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I had the most shocking conversation with a Sex Therapist today. Ya'll.. we aren't speaking up for ourselves!!! We have got to stop this NOW. Watch the video to learn how to properly have these sex discussions.

Candid Conversations about relationships ending.. or not.. Should you end? What next? What should you not do?

Lubricants are NOT the same as Vaginal Moisturizers.. This review is of my personal experiences with a variety of LUBRICANTS for post-menopausal sex.

Introduction: Why Should the Old Testament Matter to Me? (Matthew 5:17-20) Because That's Where We Learn About Jesus. (Matt 5:17) John 5:39 – You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me... Luke 24:27 – And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. Because It's Still Relevant. (Matt 5:18) Because You Will Be Evaluated Based On What You Do With It. (Matt 5:19) Romans 8:2-4 – For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Because Your Salvation Depends On It. (Matt 5:20) Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead Matthew 5:17-20What was your big take-away from this passage / message?Tell of a strange or goofy trend you've heard churches being involved in. Why do churches latch on to such things?What are some things you've heard taught about how Christians should regard the Old Testament? How do these compare with what Jesus said?How do you know what parts of the Old Testament Law were just for Old Testament Israel and what is still relevant for Christians today?In your own words, explain what Jesus meant in Matt 5:20 about how our righteousness “must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees.” What results if it doesn't?BreakoutPray for one another.

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Vivaldi Opus 8, Volume 1: The Four Seasons & Other Concertos” (Signum Classics) by La Serenissima, Adrian Chandler, “Młynarski: Symphony in F major, Op. 14 'Polonia'” (Dux) by The Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra / Łukasz Borowicz, “Boulez: Livre Pour Quatuor” (Pentatone) by Quatuor Diotima, “Because It's Only Right” (Jazz Family) by Antoine Brochot, “LightSide” (A.MA Records) by Matteo Pastorino, and “Blues Sky” (Origin) by Dave Hanson.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 206 Deezer Playlist   Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.   “Vivaldi Opus 8, Volume 1: The Four Seasons & Other Concertos” (Signum Classics) La Serenissima / Adrian Chandler https://open.spotify.com/album/4fntjSEUmsoTEEtT3fICmW https://music.apple.com/us/album/vivaldi-opus-8-vol-1-the-four-seasons-and-other-concertos/1781706391 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DP1L4MPF   “Młynarski: Symphony in F major, Op. 14 'Polonia'” (Dux) Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra / Łukasz Borowicz https://open.spotify.com/album/3CKYFAF1tJLqT1iDqO9nwN https://music.apple.com/us/album/młynarski-symphony-in-f-major-op-14-polonia/1794076540 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DV1XC4RG   “Boulez: Livre Pour Quatuor” (Pentatone) Quatuor Diotima https://open.spotify.com/album/2N7Ni5GSjWeSVT6RqCLpUH https://music.apple.com/us/album/boulez-livre-pour-quatuor/1794436458 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DW1GS5VQ   “Because It's Only Right” (Jazz Family)  Antoine Brochot https://open.spotify.com/album/2XA7jCZvTZ0SNcFpwEIr60 https://music.apple.com/us/album/because-its-only-right/1802244546 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0F1GZ83ZX   “LightSide” (A.MA Records)  Matteo Pastorino https://open.spotify.com/album/4z1xt1yALoiVkVk4t5vgVi https://music.apple.com/us/album/lightside-feat-dario-deidda-armando-luongo-domenico-sanna/1798791324 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DYN9FLW8   “Blues Sky” (Origin)  Dave Hanson https://open.spotify.com/album/078bFNxj3NpWxFLB9T3x3a https://music.apple.com/us/album/blues-sky/1790387253 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DT15FDGJ

What's an "Old Person" Habit You've Adopted . . . Because It's Actually a Really Good Idea? The Nuggstradamus Predictions and the Best Part of Our Weekends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[EP 25-065] Well, a Federal judge over-ruled the district judges that Democrats set up to stop DOGE.Fed Judge overrules District Court Judge Democrats brought cases in courts they KNEW would side with them. That's their version of justice. Ideological justice. But a real justice overruled them, and DOGE is back in business. But we have a new target: all the leftist district judges. They should all be impeached. And this includes people like Merchan, and the other judges who decided against Donald Trump during his break from his second term. Judge John McConnell has been on the board of a federally funded NGO since 2006.Are federal judges allowed to be on the boards of NGOs? Can they preside over cases that impact the funding of their NGOs? Judge Who Blocked Trump's Spending Freeze Calls Him a ‘Tyrant,' Decries Racism as a ‘White People Problem,' and Advocates Packing His Court with ‘People of Color' Because It's ‘Too White' in Resurfaced 2021 Footage The swamp is deep.One of the activist judges blocking Trump's agenda, Judge John Bates, is married to the founder of a USAID-funded NGO. Carol Rhees is a Democrat lawyer who started Hope for Children in Ethiopia a long-time USAID grant recipient.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

“Because It's grounded on a very simple principle. Story, well told, well crafted, well structured, will have a pattern of ebb and flow. The ebb is where the tension builds up, and the flow is where it releases.”-- Leon Conrad In this episode of How to Write The Future podcast, host, Beth Barany talks to award winning author and tutor Leon Conrad where they discuss story structure, storytelling techniques, and how to map story structure for individual characters.ABOUT LEON CONRADLeon Conrad grew up among the souks and bazaars of Egypt. Early encounters with storytelling from a living 'Arabian Nights'-type oral tradition started him on a life-long quest to explore the unique power the human voice has to inspire. A talented pianist and linguist, he studied music in London, UK, working with opera singers and musical theatre performers. He studied storytelling with Shonaleigh Cumbers, a Jewish storyteller from a living oral tradition.As an author, his ground-breaking book 'Story and Structure: A complete guide' has won several literary awards including the IPNE Nonfiction Book of the Year and was shortlisted for The People's Book Prize. Leon set up The Unknown Storyteller Project in 2018 to help writers use story structure techniques to craft tighter stories and to spot and fix plot holes more effectively.As a tutor, he works with gifted and talented students age 7+ , helping many to publish their work independently and traditionally. He runs courses for writers of all ages.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyDoesStoryStory/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeonConradInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unknownstorytellerproject/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-conrad/RESOURCESStory and Structure: A Complete Guide by Leon Conradhttps://www.amazon.com/Story-Structure-Complete-Leon-Conrad/dp/1906069255/Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/Get support for your fiction writing by a novelist and writing teacher and coach. Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW CO-PRODUCTION + NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2025 BETH BARANYhttps://bethbaQuestions? Comments? Send us a text!--CONNECTContact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580Email: beth@bethbarany.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://get.descript.com/0clwwvlf6e3jMUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

In today's engaging conversation we explore the transformative practice of Pompoir, also known as vaginal gymnastics. What if you could twist, milk, and stroke a penis with nothing more than your vaginal muscles? What if you could intentionally give yourself deep G-spot and cervical orgasms on command and at will during sex? Pompoir is a lost feminine art which enhances female pleasure, boosts libido, and amplifies orgasms. Belle Di Lorenzo, the founder of Gohddess! and author of 'The Gohddess! Method' a one of a kind Pompoir training program for women. Bel shares her journey of how she discovered and developed this practice, its benefits for women, and how it empowers women to reclaim their sexual pleasure. The discussion also touches on the misconceptions surrounding female sexuality, the importance of confidence, and the potential for Pompoir to enhance intimacy and connection in relationships. Because “It's a theme park inside” that vagina, ladies and gentlemen, and we are only just getting started! Episode Takeaways Pompoir is a form of advanced pelvic floor fitness. • The practice enhances female pleasure and boosts libido. • Women can experience more frequent and intense orgasms through Pompoir. • Training the pelvic floor can help with issues like urinary incontinence and organ prolapse. • Pompoir empowers women to take control of their sexual experiences. • The practice can help women reconnect with their femininity and sensuality. • Men can also benefit from the enhanced pleasure that Pompoir provides to their partners. • Confidence is the most attractive quality in a woman. • Pompoir can be practiced solo, enhancing self-pleasure and confidence. • The connection between pleasure and empowerment is crucial for women's sexual health. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pompoir and Belle DiLorenzo 02:30 Understanding Vaginal Gymnastics 05:45 The Benefits of Pompoir for Couples 10:01 Exploring Orgasmic Potential 14:56 The Connection Between Pompoir and Menopause 19:51 Research and Future of Pompoir 25:50 Introduction to Pompoir and Its Unique Approach 30:27 The Science Behind Pompoir: A Comprehensive Fitness Approach 35:51 Challenging Traditional Views on Female Sexuality 39:44 Empowerment Through Self-Exploration and Training 47:00 The Balance of Masculine and Feminine Energies in Sexuality 53:53 Resources and Community for Pompoir Practitioners Connect with Bel Here: Learn Pompoir with Bel's Oh!lympus Course https://www.gohddess.com/a/2147495699/zSaabTYd Bel's Website: www.gohddess.com Connect with host Susan Morgan Taylor Free Guide: The Pleasure Keys eBook: 3 Keys to Deepen Connection, Enhance Pleasure, and Experience Mutual Fulfillment at www.pleasurekeys.com Couples Retreats and Private Coaching at www.pathwaytopleasure.com Keywords: Pompoir, vaginal gymnastics, female pleasure, orgasms, pelvic floor, empowerment, menopause, sexual health, confidence, intimacy

"It all begins at home" Wise words from the man, musician, and mentor in our community. Also known as "Sir Devon Nooner" from The Molly Ringwalds, Jeff Lane sits with us to share his origin story-where it all began. His genuine reflection of the power of music in shaping who and how we love, the peace we all hope for, and of course, his journey into rock 'n' roll will touch your heart! His stage presence is apparent even in studio as he shares the newest release "Because It's Christmas Time" by The Molly Ringwalds. As the lyrics go "singing songs of hope beneath the sun", this promises to be a new favorite holiday track!Lending his talent to the new local reality series, "Drive-by Karaoke, New Orleans", Jeff and his co-hosts will be judging local and dynamic talent here in and around the Greater New Orleans area! Singers and dancers compete at various iconic locations  as viewers watch weekly to see who will come out on top!Now streaming on social media and YouTube, it is a MUST SEE. As always, thank you Jeff for reminding us, at CHRISTMAS TIME how important the MUSIC is and how special HOME is!https://www.drivebyekaraoke.comhttps://www.themollyringwalds.com/the-band

Sir Devon Nooner and Dickie English are LIVE in studio to debut their kick-ass (but also wholesome and mellow) new Christmas original, "Because It's Christmastime"

Are you curious about what really happens behind the scenes of America's favorite sitcoms? Tune in for Emmy-nominated writer and producer Billy Van Zandt on his tell all books Because It's Funny & Get In The Car, Jane! Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!   Emmy Nominated writer and producer Billy Van Zandt is one of the most widely produced playwrights in the world, celebrated for his contributions to comedic theater. Van Zandt co-wrote 25 plays with his late partner Jane Milmore, including the international hit You've Got Hate Mail, the Off-Broadway slapstick tribute Silent Laughter, the cult classic Drop Dead, the Marx Brothers-inspired A Night at the Nutcracker, and the enduring farce Love, Sex, and the I.R.S. A New Jersey native, Van Zandt is the author of Get In The Car, Jane! And Because It's Funny. https://vanzandtmilmore.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #reading 

Merry Christmas Everyone from The Gospel Jubilee!   This week on The Gospel Jubilee Chip & Denny will begin a series of Christmas programming.  Over the next several weeks the guys will be playing many of your favorite Christmas songs performed by many of today's and yesterday's Southern Gospel artists.   Tune in and let the sounds of Christmas warm and fill your heart and home with some of the most beautiful Christmas music you'll ever hear.   Here  are all of the ways you can listen to the Gospel Jubilee On your Echo device say, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast. For a direct download go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/63167933/download.mp3       Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 5:00 PM Eastern time., www.OceanWavesRadio.com   Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM  EST on Southern Branch Bluegrass Radio, www.sbbradio.org   Saturday evenings at 7:00 and Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 CST on Radio For Life, www.RadioForLife.org   Legend Oldies Radio. Our broadcast will be aired every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM CDT. https://www.legendoldies.com   Playlist:   Artists |Song Title | Album   01. The Gaither Vocal Band - And the song goes on - "All Heaven & Nature Sing"   02. The Down East Boys - Children go where I send thee - "Comfort & Joy EP"   03. Sacred Harmony - Baby Jesus - "The Gift & The Giver"   04. John Darin Rowsey - Emmanuel - "Season For Believing"   05. Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers - No room at the inn - "Because It's Christmas Time"   06. High Road - The night before Christmas - "Wonder EP"   07. Brian Free & Assurance - O come all ye faithful - "Christmas EP"   08. Sunday Drive - Born - "Smokey Mountain Christmas"   09. Tate Emmons - Would you like to see my Baby - "Christmas With Tate"   10. Steve Ladd - O come, o come Emmanuel - "A Christmas Hymn"   11. The mystery artists of the week - Home for Christmas -   12. Sherry Anne - Silent night - "Merry Christmas With Love"   13. Carroll Roberson - When Jesus came - "Christmas Memories"   14. Ivan Parker - O Holy Night - "Merry Christmas From Ivan"   15. Joseph Habedank - What Child is this - "Silent Night - Christmas For Quiet Reflections"   16. Josh Turner - Go tell it on the mountain - "King Size Manger"   17. The Kingdom Heirs - Glory to God in the highest - "Glory To God In The Highest"   18. The Whisnants & The Mark Trammell Quartet - Unspeakable joy - "Home For Christmas"   19. Tim Lovelace - A snowman for every yard - "Moments That Motivate"   20. The Chitans - Rejoice with exceeding great joy - "Our God Is With Us"   21. The Hoppers - We need Him still - "Why Don't We Sing It Again"   22. Greater Vision - Hark! the Herald angels sing (O come all ye faithful) - "A Greater Vision Christmas"   23. Jim & Melissa Brady - Sing joy to the world - "Christmas Time"   24. The Lesters - Joy to the world - "The Lesters - Merry Christmas"   25. The Old Paths - Have yourself a Merry little Christmas - "His Name Is Jesus"   Outro - Eddie Crook – Sleigh Ride

If you haven't already seen the movie Idiocracy from Mike Judge, you might want to. Because It might be the most accurate fortune telling since Miss Cleo. Lawdhavemercy! Both hosts have not seen this until this episode. Tune in and let us know what we got right, wrong, and if Costco really loves you. For all those Starbucks fans... you might be surprised what the future has in store for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-can-do-this-all-day/support

If we are truthful with ourselves, most of us could use some help in knowing how to communicate, effectively, with our family members. This is something that is learned in a relationship and that is so necessary in building a strong relationship!! In this episode, Eric and Gena share some tips and scripture—--instruction straight from God's Word—--about how we should communicate; how we should and should not talk to one another; and how we can use our language to bring positive results and reactions instead of hurt and anger. Tune in! Why? Because…… “It matters how you talk to me”!

Help Wanted. World Savior. Apply Within. with Alan Cohen The end of the world is near. That's the good news. Because It's pushing a new world to emerge. Those sentiments have been expressed by Alan Cohen, MA, an inspirational teacher, speaker, and the founder/director of the Foundation for Holistic Life Coaching. He's the author of 32 … Continue reading "Help Wanted. World Savior. Apply Within. with Alan Cohen"

Spending time alone at midlife can feel like an impossible task amid so many responsibilities AND it is incredibly important if you want to cultivate a strong relationship with yourself. Why? Because… It is hard to know yourself if you don't take time to be with yourself. I think solo adventures can be a great way to reconnect with yourself, relieve stress, get clarity around decisions, fortify confidence and so much more. In this episode, I share 5 insights I have had from my own solo travel with the hopes that it might inspire you to plan a little getaway with yourself. You can listen here: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast-366 If this lands and you know a woman who might benefit from listening, pass it on! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Base Camp: Back to Basics Challenge: https://graceandgrit.com/basecamp **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: https://graceandgrit.com/podcastreview Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at https://graceandgrit.com/readytorumble Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit https://graceandgrit.com/

The day after our momentous Deadpool and Wolverine Review, Dave took sick with a cold. He's still not over it, but we had to talk about SDCC and the things going on at DC Studios!DC StudiosNew DCU Logo Officially RevealedJim Lee Shares Official Animation for Gunn & Safran's DC StudiosBatman: Caped CrusaderCaped Crusader Season 1 Has DroppedThoughts on Minnie Driver's Penguin40s Fleischer Lois Easter EggThe Batman Epic Crime SagaReeves Calls His Universe "The Batman Epic Crime Saga"Farrell's Penguin InspirationsCristin Milioti's Preparation for SophiaVictor to Be Robin to Penguin's BatmanThe Penguin Sets Up The Batman Sequel"Another Television Exploration" Coming After The PenguinWhy Arkham Asylum and Gotham PD Spin-Offs Were CancelledThe Penguin Official TrailerThe Batman 2: Colin Farrell's Penguin ConfirmedJoker: Folie à DeuxBig Changes to Harley and JokerJoker: Folie a Deux Is "Daring," "Darker" and "Completely Different" From the First FilmNew Joker: Folie à Deux Trailer ReleasedSuperman & LoisSuperman & Lois Season 4 is set to release Oct. 17, 2024New Season 4 TrailerNew Sneak Peak Shows Doomsday FightWho is Tom Cavanaugh Playing?Harley QuinnHarley Quinn Returning Sometimes in November!Creature CommandosCreature Commandos Teaser Trailer Released by DC StudiosSupermanSuperman Skipped SDCC 2024 Because It's "Too Soon" to Show AnythingThe Film Has Wrapped Now as WellPeacemaker Season 2Peacemaker Season 2 Reveals Surprising Return, New DirectorMy Adventures With SupermanNew Designs and Characters from My Adventures with SupermanConstantine 2Constantine Producer Reveals Major Update on SequelBatman Forever: The Schumacher CutBatman Forever Writer Still Hoping for Release of Schumacher CutMarvel/DCKevin Feige Comments on Marvel/DC Crossover: "Never Say Never"Join Our Riotous DC Debauch!Site: https://dconscreen.comStore: https://bit.ly/DCoStorePatreon: https://patreon.com/dconscreenApple: http://bit.ly/DCoSReviewSpotify: http://bit.ly/DCSCREENSpreaker: https://bit.ly/DCoSSpreaker

EVERY OTHER KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. This one is fine, but please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks!Laura Jeffery, Josh Salter, Andre Charles Thériault, and Cole Woods from Laughing discuss their debut album, Because It's True, our previous interactions and how this band formed around a democratic principle of four singers and songwriters who can swap instruments where necessary, their love of power pop and bands like Big Star, the Replacements, and Pavement, writing clever, biting songs about love and being outside, making their album with Faith Healer's Renny Wilson, promoting Montreal businesses like Pizza Bouquet and Star Bar, what's next for Laughing and the members' respective pursuits, other future plans, and much more!Support vish on Patreon! Thanks to Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #870: The Lemon TwigsEp. #850: You've Changed Records is 15!Ep. #809: Faith HealerEp. #803: The Replacements' ‘Tim: Let it Bleed Edition' with Bob Mehr, Jason Jones & Ed StasiumEp. #677: PavementEp. #502: Shotgun Jimmie! Thrush Hermit!Ep. #414: Nap EyesThe Super Friendz's Mock Up, Scale Down: An Oral HistorySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you find and hold Love before, during, and after the Cross you've been given to bear, you find that not only are you healed but that you can heal. That your Presence Itself is healing. Because It is everything. And It is perfect. I Love you, Nik Go(o)d Mornings merch: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings _______________________ Today's Quotes: "You do not heal 'from' trauma. You simply come to know yourself as Life Itself. And you turn towards the wounded place. And you flush it with attention, which is love. And maybe the wound will always be with you. Maybe you will always walk with the hurt. But now, you hold it. It doesn't hold you. You are the container, not the contained. It doesn't control you any longer, the wound. Because it is drenched in awareness now. Drenched in You. Loved by You. Even celebrated by You. You do not heal 'from' trauma. You find healing 'in' the trauma. You find yourself at trauma's sacred core. The One who is always present. The One who can bear even the most intense feeling states. And survive. The Indestructible One. The Infinite One. The Powerful One. You." - Jeff Foster "To love is human To feel  pain is human But to feel love despite the pain is pure angel." -Rumi "A boy came one time and asked, “Maharajji, did Jesus really get angry?” As soon as Maharajji heard the word “Jesus,” tears came to his eyes. He was sitting up when the question was asked, and he leaned over on his elbow and tapped his heart three times with tears coming down from his eyes. There was total silence for a moment. Maharajji had brought the reality of Christ into everyone's consciousness, and he said, “Christ never got angry. When he was crucified he felt only love. Christ was never attached to anything; he even gave away his own body.” And at that point everyone was crying—we had gone through the complete Passion of Christ. And all of a sudden he sat up and said, “The mind can travel a million miles in the blink of an eye—Buddha said that.” -Maharajji Support the show

Happy 4th of July!We interrupt our regularly Scheduled Bobby the Boomer Broadcast Today,Because - It is the 4th of July and the United States it is also calledIndependence Day, but lately it has become just another day off to party.For those of us in the US, how about we take a bit of time to rememberthose that gave so much so that we could enjoy the freedom we have.Our Freedom did not come Free. We are the Home of the Free because of the Brave!

Because It's In 'Em And It's Got To Come Out: Reminiscing on 500 Episodes A whole lot of what we do is the thrill of (hopefully, thoughtful/intelligent) conversation. WatchThis W/RickRamos has afforded your two hosts the opportunity to maintain, grow, and strengthen our friendship. The fact that there exists an audience interested in where these ideas, thoughts, and opinions are platformed only emboldens our belief that criticism and conversation can be a welcomed and fascinating artform. We thank you for your nearly decade-long dedication to this show. We put a great deal of heart and soul into each episode. Take a listen as we go back to reminisce on our favorite episodes, the origins of the show, and the development into a platform for intelligent conversation. Many Thanks - We can be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos   - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.  

WWDC is tomorrow, so Simon does a quick solo show with his pre show thoughts. Also Nemo is back to review a couple of portable Bluetooth speakers he crowns as his “best ever” so if nothing else listen for that!!! MISSION TO SEAFARERS APPEAL The Mission to Seafarers is looking for donations of old, but working, smartphones and internet capable tablets to give seafarers far from home a way to talk to friends and family If you have any old smartphones or tablets cluttering your cupboard and drawers why not donate them to this worthy cause? If you are in the UK contact Vicar@felixparish.com or your nearest Mission to Seafarers Centre, or if you live outside the UK simply visit missiontoseafarers.org. Recorded 9th June 2024 On this week's show NEMO'S HARDWARE STORE (2:48) TRIBIT XSound Plus 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker – $70 USD (Father's Day Offers available). Amazon – $70 USD / £65 UKP TRIBIT StormBox Flow Portable Speaker – $80 USD (Father's Day Offers available). Not currently available on Amazon Bonus: Nemo got these working as a stereo pair even though they are different models APPLE I want Apple's AI features at WWDC to be boringly awesome – ZDNet Can't wait for iOS 18? You still might want to skip the first beta release – TechRadar Here's why you should care about everything that happens at WWDC 2024 – and why it will change your Apple world – TechRadar 7 Things Apple Has Gotten Away with Because It's Apple – iDrop News Apple adds iPhone 5s to Obsolete products list – The Apple Post SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 50% OFF EVERYTHING – Affinity Microsoft reckons its new Prism x86 emulation for Arm PCs is as good as Apple's Rosetta – PC Gamer SECURITY & PRIVACY PSA: Bartender Mac App Under New Ownership, But Lack of Transparency Raises Concerns – iDrop News Hidden Bar – Mac App Store Microsoft rolls back ‘dumbest cybersecurity move in a decade' – CyberScoop Essential Apple Recommended Services: All Things Secured – Online security made simple by Josh Summers. Pixel Privacy – a fabulous resource full of excellent articles and advice on how to protect yourself online. Doug.ee Blog for Andy J's security tips. Ghostery – protect yourself from trackers, scripts and ads while browsing. Simple Login – Email anonymisation and disposable emails for login/registering with 33mail.com – Never give out your real email address online again. AnonAddy – Disposable email addresses Sudo – get up to 9 “avatars” with email addresses, phone numbers and more to mask your online identity. Free for the first year and priced from $0.99 US / £2.50 UK per month thereafter... You get to keep 2 free avatars though. ProtonMail – end to end encrypted, open source, based in Switzerland. Prices start from FREE... what more can you ask? ProtonVPN – a VPN to go with it perhaps? Prices also starting from nothing! Comparitech DNS Leak Test – simple to use and understand VPN leak test. Fake Name Generator – so much more than names! Create whole identities (for free) with all the information you could ever need. Wire and on the App Stores – free for personal use, open source and end to end encryted messenger and VoIP. Pinecast – a fabulous podcast hosting service with costs that start from nothing. Essential Apple is not affiliated with or paid to promote any of these services... We recommend services that we use ourselves and feel are either unique or outstanding in their field, or in some cases are just the best value for money in our opinion. Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: Twitter / Slack / EssentialApple.com / Soundcloud / Spotify / Facebook / Pinecast Also a big SHOUT OUT to the members of the Slack room without whom we wouldn't have half the stories we actually do – we thank you all for your contributions and engagement. You can always help us out with a few pennies by using our Amazon Affiliate Link so we get a tiny kickback on anything you buy after using it. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon or using the Pinecast Tips Jar (which accepts one off or regular donations) And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Support The Essential Apple Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/essential-apple-show This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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Send us a Text Message.Stress equals meaning equals happinessThe more stress the happier the person.Stress is highly correlated with a greater sense of meaning in life. When twins were little I wanted the challenge to take care of them at night, felt like I belonged with them and felt happier being with them even thought it was more challenging.How is that true in your life?What strsss do you want to include and why? Why would. You rather do it and be stressed than NOT do it and be not stressed.Choosing to be a stay at home mom even thought it is super challenging and stressful. But super meaningful to me and I would rather be here stressed out than in some office cubicle doing something that has zero meaning to me. This podcast has a lot of meaning to ME even thought it is stressful to put myself out there share my stories, doubt myself, question myself and feel vulnerable, but I would rather do it than not BECAUSE It means a lot to me to know that this will be helpful to at least one other person out there bozo I know how helpful it was to me  when I listed to a podcast or read a blog./Dinners realiziing I would rather scramble and do last minute adjustments and cook 3,4 different options for the kids that order in or do fast food. I would rather be stressed out over picky eaters and being bad at this and how hard this cooking job is than pick up fast food. I choose this stress over the other stress of feeding them less nutritious meals but seemingly less work and less stress in making the meal. Ha I would actually be rather doing that than this! Hah I didn't realize I was choosing it.  Reconnect with Your Son, Sign up for a Free ConsultationTired of fighting? Book your free coaching consultation and discover how to turn conflict into connection within your family. Reconnect with Your Son,Sign up for a Free Consultation

On today's episode, Ashley unpacks the term "sexual confusion" and offers up a more positive way of understanding mystery in sex and romance using Episcopal Priest, Carter Heyward's book "Touching Our Strength: The Erotic as Power and the Love of God." Instead of being ashamed of what we don't understand, instead of being frustrated we ought to embrace the lack of clarity, embrace the mystery and the unknowing. Because It is in embracing what is concealed, being open to what we don't understand or cant explain that we begin to open ourselves up to the work of God. To learn more about Carter Heyward, visit her website at https://www.revcarterheyward.com/ and to connect with Ashley you can find her on Instagram or Threads at @ashleylhengst or online at ashleylhengst.com

Dave DeCampe was back on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the war in Gaza. He and Scott talk about the latest developments and examine how Americans are reacting. Discussed on the show: “Majority of Americans Disapprove of Israel's Military Actions in Gaza” (Antiwar.com) “Collateral Murder 2.0” (Libertarian Institute) “Trump Says Israel Has To ‘Finish the War' Because It's ‘Losing a Lot of Support'” (Antiwar.com) “IDF Officer: ‘We Are Demolishing Everything Before Entering'” (Libertarian Institute) Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com and the host of Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. Follow him on Twitter @decampdave This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Episode. Dave DeCampe was back on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the war in Gaza. He and Scott talk about the latest developments and examine how Americans are reacting. Discussed on the show: “Majority of Americans Disapprove of Israel's Military Actions in Gaza” (Antiwar.com) “Collateral Murder 2.0” (Libertarian Institute) “Trump Says Israel Has To ‘Finish the War' Because It's ‘Losing a Lot of Support'” (Antiwar.com) “IDF Officer: ‘We Are Demolishing Everything Before Entering'” (Libertarian Institute) Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com and the host of Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. Follow him on Twitter @decampdave This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

In this episode, Brian, Kris and Lucas talk about conventions and travel. We also talk about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Balatro, What The Golf, Super Robot Wars and a smattering of other topics. Pay no attention to the fact that Brian opens the show with the wrong episode number, it's definitely 307. Enjoy. TOPICS AND TIMESTAMPS Mental Health - 5:30 | Brian at Capcom Cup - 12:00 | (PAX West) Visions of Mana - 19:25 | (PAX West) LUCID - 27:10 | (PAX West) Freaked Fleapit - 31:37 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - 39:39 | Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth - 49:30 | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - 55:05 | Balatro - 1:04:02 | What The Golf - 1:18:47 | Dragon's Dogma 2 (and Capcom Microtransactions) - 1:21:47 | Super Robot Wars 30 (and Original Generations) - 1:25:34 | Conclusion - 1:41:09 | POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE): It's Not A Horse, It's A Bicycle +Getting A Cast For A Broken Ankle While A Spear Is Stuck In Your Chest You Have An ADHD Butt + Fighting A Four-Year-Old on Dynamic Controls There's Literally Dozens of Mana Fans A Game Far More Degenerate Than The First Two + NEKUTAI! + The Horrific Necktie From Disco Elysium Lives On + The Only Way I Can Describe It Is "Unhinged" + The Good Kind of Degeneracy + I Was Today Years Old When I Found Out About Muv-Luv + The Balls It Takes For Those Developers To Gaslight Their Playerbase For An Entire Game + "It's Edgelord-y" Is Not An Argument You Can Sit Down And Wait Until I've Recovered From Like A Dragon + You Sat Down To Play Poker With A Yu-Gi-Oh Deck I've Also Been Playing Capcom's Dragon Slaying Game... By Which I Mean Replaying Monster Hunter World What The Hell Do You Know About Super Robot Wars + Can A Series Really Be Trash If They Have Robots In Them? + There's Trash, There's Trash With Robots, There's Good Stuff With Robots, It's A Sliding Scale There Absolutely Is Such A Thing As Bad Pizza + Super Robot Wars 30 Is Not A Misnomer, There's 30 Of Them + This Is Fan Service, We Know What You're Here For, You Will Be Serviced, It Will Be Great + I Need To Kill My Perfectionism, Because It's Killing My Time [The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, edited, written, & streamed by Brian Barnett on Twitch.tv/Ribnax. This episode edited by Kris Cornelisse.]

This week's podcast is an interesting mixed lot. There's the fun of getting ready to start training for the Texas Nilgai hunt in November. Then there's the deadly serious next installment of “Understanding the Changing Self-Defense Landscape." MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 213. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Marlin “Dark” Original (video), MB, SGO Marlin “Dark” Goes Tactical! (video)/MB, TRIGGERED America is Going To Be Targeted for a Massive Terrorist Attack…Will You Be Ready?/Kurt Schlichter, TOWNHALL Are You Ready for a Major Jihad Attack in the U.S.? Because It's Coming/Robert Spencer, PJ MEDIA The Russian Canary in the Coal Mine/John A. Lucas, BRAVO BLUE You Didn't Think the Squatter Situation Just Appeared Out of Nowhere, Did You?/Victoria Taft, PJ MEDIA The Music and Comedy of Tim Wilson The Music of Evert Z

It's Right To Do Right, Because It's Right To Do Right. Do Things The Right Way, Because It's Right To Do It! Daniel 5:17 17Then Daniel answered the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the writing for the king and tell him what it means.

Initially considered a commercial failure following their multi-platinum debut, Beastie Boys' groundbreaking second record "Paul's Boutique" is now viewed as a landmark achievement in the world of hip-hop. Producer/Music Supervisor Kevin Moyer (Heaven Adores You, The Glamour and The Squalor) joins us as we unpack this dense, highly influential classic. Songs discussed in this episode: Shake Your Rump - Beastie Boys (Live in Amsterdam, 2004); It's The Little Things - Redd Kross; Beastie Boys - Beastie Boys; Annie's Gone - Redd Kross; Girls, To All The Girls, Shake Your Rump - Beastie Boys; 6 O' Clock DJ (Let's Rock) - Rose Royce; Funky Snakefoot - Alphonse Mouzon; Unity, Pt. 2 (Because It's Coming) - James Brown and Afrika Bambaataa; Johnny Ryall - Beastie Boys; Sharon - David Bromberg; Egg Man, Egg Raid On Mojo - Beastie Boys; Sport - Lightnin' Rod; The Murder - Bernard Herrmann; High Plains Drifter, The Sounds Of Science, 3-Minute Rule - Beastie Boys; Brave & Strong - Sly and the Family Stone; Hey Ladies, 5-Piece Chicken Dinner, Looking Down The Barrel Of A Gun - Beastie Boys; Last Bongo In Belgium, Apache - Incredible Bongo Band; Car Thief - Beastie Boys; Rien Ne Va Plus - Funk Factory; Hurdy Gurdy Man - Donovan; What Comes Around - Beastie Boys; Moby Dick - Led Zeppelin; Put On Train - Gene Harris & The Three Sounds; It's Hot Tonight - Alice Cooper; Rhymin and Stealin, Shadrach - Beastie Boys; Loose Booty - Sly and the Family Stone; Never Let Em Say -  Ballin' Jack; B-Boy Bouillabaisse - Beastie Boys; The Well's Gone Dry - The Crusaders; Mess Around - Redd Kross

Shannon Payton (https://shannypantsshow.com/), known as Shanny Pants by many, is a content creator and podcaster living in Rocklin, California. Although Shannon has a successful career as a Realtor, she has equally enjoyed her hobby of sharing her humor through Instagram with friends and family. In 2020 her video about making school lunches went viral, it opened a whole new world for her. She now has many viral videos and hundreds of thousands of social media followers.Her podcast, The ShannyPants Show is currently in its second season. In her interview style podcast, Shannon shares her struggles of growing up in a cult, battles through years of infertility that ended in a hysterectomy and finally her journey to parenthood through foster care and adoption.She enjoys sharing the struggles of life in a humorous way as part of her self-prescribed therapy and through this, has connected with her fans. Her podcast topics include a wide range of subjects which in one way or another relate to something she has been through.Shannon has been a guest on The Kelly Clarkson show and has appeared on local TV show GoodDay Sacramento multiple times. Shannon is currently writing a memoir and is looking forward to giving her followers a deeper look into her life. When Shannon is asked where she gets all of her ideas for her humorous videos she sarcastically states, “I'm married and have kids, that's all the inspiration I need for some crazy content”. IG: @therealshannypants @shannypantsshowpodcastTranscript is unedited for typos and misspellings [00:00:00] I'm Katherine Spearing, and this is Uncertain. Do you ever get to a point where everything is just too much and you just need to take a break? That is kind of how I've been feeling the past few weeks.Around trauma recovery. And abuse dynamics and sometimes it just gets to be a lot and I just need to take a break. So I had to do that over the weekend a little bit. And this episode, I wanted to put this episode out because, uh, the guest today, Shani Payton is just a super funny human being and is comedian her content on social media is.So funny and keeps me laughing all day long and I thought that this episode was going to be like this really funny episode because we recorded it. I think back in like December and I listened to it and I was like, Oh, it's not as funny as I thought it was going to be, but there is some laughter. Fear not. [00:01:00] Shani Payton is a comedian and has hundreds of thousands of followers. So, so, so, so funny, but she has a darker origin story. She grew up in a church cult, and she has been on her own journey of recovery and healing, and humor plays a role in our healing process, and we do get to that at the end, but we also just talked about the dynamics of control and the impact that it has on us, it's just a really great conversation, and I really like Shani a lot. I'm going to link to her website in the show notes so you can follow her on all the things. She also hosts the Shani Pants show, which is a podcast. I was recently on the Shani Pants show, I will link to that episode of my conversation with Shani Payton, also in the show notes.Thanks so much for being here, and if you're having one of those weeks where you just need to take a break, then you know what? [00:02:00] You should. Take a break. Go for a little walk. Have a sip of water. And if you can take a break. for a couple days, sure, just do it. If you can. I highly recommend it. It's good to do that.All of the abuse and trauma it'll still be here when you get back. Pretty sure about that. Alright, so here is my conversation with Shannie Payton of The Shannie Pants Show. Katherine: Hello. Shanny: Oh, it's so good to see you. Good to see you. I'm so Katherine: excited. Me too. Talk about culty things. Talk about abuse things, but then talk about fun things too and ways that giggling and laughter and jokes help us on this amazing healing process. Where do you hail from right now? Shanny: Northern California, right around the Sacramento [00:03:00] area.Katherine: Yeah. I lived in LA for four Shanny: years, so. Oh, did you? Okay. I'm familiar with the stomping grounds. Oh yeah. Just a quick, you know, nine hour little drive for me. Not Katherine: bad at all. No big deal. No big deal. I know. I know every, every time I moved someplace, people would say, Oh, do you know so and so? Because they like live in the state and it's like, This is like a massive state.Other than D. C. where people are like, Oh, my friend blah blah blah lives there. Like, D. C. is so big. No, I have not run into them in the grocery store. No. Well, whenever Shanny: someone says, you know, whenever It seems like when people say, Oh, California. Oh, do you surf? And I'm like, no, no, I do not surf. Like, Katherine: like, because Shanny: it's like how the state is, how long it's like, I live more up in the mountains.And, you know, versus the coast. And, and then even so there's. So many different [00:04:00] coasts as far as, you know, all the way down to the Bay Area. Yeah. So it's funny, but everyone that's like, Oh, do you surf? No, no, you would not want to see that all the time. Katherine: Right? Yeah. Shanny: Quick, quick little weekend trips Katherine: every, every weekend.Shanny: But yes, but I do love where we live. It's beautiful. And I, I. Yeah, I really love it. And I grew up here. I've never moved far from home, so I've always been in the area. Yep. Katherine: Right. All right. Well, I would love to introduce you to folks by hearing your story. The group that you grew up in is very similar to the group that I grew up in with this just very fundamentalist dedication to interpretation of the Bible and I would love to hear what that was like for you growing up and process getting out questioning because you're [00:05:00] not, you're not in it now.Right. Right. Right. Shanny: Otherwise I would not be talking to you because you are Katherine: of the world. I am. We could not communicate. No, no eye contact would be happening. So tell me, tell me a little bit about it. I know a lot of folks in our community are going to really Shanny: yes, I, so I was born into this cult religious cult and up in Northern California. My parents were also born into it. So we had some generational, you know, fun things. We're just dragging around. And, you know, it started out as from as much as I can understand, talking to my grandparents and other older folks it started out as kind of like a, we're going to go not, not even nondenominational.It was just like, we're going to do meetings in our home, basically. So I think it started out as a pretty innocent. Kind of fine thing like just Bible studies and in homes and then it's from what I understand. It sounds like in the [00:06:00] 70s late 70s to 80s The his son is now the current leader, but he took over And we'll call him RG.He, and from that point on is kind of when it became more rule based, fear based and that's when kind of there started to be a lot more things that got put into place and people just kind of, I guess, followed along and went with it. And so in the mid, 80s, there was what we call the split of the 80s, where a large group of people were questioning some of the beliefs and rules and restrictions.And there was a, we call it marking to be avoided, but like an excommunication. So there was a large group that were excommunicated from us in the 80s because they were questioning and you don't do that. And part of my family, Katherine: like in a [00:07:00] group, or was it like, we call you in, into the office Shanny: and it was basically, I mean, I was a kid at the time, but it basically is just public, you know, from the front, you're hearing, and we had a lot of different sex.So we had like ours up here in Northern Cal, there was four in North, in California. And then we had like Texas, Virginia, Oklahoma, Canada. Mexico. I think that's all of them. So this message would go to everyone because we would get together. We call them camps where people from all different, what we call assemblies would like beat together and hang out.And so everyone's getting the same announcement basically that these people are marked you are or not to associate with them. And it truly was like, yeah. Oh yeah. Like announcing their name. Oh yeah. Oh, a hundred percent. Yeah. Oh, yeah. Mark, you Katherine: are Shanny: an announcements today. Katherine: It's very light. We [00:08:00] just Shanny: have, you're not allowed to talk to your family again.Oh my God. Yeah. So that happened back in the eighties and I was I was a young kid then and part of my family was marked my dad's sister and her family which she married my dad's best friend. So that was like really hard on my parents. Yes. And it sounds like they were kind of. You know, on the cusp of do we be a part of the marked group or not.And of course we stayed. But it was really sad because all of a sudden, and you know, as a young child, I'm not allowed to hang out with my cousins anymore. And I was really good friends with the one that was really close to my age, and it was just really confusing and I remember like even as a child, like, Oh, it was awful and you're in like life wasn't confusing enough how we lived.But I just remember like praying like, please help them get right with the Lord because obviously they've left the will of the Lord and, you know, [00:09:00] because that's what we are taught is they're wrong and they're sinning. And they're a part of the world now, so they're no longer a part of us. What did Katherine: they, did you ever find out what they got marked Shanny: for? You know, I don't know. It was really about like, it was like legalistic stuff. Like, even like, so we had to wear like skirts and the women. And the men had to wear pants. So we had to just like kind of rules like that. And I know some of it was around that kind of stuff. Just why do we do this? Like, let's dig in.Why, why are we doing this? So it wasn't. Katherine: If you can justify it and give me a logical reason, sure. But if you don't have one. Shanny: Right. Go ahead and mark us, I guess, because that's what we're going to do, because we obviously don't, they didn't have a reason, you know, it, but that was the thing. You don't question, you just don't, you just follow along like we did for so many years.But yeah, so it was just about, it was not about anything crazy, nothing [00:10:00] like nothing serious. And like, Nothing even biblical, I don't think, you know, it was more like the rule side of things. So, but that was really hard on my family. I know. And yeah. It was really sad, but that's, but kind of growing up, that's kind of like a little bit of the background of how this group started.But growing up in it, it was, like I said, it was just a lot of rules, very fear based where like, I'd never went to, we, and we were, so we had no name. Our church group cult had no name. And that was because you wouldn't, if you follow a follower of God, you wouldn't. You wouldn't need a church name. The church is the, the body of people, right?It's not a building. So we would meet in Grange Halls or people's houses and we would never take a name, which was really fun explaining to people at school as a kid when they're like, what church do you go to? And you're like I don't know. [00:11:00] Yeah. So we literally had a concerted Katherine: effort to be different.Shanny: Oh, for sure. Yeah. Oh, Katherine: that's super confusing because you don't have an identify. No. Wow. Shanny: It was, it was very interesting. So we did grow up. So we would go to meetings at Grange halls in our assembly here. There was, I'm guessing about like 100, 150 of us, maybe in this area. And our assembly, most people were homeschooled.We did go to public school, me and my sisters. And there was a really tiny little public school right by a Grange Hall where we met. And so a couple of the other families went there as well. And it was awful going to school with cult people because they would call you out. Like my parents, we were always in trouble because my parents were a little bit more on the like.Rebellious side, I would say, like my dad would wear shorts at home. They would let us wear pants at home. And [00:12:00] we were like constantly in trouble. It seems like but we did go to school with a couple of other families that went to our meetings as well. Were they reporting you? Yes, they would not only would they report us, but like when we were younger in like grammar school, they one of them was in my grade.So it was a little school. So we all are together. And he would, like, we would be doing like a craft project, like making Santa magnets, because it's Christmas, we didn't celebrate any holidays. I probably should point that out. No holidays. Oh, yes. , he would like raise his hand.And be like, teacher, teacher, teacher, Shannon and me cannot make the magnets. And I'm just like, Oh, Katherine: here we go again. So pretty much don't Shanny: celebrate Christmas. No, so we cannot make felt Santa magnets. Oh, yeah. So that was fun. And then like everything else in grammar school, I and I [00:13:00] was such an uncomfortable child.I was so confused looking back. I know now that I was. I was very anxious and depressed my whole entire years growing up and at the time I just, you know, Oh, I'm shy or whatever. So, but we, so another thing in school though, that's really fun is because we didn't celebrate holidays whenever they were like singing songs or because you know how it is like, and maybe it was more that way back when we were in school too, but like you would, the school would sing Christmas carols and put on a little thing for the parents and all that.So whenever they were practicing Christmas carols or any holiday, anything, we, all of the cool people, kids would go to the library and hang out and literally just sit there. Being bored. Just hanging out in the library while everyone else is having fun. And, and we had to do that during sex education as well.Because we, of course, right, Katherine: right, [00:14:00] right. Shanny: Because, because we don't need to learn about our bodies. Like we are different. Yes, Katherine: exactly. Oh my goodness. And that was awful. Just like, it's so isolating. Shanny: Oh, so much. So Katherine: much. Contributing to this, like. Set apartness nature that is characteristic of so many cults of like, we are better.Yeah. Oh yeah. We're gonna do this like separatist thing to like show that we are better. Yep. And it's not life giving. It is not making your life better. It is simply for the sake of Being separate and, and yeah, and, and separating yourselves from Shanny: the Katherine: world. Everyone. Yes. Yes. The people who are not enlightened.Shanny: Yeah, exactly. Yes. And it was, it was so separate. And like I was saying earlier too, there's no we didn't have a name and for us even. All churches were [00:15:00] bad. Like it wasn't like, Oh, cool. Every, you know, these people are believers, but they just don't meet with us. No, no, no. Like if they don't meet with us.They're doing it wrong and they're not the right kind of believers. So that was hard to just because again at separation, like I remember one time some of the guys like my age when we were, I don't even know. Yeah. I guess we were teens cause they would have had to be driving. They went to this teeny tiny church that was like on the way to the meeting hall.They just wanted to like see what the church was like a real church. And they like went in, sat on the back row. And well, someone found out and so they all got rebuked and they had to like, they have to stand up. Like anytime you get in trouble, you'd have to stand up front for going to a church just to Katherine: visit.You just be like, I wonder what a church Shanny: is like. So yeah. So you can imagine all of the [00:16:00] things that Got rebuked from up front. If that got rebuked, it's always, we would call it like rebuke all we would laugh and be like, Oh, you got rebuked the day. Katherine: Oh my goodness. And, and that's just, I mean I can imagine you were probably just so terrified, like, Shanny: of Katherine: like getting in trouble.What's it going to be. And yep. And it sounds like your family wasn't quite like that, but the community itself was just right. Surveillancy and watching everything you did. Shanny: Very much, very much. And that's where, and, you know, we had. I'm very thankful for our family like now we're like, good job dad way to be rebellious because we were raised, you know, people say like how did you turn out normal and I'm like, Thank you for calling me normal.And also our family I feel like how we were raised in our home.[00:17:00] Did. allow us to be somewhat normal. And that's why maybe we're normal today. But we, like I said, we would could wear what we wanted at home. We would sneak movies like we, I remember watching Anna Green Gables because no one, we weren't allowed to watch any TV movies, nothing.So we would do things like that, that. A majority of people would never, ever have done. We went to Disneyland. We'd get in trouble for it, but we would go. So there was some things, yeah, there were some things that we did that I think made us, allowed us to be a little bit more normal, but you still have that influence.And then even when we were doing these normal things, you still have that fear of, well, we're having fun at Disneyland, but if they find out what's going to happen, so there's always that, like, even though you can fully Katherine: enjoy because you're, you're having to hide, hide. And yeah, absolutely. [00:18:00] Yeah, I just, I'm really, really curious how Well, first of all, I like relate a lot with the story.There are different flavors of it in my upbringing. We home church most of the time, and there wasn't like a, you can't go to church, but there was definitely. This belief that those people were not as solid of Christians as we were and weren't as on fire for God as we were. And we would go visit churches and no church was ever good enough.And on the way home, we would have roast pastor and my father would just like shred the sermon apart. Like make sure we knew that what was taught there was. Not accurate and not biblical and watered down and whitewashed and that just like very like, oh, we watched films, but there were like so many films that were like off limits.And [00:19:00] so I remember doing the sneaking thing like when I go out of town, I would go to the library and I would like check out all the movies. The more nudity, the better. And I was just like, just like. Get it all in and also just living with terror that they were going to find out. Oh yeah. Having books that I like hid under my mattress and read after I knew my parents were already in bed.So they weren't going to be like making the rounds to like check in. And not just that fear of like, like what if and about stupid, stupid stuff. Right. Oh yeah, like it was so dumb that that was like a sign of character or your devotion to God like it just it was so dumb. And so I'm curious, you said that it was like the son of like a leader that eventually came to power and started implementing these rules.Do you remember? Like [00:20:00] how he got people because it wasn't quite so stringent, like how he got people to do that. Was it like a slow accommodation? Do you remember? I, Shanny: I don't remember because I was very young at the time. I was. Like born during that time. So I don't remember exactly. I'm sure it was a very slow progression for as many people as they did keep.But like I said, in the eighties, there was that split of where, you know, people were questioning and that was when he had taken over. And so obviously there were enough people that wanted to stand up to him. And then it took, gosh, 30.20 more years before another group finally decided this is BS and we're done. So so it was, I'm sure again, I don't really know, but it sounds like it was a slow progression where, and I think when it very first started, it was so long ago that society was different. You know, it was normal [00:21:00] for women to wear the dresses.It was normal. You know, that was. A normal thing. And then as time moves on and society is changing, we had to stay basically. So it's like you're frozen. And, and then I think that's kind of, I mean, I'm imagining that's what happened is it kind of, Oh, well, it's a rule now. So, and so much of around it. And especially when I think about the men that led overall and still are I think it's a power trip, you know, and they want that control.They want that power. And they're so prideful that they cannot say, let's, let's take a look at that. I don't know. Yeah, you're right. Let's question it. They're so prideful. And it's so sad because you think, well, gosh, that was 50 years ago. Can we not take a look at that and maybe dissect it a little and decide should we still believe that?But they're so afraid to be wrong, I think. And I know that that's been a big learning thing for me since being out is realizing [00:22:00] how ingrained that is in me. Like So, I'm mortified of being wrong and, and again, I look back to my childhood. I would never speak up in class or, and it was because I was so embarrassed to be wrong.And I think that was a huge, is a huge thing that I still deal with. And then also it taught the opposite, I think of what they wanted us to learn, but it taught us to be super good at hiding things. We were like, like you were saying, hiding stuff under your mattress. It was like, you knew. How to hide things.And it was like, they forced you to be really good at it. And, and then not only were you hiding things physically, maybe, but emotionally you, all you did was stuff. You're feeling stuff, stuff, stuff, never revealing the true you. And so as an adult, you know, now you're trying to figure out like, who am I? And, you know, raising my kids different [00:23:00] and It's, but it's been hard.It's crazy how ingrained that is. Like, it's just, you know, you sit under that. I was 31 when we got out. So 31 years of sitting in those metal chairs. Katherine: Yeah. And the difference for you, as opposed to folks who join cults later in life. And, and this is my experience as well, is you're trying to rebuild a self.When you never had a self to begin with, and you don't have this memory of baseline like this thing that I can return to, even though you experienced the trauma of being in that high control group, you're. Inevitably altered, possibly forever, you, you still have that thing to like, remember, like, I remember what it felt like to have desires and pursue them and to think well of myself and not think, you know, horrible thoughts about myself.But if you never [00:24:00] knew that, it's hard. It's really hard to, like, recreate a sense of self Shanny: if you just, yeah, right. Well, and, and even if you did have desires or things you wanted to pursue, it was wrong. So you would feel guilty about having that idea. Like I, women weren't allowed to go to college and I wanted to be a nurse so bad.And, you know, and that's something I've, I never did. I never followed through with because, you know, by the time I got out, I had kids and, you know, life moves on. But I, you know, it's, it's one of those things that it's like, I felt guilty for wanting to do that. And I knew it wouldn't happen. Like, but Katherine: so sad.Yeah. And then, and you feel like Things were stolen from you and yeah, just yeah, and I just, I also just like kind of want to go back to you and mention like these men who like can't be wrong. And I feel like there's a difference between like those men who can't be wrong. And, and [00:25:00] fear of being wrong and like that.Yes, you know that I experienced that too. This happened like a few months ago. I'm on an improv team and we had a show and I had a bad show. Like I was really tired. I had something really stressful and work happened like right before the show and it wasn't a great show and it just happened to be a show where some of my friends came to watch and it was the first time I had friends.Watching and it wasn't my best show. So it was like this experience of like, wasn't my best show. This is the first time they're seeing it. They don't know that that wasn't the best thing that I could do. I went on this massive shame spiral for probably 48 hours. And it was really intense. And I knew in my head, this isn't that big of a deal.Who cares? Have a bad show. Whatever. And it took me a while to unpack just kind of the threads of like, I just grew up in an environment where it was not safe to fail. [00:26:00] And like being wrong was dangerous. And I always felt that way, like, when I was in, like, church situations, and I would get in trouble for something, or get caught out for something, and I would get super defensive, and of course, it's perceived as arrogance that I got defensive, when in reality, it was a trauma response, and I would hate fighting, or, or flighting.Yep. Because I felt unsafe and I felt it couldn't, it couldn't, it wasn't just, oh, a mistake. Mistakes were dangerous in the world that I grew up in. And, and then there's the, the very arrogant people who actually can't be wrong. Right. They're actually, they're just, they're just human beings. Shanny: Right.They just think that they're above human beings and are better than everyone. Yeah. Yeah. No, I, I liked that you pointed out that difference because. It's very true. And I think, you know, thinking of like our group and my family in it, there it's, you were, you were afraid to be wrong. And [00:27:00] someone has asked, I forget who it was, was asking something about like the family dynamic and, and the, and the group dynamic.And it's almost like it didn't even matter what your home life was like with what the group was pushing on you. Because It was such a strong, powerful, fear based thing that, because we had, I had a friend from high school that actually ended up joining our group, and And while she was in high school, so this poor girl by herself or with her family by herself.Oh, wow. Yeah. She was having like some, some stuff going on at home and found the group and poor thing. What a disaster. And, and, you know, I know you probably talk about this all the time too, but there always is something or can be something that draws someone in. And like for her, it was that sense of community and the family and the love and dah, dah, dah, everything you see from the outside.Right. That. Besides how we dressed that might be appealing. And and so [00:28:00] she started coming and then within, I mean, honestly, a couple of visits, it was, well, you need to start wearing skirts now and like almost immediately, but I just get so sad for people like that because it's like. You know, maybe home wasn't exactly great, but then you come to this other environment that you think is what you need.And then you're just destroyed, like, yeah, so, so sad how many lives and I mean what they put the, we called ourselves young people, like when we were young teens but what they put the young people through is. Awful. Like the amount of, Oh, they just so fear and shame based like, Oh, but they bring you up front.Like if you were caught for anything, basically bring you up front, rebuke you and you'd have to confess, which never were real, of course, because none of us really, we're sorry. And just, but yet also [00:29:00] if you had the right last name and you were in the right position. You would be spared from that. So like someone in one of a girl I grew up with, her dad was, you know, on the list of good people or whatever.And she had an affair with a married man outside of our group. And it was pushed under the rug and I'm like, Oh my God. Like, and, and, and there was enough of us that knew about it, that it was so damaging. Like that whole concept of like, Oh, she gets away with it. And yet you're dragging everyone else up front and making them confess that they.Made a mistake. Like, oh my gosh. So it was very hands at Katherine: home. And yeah, exactly. Oh my goodness. Yeah, because the about like they they'll say this is about like character and, you know, being a godly person, but really it was about elitism [00:30:00] and controlling people which is I mean, that is what those rules are for.They sell it to you as if it's for your good, but it's not. It's really just to keep you in line and to keep you subservient. Woof! Shanny: Goodness. Yeah, they did, they did, they did real good at that. Katherine: Real good. Yeah. Yeah. And I think that, like, that happens with a lot of folks who have families. Of origin that just aren't safe and they go to the church, they migrate to the church as like that surrogate family and, and then if they experienced that abuse and that control within that second family, it causes so much damage because most of the time you're internalizing that and thinking it's your fault.Like, right. This didn't work out because of something wrong with me. It didn't work in my family and it didn't work in the second family. And it's just very very shame based and, and [00:31:00] just, and can cause so much damage. And I'm actually kind of sort of researching that a little bit of the difference between Like someone who experiences abuse when they're an adult in a religious context versus someone who experiences it in a religious context when they came from a family that wasn't stable and wasn't safe.And like the impact that that has on their faith experience. Yeah. When they didn't have any foundation versus having a foundation and, and what are the, what are the chances? Like, like what, and it's kind of just like abuse in general, if you, except like if you experience abuse as a child, you're more likely to experience it statistically as you get older.And like, what foundation does a family play? In, in creating someone who retains their faith after abuse versus not anyway, Shanny: [00:32:00] yeah, and it's so interesting and I think I just did an interview actually the other day with someone who's probably about 10 years older than me from, from my cult and he joined.And so. He just recently had written a book and so I'm like, I want to have you on the podcast, but I never really knew his story. You know, he was older than me that I'd never, you know, I was a kid or whatever. So it was really interesting, but that's how it was for him. You know, he was incarcerated at 17, had a really rough, you know, life, met someone from this group.And then what happened is he met a girl who, you know, he falls in love with or whatever. And that's what made him stay. And so then, you know, 30 years later, three kids, adult kids later, he's Getting his family out of the cult, you know, so it's like, and I think so many like that is one of the reasons. And for us, you, you married within your group.It wasn't like you [00:33:00] went outside of it to get married. And there were a few that came in and it was, I feel so bad for them. And it was so hard. Katherine: The same for the men to like, they were not allowed to marry outside either. Shanny: Yeah, they would marry within. Yeah. Yeah. And. But like, so I was mentioning earlier, we would have these like big camps and so we didn't celebrate holidays.So anytime there was a holiday, we had to be together as a group. So you know, they don't want you to be tempted to like, you know, go look at Christmas lights or anything. So we would have these big camps and the, one of the biggest ones was here in California central California. So we would all drive down there.Or fly or whatever, get there. And there'd be like, you know, over a thousand people just having meetings all day, basically. It was awful, awful. I hated it. And, but that's where you would kind of. Look for your mate, you know, because it was like, and you, and [00:34:00] you would only see these people maybe a couple times a year.So you're going to lock it down. Katherine: Huh. Huh. Before someone else does. Shanny: Exactly. So it was always like a competition. Like, you know, you're out there on your roller skates skating around and you're like, ah, he's mine. But, but that's where, at 12 years old, I knew who I was gonna marry. And you, and you did, just because it was like, oh, I like him, he likes me, we connect.And we didn't date, you didn't court, you just liked them. So, yeah, and so I got married at 19. I really wanted to be out of high school before I got married, so I was kind of old. At 19, but yeah, but I really want to get Katherine: married before they graduated high school. Oh yeah, yeah, Shanny: like I was engaging Katherine: high school or were they told, you don't need Shanny: to finish.Well, a lot were homeschooled, so I don't, they probably just finished early would be my guess, probably but I feel like, yeah, I don't really know. I know [00:35:00] all the. Yeah. The ones that went to public, I think all finished, but but yeah, so that was fun. So then, yeah, I married young and it was, it was real interesting, real interesting, but yeah.Katherine: What was the role that like Oh, I want to get into the humor stuff. Like we haven't Oh but was, was there at like, Some kind of camaraderie, simply because you both believed the same things when you got married, or was it like way more complex than they ever gave you credit for? Shanny: Like why we got married?Katherine: Well, I was just kind of thinking about the dynamics after you got married. Shanny: Like, oh, it was, or was it just, Oh no, it was awful. Total disaster. Total disaster. You know, cause you, you live with your parents until the night you're married. It's the first night you ever are away from home. So in the preparation, like even, you know, like churches will do like premarital counseling or you know, something to kind of prepare you if it's like, you [00:36:00] know, like the purity culture and all that.Like, I feel like they still try to prepare you for marriage. We had nothing, nothing. We would meet with the leader a couple of weeks before you got married. They take you to dinner, him and his wife. Give you this little pamphlet that basically, you know, is like, well, as long as the wife submits to the husband, everything goes great.And so like, that's your, that's, that's your sex education right there. Luckily, my parents were way better and did like talk to us, but not a ton. And it was always super awkward. So like me with my kids, I'm like, we talk about everything. Yeah. But, and then they, he would recommend, and this is no joke.That to get a thing of Vaseline.Which is not creepy at all, coming from this old, crusty, nasty person. And did you know why? Katherine: Were you like, why? Yeah, yeah, I, I did, yes. Okay. But, Shanny: but it's like, that's it. Like, [00:37:00] for, I guarantee you, a majority of people that got this talk did not know why. Katherine: Yeah. Yeah, exactly. . Mm-Hmm. It's Shanny: just like, so would I, why would no.Right. Like oh, that seems weird. Mm-Hmm. . Katherine: For my, I know, I know a lot of people from the community that I grew up in knew nothing about anything like that and had. dry sex dry course, you're supposed to have lube. I'm like, so sad. Like, I'm like, so, so, so, so sad that that was their first experience. You know, just like, Oh, yeah.Yes. But that is really creepy, too. Oh, Shanny: so creepy. So creepy. But yeah, and even as you know, aside from the sex part of it, No, no knowledge of living with another person, even, you know, like you've never lived with a roommate and learned how to share, you know, nothing, all the little things. Yes. So it was hell.It was honestly like, and I, we're still married [00:38:00] which is amazing, but it has not been easy. Yeah. And it has been like, we've had to work really hard to stay married. And. And so many have been divorced that have gotten out, you know, that I grew up with and I don't blame them. Like, I'm like you shouldn't have ever been married.Yeah. So, I mean, none of us should have. So yeah. So it's been. Extremely hard. So no, because we were brought up the same way, grown up, did not, did not, we did not, yeah, it did not help here. It was awful. No community, like we did not know how to communicate. And again, you know, when you're an individual person and we're talking kids, we were married as kids, you're, you're already internalizing everything.And so To all of a sudden start sharing things with someone you didn't that's not a Katherine: natural thing to do They wanted you to have like an intimate relationship with your partner or they did. Well, Shanny: I mean, I don't think they cared They didn't really care. I don't think [00:39:00] but like I think as a human you want to I mean, I definitely knew like This isn't right.Like I want more. I thought, well, you just don't even know. You don't know what marriage is going to be like. I had no expectations really, because I didn't, I didn't know. So it was rough and it's been 23 years now, but we made it this far. Katherine: Okay. What do you think? What do you think kept you like preserved?Shanny: Things. Well, for God, I don't know. Were you attracted Katherine: to Shanny: your spouse? Yes. Oh yeah. Oh, and he is adorable. When we were young, he was so cute. And I mean, he's very handsome. He's yeah. And you know what? Honestly, he's the best one. Like you actually know, we really liked each other and he we've always, and this is, I think, honestly, what has kept us together is we've always been really good friends.And so like, There was a time in our marriage where it was [00:40:00] just like, okay, maybe, maybe friends is what we're meant to be. Maybe that's it. But we've always been such good friends. And then, we went through so many other things after we were married. Like, we did like, went through like, three years of infertility treatment.And then we ended up adopting our kids. And those were very traumatic experiences, both of them. And, so, I think Because we had so much other trauma happening, we kind of clung to each other because of that, but I would say it never was like our marriage was awesome during that. It wasn't like, Oh, I feel so supported.It was like, when I look back, like on the years of infertility, I felt very alone, very alone, even from him, because we didn't know. Like that was years into being married. We still did not know how to really love each other, you know? So I think it's only been probably the last. And it's been four or five years that we really finally [00:41:00] put in the work and made some new commitments to each other and decided, okay, it's either we're done or we need to make some changes.So, and we have and we, we're happier now than we've ever, ever been. So that's great. And I'm so thankful for it. And he's such a good dad. And so. Yeah, now, now everything's great, but it took us, you know, almost 20 years to get there. Katherine: Yeah, yeah. Thank you for sharing that because I know it's a vulnerable thing to talk about.Yeah. I feel like I'm encountering more and more stories like that where it ends or there's this really difficult period where they're like assessing like. Yeah, yeah. It's going to work right in your conditioned marriage is what you're going to do. And then you do really young and you have kids really young.So then you're like really locked in and, and a lot of your choices get taken away. And so having to [00:42:00] like, Make those choices once you're already in it it's really excruciating. So thank you very much for, for sharing. And then as we have a little bit of time left, I really want to talk about by it was so fast and I was so enthralled and kept asking questions.Yeah, I want to know the role that humor played in your journey and continues to play and your healing journey, recovery journey, your escape journey. Did it play a role in your escape journey? Shanny: So not so much. But I've always been like my mom's a real funny person. So like when we would do I'm going to try to keep this fast, but when we would do like camps and stuff, we would put on skits.We always got in trouble because we pushed the envelope, you know, like we always did, but we were, we were like kind of the funny ones, but it was always still so fear based. Cause I remember you'd be so nervous up there knowing what you're going to do is hilarious. And then no, you're going to get talked to afterwards because you went too far.But so we were always kind of the funny ones. And [00:43:00] Like me and my mom and there was a little group of us, but then when it, when it was time to get out, basically what happened then it was not humor, it was a group of like pretty much our age people and then a lot of our parents started questioning thing like back in the 80s and we pushed harder.And so. Basically, the cult broke apart, a majority left, they're still, they're still continuing on a little bit everywhere, but a majority of the cult broke apart and we slowly just kind of, everyone went their own ways, kind of. Yeah. So, it was more of a. Just disintegration of it than anything else. Luckily my whole family is out.My husband, his parents are still in, so that's a little weird. But, but yeah, and it's still causing so much damage. Like it's absolutely disgusting. So hard to Katherine: watch. It's Shanny: awful. It's awful. But after that, after getting out very confusing, you know, for us, all churches were bad. [00:44:00] So we really didn't know what to do.You know, you're kind of just out on your own for the first time as an adult, but not really, because we were so like stunted socially and emotionally. So it was hard. It was a long journey. And it's been 11, 12 years now. And so it's been a long journey. And like I said, we really have just dug in the last like four years as far as doing some real healing.Yeah. On ourselves and on our marriage, but humor, you know, I've always been kind of this funny ish person and I really started, it was during COVID really when I started doing Tik TOK, Instagram, these like little videos and stuff, and I started feeling a little bit more confident and a little more free with doing it.And I had always felt even a little bit uncomfortable. What's the word? I don't know, even for my husband to see because again, we, you know, we went, but we had just been through this like big, huge, like, we're going to make some changes. And so it kind of gave me some confidence, like, [00:45:00] Oh, he doesn't really care.Like even if he doesn't think it's funny, he doesn't care. So it gave me that boost to start doing that. And as I was. And I realized doing these videos and connecting with people online, I realized how much, how healing it was for me and, and it, you know, and I really, at first, didn't think of it that way.It was just like, yeah, let's do this. It has been the, like, such a huge part of my healing at this point, just realizing, like, yeah, we've dealt with a lot of shit over the years, like, a lot, but it doesn't mean we have to live the rest of our lives, you know, depressed and sad, and I deal with a lot of A lot of a depression a lot, but, but I, this, the humor drags me out of it, you know, and it's like having other people kind of validate like, Oh, you're funny.It's not like I, in a, like, Oh, I need to be validated kind of way, but it [00:46:00] just, it prompted me to continue. And You know, and now I love it. It's what I, and then I just, you know, it brought me to connect with people like you. I mean, I never would have been connected with so many of people I call friends now if it weren't for that.And it really connected me to like so many others in cults and from high control groups. And I've created these like amazing relationships and. Support and people like you that I can listen to and that help with the healing and the growth part of this journey, because it sucks, but the humor we, we have to laugh, Katherine: we have to laugh.Shanny: Yeah. I just can't even imagine not. Because it would not be good. Katherine: Yeah. And I love that you highlighted the connection that the humor provides, because I think the humor is great no matter what, but when you're laughing with someone, that like connection and that intimacy that is created when you're laughing [00:47:00] together, like that is so special.And I think, I don't know if this was your experience, but I, I just remember times laughing. Afterwards, after like leaving an abusive church now like five years ago, I guess and like laughing and having this belly laugh and then just being surprised. That I was able to laugh and like, Oh, I haven't done that in a really, really, really long time.Like, I didn't really remember that I could do that, could access that. And it's so, it's so freeing in and of itself and so healing to be able to access that. And. And I, I, I also think like, I don't know if this was your experience growing up, but we, we were so conditioned to be working on ourselves. Was that part of your upbringing?Like be better, be a better [00:48:00] person. Like really? I don't, I think it was more, just listen, just listen to me, please just listen and do whatever Shanny: they wanted you to be a good Christian, you know, like you need to be A good example in the world. You should always be an example for anyone in the world that sees you.So, I mean, I guess a little bit. Yes. Katherine: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Well, I think that that can like translate to trauma recovery of like, Oh, I need to always be healing. And I need to always be doing these things that will help me heal. And we need to take a Shanny: break. Yes. Thank you for saying Katherine: working on ourselves. Have a good time.Shanny: Thank you. Yes. And it's so true. And like, even part of that is the whole, like, goes back to the perfectionist part and being afraid to do anything wrong and, you know, being defensive and all of that. You're right. It's like, sometimes I, I want to be so good at healing, you know, I'll even have therapy sessions where I'm just like, Oh, [00:49:00] no, everything's great.How are you? You know, Katherine: she's like, nope, this is your turn. And I'm like, great, that was your day. You got nothing today. Like, Shanny: cause I just want to be a good therapy goer, you know? Katherine: I just want to be good at it. I want to be her favorite client. Shanny: I do. I want to be teacher's pet. Oh my gosh. Yeah. No, no, no damage done here at Katherine: all.I love it. I love it. I love it. I love it. Well, I'm really glad that we got to laugh together too. I know. Chatting. It has been, it's been really fun. And I'm, I'm really glad that we met. Me too. In person. Shanny: I know. We're gonna do it again. Katherine: Together. So it was real, like it Shanny: really happened. It really did. I'm Yeah, that was amazing to meet you and so many others.I like, I just treasure that whole weekend. I was just like, Oh my gosh. It was so good. Katherine: It was so [00:50:00] good. It was such a great weekend. It's like, I still like, even now, got a little ball of sunshine in my, in my heart at the moment. But, and for folks who don't know what we were talking about. Yeah, sorry. The fact that Tears of Eden had a retreat con.I got out, had a story jam. We kind of meshed them on the same weekend in St. Louis. That's where I met Shani in person. Yes. And we have been the best of friends ever since. Shanny: And forever more. Yeah. Forever more. As long as I'm the favorite. You know, I Katherine: have to be the best. I have to be the best. Yes.We'll sign a contract later. Okay. Perfect. Oh, I love it. Goodness. All right. Well, I'm gonna end this interview. All right. Thank you so much. Uncertain is produced, recorded, edited, and hosted by me, Katherine Spearing. Intro music is from the band Green Ashes. I hope you've enjoyed this podcast. And if you have, [00:51:00] please take a moment to like subscribe and leave a review. Thank you so much for listening and I will see you next time.

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Peter Cincotti, Renowned Pianist, Singer/Songwriter & Recording Artist About Harvey's guests: Today's guest, Peter Cincotti, is a renowned pianist, singer-songwriter and concert and recording artist who burst on the music scene at the age of 18, when he became the youngest artist ever to reach #1 on the Billboard Jazz Charts, with the 2003 release of his self-titled debut album.   Since then, he's been dazzling audiences around the world with his ingenious musical arrangements and unique fusion of jazz, pop, rock, funk and blues, performing sold-out concerts at some of the most prestigious venues from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Radio City Music Hall to L'Olympia in Paris, Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, and the Montreux Jazz Festival, where he won an award for his rendition of Dizzy Gillespie's “A Night in Tunisia”.    He's released 6 highly acclaimed albums, produced by legends like Phil Ramone and David Foster.  He's collaborated with many iconic music stars including Ray Charles, Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Annie Lennox, David Guetta and Seal.  He appeared in the blockbuster films “Spiderman 2” and “Beyond the Sea”.  And yes, that was him in Season 3, episode 3 of the hit Netflix series “House of Cards”, appearing as himself, singing a duet with the President.    His latest album 'Killer On The Keys' is an homage to some of the most influential piano icons of all time, and blends influences ranging from Nat King Cole, Billy Joel, and Lady Gaga, to John Lennon and Coldplay.   And last December, his new original Christmas song 'Because It's Christmas' reached #25 on the US Top 40 Mainstream Billboard Chart, #12 on the Holiday Top 15 Chart, and #3 on the Independent Artists Chart.   The critics are unanimous in their praise for this man's remarkable artistry and musicianship.  The New York Post said he's “incredible”.  The Daily News said he's “sensational”.  Newsweek Magazine called him “phenomenal”.  And the usually restrained New York Times music critic said he's “well on his way to becoming a legend”.    And if ALL OF THAT weren't enough, he's also an icon in the world of international men's fashion, representing the luxury brands Zegna and Tod's.   For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Peter Cincotti, go to:https://www.petercincotti.com/ https://www.facebook.com/petercincottihttps://www.instagram.com/petercincottihttps://twitter.com/petercincottihttps://www.tiktok.com/@petercincottihttp://www.youtube.com/petercincotti #petercincotti   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Ideal Protein TRANsform-Nation!!! Check out the latest episode of the Encore podcast!! Host Wedny White-Stevens of the The Real Women of Ideal Protein and invited Bev (Robinson) Holmes back on the air to review some impactful parts of her Episode 63 of the Life Possible Podcast! Join us as we dive back into Dr. Tran's book "Because It's Your Life!" and come up with even more treasure!

In this episode, Dennis Prager discusses the untold backstory of the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the move of the US Embassy to Jerusalem with authors Leonard Grunstein and Farley Weiss. The authors highlight the historical context, including the San Remo resolution of 1920, emphasizing the long-standing legal basis for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Check out the book, Because It's Just and Right: The Untold Back-Story of the US Recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel and Moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem.

Donald Trump won a landslide victory in the Iowa caucus. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley finished a distant second and third... Dennis talks to Leonard Grunstein, former founder and chairman of the Israel Discount Bank and Farley Weiss, Chairman of the Israel Heritage Foundation. Their new book is Because It's Just and Right: The Untold Back-Story of the US Recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel…"  The leftist media has gone berserk over Donald Trump's decisive win in Iowa. MSNBC wouldn't even broadcast his victory speech. The left lies more in a week than Donald Trump has done in his entire political life.  Bad language during surgeries was a big problem in an Australian hospital. But when images of an eye were placed in the surgery room, the swearing declined sharply. This is a good analogy to the idea that if we believe God is watching us, we behave better. Dennis explains.  Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you roll your eyes whenever you hear the words "Self-Care?" If yes, I'm right there with you. I used to think that self-care was about spa treatments and manicures. But it's not. Even if you think you know what self-care is, this podcast drops a few bombs. In this episode, you'll learn the difference between self-care and treats. You'll also learn what happens if you try to substitute other things for true-self care.Blog Post: https://balancedworkingmoms.com/this-is-what-self-care-really-is/Sign up for the resource library for a printable to help you unravel negative thoughts you may have about self-care so you can start changing things.Get the Free Course - How to Find Work/Life Balance as a Working Mom (Even Though It Feels Like a Unicorn

We often talk about the natural world as being the first classroom, the first physician, and the first form of spiritual practice. As we find ourselves in the Holiday Season, we decided to discuss the connections between faith, nature, and the human experience. While we all may have different faith-based belief systems, we can all agree on certain parts of our human experience journey.Nature has always been a central component of the human spiritual experience. In most faith practices, the natural world is universally agreed upon as embodying divinity, sacredness, and spiritual power. Most religions and spiritual practices have expressed strong connections to the natural world and commitments to protect it.Welcome to Episode Thirty of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.  On this episode, we sat down with Kerrie Roberts. Kerrie is a nationally acclaimed GMA Dove award nominee and Billboard charting writer/recording artist who has released music on both major and independent labels. Her music appears on numerous TV shows, movies/documentaries, podcasts, and numerous other projects. Her most recent project is a newly released holiday album entitled Because It's Christmas. Kerrie consistently writes, produces, and releases music while serving as a worship leader. She is an avid gardener and a certified health and wellness coach with Wellcoaches. Kerrie holds an adjunct faculty position at a university in Florida but prides herself on the development of her two favorite students, her two daughters, whom she home-educates.Join us as we talk to Kerrie about her journey with nature, the importance of finding personalized lifestyle changes for increased well-being, and what faith and the holiday season truly mean to her.  Kerrie discusses the power of letting go of pride and ego, how time in nature can be a strong point of connection within a community, how making nature-based memories with family can become generationally-given gifts, and how she embraces activities such as nature-based journaling as a teaching tool for herself and her family. Kerrie wanted each of us to have a special gift from her. Check out her single “Merry in My Christmas is YOU,” from her new album, at the end of the episode.HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! We wish you a time of peace, love, family, faith…and  NATURE. Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast. It helps us extend the reach of these powerful messages. We appreciate you all.Be Well-NOWKerrie's Website: kerrieroberts.comConnect with Kerrie: facebook.com/kerrierobertsmusicinstagram.com/kerrieroberts Kerrie's Christmas Album:Apple-https://music.apple.com/ca/album/because-its-christmas-ep/1718029230Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/album/21KQBCtGNzLyJCKQbqSJn7Scrooge Podcast: https://scroogepodcast.com/Nature Journaling curriculum: https://johnmuirlaws.com/journaling-curriculum/ * The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan. 

Because It's Not Mine; I'm Just A Steward - Craig Brown by Heart Of The City Church

The Jeremy White Show welcomes Canadian music icon Lawrence Gowan from STYX! We talk about how important radio was to his career back in the 80's vs social media and being an artist today. How he never really broke out of Canada by being "sandboxed" by his record label and being labeled "Cancon", STYX Las Vegas Residency, In Ear Monitors, Retirement and BECAUSE IT'S HALLOWEN, we talk The Exorcist!!! Legendary and multi-Platinum rockers Styx will be taking the Las Vegas stage once again for an unforgettable five-night engagement at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas. The shows will be held on January 26, 27 and 31 and February 2 and 3, 2024. All shows are scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $45, plus applicable fees, and will go on sale to the general public Friday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets will be available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com, VenetianLasVegas.com, any box office at The Venetian Resort, or by calling 702.414.9000 or 866.641.7469.

You ever hear the first few notes of a song and it sends your stomach into Simone Biles-level FLIPS?! I HAVE, OBVIOUSLY, BECAUSE IT'S WHAT THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS ABOUT! Songs from the 2000s that make my stomach do a flip- for good reasons, bad reasons, and very embarrassing ones. You'll just have to listen to find out which is which! PLUS:  a daily dance that has me feeling deeply millennial, and a 5 STAR HYPE UP SERENADE!! LOVE YA!

You can blame us for everything, but we're blaming it on this Southern Weather by The Almost. We're joined by pop-punk-bassist-turned-bluegrass-mandolinist, Tanner Evans, to help us with our assessment. Is Southern Weather Amazing, Because It is, or will it be Dirty And Left Out after our listen? Press play so we can Say This Sooner.Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.comIG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

The fire that destroyed the second Temple of Artemis - one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world - was supposedly set on the day Alexander the Great was born: 21st July, 356 BC. The story goes that the arsonist, Herosratus, was simply seeking notoriety. Herostratus was captured and tortured on the rack, where he confessed to having committed the arson in an attempt to immortalize his name. To dissuade those of similar intentions, the Ephesian authorities not only executed Herostratus, but attempted to condemn him to a legacy of obscurity by forbidding mention of his name under penalty of death. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly consider herostratic fame as a live issue when it comes to school shooters and terrorists; take a peek round the ancient Temple to see if it would have been worth a trip; and consider whether its successors deserved their places in the subsequent ‘Seven Wonders' lists…  Further Reading: • ‘21 July: On this day in history' (HistoryExtra, 2022): https://www.historyextra.com/on-this-day/21-july-on-this-day-in-history/ • ‘Monumental Fury - The History of Iconoclasm and the Future of Our Past - By Matthew Fraser' (Prometheus, 2022): https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Monumental_Fury/FVV-EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=herostratus&pg=PA35&printsec=frontcover • ‘The Temple of Artemis and Herostratus | Legendary Wonder of the Ancient World Destroyed!' (Because It's Interesting, 2019):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pnGjfPvN58 #Turkey #Greece #Crime #Person #BC #Strange We'll be back on Monday - unless you join 

Bobby provokes a “disorganized attachment” response in would-be followers.This is the emotional vortex that begins to churn when a charismatic leader draws followers into a vision of the world as irrevocably broken, poisoned, dangerous, full of lies and betrayal. But he doesn't just scare them. Somehow, he also promises an island of salvation in their sea of doom. This is Bobby's pattern.  It's clear that his misinformation on everything from supposed vaccine danger to the supposed totalitarianism of COVID mitigations is not a description of the world so much as a ghoulish parody of it. As the creator of that vision, in which solutions seem so out of reach, he stands alone as the wizard who can repair it.  Show Notes Joe Rogan's worst misinformation yet, with RFK Jr.—Dr. Dan Wilson bad_stats Rogan debunk Twitter thread  How Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Distorted Vaccine Science - Scientific American (coverage of the 2005 article)  RFK Jr.'s reign of error: Correcting the record about yet another false claim he just made | CNN Politics—Tapper   Just Another RFK Jr. Lie. I Know, Because It's About Me. | The Nation—Joan Walsh  My Conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - by Paul Offit  Robert Kennedy Jr. Full, Controversial Speech at "Defeat the Mandates" Stein, A. 2017. Terror, Love and Brainwashing: Attachment in Cults and Totalitarian Systems. Routledge. 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: What is Tranq? Tranq is the street name for xylazine, a sedative drug typically used in veterinary medicine. Xylazine has recently emerged as a recreational drug, often mixed with heroin or fentanyl.  The mechanism of action of xylazine is similar to dexmedetomidine (Precedex), an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. At toxic levels, either by itself or when combined with opioids, can cause apnea, bradycardia, coma, and hypotension. How is it different from other adulterants, such as fentanyl? Because It is not an opioid, naloxone (Narcan) does not reverse its effects. It may cause local peripheral vasoconstriction leading to necrotic ulcerations at sites of repeated injection. How do you treat a suspected overdose of Tranq +/- an opioid? Consult with a clinical toxicologist. Naloxone should still be used despite its limited effect. At the very least it will not make the situation worse. Be ready to intubate. Provide supportive care. Non-selective alpha antagonists are NOT recommended. References Ruiz-Colón K, Chavez-Arias C, Díaz-Alcalá JE, Martínez MA. Xylazine intoxication in humans and its importance as an emerging adulterant in abused drugs: A comprehensive review of the literature. Forensic Sci Int. 2014 Jul;240:1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2014.03.015. Epub 2014 Mar 26. PMID: 24769343. Ayub S, Parnia S, Poddar K, Bachu AK, Sullivan A, Khan AM, Ahmed S, Jain L. Xylazine in the Opioid Epidemic: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Clinical Implications. Cureus. 2023 Mar 29;15(3):e36864. doi: 10.7759/cureus.36864. PMID: 37009344; PMCID: PMC10063250. Malayala SV, Papudesi BN, Bobb R, Wimbush A. Xylazine-Induced Skin Ulcers in a Person Who Injects Drugs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Cureus. 2022 Aug 19;14(8):e28160. doi: 10.7759/cureus.28160. PMID: 36148197; PMCID: PMC9482722. United States Drug Enforcement Administration. DEA Reports Widespread Threat of Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine | DEA.gov. (n.d.). https://www.dea.gov/alert/dea-reports-widespread-threat-fentanyl-mixed-xylazine  Summarized by Jeffrey Olson, MS1 | Edited by Meg Joyce & Jorge Chalit, OMSII

Affirm: I will not value what is valueless.* Where this River flows, I will follow.Where It flows, I am Nourished.Where It flows, I am Success.Because It flows, I am Full,I am Home,and I can't depart. Love is the River,and Love is forever. I Love you, Nik p.s. In this episode, I share about being baptized in the River Jordan . See the original post, HERE.  Also, check out this song, Love is 4Ever. Please help me keep the show ad free + Get Merch!▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings"I will not value what is valueless."-A Course in Miracles, Lesson 133"He said, "My Father who's hidden." He said, "Enter your closet, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father who's hidden," that is, the one who's within all of them. But the one who's within all of them is the fullness. Beyond that, there's nothing else within. This is what's called "that which is above them."Before Christ, some came from where they were no longer able to enter, and they went where they were no longer able to come out. Then Christ came. He brought out those who entered, and brought in those who went out."-Gospel of Philip (Gnostic gospels) "You are moving into a season of increase of the supernatural. There is an igniting, even an explosion, of advancement within the spirit realm for you. So as you begin to see new things, feel new things, hear new things, and sense new things know this is my spirit awakening you to new realms, new truths, new dimensions, new realities, new experiences, and new encounters. This is a day of new beginnings for you, and I am compelling you to move into a higher level of activation. Now is the time to be busy. Now is the time to be active and working about your father's business. It is not a time to be preoccupied or distracted with lesser things, but to be intense, focused, and determined in advancing the call upon your life."-Neil Vermillion "Just remember that there is only. God here and there is only God in all that we see out there! The truth of God as one!"-Joel Goldsmith "When you enter His presence with PRAISE.He enters your life with POWER."-@amazinggracecoffee via IG"While standing on the shore you may have many things to say about the river. You will sing its praises, you will describe its beauty, you will have many opinions about it, and you have unending stories to tell about the river and its history. But you are describing the river and telling stories about it without having taken a dip in it even once. And whatever you may say about the greatness of the river without having gone into it, is simply meaningless. Once you finally dive in, once you surrender to the River of Existence - the perfect Master - you will be silent. You will have nothing to say."-Amma via @ramdasbelcheder"God is like a great river.Where it flows, we follow.Where it flows, life is nourished.Where it flows, movement is effortless.-@himalayanyogayatra via IG"Our individuality is an illusion.Whatever is happening is happening to the Total.That which breathes in us breathes in the trees.That which sings in us sings in the birds.That which dances in us dances in the rivers,in the brooks, in the springs.Our individuality is just an illusion."-Advaita Vedanta via IG @lightworker_54"Listen for the stream that tells you one thing.Die on this bank.Begin in methe wav of rivers with the sea."-Rumi Support the show

When you find and hold Lovebefore,during,and afterthe Cross you've been given to bear,you find that not only are you healed but that you can heal.That your Presence Itself is healing.Because It is everything.And It is perfect. I Love you,NikPlease help me keep the show ad free + Get Merch!▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings________________________________Today's Quotes: "You do not heal 'from' trauma.You simply come to know yourselfas Life Itself.And you turn towards the wounded place.And you flush it with attention,which is love.And maybe the wound will always be with you.Maybe you will always walk with the hurt.But now, you hold it. It doesn't hold you.You are the container, not the contained.It doesn't control you any longer, the wound.Because it is drenched in awareness now.Drenched in You.Loved by You.Even celebrated by You.You do not heal 'from' trauma.You find healing 'in' the trauma.You find yourself at trauma's sacred core.The One who is always present.The One who can beareven the most intense feeling states.And survive.The Indestructible One.The Infinite One.The Powerful One.You."- Jeff Foster"To love is humanTo feel  pain is humanBut to feel love despite the pain is pure angel."-Rumi "A boy came one time and asked, “Maharajji, did Jesus really get angry?” As soon as Maharajji heard the word “Jesus,” tears came to his eyes. He was sitting up when the question was asked, and he leaned over on his elbow and tapped his heart three times with tears coming down from his eyes. There was total silence for a moment. Maharajji had brought the reality of Christ into everyone's consciousness, and he said, “Christ never got angry. When he was crucified he felt only love. Christ was never attached to anything; he even gave away his own body.” And at that point everyone was crying—we had gone through the complete Passion of Christ. And all of a sudden he sat up and said, “The mind can travel a million miles in the blink of an eye—Buddha said that.”-Maharajji Support the show

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