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Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultrejects?r=7auau0&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageCash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsBibliographyPrimary Sources, Historical Texts, Legal Sources, and Reference WorksÆlfric of Eynsham. Ælfric's Catholic Homilies: The First Series: Text. Edited by Peter Clemoes. Early English Text Society, Supplementary Series 17. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997.Ælfric of Eynsham. Ælfric's Catholic Homilies: The Second Series: Text. Edited by Malcolm Godden. Early English Text Society, Supplementary Series 5. London: Oxford University Press for the Early English Text Society, 1979.Attenborough, F. L., ed. and trans. The Laws of the Earliest English Kings. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1922.Bosworth, Joseph, and T. Northcote Toller. An Anglo-Saxon Dictionary. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1898; Supplement, 1921. See also the revised Bosworth-Toller Anglo-Saxon Dictionary Online, especially the entries for wicca, wicce, wiccedōm, and related terms.Elliger, Karl, and Wilhelm Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 5th corrected ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1997.England. 33 Henry VIII c. 8. An Act concerning Witchcrafts and Sorcery (1542).England. 5 Elizabeth I c. 16. An Act against Conjurations, Enchantments and Witchcrafts (1563).England. 1 James I c. 12. An Act against Conjuration, Witchcraft and dealing with evil and wicked Spirits (1604).Great Britain. 9 George II c. 5. An Act to repeal the Statute made in the first Year of the Reign of King James the First, intituled, An Act against Conjuration, Witchcraft and dealing with evil and wicked Spirits... Commonly known as the Witchcraft Act 1735; royal assent 1736.Great Britain. Fraudulent Mediums Act 1951, 14 & 15 Geo. 6 c. 33.Forshall, Josiah, and Frederic Madden, eds. The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, with the Apocryphal Books, in the Earliest English Versions Made from the Latin Vulgate by John Wycliffe and His Followers. 4 vols. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1850.Gardner, Gerald B. Witchcraft Today. London: Rider and Company, 1954.Gifford, George. A Dialogue Concerning Witches and Witchcraftes. London: John Windet for Tobie Cooke and Mihil Hart, 1593.Krapp, George Philip, ed. The Junius Manuscript. Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records 1. New York: Columbia University Press, 1931.Liebermann, Felix, ed. Die Gesetze der Angelsachsen. 3 vols. in 4. Halle: Max Niemeyer, 1903–1916.Lyly, John. Mother Bombie. London: Thomas Scarlet for Cuthbert Burby, 1594.Murray, Margaret Alice. The Witch-Cult in Western Europe: A Study in Anthropology. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1921.Perkins, William. A Discourse of the Damned Art of Witchcraft: So Farre Forth as It Is Revealed in the Scriptures, and Manifest by True Experience. Published by Thomas Pickering. Cambridge, 1608.Rahlfs, Alfred, ed. Septuaginta. Revised by Robert Hanhart. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2006.Robertson, A. J., ed. and trans. The Laws of the Kings of England from Edmund to Henry I. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1925.Tyndale, William. The Pentateuch. 1530. For a modern edition, see Tyndale's Old Testament, edited by David Daniell. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1992.Weber, Robert, and Roger Gryson, eds. Biblia Sacra iuxta Vulgatam Versionem. 5th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2007.Webster, Noah. An American Dictionary of the English Language. New York: S. Converse, 1828.The Holy Bible, Conteyning the Old Testament, and the New. London: Robert Barker, 1611.Modern ScholarshipApps, Lara, and Andrew Gow. Male Witches in Early Modern Europe. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2003.Arthur, Ciaran. “Charms,” Liturgies, and Secret Rites in Early Medieval England. Woodbridge: Boydell Press, 2018.Bostridge, Ian. Witchcraft and Its Transformations, c.1650–c.1750. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1997.Briggs, Robin. Witches and Neighbours: The Social and Cultural Context of European Witchcraft. London: HarperCollins, 1996.Clark, Stuart. Thinking with Demons: The Idea of Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1997.Cohn, Norman. Europe's Inner Demons: An Enquiry Inspired by the Great Witch-Hunt. New York: Basic Books, 1975.Davies, Owen. Cunning-Folk: Popular Magic in English History. London: Hambledon and London, 2003.Davies, Owen. Witchcraft, Magic and Culture, 1736–1951. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 1999.Doyle White, Ethan. Wicca: History, Belief, and Community in Modern Pagan Witchcraft. Brighton: Sussex Academic Press, 2016.Gaskill, Malcolm. Crime and Mentalities in Early Modern England. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000.Gaskill, Malcolm. Hellish Nell: Last of Britain's Witches. London: Fourth Estate, 2001.Hutton, Ronald. The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999.Hutton, Ronald. The Witch: A History of Fear, from Ancient Times to the Present. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017.Levack, Brian P. The Witch-Hunt in Early Modern Europe. 4th ed. London: Routledge, 2016.Liberman, Anatoly. Word Origins ... and How We Know Them: Etymology for Everyone. New York: Oxford University Press, 2005.Liberman, Anatoly, with J. Lawrence Mitchell. An Analytic Dictionary of English Etymology: An Introduction. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2008.Macfarlane, Alan. Witchcraft in Tudor and Stuart England: A Regional and Comparative Study. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1970. 2nd ed. with an introduction by James Sharpe, London: Routledge, 1999.Purkiss, Diane. The Witch in History: Early Modern and Twentieth-Century Representations. London: Routledge, 1996.Sharpe, J. A. Instruments of Darkness: Witchcraft in England, 1550–1750. London: Hamish Hamilton, 1996.Thomas, Keith. Religion and the Decline of Magic: Studies in Popular Beliefs in Sixteenth- and Seventeenth-Century England. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1971.Wilby, Emma. Cunning Folk and Familiar Spirits: Shamanistic Visionary Traditions in Early Modern British Witchcraft and Magic. Brighton: Sussex Academic Press, 2005.Particularly Useful Digital and Archival ResourcesFolger Shakespeare Library. Digital editions and catalog records for John Lyly's Mother Bombie, George Gifford's A Dialogue Concerning Witches and Witchcraftes, and William Perkins's A Discourse of the Damned Art of Witchcraft.The National Archives (UK). Early Modern Witch Trials teaching collection, including the transcript and archival image of the 1604 Act against Conjuration, Witchcraft and dealing with evil and wicked Spirits.UK Parliament, Living Heritage. “Witchcraft,” overview of the English witchcraft statutes and their legal history.UK Legislation. Fraudulent Mediums Act 1951, official text.Dictionary of Old English / Dictionary of Old English Web Corpus, Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Toronto.Oxford English Dictionary. Entries for witch, witchcraft, wizard, warlock, and related historical forms.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. 

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What can property investors, business owners and wealth builders learn from the Newcastle Knights?A lot.Twelve months ago, the Knights finished with the wooden spoon. Now they are Grand Finalists.But the most interesting part of that transformation isn't the football.It's the belief.In this short episode of The Australian Property Show, Tom Haigh explores what the Knights' rise can teach us about success in business, property and life.Because external expectations can become powerful ceilings.We can start believing that we're only capable of achieving what people around us think is realistic.The Knights' transformation is a reminder that sometimes the biggest change happens when you start believing in what you're capable of becoming — and then do the work to prove it.Tom also reflects on Groundswell Property's own 10-year journey and a lesson he's carried with him from Bill Nelson:"Be the person you thought you were capable of becoming."In this episode:• What the Newcastle Knights' transformation can teach us about achieving more than expected• Why belief needs to come before results, but cannot replace the work• The role coaches, mentors and the people around us can play in changing what's possible• How external expectations can quietly become the ceiling on our own potential• Why having a strong purpose changes the way you approach difficult goals• The connection between the Knights' rise, building a business and creating long-term wealth• Why the biggest missed opportunity may be underestimating what you're actually capable ofSometimes the gap between where you are and where you want to be isn't as big as you think.You just need to believe it's possible long enough to give yourself the chance to prove it.Take Action Today:If you are serious about building wealth through property, but not yet fully clear on your next move, book a complimentary clarity call with our team via the link below.In one conversation, we can help you get clearer on your position, your options, and the path forward — because clarity creates confidence, and confidence helps people act.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a complimentary clarity call⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with host of The Australian Property Show - Tom Haigh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We'll help analyse your current position, identify your biggest untapped opportunities, and get you moving towards the life you want.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠General Advice Warning! The information (including taxation) contained in this podcast is general in nature and does not consider your individual financial circumstances or needs. You should not act on the information provided without first obtaining professional advice specific to your circumstances. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individual; they are not reflective or indicative of Groundswell Property's position and are not to be attributed to Online Financial Planning Australia Pty Ltd. The host is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. This podcast cannot be reproduced in any form without the express written consent of Groundswell Property.

(3:00) Tame press conferences...for now(5:00) Mike's pulled a rabbit out the bag before....but(8:00) Keeping Mike an option for some but a near impossibility(16:00) How much will they have to spend on roster, how much money sat out 2026?(26:00) UVA is a winnable game...but are we fooling ourselves thinking it's a likely win?(39:00) We put The Snub, as a crutch for Norvell's shortcomings to bed(46:00) Fisher/Faulkner 2026(52:00) Priority players to keep for 2027(55:00) Bowl games(1:03:00) Pick - ACC exit or new coach?(1:17:00) What question must admin answers asap(1:21:00) What are they waiting for?!(1:35:00) How did the build such an unimpressive roster?Music: Waterparks - PROWLERFollow CumminsLifestyle on IGGet $10 Off at BRUNT with code WAKEUP at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/WAKEUP #BruntpodUpgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code WAKEUP at https://www.Ridge.com/WAKEUP #Ridgepod https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/7v4dbwf9 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Artificial intelligence can write poetry, generate images, diagnose patterns in enormous datasets, and carry on a remarkably human-sounding conversation. But what is actually happening inside the machine? In the second episode of our series on AI & human flourishing, we trace the history of artificial intelligence from Alan Turing and early rule-based computers through machine learning, Deep Blue, AlphaZero, and the arrival of ChatGPT and other large language models with technology and computer science experts to help us understand what changed along the way. Then we look under the hood of a large language model. What are tokens, vectors, and transformers? How can a machine trained to predict the next word produce such astonishing results? Ultimately posing the question of whether understanding the machinery changes the way we think about what AI is—and what it isn't. Theme song and credits music by Breakmaster Cylinder. Other music in this episode by Ricky Bombino, Chill Cord, High Street Music, & Immersive Music, courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the institutions or organizations with which they are affiliated. Additional Resources Read the Pope's Encyclical on AI Joint Statement on AI & Ethics Learn about Faith, Work, Tech Learn about the DELTA Program For more interviews and faith baed conversation on AI check out the podcast Belief in the Future  

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima preview the Thursday night clash with the Steelers, highlighting the house money feel of the Browns' 2-1 start. They explore Todd Monken's influence on Deshaun Watson's confidence and address whether the quarterback can earn back the trust of a skeptical fan base with a divisional victory. (00:01:50) Browns Excitement and 2-1 Start (00:05:25) Steelers Trading Away Young Talent (00:08:50) Ken's Gut Feeling and Fervor (00:14:15) Mike Tomlin's Minecraft Hobby (00:17:45) Can Watson Win Over Fans (00:24:05) Todd Monken's Belief in Watson (00:28:55) The Never-Watson Fan Segment (00:34:20) Fans Debate Watson's Sustainability (00:38:04) League-Wide Offensive Line Trends

In this episode, Craig explores how believers can navigate relationships with family members who do not share their faith, emphasizing the importance of honor, love, and respectful communication. He offers practical advice on handling difficult family dynamics while staying true to Christian principles.Key TopicsThe importance of honoring parents according to biblical commandsBalancing love and truth in family conversationsHandling disagreements and differences in beliefPraying for family members and interceding on their behalfThe role of the church as a spiritual family for believersRespecting generational differences and boundariesResponding with humility and grace during family gatheringsWriting letters as a form of respectful communicationChapters00:00 Introduction: Navigating Family Relationships as a Believer01:53 Responsibilities of Young Adults Living at Home04:12 Biblical Commands to Honor Parents06:10 The Church as a Family for Believers07:57 Dealing with Family Members Who Are Not Christians10:12 Handling Differences in Belief and Faith Traditions12:05 Responding Gracefully to Family Challenges14:00 Praying for Family and Interceding Effectively15:53 Speaking the Truth in Love to Family17:49 The Power of Prayer and Letter Writing20:13 Balancing Honor and Boundaries in Family Relationships21:52 The Importance of Leaving and Cleaving in Marriage23:47 Conclusion: Walking in Love and Grace with Family

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You say you want to grow. You've prayed for it. You've even sensed God calling you into it. And then, right when it's time to move, something in you backs down. I know that place well. As a teenager reading Romans 9 in my NIV study Bible, I agreed with a lie that I was made for "ordinary use." It haunted me for close to 25 years. I would want the change, believe God was calling me to it, and then that lie about my worth would get in the way. Here's what I've learned: growing is going to cost you something. Staying the same is going to cost you more. Four things are required to create a change: 1️⃣ A choice to believe 2️⃣ A willingness to act 3️⃣ An acceptance of being nimble 4️⃣ A perseverance to see it through So let me ask you two questions. Where is God challenging you to grow? And what would happen if, a year from now, you stayed exactly where you are? If belief is where you're stuck, start there. In my book The Expansion Mandate, I walk you through the four battles every Christian has to fight and win to fully step into their promised land. And it all begins with your ability to believe. Your copy is waiting for you at HERE. Come take the first step with me.

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Professor Zoro Dube the Head of Department for Religious Studies at the University of the Free State about exploring religions changing the rules how religious interpretations evolve, who makes those decisions, and how believers navigate the space between tradition, scripture and personal conscience. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six students from very different backgrounds ask big questions in front of thousands of their peers. Belief in God is reasonable. And there is always hope.   For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breakawaymin   If Breakaway has impacted your life and you want to generously give back, visit www.breakaway.org/give

For much of her life, Simone Bowyer struggled to believe she was enough. Growing up with an abusive father who battled alcohol addiction, Simone says childhood trauma sent her down a dangerous path that included an eating disorder, addiction and depression.After years of therapy and hard work, Simone found recovery and a new sense of purpose. Today, she's an author, speaker and founder of Light Within Collective, where she focuses on trauma, recovery and emotional well-being.In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Simone shares her story of addiction and mental health, how she found healing and what she wants others who are struggling to know.Learn more about Simone and purchase her book here. Related episodes:‘It Was Like Going to My Own Funeral:' Identical Twin Talks Life After LossOne woman's path to overcome abuse and addictionThe Voice You Knew — The Story You Didn'tSend us Fan MailBehind every number is a story of a life cut short, a family shattered, and a community devastated.They were...daughterssonsmothersfathersfriendswiveshusbandscousinsboyfriendsgirlfriends.They were More Than Just A Number. Support the showConnect with AngelaFollow Grieving Out LoudFollow Emily's HopeRead Angela's BlogSubscribe to Grieving Out Loud/Emily's Hope UpdatesSuggest a GuestFor more episodes and information, just go to our website, emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage!Podcast producers:Casey Wonnenberg King & Kayli Fitz

Jonathan and Nick get into what a win over the Steelers would mean for the Browns, and they talk about Cleveland's history of success in Thursday Night Football.

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In this episode of The Cryptic Files Podcast, Andy is joined by former criminal psychology professor, author, TV producer and paranormal investigator Peter for a fascinating exploration of ghosts, psychic experiences, belief and the psychology behind the paranormal.How much do our expectations influence what we experience? Can investigators really remain objective? And in an age of AI-generated video, can we still trust what we see?Peter also shares some personal experiences that he believes may point towards something beyond coincidence, before turning to one of history's most enduring mysteries: Jack the Ripper.A thought-provoking journey into psychology, the paranormal, AI and the unexplained.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network--4541473/support.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley M. Fox. Summary of the Interview In this episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Ashley M. Fox—former Wall Street analyst, Howard University alum, financial educator, and founder/CEO of Emplify, a fintech platform focused on making wealth‑building accessible to everyday people. Ashley shares her journey from working with ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients on Wall Street to becoming an entrepreneur determined to bring financial education and empowerment to communities traditionally excluded from wealth conversations. She discusses the creation of Amplify, her financial fall and recovery, her work in schools and prison systems, and how digital content has allowed her to scale her mission globally. The discussion emphasizes mindset, self‑belief, access, and a practical path to wealth, even starting with as little as $20. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Inspire financial empowerment Ashley explains how anyone—regardless of background or starting point—can begin building wealth and shift generational outcomes. 2. Demystify investing and wealth-building She breaks down how simple investing can be, the power of small consistent contributions, and how wealth isn’t limited to entrepreneurs or high earners. 3. Highlight her fintech platform Emplify She shares how Amplify democratizes financial education through online tools, community, and accessible investing classes. 4. Encourage a mindset shift Ashley stresses the importance of eliminating fear, building confidence, and using logic instead of emotion when making financial decisions. Key Takeaways 1. Wealth Begins with Belief and Mindset Ashley learned on Wall Street that the biggest difference between wealthy and non-wealthy people is not education—it's self-belief. Many people don’t believe wealth is possible for them because they've never seen it. 2. You Don’t Need a Lot of Money to Start Investing She urges people to start with $20, even buying fractional shares. It’s consistency—not starting amount—that builds wealth. 3. You Can Invest in Others’ Ideas—Not Just Your Own Building wealth doesn’t require launching a business. Buying stock is one of the easiest ways to participate in wealth creation. 4. Ashley’s Own Journey Included Failure After leaving Wall Street, she was evicted, slept on her parents’ couch for two years, and maxed out credit cards. Her purpose kept her going. 5. Financial Education Should Start Early She developed financial education programs for schools, prison systems, and everyday families because adults often learn too late. 6. Emplify Scales Wealth Education Her platform offers 300+ hours of videos and tools, helping members open 3,000+ investment accounts and invest $7.4M collectively. 7. Social Media Is Her Biggest Access Point Ashley reaches millions by being authentic, relatable, and consistent—meeting people where they are. 8. You Must Pay Yourself First Most people pay bills, companies, and creditors before investing in themselves. She emphasizes reversing that pattern. 9. Logic Over Emotion Wealth requires logical decision‑making, especially in the market. Emotional reactions undermine long-term financial growth. Notable Quotes (Taken From the Transcript) On Wealth Mindset “When you think and know and believe you have the power to create wealth and you deserve wealth, you move a different way.” “There is no president that can build the wealth that you can create for your family.” On Starting Small “You don't have to have a lot of money to start. You just have to have the will to begin.” “A whole lot of $20 can get you to a million—as long as you don’t stop.” On Investing “Consider the companies you give your money to and own them, because they are a lot cheaper than you think.” “If I’m helping you build a billion‑dollar business by using your products, I deserve a piece of the pie.” On Self-Reliance “You pay everybody… the bartender, the mortgage company—and you’re the one without money. Who’s going to worry about you?” On Purpose and Identity “My story never changed. The mission was always dedicated to the people I didn’t see coming into that building on Wall Street.” “Emplify is the movement. It just has my DNA.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley M. Fox. Summary of the Interview In this episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Ashley M. Fox—former Wall Street analyst, Howard University alum, financial educator, and founder/CEO of Emplify, a fintech platform focused on making wealth‑building accessible to everyday people. Ashley shares her journey from working with ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients on Wall Street to becoming an entrepreneur determined to bring financial education and empowerment to communities traditionally excluded from wealth conversations. She discusses the creation of Amplify, her financial fall and recovery, her work in schools and prison systems, and how digital content has allowed her to scale her mission globally. The discussion emphasizes mindset, self‑belief, access, and a practical path to wealth, even starting with as little as $20. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Inspire financial empowerment Ashley explains how anyone—regardless of background or starting point—can begin building wealth and shift generational outcomes. 2. Demystify investing and wealth-building She breaks down how simple investing can be, the power of small consistent contributions, and how wealth isn’t limited to entrepreneurs or high earners. 3. Highlight her fintech platform Emplify She shares how Amplify democratizes financial education through online tools, community, and accessible investing classes. 4. Encourage a mindset shift Ashley stresses the importance of eliminating fear, building confidence, and using logic instead of emotion when making financial decisions. Key Takeaways 1. Wealth Begins with Belief and Mindset Ashley learned on Wall Street that the biggest difference between wealthy and non-wealthy people is not education—it's self-belief. Many people don’t believe wealth is possible for them because they've never seen it. 2. You Don’t Need a Lot of Money to Start Investing She urges people to start with $20, even buying fractional shares. It’s consistency—not starting amount—that builds wealth. 3. You Can Invest in Others’ Ideas—Not Just Your Own Building wealth doesn’t require launching a business. Buying stock is one of the easiest ways to participate in wealth creation. 4. Ashley’s Own Journey Included Failure After leaving Wall Street, she was evicted, slept on her parents’ couch for two years, and maxed out credit cards. Her purpose kept her going. 5. Financial Education Should Start Early She developed financial education programs for schools, prison systems, and everyday families because adults often learn too late. 6. Emplify Scales Wealth Education Her platform offers 300+ hours of videos and tools, helping members open 3,000+ investment accounts and invest $7.4M collectively. 7. Social Media Is Her Biggest Access Point Ashley reaches millions by being authentic, relatable, and consistent—meeting people where they are. 8. You Must Pay Yourself First Most people pay bills, companies, and creditors before investing in themselves. She emphasizes reversing that pattern. 9. Logic Over Emotion Wealth requires logical decision‑making, especially in the market. Emotional reactions undermine long-term financial growth. Notable Quotes (Taken From the Transcript) On Wealth Mindset “When you think and know and believe you have the power to create wealth and you deserve wealth, you move a different way.” “There is no president that can build the wealth that you can create for your family.” On Starting Small “You don't have to have a lot of money to start. You just have to have the will to begin.” “A whole lot of $20 can get you to a million—as long as you don’t stop.” On Investing “Consider the companies you give your money to and own them, because they are a lot cheaper than you think.” “If I’m helping you build a billion‑dollar business by using your products, I deserve a piece of the pie.” On Self-Reliance “You pay everybody… the bartender, the mortgage company—and you’re the one without money. Who’s going to worry about you?” On Purpose and Identity “My story never changed. The mission was always dedicated to the people I didn’t see coming into that building on Wall Street.” “Emplify is the movement. It just has my DNA.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley M. Fox. Summary of the Interview In this episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Ashley M. Fox—former Wall Street analyst, Howard University alum, financial educator, and founder/CEO of Emplify, a fintech platform focused on making wealth‑building accessible to everyday people. Ashley shares her journey from working with ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients on Wall Street to becoming an entrepreneur determined to bring financial education and empowerment to communities traditionally excluded from wealth conversations. She discusses the creation of Amplify, her financial fall and recovery, her work in schools and prison systems, and how digital content has allowed her to scale her mission globally. The discussion emphasizes mindset, self‑belief, access, and a practical path to wealth, even starting with as little as $20. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Inspire financial empowerment Ashley explains how anyone—regardless of background or starting point—can begin building wealth and shift generational outcomes. 2. Demystify investing and wealth-building She breaks down how simple investing can be, the power of small consistent contributions, and how wealth isn’t limited to entrepreneurs or high earners. 3. Highlight her fintech platform Emplify She shares how Amplify democratizes financial education through online tools, community, and accessible investing classes. 4. Encourage a mindset shift Ashley stresses the importance of eliminating fear, building confidence, and using logic instead of emotion when making financial decisions. Key Takeaways 1. Wealth Begins with Belief and Mindset Ashley learned on Wall Street that the biggest difference between wealthy and non-wealthy people is not education—it's self-belief. Many people don’t believe wealth is possible for them because they've never seen it. 2. You Don’t Need a Lot of Money to Start Investing She urges people to start with $20, even buying fractional shares. It’s consistency—not starting amount—that builds wealth. 3. You Can Invest in Others’ Ideas—Not Just Your Own Building wealth doesn’t require launching a business. Buying stock is one of the easiest ways to participate in wealth creation. 4. Ashley’s Own Journey Included Failure After leaving Wall Street, she was evicted, slept on her parents’ couch for two years, and maxed out credit cards. Her purpose kept her going. 5. Financial Education Should Start Early She developed financial education programs for schools, prison systems, and everyday families because adults often learn too late. 6. Emplify Scales Wealth Education Her platform offers 300+ hours of videos and tools, helping members open 3,000+ investment accounts and invest $7.4M collectively. 7. Social Media Is Her Biggest Access Point Ashley reaches millions by being authentic, relatable, and consistent—meeting people where they are. 8. You Must Pay Yourself First Most people pay bills, companies, and creditors before investing in themselves. She emphasizes reversing that pattern. 9. Logic Over Emotion Wealth requires logical decision‑making, especially in the market. Emotional reactions undermine long-term financial growth. Notable Quotes (Taken From the Transcript) On Wealth Mindset “When you think and know and believe you have the power to create wealth and you deserve wealth, you move a different way.” “There is no president that can build the wealth that you can create for your family.” On Starting Small “You don't have to have a lot of money to start. You just have to have the will to begin.” “A whole lot of $20 can get you to a million—as long as you don’t stop.” On Investing “Consider the companies you give your money to and own them, because they are a lot cheaper than you think.” “If I’m helping you build a billion‑dollar business by using your products, I deserve a piece of the pie.” On Self-Reliance “You pay everybody… the bartender, the mortgage company—and you’re the one without money. Who’s going to worry about you?” On Purpose and Identity “My story never changed. The mission was always dedicated to the people I didn’t see coming into that building on Wall Street.” “Emplify is the movement. It just has my DNA.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your relationship running on autopilot, derailed by misunderstandings, stress, or simply the exhaustion of daily life? Too often, we fail to recognize how the health of our brains—our most vital organ—directly shapes the way we connect, love, and even argue with those closest to us. What if the difference between disconnection and deep intimacy is all in your head—literally? In this episode, listeners will discover how brain health impacts everything from emotional regulation to sexual intimacy, and why tending to your mind's well-being is foundational for thriving relationships. The conversation explores how stress, fatigue, trauma, and even everyday routines influence the way we interact with our partners, sharing practical neuroscience-backed strategies to build resilience, practice self-awareness, and foster genuine connection. Dive in to learn why caring for your brain might just be the ultimate relationship hack. Dr. Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD, is a world-renowned neurologist and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins. In his new book, The Invincible Brain: The Clinically Proven Plan to Age-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp for Life (March 3, 2026 // Harper Wave), Dr. Fotuhi reveals that in just 12 weeks, it's possible to prevent and even reverse cognitive decline - at any age - in over 80% of patients.   Episode Highlights 03:30 The brain as the source of emotions and relationship reactions. 09:33 Personal awareness and communicating emotional states in partnerships. 11:30 Taking pauses: Self-check and sharing needs during stress. 13:43 The nervous system's role in stress, intimacy, and brain health. 19:33 Trauma, memory, and the brain's ability to rewire through experience. 23:15 Challenging old narratives and the power of cognitive behavioral change. 26:07 Metacognition: Understanding and questioning our perceptions. 28:43 Belief systems, relationship interpretations, and subjective reality. 33:36 Emotional vs. logical brain circuits and habits of thought. 36:45 Healing from trauma: Neuroplasticity and creating new life patterns. 40:47 Sexual intimacy: The brain's role in arousal, connection, and desire. 43:42 Stages of sexual arousal and gender differences in orgasm. 45:36 Building a healthy brain: The five pillars and empowerment strategies.   Your Checklist of Actions to Take Pause and Check In: Before reacting in a relationship, take a moment to pause and ask yourself if your brain is in a healthy, rested state. Communicate Your State: Let your partner know when you are feeling tired, stressed, or grumpy, and request space or support as needed. Practice Metacognition: Develop insight into your own thoughts and reactions, recognizing that your perceptions are shaped by past experiences. Use Calming Techniques: Implement short breathing exercises, such as the 6-3-6 breath technique, to reset your nervous system and reduce stress in moments of conflict. Be Mindful of Sympathetic Overdrive: Identify if you are constantly in stress mode (rushing, feeling late, overbooked) and intentionally schedule downtime to invite the parasympathetic ("rest and digest") system. Engage in Brain-Healthy Habits: Prioritize exercise, optimal sleep, Mediterranean nutrition, stress reduction, and brain training for overall brain health and relationship functioning. Slow Down Intimacy: Extend foreplay and create a relaxed, affectionate environment before sexual activity to foster better physical and emotional connection. Challenge Old Narratives: Work with a therapist or on your own to identify and question limiting beliefs from your past, and consciously reinforce positive new pathways in your brain.   Mentioned The Invincible Brain (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) The Invincible Brain Masterclass (free online course) The Invincible Brain App (Apple App Store link) (app) The Invincible Brain App (Google Play Store link) (app) Relational Health Assessment   Connect with Dr. Majid Fotuhi Website: drfotuhi.com Facebook: facebook.com/drmajidfotuhi X: x.com/drfotuhi YouTube: youtube.com/@DrFotuhi Instagram: instagram.com/dr_fotuhi LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/majid-fotuhi-md-phd TikTok: tiktok.com/@dr.fotuhi  

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You did the hard part. You built the relationship, you cast the vision, and you got the yes. Then the machine takes over. Licensing, systems, paperwork, and the weeks start going by. By the time your new producer is cleared to start, the fire's gone out, and sometimes they walk before day one. And even when they make it in the door, 29% of loan officers who transition end up moving again within 90 days. Here's what I want you to walk away with today. The space between the yes and the start is where a lot of leaders quietly lose people, and by the end of this episode you'll know how to protect it. I call it protecting the gap, and there are five moves to it. Episode Breakdown [00:01:25] The Cornhole Tournament A leader I coach hired a loan officer and refused to let that new hire start out quietly. He threw a first annual cornhole tournament built around the loan officer, and roughly 150 real estate agents showed up. When he told me about it afterward, the thing he kept coming back to was the momentum. They had so much momentum in the marketplace from that one event, and his new producer started with visibility and a room full of relationships instead of an empty pipeline and a lot of second-guessing. The energy you promise while you're recruiting has to show up during the transition, and the leaders who keep people are the ones who plan that energy before the start date ever arrives. [00:02:14] Move 1: Name the Gap Out Loud and Put It on Paper The moment someone says yes, tell them the truth about what's coming, how long onboarding takes, what happens each week, and what to expect. I'd go one step earlier than that. For years I did what most leaders do, send someone to corporate for a visit, make an offer, and only after they said yes would we start talking about onboarding. When I moved that conversation up to the local site visit, decisions sped up, because the fear of a hard transition got handled before it ever turned into an objection. People don't move toward abstract ideas. If you tell someone your transitions are amazing, that means nothing to them. The moment you hand them a checklist and say can I walk you through exactly what happens from day one to day 90, it becomes something they can see. A good onboarding document does two jobs at once. The big-picture person gets a confident top-line view of the process, and the detail person gets to see exactly what's going to be done on each day. People always move toward certainty and clarity, and that page gives them both. I'd also put William Bridges' book Managing Transitions in the right-hand drawer of every leader I coach. Every new hire walks into a transition zone the day they sign, new systems, new people, new tools, and a new culture all at once, and the leaders who've studied how people move through that zone lose far fewer of them. [00:03:40] Move 2: Keep Delivering Value in the Gap Most leaders go quiet after the yes because the selling feels done, and that silence is exactly when second thoughts move in. Stay present. Keep sending something useful, keep checking in with a reason, and keep them feeling chosen all the way to the start line. [00:03:59] Move 3: Build Momentum and Put a Person on the Transition Give your new producer something to be part of before they officially start, a launch, an event, introductions to the team, and a plan for their first 30 days. Then give them a human being. When I was leading, a transition processor would come into my office during the site visit and introduce herself. She'd say if you were to join the team, I'd be the one handling your transition, and then she'd lay out everything. It felt organic, and what she was showing the recruit was that we had them. I also had a transition loan officer who served as the concierge for every new hire's first 90 days, and I paid that person somewhere between 50 and 75 basis points of the new hire's production. That was the best investment I could make, because nobody missed a step that could cost them a loan while they were learning our systems. [00:04:50] Move 4: Keep Transferring Belief Onboarding usually gets treated as a checklist, and the checklist matters, but the bigger work between the yes and the start is reminding them why they made a great decision. Talk about the vision, the future, and the reason they said yes to begin with. Tasks get them set up, and belief is what keeps them. Just make sure you educate before you motivate. Education plus motivation plus application is what equals transformation. If all I do is fire someone up and never walk them through how the numbers work, they hit their first tough month, look at their pro forma, and say that's not what was sold to me. Belief built on a clear picture holds up when the first hard month shows up. [00:05:35] Move 5: Be the Steady Voice Time kills deals, and a long onboarding is a long stretch of time. During it, their current company may make a counteroffer, a friend may plant a doubt, and fear may get loud at the kitchen table. Your job is to be the calm, consistent anchor through all of it, the leader who doesn't waver while everything else does. And keep your promises lined up with what you can deliver. Expectations without agreements are toxic. If you sold a dream in recruiting that your day-to-day leadership can't back up, it shows up in the first 90 days, and by then the producer's already half out the door. [00:06:14] Why It Works That 29% has a partner. 68% of loan officers who transition say one year in that they're not sure they made the right move. When I look at those two numbers, I see onboarding, all of it. Excitement has a half-life. The energy a recruit feels the day they say yes starts fading the moment nothing happens, and silence during a long gap doesn't read as neutral to them, it reads like buyer's remorse setting in. Momentum and value reset that clock. Every touch, every bit of belief, and every piece of forward motion tells them they made the right call, and the leader who builds a great first 90 days is still collecting on it five years later. There's one more payoff most leaders miss. Anytime someone was in transition with me, they were my best recruiter. I had a first conversation with a branch manager named Tammy on a Friday afternoon, and I walked away thinking she wasn't going anywhere, she was cold. So I connected her with Tiffany, who was about 90 days into her move to our team, and Tiffany told her the first 90 days had felt like a vacation. Not long after, I got a text asking if we could get together Monday, because Tammy was highly interested in taking next steps. I hadn't done a thing to warm her up. A new hire who feels carried through the gap will recruit for you while that energy's still fresh, usually for about the first six months. [00:07:41] Your Small Win Today If you've got someone sitting between yes and day one right now, pull up their name before you close the laptop today and write down one useful thing you could send them this week. If nobody's in the gap at the moment, do it for the next person who will be, because they're coming. That one note is often the difference between a new hire who feels remembered and one who starts wondering if they made a mistake. [00:08:05] Three Bigger Moves This Week Map out the onboarding timeline you'll walk every new hire through, week by week, and put it on a single page, so the wait feels like a plan and your whole team knows what's coming. Build one moment of momentum for someone before their start date, an introduction, an event, or a first-month plan, so they spend the gap feeling like part of something. Then set a simple check-in rhythm for anyone between yes and start, so no strong recruit goes cold while the paperwork catches up. Key Takeaways The yes isn't the finish line. The space between the yes and the start is where a lot of leaders quietly lose people. 29% of transitioning loan officers move again within 90 days, and 68% say a year in they're not sure they made the right move. That's onboarding. Don't tell them your transitions are amazing. Hand them a one-page day-one-to-day-90 checklist, because people move toward certainty and clarity. Silence after the yes doesn't read as neutral. It reads like buyer's remorse setting in. Put a real person on the transition. A concierge for the first 90 days is worth 50 to 75 basis points because nobody misses a step. Educate before you motivate. Education plus motivation plus application equals transformation, and belief built on a clear picture survives the first hard month. The producer in transition is your best recruiter. Carried through the gap, they'll bring people to you for about the first six months. If you keep losing strong recruits somewhere between the yes and the start, reach out. Visit bookrichardnow.com and grab time on my calendar, and I'd be glad to think it through with you. And if you'd rather build this kind of thing in real time, I host a biweekly working lunch where we do exactly that together. The next one's 10/9 at 12 M ET. You can add it, plus all of our other 4C live events, straight to your calendar here: http://cal.ae/suuaiiw

Congrats to Tom Murray on his latest book: How You Show Up: Change the Belief, Change the Outcome. Tom is a national motivational speaker, multiple-book author, husband, father--& one who is making a positive difference in the education world and beyond.Learn more at https://www.thomascmurray.com/Join us LIVE on the #ELB Podcast, Tuesday 9/29 at 4:30 PM ESTBefore his national work, Murray served as an elementary and middle school teacher, principal at both levels, and a district leader in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. That experience still grounds his message. Whether speaking to superintendents, principals, teachers, or organizational leaders, Tom brings credibility from the field, humility from experience, and a clear focus on what truly moves people and organizations forward.He works with school systems and organizations across the country for keynotes, leadership retreats, opening convocations, and professional learning experiences, consistently helping audiences reconnect to purpose, strengthen culture, and lead with greater intention.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXLLearn more about the host, Andrew Marotta @ https://andrewmarotta.com/Subscribe to Andrew's YouTube channel here:    / @andrewmarotta5421  

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Is prayer coherent if we live in a universe with libertarian free will?Free Will: Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/ Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1095873.Freedom_and_Belief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S1WFFMzcUj&rank=2Problem of Evil: Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4jYGNHzsuT&rank=1Consolation of Philosophy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31837.The_Consolation_of_Philosophy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mDPZQn2ir1&rank=2Making Sense Out of Suffering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256138.Making_Sense_Out_of_Suffering The Doors of the Sea: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/863944.The_Doors_of_the_Sea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SxwkUGiFly&rank=1A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Every Word We Speak Matters: Mind, Emotions, Body and LifeEvery word we speak matters. It affects our mind, our emotions, our body, and our life. In this episode of Words... with Jill, Fiona and Jill explore the energy of language and how conscious speech changes the way we move through the world. The idea that words carry power is ancient. Sanskrit traditions hold speech as sacred, and Kabbalah sees the Hebrew letters as the building blocks of creation. Today, research on self-talk and on putting feelings into words suggests that the language we use can ease stress and change how we respond to difficult moments. Drawing on Florence Scovel Shinn's classic Your Word Is Your Wand, Fiona and Jill share practical ways to reframe conflict, meet everyday encounters with empathy, and be gentle with yourself when emotions run high. You'll come away with a new awareness of what you say to others and to yourself, and how much of it is your choice. This week, notice one word you use often. How does it feel in your body? Spiritual and cultural traditions on wordsBuddhism: Right Speech is one of the steps of the Eightfold Path: speak truthfully, kindly, and without harshness or gossip.Hebrew Bible and Judaism: Proverbs 18:21 says death and life are in the power of the tongue. The teaching against lashon hara (harmful speech) is central to Jewish ethics.Christianity: The Gospel of John opens with "In the beginning was the Word."Ancient Egypt: In the Memphite theology, the god Ptah creates the world by thinking and then speaking it. Heka, the power of the spoken word, was central to Egyptian magic and healing.Hawaiian tradition: A well-known saying, "I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make," means "in the word is life, in the word is death."Islam and Sufism: Dhikr is the repetition of sacred names as a practice, and a well-known hadith says to speak good or remain silent.Toltec wisdom: Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements opens with "Be impeccable with your word."Aboriginal Australian tradition: Songlines carry the creation of the land through song and speech. Since you know Australia well, you may want to speak to this one yourself.Words, affirmations, and the bodyYou Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay (1984): affirmations and the link between thought patterns and physical wellbeing.The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn (1925): her earlier companion to Your Word Is Your Wand.The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton (2005): how beliefs may influence cells and health. It's popular science, and some of its claims are debated.Molecules of Emotion by Candace Pert (1997): the science-and-emotion link from a neuroscientist.Your Body Believes Every Word You Say: The Language of the Body/Mind Connection by Barbara Hoberman LevineLanguage and the brainWords Can Change Your Brain by Andrew Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman (2012)Chatter by Ethan Kross (2021): the inner voice and how to work with it.Opening Up (1990) and Writing to Heal (2004) by James Pennebaker: the research on expressive writing.Conscious and compassionate speechThe Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz (1997): "Be impeccable with your word."Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg: speaking from needs and empathy rather than blame.The Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh (2013): Buddhist Right Speech in practice.Sacred sound and lettersHealing Mantras by Thomas Ashley-Farrand (1999): Sanskrit mantra and its effects.Sefer Yetzirah, translated by Aryeh Kaplan (1990): the Kabbalistic text on creation through letters. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who needs it.www.barefootenlightenment.com,www.fionawhitmore.com,www.earthtriberadio.com www.earthtriberadio.comwww.barefootenlightenment.comwww.fionawhitmore.com

What does “I need to be strong” actually mean, and what is it costing you? In this episode, Daniel Kluken examines the belief that strength means carrying everyone else's responsibilities, refusing to slow down, and suppressing emotion. He explores how these patterns are learned from parents, role models, and culture, then passed into our relationships, families, and businesses. At 12:03, Daniel Kluken looks at the fear that allowing feelings to surface could make everything collapse. He explains why emotional suppression can build pressure that eventually emerges as burnout, anxiety, panic attacks, or depression. The episode also offers a different definition of strength: making room for every part of yourself, including grief, anger, fear, joy, and love. As Daniel Kluken puts it at 23:51, the goal isn't to get rid of those parts, but to accept them, give them “a seat on the table,” and build a relationship with them. Let's connect online: 1. INSTAGRAM: https://snip.ly/2ognlc 2. LINKEDIN: https://snip.ly/u6w6dg 3. WEBSITE: https://snip.ly/ys5h59 Questions? Email us at: contact@danielkluken.com

Work with me and my team 1 on 1; https://coachdusseault-fight.com/applicationJoin our Skool Community; https://www.skool.com/coach-dusseault-fight-club-4191Episode Description:We hit record again with a new banner and a bigger promise: Life Without Limitation. The name change is not a rebrand for the sake of novelty. It's a line in the sand after 18 months of learning, building, and confronting the same problem we see in athletes and high achievers everywhere: working insanely hard while quietly doubting we deserve the result.We unpack how limiting beliefs hide inside “smart” behaviours like chasing a new trick, overcomplicating training, or staying busy without moving the deal forward. If you're in combat sports, strength and conditioning, or any high-performance path, you've seen it: someone says they want a UFC-level outcome, then lets “life is busy” become the deciding factor. We talk about direction and intention, why consistency beats motivation, and why your brain will always try to pull you back toward comfort when the next step actually matters.I also share the turning point that set this whole journey in motion: leaving a gym job in 2019 that looked perfect on paper but felt miserable in real life, and waking up to the terrifying truth that nobody was coming to save me. That willingness to take ownership, keep showing up, and make uncomfortable decisions led to coaching athletes around the world, working with UFC fight camps, and building a studio at home. The same principle applies to your training, your career, and your wealth: you only find out by trying, and you grow by doing it anyway.If you want a practical mindset shift for performance, business, and life, press play. Subscribe to the show, share it with a teammate, and leave a review telling us what limitation you're ready to challenge next.

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Be honest with yourself... does the idea of reward in the Next World actually get you out of bed? Being motivated by the Next World is a high level - but pretending that it motivates you is a recipe for an uninspired & stagnant connection to Torah and Mitzvot. Learn how it's possible to be motivated by the Next World with a practical example of reward in the physical world.

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What if the reason you keep repeating the same relationship patterns has nothing to do with willpower, and everything to do with the map your brain is still using?You know your attachment style. You can name your triggers in real time. And somehow you're still ending up in the same place with a different person. Here's what I wish someone had told me in my twenties: awareness is necessary, but awareness alone won't make you secure. Underneath every pattern is a system of beliefs your brain built to keep you safe, and in this new three-part series on what actually changes your attachment style, we're going straight at those beliefs. No toxic positivity, no "just think happy thoughts." This is the research-backed work of teaching your brain to stop using the past to predict the future.Inside the Episode:Why familiar treatment can feel more magnetic than healthy love (and the belief that kept me choosing unavailable partners for years)The simple reality-testing questions that can stop a "he hasn't texted back" spiral before it takes over your whole afternoonWhat happened on an ugly gray IKEA couch that I still think about to this dayReady to meet the securely attached version of you? Identity Reset is the exact practice I use to intentionally connect to my highest and best self. I walk you through it step by step and give you emotional regulation tools to help you stay in that version of you when life gets loud. Grab it here!Want me in your corner? If you're ready to stop doing this alone, apply for my VIP 1:1 coaching. Over four months, we'll restructure the beliefs keeping you stuck and build secure attachment that actually lasts. Apply for my One-on-One program here!

In part two of this conversation, Travis Chappell and producer Eric Skwarczynski unpack the tension between ambition and skepticism. They explore how to pursue meaningful work, build a comfortable business, and learn from successful people without blindly buying into anyone's “secret formula.” The conversation moves from creative comparison and coaching to the value of timeless principles, healthy discernment, and keeping enough belief to take action. On this episode we talk about: Why becoming more self-aware can sometimes make it harder to act with bold conviction How to learn from successful people without treating them like infallible gurus The difference between timeless principles and step-by-step formulas that promise identical results Why comparison can make creators and entrepreneurs question whether their work is worth pursuing How coaching, masterminds, and the right rooms can create unexpected breakthroughs Whether a comfortable, diversified business can be a better goal than building a massive “unicorn” company Finding the balance between realistic skepticism and the optimism required to take meaningful action Top 3 Takeaways You do not need to fully endorse someone to learn from them. Take the useful insight, leave what does not fit, and apply ideas within your own context. Be wary of anyone who promises that copying their exact routine, strategy, or formula will produce their exact results. Outcomes are shaped by timing, circumstance, opportunity, execution, and countless variables beyond a checklist. Ambition does not have to mean betting everything on one huge outcome. Building several profitable, aligned ventures that support a great life can be a meaningful version of success. Notable Quotes “Just because I like something that somebody said does not mean that I have to endorse everything that they say.” “The people who I think have helped me do the things that have really blown up in big ways… [are] the people who are always going, ‘Just do things, find the things that are working and do more of those things.'” “Money only solves your money problems, but it's easier to solve the rest of your problems with money in the bank.” Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ Other: Travis Makes Money Podcast | Travis Chappell Website A Word from Our Sponsors: - The most successful business owners don't do it all themselves — they delegate. Upwork lets you build a team of highly skilled specialists for every function your business needs, so you can focus on what you do best and let experts handle the rest. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! - Scribe captures workflows as work happens and automatically generates step-by-step guides with screenshots and instructions, so no one has to sit down and write documentation from scratch. Learn more at scribe.how/tmm and mention Travis Makes Money for your first month of Scribe Capture free on select plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eliot Clough and David Eickholt hare thoughts after rewatching Iowa's 20-19, last-second victory over Michigan on Saturday in The Big House. How it all took place and what we missed live, what's next for Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes, plus more.(00:00) - Initial Thoughts from the Enormous Win, How Iowa Got it Done(13:30) - Tyler Brown Injury(?)(18:15) - DJ Vonnahme's Tip Catch(20:55) - Hank Brown's Performance(29:14) - Belief in Braeden Jackson and how the rest of the running back group could shake up(31:22) - Deciding to kick the field goal on 4th and 6(38:20) - Punting on 4th and 1 early, Plus Boston Everitt(40:45) - More on the run game, why Eliot isn't concerned, last thoughts on offense(50:55) - Landyn Van Kekerix and Jaylen Watson getting picked on, Watson's three PBUs(56:22) Zach Lutmer looked like himself, final defensive thoughts

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Prayer of Belief:Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever imagined, but, through you, I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared to hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment, and offering forgiveness. I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior. Amen.If you would like to pray with or have questions for a pastor, please contact us! Call us at 505-292-5444 and leave a message or visit https://hopechurchabq.com/contact-us and a pastor will return your message.https://hopechurchabq.com/  / hopeabq    / hopechurchabq  https://hopechurchabq.com/newsletter

What happens when the beliefs that once defined who you are begin to fall away? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Joel Beverly on his new book In the Absence of Belief: A Memoir and Manifesto from the Heart of Appalachia.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Joel Beverly is a writer, bat biologist, entrepreneur, and native son of the Appalachian mountains whose work weaves memoir, cultural critique, and spiritual inquiry into a singular voice rooted in both place and possibility. Raised in deep poverty in one of America's poorest and shortest-lived congressional districts, Beverly has spent his life challenging inherited narratives—from the personal to the political—and inviting others to do the same. In the Absence of Belief is his second book, a sweeping meditation on awakening, identity, and the future of Appalachia. His first book, born from a spiritual awakening in his late thirties, marked the beginning of a decade-long journey into presence, purpose, and regional transformation. https://joelbeverly.comDiscover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

“How do we know Jesus's church is Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of the Church, addressing concerns about whether it is merely a body of believers. Additional topics include how to support a son who has left the faith and the worries of those outside the Church about being led astray. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:38 – How do we know Jesus's church isn't just the body of believers and not just the Catholic church? 17:50 – How can I help my son who left the faith who has questions? 28:52 – Those outside the faith are worried about being led astray? 46:25 – I am curious how I would leave the Lutheran church and come into the Catholic Church?

“How do you defend belief in angels?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of faith and reason, addressing concerns about viewing angels as mere superstition. Other topics include navigating familial opposition to Catholicism, clarifying misconceptions about heresy in the Old Testament, and responding to Protestant views on salvation. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:54 – How do you defend the concept of angels who only see it as superstition? Can you reason your way to understanding or do you have to believe in the bible or have the same kind of faith 17:15 – My girlfriend’s family is very close minded about Catholicism and they are not in support of their daughter becoming Catholic. How do I approach them? 28:51 – I'm not Catholic and I'm trying to learn more. The OT talks a lot about heresy and the images of ancestors. And Jeremiah talks about people worshiping the queen of heaven. It all looks very similar to what Catholics believe. How is it not the same? 41:15 – I'm a revert and my husband is protestant. He always claims “we don't need that for salvation” when I explain different parts of the faith. How do I respond? 50:35 – How do I explain the requirements of receiving the eucharist that looks exclusionary?