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Kit (formerly Ekaterina) Sedia is a critically acclaimed writer of speculative fiction and noir, and a World Fantasy Award winning editor. He is the author of several novels and a short story collection, featuring stories originally published in venues such as Asimov's, Analog, and Clarkesworld. His translations from Russian have appeared in The Big Book of Classic Fantasy and The Big Book of Modern Fantasy. He also co-wrote a script for Yamasong: March of the Hollows, a fantasy feature-length puppet film voiced by Nathan Fillion, George Takei, Abigail Breslin, and Whoopi Goldberg.Kit currently resides in the Pinelands of New Jersey, where he teaches biology at a state university, and runs a rescue for medically needy cats. He is a communist and an abolitionist. Free Palestine.This story originally appeared in Spicy Slipstream Stories, 2008.Narration by: Will StaglWill Stagl lives in Tucson, Arizona and is a proud member of the StarShipSofa team. He's like to kick off the the autumn by inviting any listeners interested in narration to contact him at williamstagl@gmail.com to join our stellar team of volunteer voice actors.Fact: Looking Back At Genre History by Amy H SturgisSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special release of "RecoverED," program graduates speak about what it meant to walk through the doors of The Magdalen House and find alcoholism recovery waiting for them at no cost. Their words reveal what "recovery is priceless" really means: a gift no dollar amount could ever measure.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

Can you believe we're already past the mid-September mark?! Time is absolutely flying!In this episode, Tawnie discusses major leadership transitions in tech, strategic moves happening inside our wellness enterprise, and important macro-economic realities affecting our everyday lives:Apple's Big Shakeup: Tawnie dives into Tim Cook's transition to Chairman, new CEO John Ternus taking center stage, and geeks out over hardware gains, on-device AI, the iPhone 18 Pro, and the brand-new foldable iPhone Duo.Reader Circle Updates: A wrap-up of Zero to One by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters inside Gaia Gate Wellness! Plus, starting tomorrow morning, the community jumps right into Robert Greene's The 48 Laws of Power. Head over to Gaia Gate Wellness to grab your copy and join in!Digital Media & Money Flows: A look back at how foreign investment shifts in 2017 created today's online landscape—where adults and kids are suddenly competing for the exact same digital screen time and payouts.Community & Action: Why awareness isn't enough as Domestic Violence Awareness Month approaches, and how the Free Her Raffle is raising direct, life-saving funds for the Avalon Women's Center right here in Williamsburg.The Listening Room (Member Exclusive): A special deep-dive breakdown of Chapters 1, 7, 9, and 14 of Zero to One for our Reader Circle family.Tawnie dropped a 6-question survey over on LinkedIn, but we want your take right here! Drop your answer codes (like 1A, 2C, 3A) in the comments below, or email your responses directly to info@gaiagatewellness.com or gaiagatewellness@outlook.com:1. Did you know Chinese investment in U.S. entertainment dropped so drastically after 2016?A) Yes | B) No | C) Knew there was a shift, but not the scale2. Do you believe macro shifts in foreign capital impact everyday American workers and families years later?A) Yes | B) No | C) Depends on the industry3. As a parent, professional, or leader, does our growing economic reliance on digital platforms concern you?A) Yes | B) No | C) Still evaluating the impact4. How do you feel about adults competing directly with children online for digital attention to secure a livelihood?A) Uncomfortable—it distorts digital safety for kids | B) Neutral—it's just the modern economy | C) Concerned—it fuels hyper-aggressive content5. How concerning is it that creators or public figures may use burner accounts, filters, or paid teams to manipulate algorithms or monetize kids?A) Extremely concerning—transparency is urgently needed | B) Moderately concerning—parents must stay vigilant | C) Not surprising—it's an unvetted marketplace6. Who bears primary responsibility for creating safer digital boundaries for the next generation?A) Tech platforms & algorithm developers | B) Government policy & regulators | C) Parents, educators, & community leadersDon't forget to submit your survey answers! You can email your responses straight to the team at info@gaiagatewellness.com or gaiagatewellness@outlook.com, or leave your code combinations right in the comments below.We Want to Hear Your Thoughts!

What is the Libra Equinox inviting you to explore as you enter this next season? Join Laura Orcutt and astrologer Dr. Stormie Grace LIVE as they explore the astrology of the Libra Equinox, the upcoming Libra lunation, and the larger Venus themes unfolding in the sky. Together, they'll help you understand the energies shaping this turning point and how you can work with them with greater awareness, balance, and intention.Then immediately underneath:✨ Join our FREE Libra Equinox Experience! Journey through the four elements with Amanda Walsh and explore practices designed to help you release what's complete, restore balance, and clarify what's ready to emerge next.

Tiombe found sobriety at a young age and was blessed to find a group of caring young people who helped her. They were the type who if you couldn't read the Big Book, they'd read it to you. She tells Olis and Don about learning that she not only had to give up drinking, but also the lifestyle she'd built to survive. Tiombe also talks about being a seeker through meditation. In the feature Using the Traditions in Our Lives, we hear about Tradition Nine from Julie, Jeff and Kelsey. Mike shares his love for the AA Grapevine.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept direct contributions, so to support the AA Grapevine Podcast, please subscribe to Grapevine Magazine in print, online, or on the Grapevine app. You can also provide a subscription to someone in need through our "Carry the Message" program or purchase books or other items at aagrapevine.org/store.Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite platform, rate us and leave a comment. You can also email us at podcast@aagrapevine.org. To record an Ask-It-Basket question or a recovery-related joke, call 212-870-3418 or email a voice recording to podcast@aagrapevine.org.

Does The Big HP Remove ALL Character Defects? Steps Six and Seven bring us face to face with a difficult question: when we become ready and ask God to remove our defects of character, does that mean every defect simply disappears? Today we're talking about what the Big Book actually says about character defects, humility, willingness, continued growth, and the difference between asking God for help and expecting instant spiritual perfection. Maybe the point is not that every defect vanishes overnight. Maybe the point is that we stop protecting them, stop excusing them, and become willing to let God change the way we live. #TheDailyTrudge #CharacterDefects #StepSix #StepSeven #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BigBook #Recovery #Humility #HigherPower

W tym odcinku Big Book Podcast Bartosz Kamiński i Julia Rzemek rozmawiają o rozpoczęciu sezonu nagród literackich, pisarzach i tłumaczach nominowanych oraz o książce "Otwieranie słów" Pawła Leszoskiego.Zapowiadają również tegoroczny Big Book Festival, który odbędzie się 24-27 września. Więcej informacji na stronie.https://bigbookfestival.pl/2026/tematDziękujemy osobom, które wspierają powstawanie tego podcastu w Patronite. I zapraszamy kolejne osoby do tego grona, bo wspieranie naszej fundacji wiąże się z różnymi małymi przyjemnościami. Sprawdź i wspieraj kulturę czytania!https://patronite.pl/bigbookcafeDziękujemy Miastu Stołecznemu Warszawa za wsparcie w Stałym Programie Kulturalnym, także dzięki niemu tworzymy dla Was serwisy informacyjne w formach audio, wideo i newsletterowej.

An AA member26yrs sober Talking about keeping to traditions or meetings become sickIs a Sufi and how he incorporates it in his 12 step programme, sponsoring and practicing the principles in all our affairs.  Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail:  reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

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Big Book Cafe i Wydawnictwo Marginesy zapraszają na premierę książki „Sycyliada”W powieści Daniela Wyszogrodzkiego Sycylia jest równie zmysłowa jak u Iwaszkiewicza. Polacco mieszka w domu nad urwiskiem i od dawna już nie szuka szczęścia. Niepokojący Grek, atrakcyjna sąsiadka i jej nastoletnia córka, stary notariusz z pobliskiego portu – czy któraś z tych osób ma klucz do wnętrza bohatera? A może ma go przyjaciółka, która znienacka składa mu wizytę po latach?O tym, dlaczego niektórzy mężczyźni wolą stracić miłość, niż przyznać, że jej potrzebują, z autorem książki Danielem Wyszogrodzkim rozmawia Katarzyna Sanocka.21 lipca (wtorek), godz. 19.00O KSIĄŻCE:Sycylię można pokochać od pierwszego wejrzenia. Trudniej pokochać własne życie, gdy odrzuca się miłość.Polacco mieszka w domu nad urwiskiem i codziennie rozkoszuje się widokiem na morze. Od dawna nie szuka szczęścia, wystarczają mu przyjemności. Nieoczekiwany przyjazd pięknej przyjaciółki przywołuje wspomnienia, ale rodzi też pytania: jaki jest cel jej wizyty? Co tak naprawdę ich łączyło? Teraz, wracając do przeszłości, poznają się na nowo.Niewinne rozmowy i wspomnienia prowadzą do konfrontacji z rzeczywistością – przemocą wobec kobiet w środowisku artystycznym, współczesną wędrówką ludów po wyspach, równie niebezpieczną jak przed wiekami – i z własnymi demonami. Czy kilka dni wystarczy, żeby odczarować nienazwane traumy? Niepokojący Grek, atrakcyjna sąsiadka i jej nastoletnia córka, stary notariusz z pobliskiego portu – czy któraś z tych osób ma klucz do wnętrza bohatera? Czy może dopiero wizyta przyjaciółki otworzy to, co skrywane przez lata?Pies, który zabrał sny. Wino, dużo białego wina. Czarna kawa. Sycylijskie jedzenie. Zapach. Noce – gwiaździste, gorące, gęste. Sześć dni, dwoje ludzi i palące włoskie słońce. Czy finał tej historii będzie wstrząsający niczym wybuch Etny czy łagodny jak pożegnalne muśnięcie dłoni?Dziękujemy Miastu Stołecznemu Warszawa za wsparcie w Stałym Programie Kulturalnym, także dzięki niemu tworzymy dla Was serwisy informacyjne w formach audio, wideo i newslettera.

Welcome to Episode 268! We recap our Big Book Summer reads, which were all good. There wasn't a DNF among them, although Chris hasn't yet finished ROOTS. Wake Now in the Fire by Jarrett Dapier and AJ Dungo All We Hide by Robyn Gigl 11/22/63 by Stephen King Obstinate Daughters: The Rebels, Writers, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution by Denise Kiernan Land by Maggie O'Farrell Point of Origin: Scarpetta #9 by Patricia Cornwell Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman, release date 9/8/2026 American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee, release date 9/29/2026 Time marches on, so although it is goodbye to Big Book Summer, we now say hello to Shorty September! This year, we've challenged ourselves to choose books that are

Welcome to episode 371 of The Cloud Pod, where the forecast is always cloudy! Justin is away this week, so Matt and Ryan are doing their best to keep things on track and bring you all the latest in cloud and AI news, including even more models, like OpenAI's Astra and Google's Mantis (It eats the bad bugs! Get it?) Plus news from GuardDuty and a chat about the BPG hijack that's giving Ryan an eye twitch.  There's a lot to cover, so let's get started!  Titles we almost went with this week AI Agents Need Babysitters, AWS Says Zero Trust Softaculous Gets Hacked, Signs Nothing, Regrets Everything  GuardDuty Watches the Robots, So You Don’t Have To Cloudflare Hires AI Bouncer for Vulnerability Nightclub AWS Ships Linux From The Future, Enforcing Included Amazon’s Guard Dog Learns 35 New Tricks  OpenAI Launches Astra, Bills You By The Token GPT-6 Goes Agentic, Legacy Apps Never Saw It Coming MrBeast Bets on Gemini for Survival Non-Critical Daemons Get a Permission Slip to Crash GuardDuty Gets Choosy With New Detection Rules Astra Rises After Hugging Face Escape Room Incident MrBeast begs Gemini for Survival A big thanks to this week's sponsors: We're sponsorless! Want to get your brand, company, or service in front of a very enthusiastic group of cloud news seekers? You've come to the right place! Send us an email or hit us up on our Slack channel for more info. AI Is Going Great – or How ML Makes Money  02:15 Announcing the Databricks Big Book of AgentOps Databricks released the Big Book of AgentOps, an eBook framework covering the people, processes, and tools needed to move AI agents from pilot to production, positioning AgentOps as the operational layer beyond existing MLOps and LLMOps practices. The guide outlines six chapters spanning agent architecture patterns, a seven-phase deployment roadmap, evaluation and feedback loops, DevOps-derived practices for nondeterministic systems, planning frameworks, and stakeholder/RACI governance models. Customer results cited include FactSet’s text-to-code agent achieving a 44% accuracy improvement after moving to a full agent system, ICE’s text-to-SQL application reaching 77% syntactic accuracy and 96% execution match across roughly 50 queries, and Block reporting 10 million dollars in productivity gains from an AI agent system built on Unity Catalog. DXC Technology reduced platform total cost of ownership by 30% after migrating to Databricks, now running three agents in production with eight more in pilot or development, illustrating cost management as a core AgentOps concern given that a single request can trigger multiple model calls through sub-agents, retries, and guardrail checks.

The Danger of the Plateau Early recovery often comes with urgency. Life is uncomfortable, consequences are fresh, and we know something has to change. But what happens years later when life is stable, things are going well, and recovery starts to feel routine? Today we'll talk about complacency, the danger of coasting, and what it takes to keep growing when crisis is no longer pushing us forward. The Big Book reminds us that our reprieve is based on the maintenance of our spiritual condition—and that means recovery still needs attention even when life is good. The challenge is not just getting sober. It is continuing to live a life of recovery when the emergency is long gone. #TheDailyTrudge #TheDangerOfThePlateau #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BigBook #Recovery #Sobriety #Complacency #SpiritualCondition #Service #Growth

W tym odcinku Big Book Podcast Anna Król i Julia Rzemek rozmawiają o książce "Zamek Książ. Historia opowiedziana głosami służących" Agnieszki Dobkiewicz i Mateusza Mykytyszyn. Zapowiadają również tegoroczny Big Book Festival, który odbędzie się 24-27 września. Więcej informacji na stronie.https://bigbookfestival.pl/2026/tematDziękujemy osobom, które wspierają powstawanie tego podcastu w Patronite. I zapraszamy kolejne osoby do tego grona, bo wspieranie naszej fundacji wiąże się z różnymi małymi przyjemnościami. Sprawdź i wspieraj kulturę czytania!https://patronite.pl/bigbookcafeDziękujemy Miastu Stołecznemu Warszawa za wsparcie w Stałym Programie Kulturalnym, także dzięki niemu tworzymy dla Was serwisy informacyjne w formach audio, wideo i newsletterowej.

Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto take a deep dive into the Sandy Hook shooting and the psychology of Adam Lanza, including his childhood, autism, parenting, and path toward violence. They also discuss gun laws and Alex Jones's years of spreading conspiracy theories about the massacre. September 4, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 What was the Big Book of Granny?43:15 PiS Piggybacks at PsychoBerto45:40 Adam Lanza's schooling & mental healthSupport us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactAbout Dr. Kirk: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/about-dr-kirk-hondaWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comGet stuff... Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/KIRKgram (like Cameo): https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/kirkgramThe Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being. Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com

Ryan grew up in a chaotic home where addiction was a best-kept secret. As an only child, Ryan's family had also moved more than ten times by the time he was 12. Dealing with the constant loss of whatever brief friendships he experienced, the impermanence of his relationships fueled not only feelings of loneliness and isolation, but also the need to act out. Believing that alcohol and drugs would fix what was wrong with his life, Ryan opened the throttle on his growing disease during his teenage years. By 19, Ryan's behavior warranted a short stint in AA where his half-hearted attempt was largely ineffective. Five more years of drinking and drugging landed him at inpatient treatment, followed by IOP, but once again prideful intellectualism and ego conspired with his alcoholism, and forced another slip. Landing in the same mire as before, Ryan continued to flail the disease and the mounting problems it caused during the next five years. By April of 2017, his quality of life deteriorating, Ryan finally came to AA with the willingness and desire to do whatever was necessary to achieve sobriety. With a new commitment to stay sober, Ryan implemented all of the tools needed to succeed at sobriety. He got a sponsor and worked the steps. He attended daily meetings. He took on service responsibilities, including staffing the coffee bar four days-a-week at a large AA club. He also found time to sponsor men and attend AA retreats. The net effect of all his sincere efforts was a spiritual awareness and awakening that wholly enriched the quality of his Program. I've learned a lot from Ryan during the time we've spent together and am pleased to see his outstretched hand of welcome to those who attend the meetings we go to each week. But for those who are relatively new in sobriety, Ryan's demonstration of a well-worked Program will provide significant hope and inspiration for a brighter future. So please enjoy listening to this episode of AA Recovery Interviews as you spend the next 65 minutes with my good friend and AA brother, Ryan A. If you've found meaning, hope, or inspiration through my AA Recovery Interviews podcast, I invite you to go even deeper with a truly essential resource for recovery:“Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism.” This is a word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, originally published in 1939—brought vividly to life through careful narration that lets the wisdom, clarity, and power of the text fully land. Listening allows the Big Book to meet you wherever you are: at home, on the road, or in moments when opening the book just isn't possible. It's a comfortable, meaningful, and deeply engaging way to enrich your AA program through focused listening.You can listen to a free at Audible, iTunes, or Amazon. I also invite you to explore my latest audiobook,Lost Stories of the Big Book: 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Narrated by me, this audiobook restores powerful, long-forgotten personal stories that many AA members have never encountered. These original testimonials were removed to make room for newer stories in later editions—but their messages of surrender, transformation, and hope are just as vital today as when they were first written. For many listeners, this will be the first time hearing these voices speak again—honest, raw, and deeply human. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It's also available as a Kindle book and in Paperback from Amazon for those who wish to read along while listening. Whether you're newly sober or decades into the journey, these audiobooks are must-have companions—designed to deepen understanding, strengthen connection, and help keep the message alive, one careful listen at a time.

In this episode of "Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics," Joe Beggs shares how nine years of relapse and struggle finally gave way to 30 years of lasting sobriety. Through sponsorship, service, and staying active in Community, Joe found freedom from alcoholism and now helps other men find the same hope and recovery.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

IS A.A. A CULT and WILL WE ALWAYS BE RECOVERING? In this episode, we answer the question, "Is A.A. a Cult?" We explore the debate around whether individuals in recovery can truly recover or if they are always in a state of recovery. We discuss spiritual, medical, and practical perspectives, emphasizing the importance of faith, personal responsibility, and ongoing growth. Closing Song: One Second Chance by Jeff Bates.Key Topics The difference between being in recovery and being recovered The role of spiritual awakening in recovery Definitions of cults and their relation to AA The importance of ongoing spiritual growth The impact of self-will and dependence on God The significance of the Big Book and biblical principles The concept of recovery as a process of transformation The dangers of identity with past behaviors The role of community and accountability in recovery The distinction between addiction and sin #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

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Brendan revisits an old Themestorm, “Back to School,” and reflects on some ideas about it. Join us, won't you?Pick Up & Deliver 259: Back to School (Board Game Sommelier)For the Love of BooksAtheneum: Mystic Library (2020)The Big Book of Madness (2015)Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour BookstoreThe Library of the UnwrittenScience and LearningDarwin's Journey (2023)Lovelace & Babbage (2019)The Imitation Game (2014)Unconscious Mind (2024)School LifeArgent: The Consortium (2015)Alma Mater (2020)Trickerion: Dahlgaard's Academy (2019)Survival of the Witless (1997)MOO by Jane SmileyWhite Noise (2022)What games did I miss? Which ones would you add to the conversation? Share your thinking over in our guild, #3269, on boardgamegeek.

Your Dark Past Is The Key To Life For Others Today's Daily Reflection, “Lightening the Burden,” points to something powerful in recovery: the very parts of our past that once brought us shame, pain, regret, or embarrassment can become the exact experiences that help someone else believe recovery is possible. The reading draws from the Big Book, page 124, where our dark past is described as becoming a key to life and happiness for others. Today we'll talk about how sharing where we came from can lighten the burden for both people, why identification matters so much in AA, and how the things we once wanted to hide can become some of the most useful parts of our story. Our past does not have to remain something we run from. In recovery, it can become something God uses to help the next alcoholic find a way out. #TheDailyTrudge #DailyReflections #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BigBook #Recovery #Sobriety #AARecovery #ExperienceStrengthHope #HelpingOthers #Service

ParaTruth: Reborn - August 25th, 2026 EP: 108 When Planets Speak: Understanding the Language of Astrology w/Dr. Stormie Grace What are the planets saying to each other in your birth chart? Professional astrologer and educator Dr. Stormie Grace joins ParaTruth: Reborn to discuss her book, The Big Book of Planetary Aspects: A Comprehensive Guide to Natal and Transit Astrology. We explore the meaning behind conjunctions, squares, trines, oppositions, sextiles, and quincunxes—and how these relationships can influence the way astrologers interpret personality, relationships, challenges, opportunities, and major periods of our lives. We also dive into: • Natal charts vs. planetary transits • Challenging vs. harmonious aspects • The lunar nodes and angles • Fate vs. free will • Astrology as a tool for personal growth • Skepticism surrounding astrology • Whether planetary movements influence us or reflect something deeper • The mysterious relationship between consciousness and the cosmos Can astrology actually tell us who we are—or are we simply finding patterns among the stars? Join Justin and Erik as belief meets evidence on ParaTruth: Reborn. Guest Bio: Stormie Grace, DM, is a professional astrologer, educator, seasoned international speaker, and founder of the Grace Astrological Fluency Academy (GAFA). Through her signature AstroFluency™ framework, Stormie blends evolutionary and humanistic astrology to help students learn how to read, write, and speak the language of astrology with confidence, clarity, and practical application. She is the author of the upcoming Llewellyn release, The Big Book of Planetary Aspects, and the creator of the Venus Reset program, a transformational experience designed to help women reconnect with their self-worth, feminine wisdom, and personal power. For over a decade, Stormie has shared her work through conferences, workshops, online education, and media platforms around the world. A longtime contributor to Astrology Hub and other leading astrology organizations, she is passionate about making astrology accessible, empowering, and useful in everyday life. Through her teaching, writing, and speaking, Stormie helps students and clients move from confusion to confidence while deepening their understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their life's purpose through astroloy United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

There Is A Solution Alcoholism can leave us believing there is no way out. We try controlling our drinking, changing circumstances, making promises, and relying on our own thinking—only to end up back in the same place. In There Is a Solution, the Big Book begins showing us something different: alcoholics who once seemed hopeless found a common solution through identification, fellowship, spiritual change, and a Power greater than themselves. Today we'll talk about what that solution actually is, why it requires more than simply putting down the drink, and how AA gives us a way of life that can work when our own methods have failed. #TheDailyTrudge #ThereIsASolution #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BigBook #AARecovery #Recovery #Sobriety #SpiritualRecovery #Fellowship #Hope

You don't have to be in recovery to believe in it. Susan Overman, our Chief Development Officer, joins "RecoverED" to share what drew her to Maggie's mission, why free is expensive, and how North Texas Giving Day keeps free recovery possible.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

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After months of legal battles following Diamond Comic Distributors’ 2025 bankruptcy, a settlement has finally been reached, allowing publishers like Paizo to retrieve their sequestered inventory from a Mississippi warehouse. Meanwhile, the Tabletop Game Designers Association (TTGDA) is actively campaigning for more equitable industry standards, urging publishers, award curators, and retailers to accurately attribute game authorship to individual designers rather than exclusively crediting publishing entities.Crowdfunding Successes and Resurrections1 The TTRPG crowdfunding space continues to show robust growth, headlined by the record-breaking $16 million Neon Odyssey campaign from Legends of Avantris. This project leveraged nostalgia and a desire for premium, immersive gaming experiences to achieve massive success, even amidst uncertain economic times. Additionally, classic horror returns with Mongoose Publishing's revival of Dark Conspiracy: The Unseen War, which updates the 1991 cult classic using the familiar Traveller rules engine, now live on Backerkit.Creative Approaches to Roleplaying1 Beyond current industry news, the landscape of tabletop gaming is enriched by creative tools and settings that emphasize deep narrative play. Deephold, a 5e-compatible setting guide from Mammoth Factory, provides a complex subterranean environment focused on survival, eldritch horror, and political maneuvering within the impoverished “Low Town”. These materials highlight that effective campaign design relies on immersive world-building and high-stakes narrative arcs that challenge players’ moral and tactical limits.Humor and Treason in Alpha Complex2 The Paranoia RPG continues to offer a unique, satirical take on the hobby through resources like The Big Book of Conspiracies, which compiles 30 “treasonous” plot lines derived from real-world headlines. By blending slapstick comedy with dark themes of systemic failure and institutional paranoia, these adventures provide game masters with immediate, low-preparation content that encourages the backstabbing and bureaucratic absurdity that defines the Paranoia experience. #paizo #ttgda #neonodyssey #darkconspiracy Dark Conspiracy on Backerkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/mongoose-publishing/dark-conspiracy-a-horror-rpg-in-the-modern-age Sword World RPG Landing Page: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/mugen-gaming/sword-world/pre-launch Mammoth Chronicles Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/L0rK3O From Rivers to Fjords- Basic Roleplay Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/E0WYEP Mantic Companion App: https://companion.manticgames.com/ Use our Referral code: MCTXEE Support Us by Shopping on DTRPG (afilliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com?affiliate_id=2081746 Matt’s DriveThruRPG Publications: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Matthew%20Robinson https://substack.com/@matthewrobinson3 Chris on social media: https://hyvemynd.itch.io/​​ Jeremy's Links: http://www.abusecartoons.com/​​ http://www.rcharvey.com ​​Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/upturnedtable Give us a tip on our livestream: https://streamlabs.com/upturnedtabletop/tip​ Donate or give us a tip on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2754JZFW2QZU4 Intro song is “Chips” by KokoroNoMe https://kokoronome.bandcamp.com/

Willie B from Spring Texas is leading a 12 step Workshop based out of the 12x12 rather than the Big Book. Willie was sober 47 years at the time she presented this workshop. This runs just under seven hours. Help Sober Cast carry the message: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3400+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Why Can't an Alcoholic Just Stop at One? The Doctor's Opinion gives us one of the clearest explanations of alcoholism in the Big Book: for the real alcoholic, the problem is not simply deciding whether to drink. Once alcohol enters the body, something different can happen. Today we'll talk about the phenomenon of craving, why the first drink can set off a reaction that makes stopping difficult, and why telling an alcoholic to “just have one” completely misunderstands the problem. We'll also look at why recognizing this is not about making excuses—it is about understanding why complete abstinence becomes necessary for the alcoholic. #TheDailyTrudge #DoctorsOpinion #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BigBook #Alcoholism #PhenomenonOfCraving #AARecovery #Recovery #Sobriety #OneDayAtATime

Episode Title: "AA Works 100% of the Time"Hosts: Mike & GlennThe Data Dilemma: Does AA Actually Work?Hosts Mike and Glenn open the episode by tackling a common question: What percentage of people who go to Alcoholics Anonymous actually get sober?They agree that because AA is an anonymous program lacking a formal structure for surveys or data collection, any statistic cited out there is essentially made up. There is no comprehensive, quantitative data set—only snippets.However, the hosts argue that while the program's overall statistics are impossible to track, the success rate for an individual who completely commits is absolute: When you surrender to the program, get a sponsor, take directives to heart, and stay active, AA works 100% of the time.The "Secret Sauce" and Page 58The hosts ground their argument in Page 58 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, which famously states:“Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.”When people follow the program and still relapse, Glenn suggests there is a "disconnect"—much like an ignored warning light in a car. Ignoring a low tire pressure light eventually leads to a blowout and a crash; in recovery, dishonesty is that warning light. Those who fail are usually those who cannot or will not completely give themselves to the program.Exceptions: The Big Book notes exceptions for those with severe mental health issues. However, the hosts point out that diagnoses made while actively drinking can be skewed, and many ills are solved simply through abstinence and a competent recovery program.Host Spotlight: Personal JourneysGlenn's Story (The 10% Phase): Initially, Glenn tried doing AA his way, which resulted in a 10% success rate. He was a "yo-yo," letting his ego and judgment keep him from truly connecting. When he finally surrendered—listening to others' pain and finding similarities instead of differences—the program began to work.Mike's Story (The Deep End): Mike found success by completely surrendering his own will from day one. He "drank the Kool-Aid," jumped into the deep end, and embraced rigorous honesty, selfless behavior, and service. By letting others count on him, he achieved 100% sobriety.Perception vs. RealityCelebrity Relapses: The hosts note that when a celebrity endorses AA and later relapses or dies, the world views it as an "AA failure." In reality, it is an individual failure resulting from taking one's will back or stopping being honest.The Gym Membership Analogy: Saying AA doesn't work without doing the work is like buying a gym membership, never working out, and blaming the gym for you not getting fit.Dealing with "Bad Apples": There may be people with bad intentions in the rooms, but meeting attendance shouldn't be based on how you feel about others. The focus must remain on personal recovery and service.Glenn's Three Pillars of ProofGlenn summarizes his belief in AA's foolproof nature with three points:Total Surrender: If you surrender 100%, it works 100%.Living Proof: He sees it work 100% of the time for the hundreds of successful, active people he "does life" with.The Promise: He adheres strictly to the Big Book's promise that those who thoroughly follow the path rarely fail.Closing Thoughts & DisclaimerThe hosts acknowledge that AA is not the only path—other solutions include alternative recovery programs, counseling, and church. For the "sober curious," they recommend giving AA a try for 90 days or a year.Special Medical Note: The medication Antabuse is briefly mentioned in this episode. Listeners are strongly advised to seek professional medical advice before taking any medications.Conclusion: People may claim AA doesn't work, but for Mike, Glenn, and the hundreds of active, accountable, and service-minded people around them, it is working 100% of the time.

Charlie Parker and Chris S. lead a Big Book Study Workshop in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in April of 2010. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Charlie Parker and Chris S. lead a Big Book Study Workshop in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in April of 2010. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Charlie Parker and Chris S. lead a Big Book Study Workshop in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in April of 2010. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Charlie Parker and Chris S. lead a Big Book Study Workshop in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in April of 2010. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Charlie Parker and Chris S. lead a Big Book Study Workshop in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in April of 2010. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

In this episode of "Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics," Magyn Whitaker shares how years of believing she could control her drinking led to isolation, denial, and ultimately a life-changing decision to seek help. She opens up about finding hope, community, and lasting recovery at The Magdalen House, proving that no one has to face alcoholism alone.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Make the best Gazpacho, we have some tips. The King of Brisket stops by: Big Mo Cason to chat about his debut cookbook: Big Mo's Big Book of BBQ. Summer Cocktail Trends with Tony abou-Ganim. My last bite: 5 min Magic Green Sauce.

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Agent X and Wedgetail talk Spiritual progress, AA, 12 Steps, Recovery, Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous

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Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

DJ Manna is back with another joyful episode of God's Big Story Summer Radio! This time, we're singing along to three amazing songs that teach us about how God made everything, how the Bible tells His true story, and how the church is more than a building—it's a family! What You'll Learn:

Joe & Charlie were well known for the many Big Book workshops they did all over the country for many years, but the Big Book is not the only thing they spoke about . This is a 90 min workshop they did on the topic of Emotional Sobriety in 1990. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3300+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com