design-led fashion products should be tested before manufacturing Selling through the female lens -- Understanding emotional and aspirational buying in women's fashion Timestamps [00:00] Introduction and welcome to Adam Jagger [01:24] Adam explains the product -- ladies jumper relaunch that stalled [02:28] Category rules -- how much creative freedom do clothing listings have? [03:45] Matt shares Product Opinion video feedback from real shoppers [07:25] Dorian's approach -- studying Zara and H&M for photography inspiration [10:30] The "less is more" philosophy for fashion secondary images [14:02] Matt reveals test results -- 11% to 16% click share improvement [19:22] Sim's take on AI-generated images and warmth in the image stack [20:39] AI-generated video concepts for sponsored brand ads [22:50] Adam's reaction and takeaways [26:17] Danny's deep dive -- cognitive overload, decision paralysis, and the female lens [37:31] Adam's final thoughts and next steps [38:30] Sim on pre-launch polling for design-led niches [40:47] Final roundup and upcoming Seller Sessions event announcement Key Takeaways Strip back your fashion images -- Text-heavy, icon-filled secondary images can make clothing look like fast fashion. Clean, warm, product-focused images convert better. Study leading brands for photography direction -- Dorian reverse-engineered Zara's low-angle, model-interaction photography style and applied it to the Amazon listing with a 45% click share improvement. Consumer video feedback reveals what data cannot -- Ten 4-minute shopper videos uncovered issues like inconsistent pink shading across images that no one on the team had noticed. Pricing inconsistency kills trust -- Having one color variation priced higher than others confused shoppers and reduced confidence in the listing. Poll before you launch in fashion -- For design-led categories, spending $100 on pre-launch testing can steer you away from a bad product or nail the positioning first time. Sell the transformation, not the features -- Women's fashion is an emotional, aspirational purchase. The listing should make the shopper feel "this could be me" rather than listing fabric specs. Beware of over-optimizing click-through rate -- Pushing CTR too hard can lead to image fatigue and diminishing returns. Balance scroll-stopping visuals with long-term brand consistency.

ไลฟ์ประจำวันอาทิตย์ที่ 15 กุมภาพันธ์ 2569 เวลาหนึ่งทุ่ม สนใจเรียนออนไลน์ แบบดูวิดีโอด้วยตนเอง ดูรายละเอียดที่ www.morprawate.com สนใจเรียน online workshop ผ่านระบบ Zoom สอบถามที่ LINE @morprawate สรุปเนื้อหาจากรายการ “ปลดล็อกกับหมอเวช” หัวข้อ “ใช้ชีวิตราวกับเป็นปีสุดท้าย” โดยสรุปประเด็นสำคัญได้ดังนี้ 1. ที่มาและแรงบันดาลใจ เนื้อหาได้รับแรงบันดาลใจจากหนังสือ “A Year to Live” ของ Stephen Levine ซึ่งมีประสบการณ์ทำงานกับผู้ป่วยระยะสุดท้าย แนวคิดหลัก: การรู้วิธีเผชิญหน้ากับความตายจะช่วยให้เราทบทวนวิถีชีวิตที่ดำเนินอยู่ และทำให้มองเห็นตัวเองชัดขึ้น การเตรียมตัวตายถือเป็น กระบวนการพัฒนาปัญญา ซึ่งมีปรากฏทั้งในคำสอนของปราชญ์ตะวันตกอย่างโซเครตีส และในพุทธศาสนาเรื่อง “มรณานุสติ” 2. การใช้ชีวิตแบบ “ละเมอเดิน” (Sleepwalking) โดยธรรมชาติ มนุษย์มักคิดว่าความตายเป็นเรื่องไกลตัวและ “ไม่ใช่ฉัน” ทำให้เกิดการปฏิเสธความจริง การปฏิเสธความตายทำให้เราใช้ชีวิตแบบ “ละเมอเดิน” คือทำอะไรไปโดยไม่รู้ตัว ไม่เข้าใจแรงจูงใจที่แท้จริง และมองไม่เห็นผลกระทบระยะยาวของการกระทำของตนเอง 3. สิ่งที่จะเปลี่ยนไปเมื่อสมมติว่าเหลือเวลาเพียง 1 ปี การตั้งคำถามว่า “ถ้าปีนี้เป็นปีสุดท้าย อะไรจะต่างไป?” ส่งผลดีต่อชีวิตหลายด้าน: การจัดลำดับความสำคัญ: ช่วยให้โฟกัสได้ดีขึ้นว่าอะไรคือสิ่งสำคัญและมีคุณค่าจริงๆ การลดละอัตตา: เมื่ออยู่ใกล้ความตาย สถานะทางสังคม หน้าตา ทรัพย์สิน และอำนาจจะมีความสำคัญลดน้อยลง ความสัมพันธ์และการให้อภัย: เกิดความต้องการเคลียร์ความรู้สึกค้างคาใจกับคนใกล้ชิด อยากให้อภัยทั้งผู้อื่นและตนเอง การจัดการพื้นที่ชีวิต: มีความต้องการเคลียร์ของรกๆ ในบ้าน และสิ่งรกใจออกไปเพื่อให้ชีวิตสงบสุข 4. ปรากฏการณ์ “ทบทวนชีวิต” (Life Review) ในผู้ที่มีประสบการณ์เฉียดตาย (NDE) มักเกิดสภาวะที่ความทรงจำตลอดชีวิตไหลย้อนกลับมาอย่างรวดเร็ว ในสภาวะนี้ เราจะรับรู้ถึงแรงจูงใจของตัวเอง และ รับรู้ความรู้สึกของคนรอบข้างหรือคู่กรณีได้ลึกซึ้ง กว่าปกติ ซึ่งช่วยให้เกิดการปล่อยวางและเข้าใจธรรมชาติมนุษย์ 5. แนวทางปฏิบัติและคำแนะนำ ตรวจสอบ Baseline: ก่อนเริ่มการทดลอง ให้ลองบันทึกว่าปัจจุบันเรามองตัวเองอย่างไร เราคือใคร และอยากเป็นคนแบบไหน เพื่อเปรียบเทียบผลหลังจบการทดลอง ไม่ต้องรอให้ใกล้ตาย: เราสามารถเริ่มต้นทำในสิ่งที่ให้คุณค่าและปรับเปลี่ยนวิถีชีวิตได้ตั้งแต่วันนี้ โอบกอดอารมณ์: โดยเฉพาะความโกรธ เพราะภายใต้ความโกรธมักมีความเจ็บปวด ความกลัว หรือความต้องการปกป้องตัวเองซ่อนอยู่ การยอมรับอารมณ์จะช่วยให้เกิดการเยียวยาได้ การจัดการความสูญเสีย: หากรู้สึกว่างเปล่าจากการเสียคนรัก ให้กลับมาค้นหาจุดหมายของชีวิตและสิ่งที่มีคุณค่าในปัจจุบันเพื่อเติมเต็มพื้นที่ว่างนั้น บทสรุป: การตระหนักถึงความตายไม่ใช่เรื่องน่ากลัว แต่เป็นเครื่องมือที่ช่วยให้เรา “ใช้ชีวิตแบบรู้ตัวดีขึ้น” ช่วยตรวจสอบระบบคุณค่าในชีวิตใหม่ และลดความเสียดายเมื่อวาระสุดท้ายมาถึงจริงๆ

In this week's episode we the dominate Super Bowl win for the Seahawks. We breakdown what happened to the Patriots and how the Seahawks were about to enforce their will on the Patriots. What does this mean for the Patriots? Can the Seahawks run the table next year?

The FBI released the footage. We asked Robin Dreeke what's actually in it.Dreeke ran the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program and spent two decades reading people under pressure. His framework — Tempo, Baseline, and Life Arc — was built for life-or-death intelligence operations. Tonight we apply it to the masked individual on Nancy Guthrie's front porch.The footage shows a man approaching the door, reaching for the Nest camera, stopping, turning around, and returning with a plant from the garden to cover the lens. Most coverage has focused on the ski mask, the gloves, the holstered weapon. We asked Dreeke about the things nobody is talking about. The transition speeds between decisions. The gap between the forensic preparation — mask, gloves, full coverage — and the improvised camera defeat. The penlight in the mouth at 2 a.m. in a neighborhood with no streetlights. The reflective jacket elements in a pitch-black community.We asked what his behavioral framework reveals about this person's capability, experience, and autonomy. And we asked whether the man on that porch matches the sophistication of the operation that unfolded around him — or whether investigators should be looking past him. His answers tonight.#NancyGuthrie #RobinDreeke #FBIAnalysis #PorchFootage #HiddenKillersLive #BehavioralBreakdown #SurveillanceVideo #TucsonKidnapping #NestCamera #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

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Send us a textThe weakest link is often sitting on the edge, blinking away with expired firmware and no vendor support. We kick off with a blunt reality check on outdated firewalls, load balancers, and IoT gateways, and why waiting two years to retire them is a gift to attackers. From there, we guide you through Domain 7.7 with a practical blueprint for operating and maintaining detective and preventive measures that actually hold up under pressure.We unpack firewall fundamentals with clear, real‑world tradeoffs: when a simple packet filter is enough, when stateful inspection and deep packet inspection earn their keep, and how a WAF stops the web attacks your L3/L4 controls will miss. You'll hear how RTBH can deflect denial‑of‑service floods upstream, and why segmentation is your best friend for reducing blast radius—whether you use internal segmentation firewalls for R&D, Purdue‑style tiers for industrial networks, or controlled air gaps for the most sensitive systems. In the cloud, we separate security groups from true firewalls and show how to stitch policies across hybrid environments without creating blind spots.Detection makes prevention smarter, so we break down IDS versus IPS in plain language. Baseline first, then block with intent to avoid outages. We compare host‑based and network‑based sensors, explain where to place them, and share tactics for cutting alert noise. You'll also get straight talk on allowlists and blacklists, the right way to maintain them, and why stale entries cause the ugliest outages. We explore sandboxing for safe detonation and learning, and give an unvarnished take on honeypots and honeynets—where they help, where they waste time, and what legal lines to respect.Not every team can build a 24x7 SOC, so we outline how MSSPs can extend your coverage with clear SLAs and ownership. Endpoint anti‑malware remains non‑negotiable, but tool sprawl is a trap—choose a strong EDR and manage it well. Finally, we dive into AI and machine learning: how they supercharge detection, triage, and response—and how adversaries use them too. The throughline is simple: shrink attack surface, raise signal quality, and respond faster than threats can pivot. If this helps you secure one more edge box or tune one more control, share it with a teammate, subscribe for more practical walkthroughs, and drop a review so we can keep raising the bar together.Gain exclusive access to 360 FREE CISSP Practice Questions at FreeCISSPQuestions.com and have them delivered directly to your inbox! Don't miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your CISSP exam preparation and boost your chances of certification success. Join now and start your journey toward CISSP mastery today!

In this week's episode we discuss the Super Bowl! We breakdown the game and give you our keys for each team. What will the score be? We will give our predictions on this episode. Plus, we look around at the other news happening in the world of sports.

Send us a textIn this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Gary Thrapp, a dedicated youth sports specialist with an impressive 40-year career in managing youth sports. Gary has coached over 50,000 games and has been instrumental in the development of the premier youth sports facility, Beyond the Baseline. His mission transcends athletics; he focuses on cultivating better athletes and, more importantly, better individuals. Join us as we explore Gary's journey and his commitment to community engagement through free sports programs designed to remove financial barriers for young athletes. Discover the lessons he's learned as a parent and coach, the importance of leadership development in youth sports, and how he is reshaping the youth sports landscape by prioritizing skill development over competition. Gary also shares insights from his book, *The Wild World of Youth Sports*, which provides 150 strategies for parents to navigate the complexities of youth sports effectively. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that emphasizes the power of community, support, and the positive impact of sports on youth development. Learn more about Gary and his initiatives at garythrap.com and goingbeyondthebaseline.com. Support the show

Tyler walks through a real porch lead and shows how he plants price reality early, without backing himself into a corner or playing the lowball game. It's a straight look at using pre-con, setting a baseline (not a cap), and staying confident when a client's budget and the real world don't match up. Show Notes:00:00 Systems, confidence 00:16 Money talk up front 03:46 Ballparks + porch lead 10:39 Pre-con, what's included 13:21 Baseline, not a cap 22:11 Avoid the change-order trap 27:43 When they won't do pre-con 33:57 Reset expectations with old clients 35:36 BuildBar consults   Video Version:https://youtu.be/7K2RC7DIM-8   Partners:  Harnish Workwear  Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear   The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts:  Nick Schiffer  Tyler Grace  Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Alana Botdorf, founder of Reset and Rise and Alana Botdorf Wellness, who helps high-performing, career-driven individuals create true balance and fulfilment across every area of life.Through her proprietary coaching system, Alana equips clients with practical tools to master communication, emotional regulation, and goal achievement - building personal systems that serve both their professional success and personal growth.Now, Alana's evolution from finance professional to performance coach and competitive bodybuilder demonstrates how discipline, mindset, and structure can completely redefine what's possible when you refuse to live a divided life.And while building two thriving businesses and training for bodybuilding competitions, she's showing others that with the right system, you really can have it all.Here's where to find more:https://www.instagram.com/alana.botdorf________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

In this episode of Renthusiast Radio, Will and Derek get real about something a lot of Porsche owners are feeling right now. Prices are up, the hunt is harder, and it's easy to sit on the couch every night scrolling listings and thinking “what if.”So we talk about how to stay happy with the Porsche you already own, and how to make it feel fresh again without doing something dumb, expensive, or irreversible.We start where most people do not. Baseline. Because a lot of “my car feels old” is really “my car feels tired.” Worn tires, sloppy bushings, tired alignment, old plugs and coils, mushy shifter parts. Fixing that stuff can make the car feel like it did when it left the factory, and that alone can make you fall in love again.Then we get into the fun part. The upgrades that actually change the character of the car, fast. Derek's rule is simple. If you don't feel it in the first three minutes from the driver's seat, skip it.What we cover in this episode:Touch points that change your relationship with the carSteering wheels, what works, what feels wrong, and the safety tradeoffsShifter feel, short shift kits, weighted knobs, cables, and why this is the first mod Derek would doCarPlay and PCM upgrades, why this can modernize the whole cabinSound upgrades, how to avoid drone, and why Porsche Sport Exhaust is worth hunting for when you buyWhy some mods are only worth it if the car is a forever carHow a road trip can reconnect you to the car more than any part you can buyWhy having two very different cars can cure boredom, even if both are PorschesDetailing as therapy, and why a truly clean car changes how you feel about itTrack days as a reset button, even if you are not a track personIf you're tired of shopping your own garage and you want to actually enjoy what you already have, this one is for you.Tell us in the comments:What is the one change you made that made your Porsche feel new again?What mod did you regret?Listen to the podcast:Rennthusiast Radio is available on all major podcast apps.Watch more from us:Will's YouTube channel, RennthusiastDerek's YouTube channel, ElevenAfterNine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You finally slow down… but your body doesn't.In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman explores what happens when chronic stress becomes so familiar that it no longer feels like stress at all. For high-achieving moms, leaders, and caregivers, operating in survival mode can quietly become the baseline... making rest feel uncomfortable, quiet feel unsettling, and calm feel out of reach.Through personal reflection and real-life examples, this conversation helps name what many are experiencing but haven't fully articulated: the difference between looking calm on the outside and feeling regulated on the inside. This episode offers language, awareness, and gentle reframes for listeners who are carrying a lot, especially in times that feel heavy beneath the surface.TUNE IN TO LEARNHow to recognize stress when you're used to functioning through itWhy slowing down can trigger guilt or restlessness instead of reliefA simple reflective practice to name what you're feeling and whyHow nervous system awareness supports better leadership and parentingUPCOMING SUPPORT & RESET OPPORTUNITIESIf this episode resonated and you're craving intentional space to pause and recalibrate, here are two upcoming opportunities to continue the work:Virtual Leadership Coaching Container – February 5, 2026 (1 PM EST)A facilitated space for leaders, founders, and professionals who are holding significant responsibility while navigating internal stress and external demands.

Money talks go sideways when you dodge the hard numbers, over-explain, or anchor too low just to "get the job." Nick and Tyler break down how to lead with value and process, set a baseline early, and keep financial touchpoints steady so surprises don't blow up trust. Show Notes:00:00:00 General contractors money talk 00:04:31 The $25K toilet problem 00:06:21 Confidence comes from numbers 00:09:26 Change orders set early 00:17:39 Stop over-explaining price 00:23:51 Qualify the client fast 00:29:31 "White glove" expectations 00:35:18 Baseline pricing strategy 00:59:13 Regular budget check-ins 01:03:01 Deliver bad news live 01:05:20 Wrap and takeaway   Video Version: https://youtu.be/-SpPAL9xIes Partners:  Harnish Workwear  Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear   The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts:  Nick Schiffer  Tyler Grace  Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

My vagina does amaaaaaazing things. Sometimes people see me doing phantasmagorical things like: Dead hangs ab exercises, whilst also lifting 11lb. With my vagina Lifting pieces green coconuts, bunches of mangos and Venetian chandeliers. With my vagina. Of course, we want women to realize that the BASELINE is not peeing their pants and vaginas falling onto the floor—yes, vaginal “prolapse” effects 50% of women after childbirth—but that the BASELINE for ALL vaginas, everywhere is to:Shoot ping pong ballsGive hand jobsMake a man orgasm or stop him from orgasming with their flexing power aloneHave ravenous libidosLubricate and ejaculate profusely And be multi-orgasmic If your vagina isn't doing these things, it's under-performing. Beyond the physical, there is also an energetic function to the vagina related to: Femininity Creativity and manifesting abilityHer self-expression in the world How deeply she surrenders to life, her partner and God  In today's episode, we're talking to Well-F**ked All Star Dr. Beth. She's a chiropractor, women's pelvic health specialist and big proponent of the jade yoni egg.  Through using the jade yoni egg, she: Healed her prolapseCleared the residue of suppressed childhood sexual abuseWent from clitoral orgasms to G-Spot, cervical, nipple, anal and of course birth orgasms and squirting on demand Went from chronic yeast infections to never having them againHas sex almost every day, even with 5 kids and still breastfeeding her youngestHad an orgasmic free birth at home. Look ma! No doctors or midwives!She and her husband use their sex life to attract and manifest things in their lives Vaginal Kung Fu is open for registration NOW and it closes January 30th at midnight PST. In the salon, you'll become a maestro of all things vaginal and sexual. You'll learn: My step-by-step guided vaginal weight lifting routine Yoni massage to de-numb and activate your vagina Quantum techniques to clear your blocks and illuminate your sexual shadowBreast massage techniques to tone, lift and enlarge the breasts Natural birth control and detoxing off The Pill How to make menstruation and menopause the energizing and rejuvenating portals they were meant to be  How to give a vaginal handjob How to use your sexual energy to heal yourself, including my sex position mood guide. Signup now! Vaginal Kung Fu. 

As always you can find Christian on Twitter/Instagram @thechrisespinal Josh @jdcole_37 and Brian @bdotesp! follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @newjumpcity. Check out Brian's Twitch Stream here! Our theme song is by @drum_fu. Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here!

Wonder why you don't look like the other women who are lifting just like you in the gym?  Build your Nutrition Baseline first.  Do this and look and feel fitter and tighter in the next 3 weeks.Most women who train hard are missing a nutrition baseline.  They fall into one of these categories: 1. Overwhelmed with where to start (and confused by macros) 2. Dabble with macros but aren't consistent enough with the basics for them to work 3. Have been tracking macros for years but can't add on more advanced tools because yet again, they're missing the basics :) In this episode, I share the top 3 things you need to consider in your nutrition baseline. And then, I invite you to join my 3-week coaching program to create yours, Build Your Baseline.  This round starts February 9th, click here to get signed up! [Take the Quiz] What are you missing to Be Fit, Well-Fed, and Fully Energized? Work with Jenny the Nutritionist in Create Your Shape:https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram:@jennythenutritionist

Boosting Baseline Energy: Insights from The Coffee Viking In this episode of the Okayest Cook podcast, host Chris Whonsetler sits down with AJ Kazmierczak, also known as the Coffee Viking. They discuss a range of topics from their personal backgrounds and funny family traditions, to practical insights on boosting daily energy levels. AJ shares his journey as an entrepreneur and outdoorsman and provides valuable advice on maintaining energy through passion, activity, whole foods, and proper supplementation. They touch on the importance of cutting screen time, the potential benefits and pitfalls of caffeine and nicotine, and the recipe for a delicious venison breakfast casserole. This episode is packed with tips for enhancing daily vitality and overall well-being. Find AJ: https://www.instagram.com/the_coffeeviking https://1stphorm.com/coffeeviking Jenningsjava.com Lonewolfcustomgear.com ~ Support Okayest Cook by grabbing some of our new merch!  https://shop-okayestcook.square.site/ Shopping with our favorite brand via affiliate links is also a huge help ~ Anova: We love their Precision Cooker 3.0 & vac sealers - https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: Powerful meat grinders - https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: Quality Aprons - https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: The king of coolers - https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq Lodge: Cast Iron cooking - https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/zxe7dr ~ Chapters: 00:00 Podcast Kickoff and Introductions 00:45 Family Heritage and Backgrounds 01:29 Marriage and Name Changes 02:35 AJ Kazak: The Coffee Viking 04:16 The ATA Show and Business Insights 07:15 Notable Meals and Food Adventures 17:09 Energy and Wellness Tips 47:16 The Importance of Setting Realistic Goals 47:24 Learning from Elite Athletes 48:02 Adapting to Life's Phases 48:32 The Necessity of Flexibility 50:15 Balancing Family and Personal Goals 51:56 Maximizing Sleep and Recovery 58:01 The Impact of Screen Time 01:10:19 Exploring Nicotine and Cognitive Function 01:18:07 The Benefits of Physical Activity 01:23:41 Final Thoughts and Practical Tips More at https://OkayestCook.com Sign up for our Second Helpings newsletter: https://OkayestCook.com/subscribe Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew:  Chris Whonsetler Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto

We map a clear path from medical leave to meaningful work, sharing the five-stage Career and Chronic framework and the skills that turn lived experience into authentic leadership. Practical scripts, capacity tools, and boundary strategies make work humane and sustainable.• What career means when health reshapes life• The five stages: off-ramp, on-ramp, the new, test and redesign, authentic leadership• Emotional skills for the bed-based phase• Boundaries without apology or battle• Baseline versus optimal capacity and how to communicate both• Reducing emotional labour at work and home• Why these skills create trusted, empathetic leaders• The chronic economy and the future of human capacity at workLinks:Our previous episode - the emotional map: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1835170/episodes/13541520Connect with Michelle:http://careerandchronicillness.com/ https://www.chronicillnessatwork.com/Career and Chronic Map: https://www.careerandchronic.com/career-mapThe Cocoon (when not working): https://www.careerandchronic.com/the-cocoonWork & Leadership Series  https://www.careerandchronic.com/chronicleadership (Feb 2026)Ambition Program (discussed in episode) https://www.careerandchronic.com/ambitionMessage the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :) For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com (music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costsTranscripts available on individual episodes herewww.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook Instagram Twitter Facebook Creativity GroupSubscribe to mailing listI love to hear from you, via socials or LongCovidPodcast@gmail.com**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**

We are just weeks away from opening my new IMPACT-X Performance facility in San Diego, CA. And one of the most important things from the start is creating an amazing culture. We did it at Fitness Quest 10. And we'll do it again. In today's episode of the IMPACT SHOW podcast, I'm going ALL-IN on why culture is the ultimate performance advantage—and why it will always outperform strategy, systems, or talent alone. This isn't theory or buzzwords. This is real-time leadership straight from the trenches as we prepare to open IXP-San Diego from the ground up (literally!). I'm sharing exactly what it takes to build a world-class culture from Day One, the mistakes that leaders sometimes make that can quietly destroy an organization, and the non-negotiable standards that high-performing teams must live by every single day to build, grow, and sustain an iconic culture. If you're a leader, coach, gym owner, or business owner who wants stronger teams, deeper loyalty, and an even more long-lasting impact—this episode is for YOU. Here are just a few things you'll learn in Episode 463: Why culture always beats strategy (and determines whether plans live or die). The biggest leadership mistakes that can silently destroy culture. Why you don't get the culture you want—you get the culture you lead and tolerate Real examples from world-class brands like Ritz-Carlton, Nordstrom, Chick-fil-A, Disney, Amazon, and more… How to define and live out a clear brand promise. The IMPACT-X Performance Culture Standards, including these 5 credos: o Be the Light – bringing energy, belief, and encouragement into every interaction o People First, Always – seeing the person before the protocol o Own the Experience – if it happens in our building, it's our responsibility o Energy Is a Skill – we don't wait for it, we choose it o Excellence Is the Baseline – good is never good enough                                                      o Leave a Legacy – every interaction is a chance to change a life 3-critical culture rules every leader must enforce: Why one wrong hire with the wrong energy can undo years of great work…and how to prevent it through our proven hiring process. Why it is that two organizations that have the same strategy, the same talent, and even the same resources—one can thrive and excel…while the other slowly falls apart and dies. How culture compounds—for better or worse. Get it RIGHT from the start! Remember my friends, culture is not a mission statement hanging on a wall or a list of values buried on a website. It's not what you say when things are easy or when business is booming. Culture is revealed under pressure. It shows up in how your team treats each other when no one is watching, how they respond when things go wrong, and how your clients and members feel the moment they walk through the door—and the moment they leave. Culture doesn't improve just because time passes or systems change. It improves when leadership improves. You don't get the culture you hope for or wish for—you get the culture you lead, model, and tolerate every single day. So here's the challenge. Don't wait until energy drops, turnover rises, or cracks start to show before you address culture. Start now. Take a hard look at the standards you're enforcing, the behaviors you're allowing, and the energy you're bringing into every room you walk into. Have the conversations you've been avoiding. Reinforce the standards that matter most. And remember—culture starts with you.  If this episode spoke to you, share it with your team, talk about it in your next meeting, and commit to building a culture that's intentional, aligned, and world-class. Because when you lead culture the right way, everything else—performance, loyalty, and impact—follows.  Please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things: 1. Please forward this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member whom it might benefit. 2. If you have a newsletter or put out emails to your Community, please consider putting a link to this episode if it would serve them also. 3. Please screenshot this episode, share it to your IG stories or on your Facebook, and tag me: IG: @ToddDurkin FB: @ToddDurkinIXP @ImpactXSanDiego #WorldClassCulture #CultureIsKing To RECEIVE the latest updates, announcements, specials, and all the happenings around IMPACT-X Performance, you can opt-in at www.impactXsandiego.com.     JOBS AVAILABLE Now at IMPACT-X Performance (SAN DIEGO)!! (If you apply for any of the positions, please share in the Subject Line what role you are applying to): Personal Trainer/Coach Positions. While we are not opening until February 2026, we are currently accepting applications as we prepare to Build a World-Class Team of Trainers starting in January 2026. If you are trainer/S&C coach who is looking for a great opportunity to change lives in San Diego, CA, now is your opportunity to be part of our team. I will be personally leading this group of coaches who will serve in both personal training AND large-group training roles. More Details / Apply Now Here! Stretch Therapists. We will have our signature hands-on "IMPACT Stretch Flow" sessions complimenting our training & recovery services. If you are already certified in FST or other stretch therapy (or you're a coach who wants to learn hands-on manual stretching of our clients/members), APPLY TODAY Massage Therapists. Massage therapy has been part of my fitness offerings since Day 1 over 25-years ago. And it's only MORE important now. We WILL have incredible Massage Therapy available at IXP-San Diego and we are exciting to share the power of touch. APPLY TODAY Directors of First Impressions. We love our "Directors of First Impressions" as they play a crucial role in setting the culture and offering extreme positivity, encouragement, and support to our clients/members. If you feel you could be a great addition to our San Diego location, please apply. APPLY TODAY Visit this page to get all the information or to APPLY today… HERE!

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture. This week we're exploring what employees and leaders are really looking for at work right now — and how it's shaping leadership behaviour, burnout, employee wellbeing, and workplace culture.

Most people think goal failure is a mindset issue, but the real constraint is often physiological. This episode reframes why we don't rise to our goals, we return to the baseline our nervous system has been conditioned to expect. I break down how predictive physiology, stress exposure, and environmental consistency shape metabolism, hormones, and behavior over time. Topics discussed: - Physiological baselines explained- Predictive nervous system- Stress conditioning patterns- Homeostasis versus optimization- Familiar stress responses- Environment over intensity

In this episode of the Hermetic Principles series, we break down the Third Hermetic Principle, Vibration, and translate “everything vibrates” into something you can actually use in real life. You'll learn how your inner state, your nervous system, your emotions, and your “baseline” shape what you notice, what you interpret, and how you respond, especially under stress. This is a grounded conversation about frequency, vibe, and energy alignment, without turning it into vague woo woo, because the goal is clear, state management that changes outcomes.You can expect practical tools you can apply immediately, including a baseline check before hard conversations, simple breathwork patterns to downshift fast, and a “ten second” reset you can use mid trigger to respond with clarity instead of reacting. We also get into why most relationship fights are about state, not content, how echo chambers and inputs affect your baseline, and how to protect your vibration by changing what you consume and the environment you live in. If you want better communication, better conflict repair, stronger leadership energy, and more control over your reactions, this is the episode.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.