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Full Text of ReadingsFifth Sunday of Lent Lectionary: 34, 36The Saint of the day is Saint Crescentia HoessSaint Crescentia Hoess' Story Crescentia was born in 1682, the daughter of a poor weaver, in a little town near Augsburg. She spent play time praying in the parish church, assisted those even poorer than herself and had so mastered the truths of her religion that she was permitted to make her first Holy Communion at the then unusually early age of 7. In the town she was called “the little angel.” As she grew older, she desired to enter the convent of the Tertiaries of Saint Francis. But the convent was poor, and because Crescentia had no dowry, the superiors refused her admission. Her case was then pleaded by the Protestant mayor of the town to whom the convent owed a favor. The community felt it was forced into receiving her, and her new life was made miserable. She was considered a burden and assigned nothing other than menial tasks. Even her cheerful spirit was misinterpreted as flattery or hypocrisy. Conditions improved four years later when a new superior was elected who realized her virtue. Crescentia herself was appointed mistress of novices. She so won the love and respect of the sisters that, upon the death of the superior, Crescentia was unanimously elected to that position. Under her, the financial state of the convent improved and her reputation in spiritual matters spread. She was soon being consulted by princes and princesses; bishops and cardinals too sought her advice. And yet, a true daughter of Francis, she remained ever humble. Bodily afflictions and pain were always with her. First it was headaches and toothaches. Then she lost the ability to walk, her hands and feet gradually becoming so crippled that her body curled up into a fetal position. In the spirit of Francis she cried out, “Oh, you bodily members, praise God that he has given you the capacity to suffer.” Despite her sufferings she was filled with peace and joy as she died on Easter Sunday in 1744. She was beatified in 1900 and canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2001. The liturgical feast of Saint Crescentia Hoess is celebrated on June 15. Reflection Although she grew up in poverty and willingly embraced it in her vocation, Crescentia had a good head for business. Under her able administration, her convent regained financial stability. Too often, we think of good money management as, at best, a less-than-holy gift. But Crescentia was wise enough to balance her worldly skills with such acumen in spiritual matters that heads of State and Church both sought her advice. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Rabbi Gary continues to consider the promise of Messiah's coming again. Acts 1:9-11 records the ascension of Messiah into the heavens. As Luke records the event, he focuses attention upon what the disciples saw. In verse 9 we read the phrases, "while they were looking," and "a cloud (the Shekinah glory) took Him up away from their sight."Then in verse 10 we find the phrase, "while they were staring into the sky," followed by the word "suddenly" which means "something to pay close attention to." And then "two men dressed in white," no doubt angels, ask the disciples a rhetorical question: "Why do you stand looking straight into the sky?" They go on to say that "this Yeshua" will return "in this way in which manner you saw him going into heaven" (vs.11).With the emphasis on what the disciples saw, coupled with the phrase, "in this way in which manner" which means "in the very same way," there can be no doubt that what is meant is nothing short of a visible and bodily return of Messiah. Not only are we to expect that Messiah will return visibly and bodily, but his return will also be personal.The Lord's coming will also be in two stages or phases.The first is his coming to the clouds when the believers "in Messiah" will be "caught up" to "meet the Lord in the air" (I Thessalonians 4:17). In essence this is his coming for his own. This coming of the Lord is popularly referred to as the "rapture" of the believers. The word "rapture" derived from the Latin word for the Greek "to be caught up."The second stage or phase of Messiah's coming is his coming to the earth to establish his kingdom, fulfill his promises to Israel and reign over the nations of the earth.Our Messiah is coming again and he's coming soon. Are you ready for him when he comes? If not, you can be. Simply acknowledge your need for him. Your need for the forgiveness of your sin. And receive his atoning sacrifice for your sin, accepting him as Messiah and Savior.YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/De_YlV6tuyMSend us a text

This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/notforeveryone today to get 10% off your first month.__Well, there's no easy way to say this: the episode just does start out with a lot of bathroom horror stories. But it's human, babies!! You get it. Jess and Caroline talk about doctor's office shenanigans, public bathroom woes, ancient Roman ways of using the bathroom, and a few of their own experiences where they didn't quite make it, if you know what we mean.But that's not all! Stick around for some thoughts on keeping up conversation when running into an acquaintance randomly, a sales approach to good conversations, and a tiny barn owl update. Plus, J and C commiserate over bad avocado toast, check out their recent Google search histories, and provide some ideas about the type of energy they bring into their romantic relationships. You'll like it, we promise. This episode was produced by our prince, Abi Newhouse (⁠⁠⁠⁠@abinewhouse⁠⁠⁠⁠). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__Share with a friend!Follow, rate, and review on your favorite podcasting app!Subscribe on YOUTUBE for full episode video:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ youtube.com/@Not4EveryonePod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plus follow us on INSTAGRAM for more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@not4everyonepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegoodsitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jzdebakey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And don't forget about our apparel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nfepodapparel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__Intro Music: “Doja Dance” by PALA__DISCLAIMER: All opinions are our own. We are not therapists or health professionals, or professional of any kind, really. Please see your own professional or counselor for professional support. Do your research and be safe!

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Traditional meditation practices can sometimes be frustrating and alienating for those who are neurodivergent. Bodily discomfort or intense mental restlessness can make even the most mindfulness-curious person feel like classic meditation techniques might not be for them. Sue Hutton believes that mindfulness can be for anyone, and she's dedicated her work to making mindfulness practices like meditation accessible for neurodiverse communities. In this practice, she guides us through what she calls “Dual Anchor,” a kind of meditation that engages the senses to help gently steer attention.  This meditation is part of our Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement series, where we're sharing guided practices from the women featured in our 2025 special edition of Mindful magazine.  If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  Curious about the many benefits of being a member? Learn about our  subscription tiers and join Mindful here. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Sue Hutton here. You can learn more about Sue's neurodiversity-informed approach to  mindfulness on Mindful.org, where we interviewed her for our 2025 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement feature. And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.  

Traditional meditation practices can sometimes be frustrating and alienating for those who are neurodivergent. Bodily discomfort or intense mental restlessness can make even the most mindfulness-curious person feel like classic meditation techniques might not be for them. Sue Hutton believes that mindfulness can be for anyone, and she's dedicated her work to making mindfulness practices like meditation accessible for neurodiverse communities. In this practice, she guides us through what she calls “Dual Anchor,” a kind of meditation that engages the senses to help gently steer attention.  This meditation is part of our Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement series, where we're sharing guided practices from the women featured in our 2025 special edition of Mindful magazine.  If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  Curious about the many benefits of being a member? Learn about our  subscription tiers and join Mindful here. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Sue Hutton here. You can learn more about Sue's neurodiversity-informed approach to  mindfulness on Mindful.org, where we interviewed her for our 2025 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement feature. And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.  

Bodily Discipline, Service, Suffering

In episode 158 of Not On Record, Joseph and Diana delve into the complex legal landscape surrounding BDSM and bodily harm, spotlighting a recent case, R. v. Pearson (2025 ONSC 435), from the Ontario Superior Court. The episode begins by revisiting the recurring theme of consent and legality in BDSM practices, spurred by the mainstream influence of works like Fifty Shades of Grey. They outline five key legal takeaways: advanced consent via contracts is not legally binding, consent to bodily harm is invalid, agreements like "no means yes" are impermissible, participants must know who is involved to consent, and judges ultimately determine consent boundaries—often with a conservative bent. The discussion pivots to the Pearson case, where extreme BDSM acts like caning, stapling, and choking were examined, alongside a contested incident involving a baseball bat. The hosts highlight how defense lawyer Jordan Gold effectively leveraged expert testimony to challenge existing laws, prompting a judicial postscript urging reconsideration of whether BDSM-related bodily harm should remain categorically non-consentable. Website: http://www.NotOnRecordpodcast.com Sign up to our email list - http://eepurl.com/hw3g99 Social Media Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NotonRecord Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notonrecordpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notonrecordpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notonrecord Telegram: https://t.me/NotOnRecord Minds: http://www.minds.com/notonrecord Audio Platforms Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F2ssnX7ktfGH8OzH4QsuX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-on-record-podcast/id1565405753 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/notonrecord Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-842207 For more information on criminal law issues go to Neuberger & Partners LLP http://www.nrlawyers.com. Produced by Possibly Correct Media www.PossiblyCorrect.com

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Poop and pee and Semen, oh my! This week frands, we are letting it all hang out. We talk about stupid lawmakers that don't understand science, people leaving their fluids in inappropriate places, and I tell a very embarrassing story about me on my quest to be ONE with nature. More like # TWO with nature. Wink Wink! ::TRIGGER WARNING:: This episode is really gross and contains graphic descriptions of bodily functions. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe. Your support makes this podcast possible. You can email sexy stories, questions and comments to makesexwithmepodcast@gmail.com and check out the new https://linktr.ee/druemichael for all the socials! 

Jon Gabrus (Comedy Bang! Bang!, 101 Places To Party Before You Die) joins "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" this week to hear your Bodily Function Disaster Stories! In this episode of Andy's weekly SiriusXM radio show (also available in the Three Questions podcast feed), callers share stories about... well, pooping their pants.Want to call in? Fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER or dial 855-266-2604.This episode previously aired on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio (ch. 104). If you'd like to hear these episodes in advance, new episodes premiere exclusively for SiriusXM subscribers on Conan O'Brien Radio and the SiriusXM app every Wednesday at 4pm ET/1pm PT.

Second Part of the Second Part, Question 84, Article 2: Whether Adoration Denotes an Act of the Body

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In this episode of the Hot Wife Podcast, hosts Donna Lynn and Vince delve into the intricacies of relationships and intimacy, focusing on the allure of pre-cum and the dynamics of bodily fluids during sexual encounters. They explore the eroticism associated with pre-cum, contrasting it with the experience of orgasm, and share personal anecdotes that highlight the nuances of pleasure and connection in their lifestyle. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of intimacy, pleasure, and the dynamics of open relationships. They explore the importance of communication during intimate moments, the allure of swinging versus a vanilla lifestyle, and the challenges of navigating desires such as pegging. The discussion emphasizes the significance of openness and acceptance in relationships, highlighting how these elements contribute to a fulfilling sexual experience. Ultimately, the speakers reflect on their own relationship and the complexities of dating outside their lifestyle.TakeawaysThe podcast emphasizes adult themes and personal opinions.Pre-cum is viewed as a sign of arousal and intimacy.Bodily fluids can enhance erotic experiences for some individuals.The hosts share personal stories to illustrate their points.There is a distinction between the physical sensations of pre-cum and orgasm.The conversation highlights the importance of communication in sexual relationships.Listeners are encouraged to share their experiences and questions.The hosts find humor in their discussions about bodily fluids.The erotic nature of pre-cum is linked to the excitement of anticipation.The podcast fosters an open dialogue about sexuality and relationships. Women often experience intense pleasure that can be overwhelming.Communication about desires enhances intimacy and pleasure.The act of pegging requires comfort and consent from both partners.Swinging offers a buffet of sexual experiences compared to vanilla relationships.The possibility of exploration is vital in maintaining excitement in relationships.Open-mindedness is crucial for discussing and exploring fantasies.Navigating desires can be challenging in a non-swinging relationship.The speakers value the freedom to express their sexual preferences.Insecurity can hinder a partner's acceptance of an open relationship.The speakers acknowledge the complexities of dating outside their lifestyle.

Is your intuition trying to tell you something? How often do you truly tune into the messages your body is sending? Welcome to part 3 of our transformative 5-part series, where we delve into the sophisticated language of your intuition through your physical body. Discover the incredible ways your heart space, third eye, and even your gut can communicate profound insights from your higher self and the divine. Listen now to discover: How to identify your dominant intuitive physical touchpointsHow to recognize and receive clear intuitive messages from your bodyWhy messages don't need to be translated into words to give you what you needAn invitation that will have you getting to know your intuitive bodily touchpoints, so you can amplify your intuition to the next level!When you understand how your physical body speaks to you on an intuitive level, you'll be able to decode its signals and receive its messages - with MIND-BLOWING results! Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:49 Exploring Intuitive Bodily Touch Points03:10 Heart Space and Higher Self Messages03:56 Third Eye and Source Messages06:18 Channeling and Physical Sensations16:55 Human Design and Intuitive Touch Points23:59 Receiving Messages from Physical Ailments27:10 InvitationLinks:Part 1 - Episode #172: The Mother Tongue of Your IntuitionPart 2 - Episode #173: The Foreign Languages of Your Intuition Stay connected: Soul Guide Circle: JOIN the Soul Guide Circle closed Facebook Group Facebook: FOLLOW on Facebook Instagram: FOLLOW on Instagram Ready to grow a prosperous soul-guided business? BOOK a free Intuitive Consult Leave a review for Soul Guide Radio (and we'll read it on the air!). And...if you take a screenshot of your review and send it to me, and I'll send you an Intuitive Gift of Gratitude

This episode features Bob Bodily, one of the creators of Odin Fun, a platform designed to trade meme coins at lightning speed with a focus on quick and seamless user experience. Bob explains how Odin Fun works, utilizing technology like chain abstraction, account abstraction, and session keys to create a smooth user interface. The discussion delves into the mechanics of the platform including bonding curves for token pricing, session keys for transaction approvals, and a detailed breakdown of how Odin Fun uses ICP's threshold signature setup for security and decentralization. They also discuss the future directions for Odin Fun, including integrating other token standards like BRC20 and building AI agents and DAOs. The episode wraps up with Bob addressing questions about the platform's upgradability and governance structure, highlighting the platform's focus on enhancing user experience while maintaining security. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com

Happy Satiated Saturday! Somatic practices have become a buzzword as the new supplement you can take to “calm” yourself down, to shake off a trauma response, and maybe not binge eat. They can feel alluring. When you're struggling with food, you just want an answer. There can be panic and desperation at willing to try anything to make sure you won't binge again. You may find yourself trying to shake, or tap, or dunk your face in ice-cold water. This may feel calming for a few minutes and then you watch yourself walk into the kitchen and grab food.Gah! So frustrating!In this week's Satiated Podcast episode, I chat about: The purpose of somatic practicesQuestions to ask yourself to choosing a somatic practiceThe difference between fixing and friending Bodily feedback to look out for when a somatic practice resonatesYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode ​here​: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/why-arent-my-somatic-practices-working-to-stop-binge-eatingIf you're ever looking for more 1:1 support with integrating somatics into your everyday life to decrease food coping mechanisms, you can book a free 20 minute Connect Call with me ​here​: https://www.stephaniemara.com/lets-chatWith Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxSupport the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportMy favorite water filter: https://www.pureeffectfilters.com/#a_aid=somaticeatingReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPl Special thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. ...

We get a stock update from Lunchbox who may have cost Bobby and Amy money. Bobby shares why he won’t be able to watch his comedy special next week. A caller thinks Eddie is the new Captain of Cringe. Bobby shares what TikTok claims is a horrifying bodily function that he can actually do. We all try to do it. We get into a big discussion of those crazy gas station pills and Bobby makes an offer to the guys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textHave you ever wondered why you feel a particular way and your doctor can't find the problem or solution??? In this episode, you will hear part 2 of bodily signs and symptoms of paranormal presence as we unpack all the possible physical signs in the body and on the body, changes in motor functioning, facial behaviours and distortions, and detrimental changes in sleeping and eating patterns.  DISCLAIMER: Always consult your doctor or mental health professional first before assuming you have an energetic attachment. Energetic attachment symptoms can mimic mild or severe medical, emotional, or mental health conditions. If your doctors give you the all clear, you can then look for other reasons, such as a possible energetic cause for your issue.MENTIONS:MARIJUANA ADDICTION AND ENTITIES: Hilly's story - Episodes 47 and 70YAWNING & SPIRITUALITY MEANING: https://eyefeather.com/yawning-spiritual-meaning/BURPING & SPIRITUALITY MEANING: https://meaningsinlife.com/burp-meaning-spiritual/TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: https://perfectlyparanormal.buzzsprout.com/2126749Click on the link above, choose your episode & click on transcript, enjoy :)LIKE THIS EPISODE? Follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perfectly-paranormal/id1669474568SHARE YOUR PARANORMAL STORY: Email Anna: spiritualbeing44@gmail.com and your stories can be included in my podcast. Names are changed to protect your privacy. PARANORMAL AND FULL HOUSE CLEANSING:Visit my website: https://www.spiritualbe-ing.com.au/services/house-healing/MORE PARANORMAL INFORMATIONMy Youtube Channel playlist: The Spooky Stuff @paranormalspecialistMY BOOK - THE DARKNESS AROUND USA definitive guide to understanding dark beings & why they are here: Available on Amazon.com.au - type - The Darkness Around Us Anna SchmidtINTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC: Pixabay.com - Deep in the dell by Geoff Harvey, Creepy whispering by Raspberry Tickle Creepy music box by Modification1089, Terror...

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Send us a textYou will hear part one of bodily signs and symptoms of paranormal presence. People have asked me to put all the possible signs and symptoms of sensing entities into one episode for easy reference. That would be a rather long listen so I have broken the information into 2 episodes. So, we dive into part 1 unpacking: visual, auditory, verbal, and psychic signs along with mental and emotional signs and sudden paranoia and worrying about death.DISCLAIMER: Always consult your doctor or mental health professional first before assuming you have an energetic attachment. Energetic attachment symptoms can mimic mild or severe medical, emotional, or mental health conditions. If your doctors give you the all clear, you can then look for other reasons, such as a possible energetic cause for your issue.TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: https://perfectlyparanormal.buzzsprout.com/2126749Click on the link above, choose your episode & click on transcript, enjoy :)LIKE THIS EPISODE? Follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perfectly-paranormal/id1669474568SHARE YOUR PARANORMAL STORY: Email Anna: spiritualbeing44@gmail.com and your stories will be included in my podcast. Names are changed to protect your privacy. PARANORMAL AND FULL HOUSE CLEANSING:Visit my website: https://www.spiritualbe-ing.com.au/services/house-healing/MORE PARANORMAL INFORMATIONMy Youtube Channel playlist: The Spooky Stuff @paranormalspecialistMY BOOK - THE DARKNESS AROUND USA definitive guide to understanding dark beings & why they are here: Available on Amazon.com.au - type - The Darkness Around Us Anna SchmidtINTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC: Pixabay.com - Deep in the dell by Geoff Harvey, Creepy whispering by Raspberry Tickle Creepy music box by Modification1089, Terro...

What is up everyone?! Good to have you all watching again.Our guest for today is Mark Naradoo. Mark is not your average tattoo artist. After spending over 16 years in the industry, he shifted from focusing solely on art to exploring the spiritual aspects of tattooing. Now, he guides individuals looking to express their inner changes through tattoos.Mark really took myself and FireFae on a journey through the topic of tattoo's. With myself through the tattoo's I already have. With FireFae the tattoo's she has planned. This was such a special show to record!Topics discussed;tribal tattoo's as a right of passageyour life's story through your tattoo'stattoo culture in history and modernityand much, much more!Where to find Mark: -https://tattoopathway.com/ -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tattoos-with-intention-podcast/id1494561628Where to find the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans: -https://www.greyhornpagans.com/ https://linktr.ee/greyhornpagans https://linktr.ee/firefaeSupport the Greyhorn Paganshttps://www.patreon.com/Greyhornpaganshttps://ko-fi.com/greyhornpaganshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/greyhorn-pagans-podcast--6047518/support

Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, which provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine. For 12 years, she taught obstetrics and gynecology as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Keck USC School of Medicine, where she was honored with the Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award. She now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she lectures and regularly grades the case presentations written by the Fellowship students for their final exams. Additionally, she is a sought after medical forensic expert and has worked on numerous high profile legal cases. Dr. Felice loves writing and lecturing. She has been around the world presenting on women's health issues and she regularly publishes in peer-reviewed medical journals.    You may have already heard Dr. Felice on the podcasting circuit or in popular media like Cosmopolitan, Shape and Health magazines talking about her specialty - PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), menopause and other issues related to women's health.  Books: Menopause SOS https://integrativemgi.com/lp/menopause-sos/ (free) Menopause: 50 Things You Need To Know   Episode 129: ⁠Hormone Therapy for Menopause – Good or Bad?⁠ Episode 178: ⁠Mammograms – Safe or Dangerous? Episode 210: A Different Approach to Menopause Hormone Dosing. Is There Any Benefit To Cycling HRT?     Contact Dr. Felice Gersh Website: https://integrativemgi.com/ Telephone: (949) 753-7475 Facebook: @IntegrativeMGI https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeMGI/ Facebook:  @felicegershmd  https://www.facebook.com/felicegershmd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFeliceGersh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.felicegersh/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felice-gersh-md-b0422b13/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FeliceGershMD   Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at timeline.com/zora Visit getkion.com/zora for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co/zora Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before February 1, 2025 to win Kion Essential Amino Acids. 20% off at getkion.com/zora. Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠  Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠   ⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠ Membership Group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jonathanjk@gmail.com   We cover: Rhythmic, cyclic and static dosing differences, pros and cons What are optimal levels of estradiol? The dos and don'ts of hormone dosing Bodily signs of optimal dosing How to educate yourself with rhythmic dosing A new concern about oral progesterone Dr. Gersh's personal HRT regime

Sex, intimacy, and connection—beyond the labels and limits. Society teaches us, as gay men, to define sexuality by where it happens, but what if it's really about how we connect with ourselves and other gay men? Whether it's a hookup or a long-term partnership, intimacy and liberation are possible everywhere. It's all about unlocking your body's wisdom as a gay man and embracing the full spectrum of erotic energy - without shame. Join Court Vox, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach and host Rick Clemons, as we explore the deep, playful, and sacred sides of sexuality. We're getting mentally naked with what it means to fully embody pleasure—solo or with a partner. Key lessons you'll learn: How to remove the shame away from being an erotic being Learn how to access your deeper emotions and desires as a gay man Discover how to call the erotic self into all aspects of your life Join us as we invite vulnerability to be our friend, and then join us at Court's Event - Connect, March 6 - 9, 2025 and enter 40PLUS at check out and receive a $100 discount. About Court Court Vox is a Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, based in Los Angeles CA . He is Founder of The Bodyvox. Through his courses, workshops, retreats, and private immersions, clients cultivate toys to unlock limitations and shame, to embrace a deeper sense of intimacy with their whole self. Traditional forms of therapy are done solely through talk, while the work of a somatic coach is to further this form of work via body-based exercises, experiential learning, and touch, in comfortable, judgment-free, and caring environments. Body acceptance, exploration of sensation and desires (and learning how to ask for what you want), boundary-setting and intimacy work are some of the many reasons clients seek this form of learning. Vox is a sex educator experienced working with clients of all sexualities and genders and has been featured in AskMen.com, Cosmopolitan, and Well & Good magazines. He offers workshops and retreats across the globe for GBTQ men, and is also part of an elite team of sex educators that create the celebrated program for women, Back to the Body. His online course and community, Invitations to Intimacy, offers foundations in embodiment suited for the eroticerotic, as well as a community of like-minded individuals to support one another on their journey. Attend Courts Events in 2025 Connect - Enter 40PLUS at check out and receive a $100 on your registration for this event.  Sacred Connect With Court Website Instagram Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies

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Depression … it's more common than you think   A helpful Psalm   The long, dark night of the soul (v1-4) Desperate for fellowship with God Misery, mockery Recollection Self-talk (v5-6) Evangelist to self It won't always be like this Leaning in to God (v7-10) Deep calls to deep Songs in the night Standing on the Rock The Ongoing Battle (v10-11) Bodily pain, taunts & questions The self-talk of faith    For those who've experienced depression …   For those who haven't …

The topic of this podcast episode is the liver and its importance for bodily function. Nurse Doza emphasizes how common it is for people to have a fatty liver due to their diet, specifically fast food consumption. He explains how the sugar and fructose in these foods directly affect the liver and contribute to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. He also encourages listeners to take control of their diet and make choices that support a healthy liver. This episode provides practical tips for improving liver health and acknowledges the positive impact the podcast is having on listeners' lives.   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 START 06:20 The liver and its importance. 09:07 Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. 12:09 Importance of food and nutrients. 15:44 Alcohol's contribution to diabetes. 21:46 Liver-supporting supplements. 23:05 Resveratrol in the Mediterranean diet. 29:38 Liver health and supplements. 32:45 Gut and liver relationship. 34:07 Fasting for a healthier liver. 37:22 Liver health practices. Introducing Liver Love: Every vibrant life begins with a healthy core. Cleanse, rejuvenate, and love your liver with our premium supplement, "Liver Love". Designed meticulously for Phase 1 and 2 of liver detoxing. Begin your journey to a healthier you. Click here to get Liver Love now! Show Notes:   The Importance of Supporting Antioxidant Production.[^1^] - The crux of health issues: Inflammation. - The origin of inflammation: Stress. - Consequences of chronic stress: Bodily dysfunction. - The liver: A powerhouse of antioxidant production[^2^]. - Glutathione: Liver's potent gift and its profound benefits[^3^]. - Introducing NAC: Glutathione's precursor and its significance[^4^]. - The need for NAC and glutathione supplementation. - The liver-enhancing power of B vitamins[^5^].   Hormone Regulation & The Liver[^6^] - The liver's pivotal role in hormone regulation. - The communicative power of hormones. - Liver: The body's natural storage facility. - Better hormones equate to a healthier liver[^7^]. - Early menopause's potential link to liver health[^8^]. - The underappreciated link: Liver and insulin. - The domino effect: Insulin issues leading to hormonal imbalances[^9^].   The Perils of Fast Food on Liver Health[^10^] - The challenges in processing fast food. - Residues of past unhealthy diets lingering in the liver. - Beyond fast food: The toll of an unhealthy diet on the liver[^11^]. - The equation of good fats and a healthier liver. - Avocado: The liver's best friend. - Monounsaturated fat: A top-tier dietary inclusion[^12^]. - The liver's role in cholesterol production[^13^]. - The promise of fish oil for liver wellness[^14^]. - The connection: Fatty liver, omega 3, and choline deficiencies[^15^].   Decoding the Relationship: Liver & Estrogen[^16^] - Fatty liver's association with compromised estrogen. - Estrogen production's direct tie to the liver[^17^]. - The toll of birth control on liver health and estrogen quality[^18^]. - The malleability of epigenetics[^19^]. - Stress, liver health, and its implications on estrogen[^20^]. - The genetic connection to liver health and detoxification needs[^21^]. - Delving into the COMT gene's role in hormone regulation[^22^]. - The intersection of cholesterol, liver, and menopause-associated estrogen[^23^].   Methylation & Its Influence on Liver Function[^24^] - The expression of the MTHFR gene in the liver. - Prevalence and implications of MTHFR gene mutation[^25^]. - The methylation cycle's role in vitamin metabolism[^26^]. - Significance of B9 in methylation and liver functions[^27^]. - The interconnected web: MTHFR gene's impact on various bodily processes[^28^]. - Glutathione production's link to correct methylation[^29^]. - Methylation's role in disease risk[^30^]. - The importance of methylated vitamins for MTHFR gene support[^31^]. - The intertwined roles of MTHFR and COMT genes in methylation[^32^]. Discover Liver Love: Let's face it, our livers undergo a lot, daily. Toxins, processed foods, medications, and more. It's time to give back. Show your liver some love with our specially formulated detox supplement, "Liver Love". The first step towards a healthier tomorrow starts with a cleanse today. Tap here to give your liver the love it deserves!   ---   **REFERENCES**:   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6320789/figure/molecules-23-03305-f001/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8637678/#B4 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8125908/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14973104/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19095062/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6726297/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8637678/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/334126/ https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.120.020560 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3228367/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5123374/#MOESM3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2674329/#R28 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7531579/#B30

“Bodily pleasure is not enlarged once the pains brought on by need have been done away with; it is only diversified. And the limit of mental pleasure is established by rational reflection on pleasures themselves and those kindred emotions that once instilled extreme fear in human minds.Infinite time contains no greater pleasure than does finite time, if one determines the limits of pleasure rationally. …One who understands the limits of the good life knows that what eliminates the pains brought on by need and what makes the whole of life perfect is easily obtained, so that there is no need for enterprises that entail the struggle for success.”(Leading Doctrines, 18-21)The Philosophy Garden: Stoicism and Beyond is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thephilosophygarden.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s Broadcast December 18, 2024The Fullness of Deity Dwells Bodily-Part CColossians 2:9 Listen Download Today's Message Purchase Message Download Worksheet From Series: Christmas 2024 Purchase Entire Series Broadcast Archive Message Description We must reconsider the profound reality and far-reaching implications of the incarnate, fully-human, fully-divine Christ. Series Description Christmas 2024 What’s Next Pointing People to Christ Godly Confidence The Fear of God This Month’s ResourceTop Series Fatal Excuses Christianity In Real Life The Experience of Every Christian Receive Monthly Insight from Pastor MikeSign up to receive Pastor Mike Fabarez’s Monthly Ministry Update in your inbox. Contact Permission By clicking the “Subscribe” button above, I am requesting to receive e-mail communications from Focal Point Ministries, and I agree to allow my personal data to be processed according to their Internet Privacy Policy. Share This Message:

Today’s Broadcast December 17, 2024The Fullness of Deity Dwells Bodily-Part BColossians 2:9 Listen Download Today's Message Purchase Message Download Worksheet From Series: Christmas 2024 Purchase Entire Series Broadcast Archive Message Description We must reconsider the profound reality and far-reaching implications of the incarnate, fully-human, fully-divine Christ. Series Description Christmas 2024 What’s Next Pointing People to Christ Godly Confidence The Fear of God This Month’s ResourceTop Series Fatal Excuses Christianity In Real Life The Experience of Every Christian Receive Monthly Insight from Pastor MikeSign up to receive Pastor Mike Fabarez’s Monthly Ministry Update in your inbox. Contact Permission By clicking the “Subscribe” button above, I am requesting to receive e-mail communications from Focal Point Ministries, and I agree to allow my personal data to be processed according to their Internet Privacy Policy. Share This Message:

Today’s Broadcast December 16, 2024The Fullness of Deity Dwells Bodily-Part AColossians 2:9 Listen Download Today's Message Purchase Message Download Worksheet From Series: Christmas 2024 Purchase Entire Series Broadcast Archive Message Description We must reconsider the profound reality and far-reaching implications of the incarnate, fully-human, fully-divine Christ. Series Description Christmas 2024 What’s Next Pointing People to Christ Godly Confidence The Fear of God This Month’s ResourceTop Series Fatal Excuses Christianity In Real Life The Experience of Every Christian Receive Monthly Insight from Pastor MikeSign up to receive Pastor Mike Fabarez’s Monthly Ministry Update in your inbox. Contact Permission By clicking the “Subscribe” button above, I am requesting to receive e-mail communications from Focal Point Ministries, and I agree to allow my personal data to be processed according to their Internet Privacy Policy. Share This Message:

In this week's Dads with Daughters podcast, we welcomed Katie Koestner, an influential activist and the executive director of the Take Back the Night Foundation, who shared powerful insights on teaching daughters about consent, autonomy, and resilience. Here are some key takeaways from their enlightening conversation. Understanding Consent and Autonomy Katie Koestner underscores the critical importance of educating daughters about consent and bodily autonomy. Consent is not a one-time agreement that cannot be retracted; it can be revoked at any moment. Katie emphasizes teaching daughters the difference between regret and rape, highlighting that a lack of initial resistance does not imply consent. This understanding is vital for fostering an environment where daughters feel empowered to assert their rights and boundaries. Healing from Trauma: A Collective Journey Healing from trauma is an arduous yet rewarding journey that necessitates patience and collective support. Katie reflects on her own experiences, noting that regaining power and control over one's life is a long-term commitment. It's essential for parents, especially fathers, to support their daughters through this process without taking away their agency. Fathers should help their daughters navigate decisions collaboratively, emphasizing that the journey and growth are more important than immediate outcomes. Mentorship and Community Involvement Community involvement and mentorship programs like Take Back the Night are instrumental in fostering resilience and support networks for young women. Katie encourages fathers to guide their daughters in engaging with empowering communities that can offer strength and solidarity. Participating in such programs helps build a sense of belonging and mutual support, which are critical for personal empowerment. Fostering Equal and Respectful Relationships To raise daughters who thrive in healthy, respectful relationships, fathers need to challenge archaic notions of women needing to be "taken care of." Katie advocates for teaching daughters the value of equality and collaboration within relationships. It's crucial for fathers to set an example by treating women with respect and equality in their own lives, reflecting these values in everyday interactions. Encourage daughters to seek partners who value collaboration, mutual respect, and independence rather than falling into roles dictated by outdated stereotypes. Practical Tools for Empowerment Katie offers practical advice for fathers wanting to empower their daughters. She suggests affirming their worth based on their talents, energy, and intellect, rather than appearance. Role-playing challenging scenarios can also help daughters prepare for difficult situations and build the confidence to handle them independently. Katie's conversation with Dr. Lewis reiterates the significance of dads actively contributing to their daughter's self-respect and ability to navigate the world confidently. Take Back the Night and Advocacy Katie remains a staunch advocate against sexual assault through her work with the Take Back the Night Foundation, which organizes events to raise awareness and support survivors. She encourages community involvement in various forms, such as bike races, walks, and vigils, to promote solidarity and resilience. Fathers can support this cause by participating with their daughters, fostering a shared commitment to ending sexual violence. In conclusion, the episode with Katie Koestner on the "Dads with Daughters" podcast provides valuable insights into raising empowered, resilient daughters. Through understanding consent, supporting the healing process, fostering respectful relationships, and active community involvement, fathers can profoundly impact their daughters' lives, guiding them toward independence and confidence. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:05]: Welcome to dads with daughters. In this show, we spotlight dads, resources, and more to help you be the best dad you can be. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:16]: Welcome back to the Dads with Daughters podcast where we bring you guests to be active participants in your daughters' lives, raising them to be strong, independent women. Really excited to have you back again this week. And, you know, every week, I love being able to sit down, talk to you, and work with you as you're walking through this journey that you're on to be the best dad that you want to be, and working with your daughters to be those strong, independent women that you want them to be as well. That's why every week we have this opportunity to be able to sit down, talk, and to be able to learn and grow from each other, but also from the people that come on to our show. And it is really important that we're open to learning and growing and being able to truly hear what people have to say and to be able to take that in, internalize it, and turn it into something tangible that we can then use to be those dads that we want to be. And that's why every week I love being able to bring you different guests, different people with different experiences that can help you on this journey. And today, we've got another great guest with us. Katie Kessler is with us today. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:01:22]: And Katie is a activist on sexual assault. She has worked for many years in the Take Back the Night Foundation. She is the current director of the Take Back the Night Foundation. She has a a story that we all should be here to be able to see what we can do to be able to assist our own daughters in having healthy relationships, but also to be safe in their lives as they get older. And I'm really excited to be able to have her here and to be able to have her share her story and also to provide you with some some things to think about as we're moving forward in our own parenting journey. Katie, thanks so much for being here today. Katie Koestner [00:02:07]: Absolutely. Chris, thank you for having me. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:02:09]: It is my pleasure having you here today. I'm really excited to be able to share your story because it's not an easy story. And definitely, it's not I'm sure it's not been an easy journey as you have become the advocate that you've become in sexual assault. And I I know that not everyone has heard your name before and not everyone knows that story, but only you can tell that story in your way. Can you tell tell me a little bit more? Can you share your story with us and what led you to being the activist that you are today on sexual assault? Katie Koestner [00:02:43]: Absolutely. I am delighted to do so. So I think for all the dads out there, importantly, I am the daughter of an FBI agent and a homemaking mom. I grew up outside of Atlanta, Georgia, and then my dad was transferred to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania when I was in middle school, and I had a younger sister. I was pretty darn ambitious in every way, and, loved, I would say, everything from softball and swimming and field hockey to clarinet and trying to miss none on the SAT. I won a scholarship and lived in Japan when I was 16 on to 17 in high school. I was adventurous in every sort of the word. I decided to go up to college and went to the College William and Mary in Virginia as I double majored in Japanese and chemistry. Katie Koestner [00:03:34]: And the orientation was a whirlwind whirlwind experience, and I met a very handsome he could speak 3 languages, wanted to be a brain surgeon, played a great game of soccer, incredible, potential prince charming and well beyond what I had encountered in my life so far and quickly, you know, went out and hung out with him. And he asked me out to dinner probably the 3rd weekend and to the fanciest, most expensive French restaurant in town. And any of you who don't know my story, I'm not gonna share all of it here because it's on TED Talks, and I've only lectured at 5,000 schools, and I'm sure there's clips here and there. I've been on open Good Morning, American, CNN, NBC News, lectured in front of a quarter of a 1000000 people on the mall in DC, at the United Nations, at the Pentagon, just a few places along the way. But the end of the story is I simply trusted this guy. He paid for a very expensive dinner, and I thought he would respect my being a virgin and waiting till I was married. I wasn't drunk at dinner nor that night. And I simply told this guy no. Katie Koestner [00:04:39]: And for historic purposes, I'm sure I am older than many of the dads, who are listening. I might be younger than a few, but I was 18, and this was 1990. And I am the first woman in history to speak out nationally and publicly as the victim of date rape and appeared on the cover of Time Magazine at age 18. So I I stopped there just for a second because I think any dad listening is wondering now, when I already alluded to the fact my dad was an FBI agent, whether this, perpetrator was going to live to see another day when I knew exactly where he lived and could talk tell my dad. But, unfortunately, back then, my dad said I shouldn't have had the boy to my room and it wouldn't have happened. And while I think he probably had mixed emotions, and I don't wanna oversimplify, I do want to say that he was very traditional and very protective and very conservative, which means in high school, if a boy came to get me, he would probably fingerprint the guy's the front doorknob. He would wear his arsenal strapped on the outside as he answered the door. He would usher the potential boyfriend to the family room with the dead animals hanging on the wall and then motion to the back of the house where the targets for bows and arrows were set up. Katie Koestner [00:05:59]: He was easily intimidating to most guys. So before I go on, I I would say that my dad's never heard me speak in all my life, which is hard, and it's one of my motivations for coming on your show, Chris, because I have two main themes that I would get across, and then we can delve into the details. But I'm gonna start with the end first because this is way too important to me. My father told me what to do in regard to boys. He was very protective, and I never I never had a bad boyfriend in high school. Maybe that's because my dad was looming in the backdrop at all times, But I will also say to all the dads, protecting your daughter does not serve her. She's gonna have to do it herself at some point. And if not in high school, then when? So if she can learn how to fend for herself and navigate situations on her own, you are gonna have a much stronger, resilient, confident daughter who will be able to suss out when things are not safe by herself and calling you for help is not what you want to have happen. Katie Koestner [00:07:11]: You want her to navigate the hard situation, to come home that night or next morning at breakfast, and to say, dad, I did it all by myself. Sensed this one comment he made. I was around his friends who were making fun of women, and I knew better that this was not what I wanted, and I'm deserving of more. Do you want her to say that when what I wanted, and I'm deserving of more. You want her to say that when she's 14, when she's 16, and then you'll know when she goes off into the world, she's gonna do it better on her own because she had you to fall back on if she had to. But I would send her out on every date saying, you've got this. You deserve respect. It's not about your appearance. Katie Koestner [00:07:58]: It's about your amazing talent, your energy, your grace, and your brilliance. If you compliment her just on her appearance, you're gonna teach a frail daughter. I don't care how pretty she is, but you've got to compliment her on something other than that. So I start with, dads, don't protect your daughters. Let them teach themselves how to protect themselves. And the second thing I would say is be mindful of how you talk about women at all times. Be mindful of what you watch, what screens you're on, how you do or don't comment on women in movies, women in television, women in the media, women in politics, women in your work workforce. What do you say about women that's the same or different from men? And the more you treat all genders the same in terms of your analysis and your accolades or your criticisms, the better off your daughter is gonna learn how to navigate the world through equity and respect. Katie Koestner [00:08:57]: And then lastly, even if you're separated from the birth mother of your daughter, even if she is the worst person you've ever met, God forbid, always hold your hate inside and treat everyone even when they're wrongfully treating you, even if they're a train wreck of a human, it's really important that you teach your daughter that denigration is always wrong even when somebody else is wrong. So sorry that was a mouthful, Chris, but, like, I wanted to get those things out on the table and get dads really thinking about them because those two important things are probably the most helpful I can be. And I I would also footnote that I do have children now of my own. I have 16 year old twins. They're not girls. They're boys. And so I I'm on the flip side of your your equation. I'm a mom of boys, not a dad of a daughter, but I think we could talk about that later on is, like, how do you parent all your kids and how when your daughters are out on dates, if they if they actually like boys, who knows? What does that look like? Because I'm raising my sons. Katie Koestner [00:10:02]: I think they're both into girls, maybe not quite so much yet, but I I think that's the track they're on. I'm not too judgy. People are people, but I definitely want them to be somebody's best date and best memory even if they're not in men. I want them to be good, humble, respectful young men, and that's what you should be asking your daughters to look for if they're into men into boys. So and don't look me up if your daughter wants a date. Like, my boys are not once, like, ready for, like, full time studying and the other one's too much on his games to be even intriguing to a girl yet. So don't look me up for dates for your daughter. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:10:40]: I love what you shared right there. And I think and I have to say, I'm sorry that you had that experience with your own father and but I appreciate what you had to say and the advice that you gave to fathers because I think it is so important for us as men and as fathers to be able to support our daughters in many different ways. And you talked about the fact that for you, one of the the first things that you mentioned was to treat your daughter to fend for herself, to be able to navigate situations by herself. I want you to think back to your own father and what could he have done for you that would have allowed you or made you feel that he was giving you the ability to fend for yourself? And what can other dads do tangibly to be able to start on that path with their own daughters? Katie Koestner [00:11:29]: Yeah. Fantastic question, Chris. And this is called, I would say, one of those conversations of courage. And not every human is wired to have this kind of conversation. And, I mean, I'm gonna be honest. A lot of people aren't comfortable with their own sexualities, their own relationships, and and men and women both. And I'll footnote it with this. If you're a dad and wants to have what I'm about to describe with your daughter, And you're like, oh, crap. Katie Koestner [00:11:55]: I totally can't do that. I don't have that vocabulary. I couldn't come up with that sentence structure. This makes me feel awkward. I I could look I'd be, like, so nervous. Like, that's totally okay. Not everybody has to be you know, not everyone's a brain surgeon. Not everyone's a psychologist. Katie Koestner [00:12:10]: Not everyone's into like, you everybody has different skill sets. What I want to have happen right now is for the dads listening to hear me model it and then say, if I don't think I can say this, I should at least tell my daughter. There's a few things I'm really awkward at saying that I want you to hear and then listen to this podcast. Push play, like, right here. Like, oh, I've listened to this woman, Katie, once, and she was trying to say it. I I can't do it the same way, but pretend it's my voice and I'm your dad. And, like, seriously, I don't I don't care. You it takes a team of, like, 8 or 9 people to raise a a great kid, and you have to have a lot of role models and a lot and all that matters to me at the end of the day is is intent and try. Katie Koestner [00:12:54]: I intend to do this. I tried to do this. I might not be great at it. People will see your intent and that you tried. So here's kind of what I would say. You said, how could my dad have done it? And it's very simple. You'd you say, like, she's really interested in a guy or somebody, a date, a prospect. She's going out to a party. Katie Koestner [00:13:11]: She's going to her first homecoming. She's going to the think of any number of potential social situations. The best thing you can say is, darling, sweetie, whatever you say. Jenny, Susie, you know, Aloysius, whatever her name is. You say, I know tonight's really important. I don't know how many of these kind of social things you've done, but what's really important to me is that you know you are that good. You know you deserve respect. You know what your morals, your values are. Katie Koestner [00:13:40]: You know what you want to to have happen tonight. Keep that in mind throughout the whole time. You wanna walk away from tonight feeling positive, respected. You wanna come home and feel like tomorrow's gonna be a great day. And if someone treats you at all with disrespect, you know that you don't have to take it. You don't have to stay in that environment. There's never an okay reason where someone should say anything that's degrading. No one should touch you in a way that makes you uncomfortable, and you can navigate a way out. Katie Koestner [00:14:12]: If you want to, we can role play some of the ways you could do that tonight. If you think you're all set, I'm here a phone call away, a text away if you need me. That's all. You just just remind her she's worth it. Put her eye on the prize, which is, like, at the end of the night, she wants to come home safe, respected, and tomorrow is gonna be a great day. And that's it. You don't have to go into the nitty gritty. You don't have to say, like, what if he tries to like, girls might feel awkward about that. Katie Koestner [00:14:40]: That could be a different class. Like, if somebody tried to touch you, how are you gonna if she wants to go there. But if you're just on square one, that's all you have to say. It's like, you've got this. Not like go, oh, you look so pretty, sweetie. You don't need don't say her dress is great, her skirt's cute, her hair looks great. That's fine, But, really, more important than how she looks is being being confident in how she should be treated all all night or all day. Like, whatever the event is, focus more on how she should feel and end up being respected. Katie Koestner [00:15:12]: Not like I mean, do logistics. How's she gonna get home? Who's driving? What happens? You could do some logistics. But if you just constantly say you deserve respect, you're amazing, you're talented, how do you want this night to end? Just focus on the the finish line all the time. I mean, what do athletes do? What it what's anyone who wants to a date is nothing more than an event where you wanna succeed. And succeed is, like, be safe and not be assaulted and have fun. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:15:38]: Now one of the things you talked about in your story, you talked at the beginning that you met the gentleman at college, kind of the prince charming effect in many different ways. And then you talked about the importance of really as you're parenting and as you're working, not in in our situation here, in my situation, working with my daughters to identify and try to figure out what to look for in a relationship, whether it be with a man, with a woman, whatever it might be. I guess as you think back to your experiences and the experiences of others that you've spoken to on your podcast, Dear Katie, survivor stories or in your experience in speaking in so many different places. What advice would you give to fathers that are listening that could help them with their daughters to be able to navigate those relationships and help them to provide them with the tools that they should be looking for in those healthy relationships. Katie Koestner [00:16:41]: A healthy relationship, you're gonna hear a lot of working together, collaboration. It's not me, me, me, me. The partner or guy who's all about himself and constantly boasting or bragging, he's actually frail. Like, frail in his ego in that he might need to also eventually use his partner as part of his power play. And anyone who simply talks about themselves, their achievements, it's fine to be a high achiever. That's great. It's fine to be talented and smart, but it's really important to find a partner who's also equally interested in having a partner who is also talented, also brilliant, also smart, and wants to, like, do things collaboratively, not for. You know, old school men are like, I'll do this for you. Katie Koestner [00:17:30]: I'll take care of you. That language is dead. Nobody should be taken care of anymore. We're not in the dark ages. So I think the woman today needs to dad to say, you've got this on your own, and the best thing you can hope for is a collaborator, not a take care of her because no one's gonna be able to take care of anyone else unless you're being purchased, essentially. Being taken care of means you have less power, less equality, less confidence. No one needs to be taken care of. I think that this is not to say, and I wanna nuance this, you can have 2 totally different lanes. Katie Koestner [00:18:08]: And I'll even go so far as to say it's fine if one is a full time stay at home parent, and all they want to be is a, maybe, full time mom. I wanna have 5 kids. I wanna bake cookies. I wanna clean the house. I wanna be the PTA. I wanna do all I wanna volunteer. That's all fine as long as it's a pure choice. So, I mean, the gender roles, who cares? But the idea is, is there respect and valuation that's equitable between the partners? And that's a lot that's thinking way ahead. Katie Koestner [00:18:40]: But at the root of a relationship, when you start out, you can get your daughter thinking about how how does this partner value what I do? How does he or they see what I do? And if she's being taught and trained that she needs someone to be taking care of her, that's gonna only cripple her long term safety and success. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:19:02]: I appreciate that as well because I think you're right. I mean, I know in my own situation with my own daughters, I don't want them to feel crippled by to their success as you just mentioned. I want them to be able to have those healthy relationships. And Katie Koestner [00:19:15]: Yeah. I think what I'd like to say, Chris, is it's gloriously amazing to be the power couple. Seriously, who wouldn't want that? You see you see a few that are still, like, kept wise and, you know, people kind of pity them now. Nobody's like, oh, what a glorious, fabulous relationship you have because all you do is dress up like a Barbie doll, hence the movie. But I think it's an age of glorious and we went through some individual like, you might go back. We're so old, Chris. Like, the eighties, you know, we had all the, like, me, me, me's. Then we had you know, the decades are interesting when we look back at them, but I think we're we're hopefully going into an age of this amazing it's the combination of individuality that blends together into cooperation to build something even more beautiful. Katie Koestner [00:20:08]: And I do think, you know, partnerships and relationships can be that good. It's really there's no such thing as a renaissance person anymore. Like, it's impossible. We have micro slices of everything in the world. So the best thing we can hope for is 2 really dedicated, kind, amazing, committed people who say, like, things are gonna get hard. That's I actually, that brings me to a really good point. Fights are good. Disagreements because you know why? The moment she comes your daughter comes home and is like, oh my god. Katie Koestner [00:20:39]: He made me so mad. You that's good. That's like, okay. Well, how did how did you resolve it? Because if you can't work together and not that's the tell. That's like the next level tell. If you have to think about the first date tells, like, where he makes some random joke or he can't pay look you in the eye if he's checking his phone every second. If he's asking you who your follow these are warning signs. Is he gonna say, why are you following him? What do you see? Like, jealousy is a really bad one. Katie Koestner [00:21:08]: Telling, like, why you why you not not allowing your daughter to have other male friends. That's a big red flag. Like, if a guy goes out with you and I mean, hello. It's it's 2024. Like, if you can't have male friends I remember I was in the chess club in 6th grade, and I was, like, the only girl. So I only hung out with boys, and I was not dating the entire chess club. Let me just tell you. No. Katie Koestner [00:21:34]: It was not like that. I was just like, these are the cool, smart guys. Like, I know. And luckily, back then, I had male friends, but I think you've gotta have a male partner who's good. You can talk to a guy and not be jealous. Like, even if he's cuter than you. Even if he's better at soccer than you. Like, who cares? Like, a secure guy is what you want. Katie Koestner [00:21:56]: He's not constantly jealous because he's ultimately gonna be manipulative and and doing power plays. That I would say that's another one. I'm thinking small things. I don't care about, like, send you flowers and open the door. Who cares? Sometimes people get hung up on, like, oh my god. I can't see the guy who holds the door. I'm like, give it up. Like, he's just trying to be nice. Katie Koestner [00:22:16]: Hold the door for him. If he sends you flowers, send him flowers. I think you break all the rules. And if he spies into silly stuff like guys can't get flowers, what's wrong with you? Again, it's 2024. I mean, maybe you don't wanna paint your nails blue as a guy, but that's fine. But if they buy into too many rigid stereotypes, there's going to be a problem down the road. And I think building in that, like, wow, creativity is helpful because later in life, the more open minded and creative someone is by the time they get to our age, Chris, you bet they're gonna get really dry and boring if they don't have a creative open mind. You wanna see all of those awesome traits. Katie Koestner [00:22:56]: I guess I last thing is do pay attention. I hate to say this, but many rapists, we didn't talk about this, many rapists themselves were also victimized. So do pay attention. No. It's a little bit let's say a few stats. Like, 1 in 4 women or girls is raped sexually assaulted in her lifetime. About 1 in 6 to 1 in 8 men the same. Now the difference is the 1 in 6 to 8 men often go on to become perpetrators. Katie Koestner [00:23:22]: And the 1 in 4 women, a lot of them go on to be victimized again because once you've had it happen once, there's such a huge blow to your confidence and ego as a woman. Many women turn that against themselves, their shame and blame, and many men turn it outward as anger. So a young man's own experience with relationships and and or abuse is really important to find. I mean, you don't wanna, like, quiz him on the first date and give him an interview, but you do wanna find out and see how do they if they have a mother, how do they treat their mother? If they have a father, how do they treat their father? How do they do they fight constantly? Is there a lot of tension? I hate to say it. It's not what they what do your parents look like? Because then I'll know how you look when you look old. Okay. That's fine. If the girl's like, I wanna see your dad. Katie Koestner [00:24:10]: Is he bald to know if he'll be bald? No offense taken. But, like, I think that's so not important. I mean, it is more important to see how they interact, though, with their siblings and with their parents. That part's really important. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:24:26]: You know, those numbers are really staggering. And, you know, when I think of 1 in 4 girls experiencing this type of trauma, I guess one question that I would ask of you is thinking about that stat, how can fathers support their daughters if they come to them and say, I've experienced this trauma? Katie Koestner [00:24:46]: Okay. Two best sentences ever. Ready? 1 is well, 3. 1st is, I'm so glad you trusted me enough to tell me. 2nd is, I'm so sorry this happened to you. And thirdly is, what can I do to help you right now? That's it. And then everything else you're gonna have to figure out as you go because everyone's gonna be different. The situation might be urgent. Katie Koestner [00:25:08]: It might be immediate danger. It might be and I'll just nutshell it this way. There's 3 things to think about all the time. First one and I'll do them in order of expiration date. If it's recent, medical attention is paramount. Medical attention also means collecting evidence. You have 3 to 5 days after a sexual assault or rape to get evidence collected. It's free. Katie Koestner [00:25:29]: It's done at usually a hospital rape crisis center. It can be held evidence can be held for up to 2 years. There's no pressing immediacy to to go forward with the district attorney. But if you don't get the evidence, it can't be used later. And that's important because what many of the dads thinking about right now, it may not make sense. 84% of sexual assaults involve someone the victim knows. Trust, likes, not a stranger off the street. So if you get your thinking evidence collected, well, we already know who it is. Katie Koestner [00:25:57]: Even microscopic patterns of bruising and tearing on the victim can prove what her body position was in, whether she was asleep, passed out, if she was up against a wall. Like, all of it now is so great and scientifically proven that can help sway a jury if there was ever a trial about the likelihood of consent. So medical, medical, medical. And then, of course, pregnancy, STIs, all potential and have them looked at immediately. And, obviously, we've got a shape shifting goings on about what to do about unwanted pregnancies, including through rape across the country. So you'll have to think about what state you're in and what your okay. So that's first. And second after medical is reporting options. Katie Koestner [00:26:39]: If it's within 8 years, most states will take a rape case for criminal prosecution. If a girl is a minor when this happens, it might even be longer. But mindfully, let's nuance this a little bit. Let's say she's 14 and her boyfriend's 17. That could be statutory rape in most states, even if it's her boyfriend. So if your daughter is 14 having sex with her 17 or 18 year old boyfriend, that technically could be rape in most every state in the country. I'm not sure you wanna prosecute her boyfriend if she really likes him, if you find out they had sex, but I'm just letting you know. If indeed it was an adult, let's say it was her 30 year old soccer coach, that's definitely gonna be sexual abuse of a minor, and the statute of limitations on that can be much longer. Katie Koestner [00:27:25]: It can be entirely a whole lifetime. So the age does matter and the state does matter for how long you have to criminally prosecute. Luckily, luckily, Take Back the Night, the foundation has started. The, the Take Back the Night predates me by a lot. It's over 50 years old as a movement around the world to end sexual violence and support survivors. But over 20 years ago, I corralled all the event holders and created the foundation. But we, about 4 years ago, also put together something called the sexual assaults victims legal support hotline. So that is so important. Katie Koestner [00:28:02]: It's 1567 shatter for any dad listening. That's free. It's confidential, and it puts you through to an attorney who's steeped in this kind of information who can go over your rights and options. I just put that out there in case someone's all of a sudden interested. But that that's criminal. Then you also we have 2 more systems of reporting of justice. So I think of them as the 3 c's. We have the criminal system, then secondly, we have the civil system. Katie Koestner [00:28:30]: Civil is where let's say your daughter was assaulted by the soccer coach at school. She could potentially sue the school. You you know, you all could because of sexual assault of a minor and failure to protect her and all kinds of things. A civil suit, you usually just have 2 years. Again, there's some exceptions. The third one, though, is the campus reporting system. If it's a college, you have as long as the perpetrators affiliated with the college, you can report it and have some sort of adjudication. If it was your high school or elementary school or middle school, same deal. Katie Koestner [00:29:05]: There's also a school campus system. So remember, criminal, civil, and campus are three areas where you can report. And that legal support hotline I just mentioned, 567 shatter, is a great option to learn about any and all. The third thing so we did first is medical attention. 2nd is reporting. The third thing to tell her is emotional or long term support and healing. There's no expiration date. Obviously, that can be done anytime. Katie Koestner [00:29:33]: There's no one size fits all. It could be their rabbi. It could be their priest. It could be a professional rape crisis counselor. It could be online BetterHelp. It could be there's a million different ways to get emotional support, but it takes more than one person to heal. Meaning, the victim by themselves almost always benefits from having someone else to talk to. And sometimes the parent needs also support and counseling. Katie Koestner [00:29:57]: You're a secondary trauma victim. You're trying to help your daughter, and it can feel exhausting. So don't hesitate to do good self care for you and your partner along the way or your other children. You know, it can be so devastating and frustrating, and the spin out can include everything from drug addiction, alcohol addiction, suicide, eating disorders, like metal, all kinds of depression, it can be really rough. Bodily trauma of a sexual nature is just really hard to process. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:30:28]: One of the things that I guess from what you 2 were talking about is that education is important. And especially health and wellness education when it comes to our children's bodies and helping them to understand that. What would you say are some practical steps that fathers can take to educate their daughters about consent and what they should know for themselves as they go out into the world? Katie Koestner [00:30:53]: Well, some schools do a really good job of consent education. Many do not. But essentially, that was the whole if anyone researches back into my case, when I was raped at William and Mary, the entire country and William and Mary's policy had sexual assault and rape as only happening to women by definition because only women were property and rape was a crime of property. That's the history of it. You know, when you hear the phrase damaged goods, damaged goods basically meant a woman was no longer a virgin. She'd be more expensive to marry off, and that's where that phrase came from. And I was the one who came along at 30 3 years ago, Chris, and said, I'm not damaged goods. And if a man doesn't wanna marry me, I don't wanna marry him. Katie Koestner [00:31:37]: And why is rape the only crime where force is required? If I reached out and said, give me your money and you had your wallet in your hand and I just took it, I wouldn't have to you wouldn't have to say, well, she punched me to take it. If I took your wallet, I stole from you. Like, whether or not you, like, had a very nice gold watch on, you could be, you know, wearing expensive clothes. No one could say, oh, you must give away lots of money and be rich. Why would you miss your wallet? You were asking for it. But I go back to consent because I helped rewrite the law to say it should be simply the lack of consent, not the action of resistance. And dads, dads, dads, that's critical. Your daughter doesn't have to fight off her attacker, and she doesn't even have to say no even though that would be great, I'm sure, in your minds. Katie Koestner [00:32:26]: But if she freezes up and doesn't feel like she can do anything and just lays there, that's still not consent. So it's really important for you to validate. Like, don't rank how she responded. Like, if only you had been, like, superwoman and had out your gold braces and your golden whip and, like, your steel belt, you know, and gotten the guy. Like, who cares? It's over. It was still wrong. It's not, like, more wrong or less wrong. It's just wrong wrong. Katie Koestner [00:32:53]: So all rape is wrong wrong. There's not like, oh my gosh. I here's a fun story, Chris. In all the education I do, one time I was talking to some boys in high school, and one was like, but, you know, what if she leads me on? And I just get it's I'm I'm at the point in a return. And I said, oh my gosh. That's so that sounds so interesting. Like so let's just run this through. Like, imagine you're over at your girlfriend's house and you're making out on the sofa because her parents are gone out for the weekend or out of town, like, for dinner or something. Katie Koestner [00:33:22]: They're out out, and you 2 were just going at it, and you're at this point, you know, return. And then all of a sudden, at the back door, you hear the jingling of the keys. The parents are unexpectedly home. I said, young man, I know exactly what you would do. You'd holler out, like, mister and missus Smith, you think you could just wait outside for a couple of minutes? I'm almost done with your daughter, and it's the point of no return for me, and I just can't stop right now. You know, like, the absurdity. Right? Like, any there's no such thing. We're not animals. Katie Koestner [00:33:50]: We can totally stop. Even if it's uncomfortable, awkward, embarrassing, horrible, there's no such thing as we're not out of our mind and body having sex. So I think it's really important to tell your daughter, like, if all of a sudden it's hurting, if it doesn't feel good, whatever her I don't know what the values of your dads are, but whatever they are, she should know. There's no point at which it's too late to say no. I say when someone said to me, Chris, once, they said, when is rape regret? And I said regret is when you change your mind afterwards. Rape is when you change your mind in the middle and they don't stop. If you change your mind after after and say, I shouldn't have done that, that's regret. It's not rape. Katie Koestner [00:34:31]: If you change your mind, 5 minutes in, if they keep going, it's still rape. So I think those are those are nuanced things for dads to hear, but I think if they can talk to their daughter, and that sounds like a way awkward conversation for most dads, but just put the podcast on again. This is sex ed consent ed 101. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:34:49]: You know, the other thing you just talked about was the fact that healing takes time, and it takes effort. And it's it's, something that's going to be a multi year entire life situation. So talk to me about the process that you had to go through, but also that what you tell to other survivors in regards to what it looks like to regaining power, regaining your life, but also are there things that dads can do to be able to support their daughters on that journey? Katie Koestner [00:35:21]: I'll start with the last part of your question first. Things dads should not do is take away agency. Meaning, here's the difference and nuance there. Taking away agency, it means not doing everything for them or telling them what to do. Taking weight, that's taking away agency. Giving agency means let's make a list together and let's do the research. If you're up for it, help me do the research. If not, I'm the dad. Katie Koestner [00:35:47]: I I'll take this on. I'll make the whole list of options that I can find. Then I'll review them. Let's think about them together. The best thing a dad can do or anyone could do is start to collaborate and build more control and power and agency back into the victim. The more you here here's a good small point. If they really want to try if you wanna put the guy in jail, let let's say the traditional dad reaction, we need to put him in jail. You know what? The average rapist rapes 12 to 17 times before going to jail. Katie Koestner [00:36:19]: The conviction rape on sexual violence is the lowest of any crime. This is the tough reality. It's fine. So jail time is not likely. However, the entire process of seeking power and control and some sort of I tried is that in and of itself has to be honored. And so often, I think I hate to ever stereotype men, but men sometimes get caught up on the outcome instead of the process. Men sometimes wanna come up with the answer instead of talk it through. You know, that's a total stereotype. Katie Koestner [00:36:52]: Women are like, I just wanna talk to you about this. I don't need an answer, and I wanna get men better at like, I'm very outcome driven, Chris. Like, seriously, like, I'm just one on the SAT. I'm a math girl. I'm a science girl. I like the data. I like to crunch the numbers. I like to win. Katie Koestner [00:37:09]: I like to be successful. I like to speak in front of a quarter of a 1000000 people. You know, I'm very, very driven. So but I also like the process because what I did helped. So I'll go back now to the other part of your question. So dads should sit with the process. Don't take away the agency. Don't provide the outcome. Katie Koestner [00:37:27]: Don't get to the finish line. Let your daughter run the marathon herself. She's got to. However, what happened in my world was a little unique because there was no name for what happened to me. So I literally had to research everything old school before the Internet, go to the library, get some books, read law books at the law school at William and Mary. I did what I could because I was confident enough in every aspect of my life that I could do this. And I got there in high school and in middle school. Like, I had already felt like the one good thing I will say my parents did is they they're like, do everything. Katie Koestner [00:38:04]: They always said you're never good enough, but they were they were also like, do everything. They never limited what I could do except for going to MIT. I wanted to go to MIT. Sorry. Well, they said we don't have enough money for MIT, and there's not enough girls there. That's what my mom said. Anyway, that aside, I think what helped me so much was I learned and I taught and I sat in it and I did everything. I changed laws. Katie Koestner [00:38:27]: I tested on in Capitol Hill. If you read that Time Magazine, you'll see me testifying on Capitol Hill when I'm only 18 years old. I made a movie with HBO about my story. No one helped me. I just did it. I went to New York City to get that picture taken. I I I debated the vice president of my my college on Larry King Live when he was alive. I stunk at it. Katie Koestner [00:38:47]: I was a terrible debater. I went and I did and I flew and I tried and I talked to other survivors. I became a rape crisis counselor. I answered that hotline from 11 to 7 AM while I was in college. I immersed myself in the pain of myself and others by full immersion, and I won't say I deleted everything else. I'm very lucky. I still was getting a's and still going to classes and still am doing everything else. But I think that by burying things, we hurt more. Katie Koestner [00:39:17]: The wound does not heal with a patch. The wound heals when we put it in full sunlight and we we just go with it. And who cares? Like, that's a great scar. You got through it. You survived, and you went on. For a while, I wanna go back one thing. Your daughter might go through a phase. Why in the blank did this have to happen to me? Is there something wrong with me? And you've simply gotta tell her it happens to a lot of people. Katie Koestner [00:39:42]: It's not you. You're unfortunately, my dear, you're not special. It happens to 25% of women. So it's just you were one of those, but let's makes it had to happen for you. Let's why? Let's do something with this. Let's make it into something more. Let's make it part of who you are in a positive way. And and and I would and here's a way that I think about that. Katie Koestner [00:40:02]: If someone you care a lot about in your life dies, like your grandmother, your auntie, you don't say when are you gonna get over it. That pain, that horrible gap in your heart, no one says, when are you gonna stop missing your grandma? That's wrong. Big losses in life, you're like, how do you honor her? Big losses, we honor them if we're on the right path. We figure out what's glorious about that, about her, about that experience, and what goes forward. That's the way to to spin anything. And and and and even for the dads who fortunately, hopefully, don't have daughters in distress, start teaching her how to spin everything that's bad into positive as fast as possible. Get over it. It's not you. Katie Koestner [00:40:43]: It's them. How do I navigate a different path? If I don't like what I'm on, how do I change the lanes? That is resiliency. I'll say, like now I'll also say this for any dad who's still listening to me. Your daughter's I have a 14 year old intern on my team. She is magnificent. She helps with my podcast, and I mentor, if you have a daughter who wants to kick butt in the world, join the Take Back the Night team. We have volunteers across even all the way to Kenya. We have Benter who does our like, it's so cool and amazing. Katie Koestner [00:41:15]: We empower every single woman, and and we teach them business skills. And if your daughter can't like, how about flourishing with fabulous, like, international global women, young women? Like, we have amazing women. I would our 14 year old is the youngest volunteer, but my gosh, we have a team of, like, 50. They're so we put them on teams. Like, your daughter should be around, like, if she's on into sports. Like, what team is she on? Don't let her isolate. Don't let her find her heart just in one boy. Like, put her around amazing people who are gonna push her, help her thrive. Katie Koestner [00:41:57]: That's gonna make her really amazing. So I'm just plugging, like, I don't care if it's Take Back the Night. I do care if it's something. Just find some way to put around, not just singing. I know. Not pooh poohing singing. I can't sing at all. I can't do singing. Katie Koestner [00:42:15]: I can't do car wheels. But I I think, you know, it's putting around people who will push her in a positive way. Honor her spirit, push her enough to be ready to take criticism in a positive way. Like, all of the things you want. Right? Like, those are all great things. They're very idealistic. If you can't tell, I'm very positive that the glass is always almost full. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:42:40]: Well, Katie, I just wanna say thank you for sharing your journey, but sharing all of this amazing insight today. If people wanna find out more about you, your story, your organization, where should they go to find out more? Katie Koestner [00:42:53]: Love, love that. First of all, believe it or not, I still go around the country and speak. I just got back from speaking in Nantucket. How fun was that? I took a ferry to my speech. That's the first time I could say that. But I think I love speaking, but I also have a team of speakers. So if you want more education in your community, that is either Google Katie Koestner, my name, or you can go right to campus outreach services, and that's education and awareness. There's tons of ideas there. Katie Koestner [00:43:23]: 2nd idea, take back the night. We are always eager to have more volunteers, more financial support. Go read about the hotline and coolness. You could even plan a take back the night event in your own community. We have a whole team who will help you. It's just a one day event of awareness. You could do a bike race. You can do a walk. Katie Koestner [00:43:42]: You can do a vigil. You can have it at your church. You can have it at your school. You can have it at your business, but an event is a way of honoring and bringing awareness. So I encourage everybody to do that as well. But thank you, Chris. This is fabulous. This is so much fun. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:43:58]: Well, I truly appreciate you being here today. Thank you for all the work that you're doing to support so many across the globe, and I wish you all the best. Katie Koestner [00:44:06]: Absolutely. Take care. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:44:08]: If you've enjoyed today's episode of the dads with daughters podcast, we invite you to check out the fatherhood insider. The fatherhood insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual, and most dads are figuring it out as they go along. And the fatherhood insider is full of resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, interactive forum, step by step roadmaps, and more, you will engage and learn with experts, but more importantly, dads like you. So check it out at fatheringtogether.org. If you are a father of a daughter and have not yet joined the dads with daughters Facebook community, there's a link in the notes today. Dads with Daughters is a program of fathering together. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:44:57]: We look forward to having you back for another great guest next week, all geared to helping you raise strong empowered daughters and be the best dad that you can be. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:45:06]: We're all in the same boat, and it's full of tiny screaming passengers. We spend the time, We give the lessons. We make the meals. We buy them presents and bring your a game. Because those kids are growing fast. The time goes by just like a dynamite blast. Calling astronauts and firemen, carpenters, and muscle men Get out and be the world to them. Be the best dad you can be. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:45:59]: Be the best dad you can be.

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The world is paying attention to the Supreme Court of the United States.  SCOTUS is considering whether or not Tennessee's ban on transgender medical procedures is constitutional.  In the U.K., James ESSES — therapist, writer, activist and founder of Just-Therapy.org — is paying close attention.   But his point of view may surprise you.www.JamesEsses.comwww.Just-Therapy.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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How to immediately lighten the mental loadIn this week's hot take, Katlynn discusses how to identify when you're overwhelmed by the mental load and how to immediately get relief.Bodily cues can tell us we're at our limit:Tightening in your chest/feeling anxiousShort temperHaving brain fogOther cues from our brain might be:Feeling like you're taking in too much informationNot enjoying your normal activitiesFeeling disconnected or conversely overstimulatedWhen you need to get immediate relief try the sound of silence. Eliminate any extra noise you don't need in your day from activities where it's reasonable.Turn off the TV in the backgroundStop listening to podcasts on your walk (even ours)Turn the radio off in your carEliminating extra noise helps lighten the mental load by giving you space to just sit still and be quiet. Go outside and get some sunshine on your face and be quiet. It does wonders!

Trauma isn't just a single event—it's the ongoing experience that unfolds afterward. Our access to resources, support, tools, and coping mechanisms greatly influences how our brain and nervous system are patterned in response to trauma, which in turn shapes our emotions and behaviors. By understanding these patterns as protective adaptations rather than flaws, we open the door to repatterning our nervous system and transforming our responses. In today's episode, we revisit a powerful conversation between Elisabeth and Jennifer, who explore what happens in the brain and body following a traumatic event. They discuss how trauma imprints in the body, creating activation patterns, and how healing is possible by building the capacity to feel and engaging with community. We are highly impressionable beings—our experiences and perception of sensory inputs shape our reality. But this adaptability also makes healing possible. By repatterning neural pathways, reshaping nervous system responses, and shifting our perspective, we can build a life in which we respond consciously rather than react automatically. If this topic resonates with you, be sure to tune in and explore what it truly means to carry trauma in the body and how to heal. Don't miss this enlightening episode!   Topics discussed in this episode: How trauma manifests in the body as illness and disease Bodily responses shaped by past trauma The role of co-regulation with a trusted, safe person How the brain constructs trauma experiences through sensory input Trauma's impact on activation patterns and frontal lobe shutdown Chronic threat detection and its role in nervous system dysregulation Tools from NSI to improve sensory processing accuracy in the brain The significance of neuroplasticity in healing Relational healing and addressing attachment wounds Building the capacity to feel as a pathway to healing Recognizing the collective dimension of healing Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the next cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com   Book your NSI Discovery Call here:  https://calendly.com/traumarewired/nsi-discovery-call-with-jennifer   Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com   Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/   Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired   Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846   FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired   This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com Trauma Rewired podcast  is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. 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Hi there Beautiful, Christianity terrorized me. I am healing from the terror of Christianity and the church and decolonizing my faith. I never realized how traumatizing my Christian walk has been in my life, but this is the first time in years that I actually feel FREE. I'm free, no more chains holding me. I hope that you get something from this healing journal entry. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism's teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good while emphasizing restrictions and conditions to ensure respect for the dignity of persons. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2292-2301. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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In this Episode:Understanding Mary's AssumptionDiocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why's behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to...Karlo@stmichaelradio.comA Production of St. Michael Catholic RadioThe Catholic Reason Airs Every Thursday on 94.9 St Michael Catholic Radio at 4 p.m. CST.

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In a time when society is thinking passionately about bodily rights and who gets to make decisions about women's bodies, Season 2 turns to history. Women in the ancient world mattered, and so did their bodies—maybe learning about them can give us new questions as we face our own world. In our season intro episode, meet an ancient high-priestess of Ur and the first known author in human history: Enheduanna. Climb Mount Sinai with the Christian pilgrim Egeria. These two women and the records they left behind offer a personal glimpse into embodied moments of religious experience. And they help us set the stage for the season ahead.Episode show notes: https://www.womenwhowentbefore.com/episodes/bodily-mattersWomen Who Went Before is written, produced, and edited by Emily Chesley and Rebekah Haigh.The podcast theme music is composed and produced by Moses Sun. Season 1 Episode 0 intro music is licensed from Krux Music Publishing Limited.This podcast is sponsored by the Center for Culture, Society, and Religion, the Program in Judaic Studies, the Stanley J. Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies, and the Committtee for the Study of Late Antiquity at Princeton University.Views expressed on the podcast are solely those of the individuals, and do not represent Princeton University.

They come in pairs, they both wiggle and they're going up against each other in today's debate! It's Eyebrows vs. Thumbs! Listen as producer and writer Menaka Wilhelm raises eyebrows for team eyebrows while comedian Katie McVay declares a thumb war for team thumbs. Who will be crowned the fiercest physical feature? Vote below for the team YOU think won!This episode's sponsors:Find fun and exciting podcasts for your preschoolers by searching for Nickelodeon on your favorite podcast app.Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined.Also… do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!

Jase claims he's only ever heard Missy make one particular sound once and only because he begged her to, though it's probably not what you're thinking! Phil might be a man of the woods, but there's one thing he didn't let a pandemic keep him from doing. The guys explore the concept of adoption in both Jewish culture and its significance to those who are baptized into Christ. Jase points out some scientific facts found in the Bible millennia before they were discovered by “modern” science. In this episode: Ephesians 1, verses 3-14; Ephesians 4, verse 14; Romans 8, verse 28; 1 Corinthians 1, verse 23; Isaiah 40, verses 21-24; Deuteronomy 29, verse 29; Philippians 12, verses 2-4 “Unashamed” Episode 907 is sponsored by: https://covenanteyes.com/phil — Get started on a path to recovery from pornography for FREE using promo code PHIL. https://preborn.com/unashamed — SAVE babies with your tax-deductible donation today! https://blazeTV.com/Robertson — Get $30 off exclusive BlazeTV content, including “Cooking with the Robertsons” with promo code ROBERTSON30 at checkout. https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies! https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil's best-selling new book now! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices