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This week we begin by looking at an in-depth piece by an astute Japanese observer about China’s current bargaining strategy with the US, balancing Iran and its own internal struggles (3:51), followed by a more cynical view from China hawk Gordon Chang (19:53). Then, after taking a break to look at one aspect of China’s current real-estate troubles (24:57), I try to explain the motivation behind all that China does (or does not do) in the world (40:25). Lastly, we look at all of the Pray for China cities for the coming week (48:18). Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! Book Recommendation: “I'm currently reading [The Millionaire Missionary] and am really enjoying it. What a powerful story of radical obedience and sacrifice. I'm planning to recommend it to the young men I'm currently mobilizing for the 10/40 Window—I think Borden's example will be incredibly inspiring for them as they consider their own call to the unreached.” The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) Why Xi Can’t Say No To Trump Despite Iran Strikes (Paywall) https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-why-xi-can-t-say-no-to-trump-visit-despite-the-iran-strikes Gordon Chang is (Mostly) Right This Time https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/gordon-chang-urges-us-treat-china-enemy-combatant-warns-subs-operating-very-close-us I Miss China’s Cheap Apartments https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/03/cheap-apartments-spawn-retire-early-trend-amid-chinas-slowing-economy/ Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… https://open.substack.com/pub/chinacall/p/pray-for-china-mar-8-14-2026 Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more! Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more!

In Episode 218, Sarah chats with Enneagram author, speaker, and podcaster Sarajane Case about Reading Through the Enneagram. After a brief introduction to the Enneagram and how it differs from other personality systems, they dive into how Enneagram types show up in our reading lives — from guessing an author's type to rethinking our own habits as readers. Sarajane walks through the nine types, shares a book recommendation for each, and offers her own personal picks. Note: This episode was republished due to an Apple Podcasts feed glitch that prevented it from appearing for some subscribers. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Books by Sarajane Case: The Honest Enneagram and The Enneagram Letters A brief introduction to the Enneagram — and how it differs from other personality systems Sarajane's personal approach to working with the Enneagram A quick overview of the nine Enneagram types How each Enneagram type might approach reading Whether (and how) we can discern an author's Enneagram type through their work (and the Enneagram types most and least likely to be authors themselves) Practical tips for using your type to improve your reading life Reading Through the Enneagram [29:51]  Type 1: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:08] Type 2: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (1963) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:50]   Type 3: In Five Years by Rebecca Serle (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:27] Type 4: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:42]  Type 5: Fourth Wing (Empyrean, 1) by Rebecca Yarros (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:56]  Type 6: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:32]  Type 7: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:56]  Type 8: Crook Manifesto (The Harlem Trilogy, 2) by Colson Whitehead (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [34:20]  Type 9: Severance by Ling Ma (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:16]  Other Books Mentioned The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, 1) by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954) [32:08]  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (1847) [33:49]  The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez (2019) [34:57]  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (2022) [35:23]  Sarajane's Book Recommendations [36:37]  Two OLD Books She Loves The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (1963) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:50]  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (1847) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [38:08]  Two NEW Books She Loves Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:09]  A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:14]  Other Books Mentioned Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2019) [42:05]  The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) [42:16]  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2021) [42:28]  Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2022) [42:37]  The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (2022) [43:28]  One Book She DIDN'T Love Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami (1987) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:14]  Other Books Mentioned South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami (1992) [44:20]  1Q84 by Haruki Murakami (2009) [44:49]  One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Theodora's Tea Shop by Christy Anne Jones (July 28, 2026 — no US release date set yet) | Link to Blackwell's for US Orders [45:52]  Other Links Truity | Enneagram Personality Test

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Brea and Mallory recommend escapist reads, solve a book tech problem about buying an ereader, and answer a question about the jacket copy on books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Green Chefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinBook Banning Bill   Books Mentioned -  The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wasteland by Sarah BrooksBlack-Owned by Char Adams   The Mill House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji, translated by Ho-Ling Wong Cambric Creek series by C.M. Nacosta Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft Mr. Fox by Helen Oyeyemi Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente Mr. Flood's Last Resort by Jess Kidd Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz The Mermaid The Witch and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda Hall

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat if the biggest predictor of dementia isn't your genes — but your metabolic health?In this episode, neuroscientist and performance coach Dr. Tommy Wood reveals why blood sugar regulation and blood pressure are more powerful predictors of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline than amyloid plaques or even genetics like ApoE4.For decades, Alzheimer's has been framed as either a genetic lottery or the inevitable buildup of amyloid in the brain. But emerging research shows that metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, and vascular health may play a far greater role in determining long-term brain outcomes.Instead of focusing on fear, this conversation delivers a practical blueprint for building cognitive reserve and “cognitive headroom” — the brain's ability to stay resilient, adaptable, and high-performing as you age.You'll learn why crossword puzzles aren't enough, how high-intensity exercise and resistance training stimulate brain-derived neurotrophic factors (BDNF), why lactate may act like “Miracle-Gro” for your neurons, and how to interpret early warning signs like subjective brain fog.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy Alzheimer's isn't just about amyloid plaquesThe powerful link between blood sugar and cognitive declineHow genetics (like ApoE4) increase risk — but don't seal your fateWhat “cognitive headroom” means and how to build itWhy high-intensity exercise may act as Miracle-Gro for the brainThe surprising role of resistance training in brain healthWhat subjective brain fog might be telling youHow menopause affects cognition — and what's reversibleWhy boredom and focus matter more than we thinkThe kinds of skills you should keep practicing as you ageFor women navigating perimenopause and menopause, Dr. Wood explains what cognitive changes are hormonally driven, what's reversible, and how to protect long-term brain health.Whether your goal is preventing Alzheimer's disease, improving focus and processing speed, or becoming a cognitive “superager,” this episode provides evidence-based strategies to help you build a brain that is robust, metabolically healthy, and built to last.Key Highlights: (00:00) – Brain Health & Cognitive Longevity Intro(00:35) – Brain Evolution & Survival Mechanisms(02:53) – Diabetes & Alzheimer's Disease Link(07:31) – Genetic Risk & Dementia Family History(11:32) – Expanding Brain Capacity & Headroom(15:08) – Cognitive Reserve & Brain Resilience(19:55) – Preventing Age-Related Cognitive Decline(23:00) – Exercise Data for Brain Health(26:16) – Best Exercises for Cognitive Function(35:11) – Amyloid Plaques & Alzheimer's Pathology(38:00) – Amyloid-Targeting Drugs & Treatments(40:31) – Subjective Cognitive Decline Measures(45:04) – Testing & Measuring Brain Performance(49:58) – Menopause & Female Brain Health(56:10) – Aging Brain, Wisdom & Intelligence(1:05:00) – Cognitive Processing Speed & Aging(1:07:07) – Benefits of Boredom for the Brain(1:12:17) – Book Recommendations for Mental GrowthConnect with Dr. Tommy WoodWebsite | Substack | InstagramPre-Order The Stimulated Mind for tons of extra perks!Huge thanks to our sponsors, Momentous, Vitality, and LMNT.

In this episode of the Global Thinking Podcast, host Rob Duncan sits down with Nimar Bangesh of Obsiido to unpack one of the most infuriating developments in Canadian investing this year: fund gating.   After years of rapid growth, private markets have become mainstream in Canadian portfolios. But recent gating events have forced investors to confront a hard truth — liquidity in alternatives isn't guaranteed. Is this simply how private markets are designed to function, or is it a warning sign that investor expectations have drifted too far from reality?   Rob and Nimar break down the evolution of alternatives in Canada, the role they play in portfolio construction, and where the risks may be hiding. They explore whether the industry oversold accessibility, how advisors should think about sizing and liquidity management, and whether this moment marks a structural shift in how private investments are packaged and sold.   From private credit crowding to valuation pressures and de-globalization, this conversation goes beyond headlines to tackle the deeper issues shaping alternatives today and why a thorough due diligence process is more important than ever.   If you think alternatives are a free lunch — this episode may change your mind.   Speakers Nimar Bangesh, Co-Founder and CEO, Obsiido https://www.obsiido.com/    Chapters 01:23 Guest Background and the Genesis of Obsiido 04:03 The Evolution of Private Markets and Accessibility 06:52 Understanding Alternatives: Definitions and Structures 09:48 Liquidity and Governance in Alternatives 11:35 Changes in the Canadian Alternative Landscape 15:46 Why Alternatives Exist: Capital Market Construction 20:01 Benefits of Alternatives: Diversification and Return Enhancement 21:27 Common Misunderstandings About Alternatives 23:02 Resources to Learn More About Alternatives 26:29 Impact of Capital Abundance on Private Companies 27:08 Market Gating and Liquidity Challenges 30:25 The Role of Gating in Private Markets 38:14 Building a Portfolio: Strategies and Best Practices 41:52 Diversification and Manager Selection in Alternatives 43:52 The Future of Private Capital and Market Trends 45:26 Private Companies Staying Private Longer 46:13 Red Flags in Private Market Dealings 48:09 Final Remarks and Future Outlook 50:46 Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts   Disclosures: https://forstrong.com/disclosures/    Global Thinking Podcast Series - https://forstrong.com/podcast/    Global Thinking Insights - https://forstrong.com/insights/    Who is Forstrong Global - https://forstrong.com/who-we-are/    Ask Forstrong - https://forstrong.com/category/ask-forstrong/    Invest With Us - https://forstrong.com/invest-with-us/     Thank for you listening, please considering leaving a review and subscribing for future episodes.   For any questions, comments or suggested topics please reach out to Rob Duncan, rduncan@forstrong.com  

From books to ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' to ‘Wonder Man,' the House of R mailbag is here. Jo and Mal answer all of your burning questions about the content you love!(00:00) Intro(01:21) Programming Reminders(05:39) Is Ser Arlan an Actual Knight?(11:23) A ‘Game of Thrones' Movie Is in Development(15:43) Book Recommendations - 'The Will of the Many'(23:48) Book Recommendations - 'The Everlasting'(25:11) Book Recommendations - 'Katabasis”'(31:04) 2026 Book Recommendations(39:09) Anticipated Book Adaptations(43:28) Underrated Show or Performance(56:12) Who Will Win ‘Survivor 50' and Who Will Cameo on ‘White Lotus'?(01:07:19) ‘Pride and Prejudice' on Netflix Casting(01:12:09) ‘The Vampire Lestat' Coverage(01:17:18) Would You Rather Hang Out With The Doctor or Rocky?(01:20:35) Thoughts on the ‘Traitors' Finale(01:32:00) Thoughts on ‘Wonder Man'(01:42:46) Most Exciting Thing About Joanna's MoveHosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 218, Sarah chats with Enneagram author, speaker, and podcaster Sarajane Case about Reading Through the Enneagram. After a brief introduction to the Enneagram and how it differs from other personality systems, they dive into how Enneagram types show up in our reading lives — from guessing an author's type to rethinking our own habits as readers. Sarajane walks through the nine types, shares a book recommendation for each, and offers her own personal picks. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Books by Sarajane Case: The Honest Enneagram and The Enneagram Letters A brief introduction to the Enneagram — and how it differs from other personality systems Sarajane's personal approach to working with the Enneagram A quick overview of the nine Enneagram types How each Enneagram type might approach reading Whether (and how) we can discern an author's Enneagram type through their work (and the Enneagram types most and least likely to be authors themselves) Practical tips for using your type to improve your reading life Reading Through the Enneagram [29:51]  Type 1: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw (2020) | Amazon| Bookshop.org [30:08] Type 2: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (1963) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:50]   Type 3: In Five Years by Rebecca Serle (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:27] Type 4: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:42]  Type 5: Fourth Wing (Empyrean, 1) by Rebecca Yarros (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:56]  Type 6: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:32]  Type 7: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:56]  Type 8: Crook Manifesto (The Harlem Trilogy, 2) by Colson Whitehead (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [34:20]  Type 9: Severance by Ling Ma (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:16]  Other Books Mentioned The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, 1) by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954) [32:08]  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (1847) [33:49]  The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez (2019) [34:57]  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (2022) [35:23]  Sarajane's Book Recommendations [36:37]  Two OLD Books She Loves The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (1963) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:50]  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (1847) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [38:08]  Two NEW Books She Loves Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:09]  A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna (2025) | Amazon| Bookshop.org [43:14]  Other Books Mentioned Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2019) [42:05]  The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) [42:16]  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2021) [42:28]  Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2022) [42:37]  The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (2022) [43:28]  One Book She DIDN'T Love Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami (1987) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:14]  Other Books Mentioned South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami (1992) [44:20]  1Q84 by Haruki Murakami (2009) [44:49]  One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Theodora's Tea Shop by Christy Anne Jones (July 28, 2026 — no US release date set yet) | Link to Blackwell's for US Orders [45:52]  Other Links Truity | Enneagram Personality Test

Since gothic and horror is all the rage right now in pop culture (think Scream 7, Frankenstein, and The Bride), here are a few books that I'd love to recommend to you all for your TBR piles!1. Your Favorite Scary Movie (Ashley Cullins)2. It All Began With a Scream (Padraic Maroney)3. Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece in the Hollywood Golden Age (Jennifer O'Callaghan) 4. Jenny Kidd (Laury A. Egan)5. Come Knocking (Mike Bockoven) 6. Lucy Undying (Kiersten White)7. Vampire Literature: An Anthology (Robin Werner and Elizabeth Lewis)8. American Scary (Jeremy Dauber)9. The Horror Theory Reader (Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock)

Send us a Text Message - include your name!In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy work through themes from Eric's recent writings on the first three chapters of Genesis. They reflect on creation, identity, order, and the fracture that follows in Genesis 3, asking what these opening chapters reveal about humanity's calling and our ongoing struggle to trust God.Along the way, they recommend several books that have shaped their thinking and speak candidly about the weight of leading in the age of information; an era where opinions are instant, criticism is public, and theological conversations travel faster than wisdom often does. It's an honest discussion about Scripture, formation, and the challenge of shepherding people when everyone has a platform.Eric' SubstackRISE RADIOEach week we discuss some of the most important issues we face in our society today.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS1. CASH APP2. Justgive"Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to talk about faith, food, sermons, culture, and more. In each episode, the pastors delve into thought-provoking topics and offer inspiring insights and practical guidance for those seeking to deepen their relationship with Jesus. With occasional guests joining the conversation, "Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" provides a unique perspective on what it means to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.Support:https://www.buzzsprout.com/97804/support

On this special bonus episode we take a look at how China is responding to the decapitation of Iran’s leadership (from its official propaganda media outlet), as well as who Grok sees as the world leaders who have the most in common with Iran’s now dead former leader. Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! Book Recommendation: “I'm currently reading [The Millionaire Missionary] and am really enjoying it. What a powerful story of radical obedience and sacrifice. I'm planning to recommend it to the young men I'm currently mobilizing for the 10/40 Window—I think Borden's example will be incredibly inspiring for them as they consider their own call to the unreached.” Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Grok’s “Who’s Who” of Dictators https://chinacall.substack.com/p/which-world-leaders-are-most-like China was not notified in advance regarding US military action, says Foreign Ministry Lady https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356092.shtml China condemns killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356045.shtml Chinese AI: Intl community should take a clearer and firmer stand in opposing law of the jungle https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356042.shtml Analyst: US plans weeks-long assault on Iran, but can its ammunition stockpile sustain it? https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356074.shtml Open Letter of Chinese Islamic Association President https://un.china-mission.gov.cn/eng/chinaandun/securitycouncil/regionalhotspots/mideast/ylk/200902/t20090214_8417803.htm Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-1-7-2026 Thank you for listening! Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! There’s also a Paypal link at PrayforChina.us if you’d like to give to our China ministry. Last but not least, for (almost) everything else we’re doing visit PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, therefore ask the Lord for more. Talk again soon!

Episode 417 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Rob Hughes, Co-Founder of Koo Capital. If you haven't met Rob yet… you should. He is one of the personalities behind the Boston tech scene and he is doing his part to bring the extra energy and buzz that is brewing in addition to initiatives like the Massachusetts AI Coalition. We need more Rob's, as he has a big personality and it's only fitting that he is one of the faces behind Pitch Lift, along with angel investor, Steve Walsh. Pitch Lift is a Shark Tank style elevator pitch event that literally happens in an elevator. Founders get 30 seconds to grab the attention of an investor and make an impression before the doors open. It's a fun but high pressure environment and you can see it in action on Instagram and TikTok. In addition to Pitch Lift, Rob is a co-founder of Koo Capital, a private credit advisory platform built by bankers for founders to help high-growth companies unlock non-dilutive capital to scale faster. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Details on Pitch Lift & How it Got Started 07:20 How Pitch Lift Creates Social Content 09:26 Common Pitch Mistakes & Advice 11:59 Rob's Background & Early Career 18:13 Pivoting from Sales to Banking 22:27 Early Focus Servicing AI and ML Companies 24:45 Transition to Citizens Private Bank 29:00 Starting Koo Capital 30:58 His New Year's Resolution to Minimize Regret 31:58 Details on Koo Capital 33:24 Alternative Funding Advice for Entrepreneurs 36:17 What qualifications does Koo Capital look for? 38:24 Lessons Learned from Running his own Company 41:29 Reviving the Boston Tech Ecosystem 45:40 3 Essential Apps 46:43 Details on an Instagram Trail Reel 48:38 The importance of short video 49:50 Podcast & Book Recommendations for Entrepreneurs 50:54 Rob's other passions and hobbies

On this special bonus episode we take a look at how China is responding to the decapitation of Iran’s leadership (from its official propaganda media outlet), as well as who Grok sees as the world leaders who have the most in common with Iran’s now dead former leader. Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! Book Recommendation: “I'm currently reading [The Millionaire Missionary] and am really enjoying it. What a powerful story of radical obedience and sacrifice. I'm planning to recommend it to the young men I'm currently mobilizing for the 10/40 Window—I think Borden's example will be incredibly inspiring for them as they consider their own call to the unreached.” Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Grok’s “Who’s Who” of Dictators https://chinacall.substack.com/p/which-world-leaders-are-most-like China was not notified in advance regarding US military action, says Foreign Ministry Lady https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356092.shtml China condemns killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356045.shtml Chinese AI: Intl community should take a clearer and firmer stand in opposing law of the jungle https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356042.shtml Analyst: US plans weeks-long assault on Iran, but can its ammunition stockpile sustain it? https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1356074.shtml Open Letter of Chinese Islamic Association President https://un.china-mission.gov.cn/eng/chinaandun/securitycouncil/regionalhotspots/mideast/ylk/200902/t20090214_8417803.htm Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-1-7-2026 Thank you for listening! Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! There’s also a Paypal link at PrayforChina.us if you’d like to give to our China ministry. Last but not least, for (almost) everything else we’re doing visit PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, therefore ask the Lord for more. Talk again soon!

This week we begin by looking at who imports the most from China (5:17), why Chinese spend so much money on food (13:30), and Dictator Xi’s next CCP purge (18:38). Then, we take a deep dive (23:00) into the breaking story of the former US Air Force pilot who was arrested in February after returning from 2+ years of sharing military secrets with the Communist regime in Beijing. Lastly, we look at this week’s diverse list of Chinese cities to be praying for (42:36)! Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! Book Recommendation: “I'm currently reading [The Millionaire Missionary] and am really enjoying it. What a powerful story of radical obedience and sacrifice. I'm planning to recommend it to the young men I'm currently mobilizing for the 10/40 Window—I think Borden's example will be incredibly inspiring for them as they consider their own call to the unreached.” The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) How Dependent is Each Country on Chinese Imports? https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-countries-most-dependent-china-imports/ Why Chinese People Spend So Much On Food (Paywall) https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/02/26/why-chinese-people-spend-so-much-on-food Xi’s Next Purge Immanent (Paywall) https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-rumors-abound-over-xi-s-next-purge-target-ahead-of-npc Former US Airforce Pilot Arrested for Training Chinese Military Pilots https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-us-air-force-pilot-arrested-providing-defense-services-chinese-military Here's a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-1-7-2026 Thank you for listening! Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! There’s also a Paypal link at PrayforChina.us if you’d like to give to our China ministry. Last but not least, for (almost) everything else we’re doing visit PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, therefore ask the Lord for more. Talk again soon!

This week we begin by looking at who imports the most from China (5:17), why Chinese spend so much money on food (13:30), and Dictator Xi’s next CCP purge (18:38). Then, we take a deep dive (23:00) into the breaking story of the former US Air Force pilot who was arrested in February after returning from 2+ years of sharing military secrets with the Communist regime in Beijing. Lastly, we look at this week’s diverse list of Chinese cities to be praying for (42:36)! Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! Book Recommendation: “I'm currently reading [The Millionaire Missionary] and am really enjoying it. What a powerful story of radical obedience and sacrifice. I'm planning to recommend it to the young men I'm currently mobilizing for the 10/40 Window—I think Borden's example will be incredibly inspiring for them as they consider their own call to the unreached.” The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) How Dependent is Each Country on Chinese Imports? https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-countries-most-dependent-china-imports/ Why Chinese People Spend So Much On Food (Paywall) https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/02/26/why-chinese-people-spend-so-much-on-food Xi’s Next Purge Immanent (Paywall) https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-rumors-abound-over-xi-s-next-purge-target-ahead-of-npc Former US Airforce Pilot Arrested for Training Chinese Military Pilots https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-us-air-force-pilot-arrested-providing-defense-services-chinese-military Here's a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-1-7-2026 Thank you for listening! Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! There’s also a Paypal link at PrayforChina.us if you’d like to give to our China ministry. Last but not least, for (almost) everything else we’re doing visit PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, therefore ask the Lord for more. Talk again soon!

Host Jacob Shymanski and friend of the show Red Széll dive into their favourite titles for travel and adventure!   Books mentioned in this episode include:   • “An Account of the Voyages... in the Southern Hemisphere” by James Cook   • “A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World” by James Cook • “A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean” by James Cook   • “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann   • “Around the World in 80 Days” by Jules Verne   • “Underland” by Robert Macfarlane   • “Into Thin Air” by Jon Krakauer   • “Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors” by Piers Paul Read   • “Captain Solitude: One Surfer's Search for the World's Greatest Sailor” by R. C. Shaw   This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.   Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Q+A episode of The Fitness League Podcast, Josh and Alessandra tackle a wide range of listener questions covering electrolytes, peptides, running strategy, hormone health, and how to make your workouts more efficient. We break down when electrolytes are actually helpful (and when they're not), what the current research says about peptides and safety, and how hormones influence muscle growth, recovery, and overall performance. We also discuss running pace goals, injury prevention strategies, and how to structure condensed workouts using supersets without sacrificing results. Along the way, we share updates on app feature development, user feedback, and how community engagement is shaping the future of The Fitness League. If you're looking for practical, evidence-informed guidance to train smarter, recover better, and avoid common pitfalls in today's fitness landscape, this episode delivers clear, actionable insights. As always, the goal isn't perfection — it's progress built through consistency and informed decisions. APPLY FOR COACHING: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/1-1-coaching The Fitness League app https://www.fitnessleagueapp.com/ Macros Guide https://www.lvltncoaching.com/free-resources/calculate-your-macros Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lvltncoaching FREE TOOLS to start your health and fitness journey: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/resources/freebies Alessandra's Instagram: http://instagram.com/alessandrascutnik Joelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joellesamantha?igsh=ZnVhZjFjczN0OTdn Josh's Instagram: http://instagram.com/joshscutnik Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Host Background 01:12 Weather and Personal Updates 02:03 Electrolytes: When Are They Necessary? 04:16 App Development: Home Screen Widget Ideas 05:53 App Notifications and User Engagement 08:54 Peptides: Research, Safety, and Personal Use 14:17 Sore Lower Back from Sumo Deadlifts: Form and Adaptation 16:06 Choosing the Right Weighted Vest for Training 17:07 Book Recommendations and Current Reads 19:50 Running Program: Pace Goals and Injury Prevention 22:51 Hormones and Muscle Building: Estrogen and Progesterone 24:56 Condensing Workouts with Supersets 27:43 Overcoming Workout Challenges and Consistency

B"H I have a book recommendation for Jew haters. It's called the Book of Esther. In it you'll meet Haman, who tried to eliminate the Jewish people entirely. When things began to unravel, even his wife Zeresh saw the truth. She said that if Mordechai is from the seed of the Jews, you will not overcome him. You will fall before him. That's not Jewish bravado, but rather, it is history speaking now. The story repeats itself again and again. Attempts to erase the Jewish people never end the way their architects expect. If you ever want a real conversation, I'm open. In the meantime, read the Megillah with an open mind and heart. Purim Sameach. #Purim #MegillatEsther #AntiSemitism #JewishHistory #Judaism To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!

We've got 15 books and series here, so there should be something to love for almost every reader (although we need some traditional fantasy page turners – send us some recommendations in the comments please)! Plus, at the end of the episode we each rank our personal top 3. We intentionally excluded YA and military sci-fi books, although those are often also page-turners - look out for episodes about each of those soon! Brent's brother, Alex, joined us for this episode, and brought us a whole new batch of books (and frankly a couple new subgenres) to enjoy. LitRPG / progression fantasy just keep getting more popular, and we can see why – the books we've picked up have all been so, so fun to read (although it probably helps we've been reading Alex's recommendations so far, the best of the best from the hundreds of LitRPG books he's read). No spoilers anywhere in this episode. Join the Hugonauts book club on discord Or you can watch our episodes on YouTube if you prefer video This episode is sponsored by Quinto's Challenge by Peter McChesney All the books we recommend, plus timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:48 Sponsor – Quinto's Challenge by Peter McChesney 03:26 Silo by Hugh Howey 5:06 Mother of Learning by Domagoj Kurmaic 7:19 Murderbot by Martha Wells 9:10 Beware of Chicken by Casualfarmer 12:26 Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton 14:49 Mark of the Fool by J.M. Clarke 18:18 Project Hail Mary and The Martian by Andy Weir 19:40 Iron Prince by Bryce O'Connor 22:33 Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 24:04 He Who Fights With Monsters by Shirtaloon 28:47 Daemon by Daniel Suarez 31:07 The Perfect Run by Maxime J. Durand 33:39 The Bobiverse by Dennis E. Taylor 36:24 Eight by Samer Rabadi 38:37 Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman 46:18 Rankings: Top 3 page turners

Episode 146: Manifesting from the Soul: Releasing Limiting Beliefs & Creating Your Reality with Malti Patel, PhDNew 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!Guest Episodes released every Monday. (Even numbered episodes) Vanessa Soul Astrology episodes released every Thursday. (Odd numbered episodes) Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/go8L5yHKqz0What if manifestation isn't about trying harder… but about reprogramming what you believe you deserve?In this episode of the Power & Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul sits down with manifestation teacher and spiritual guide Malti Patel, PhD, to explore how limiting beliefs silently block what we say we want — and how to clear them at the energetic level.If you've been practicing gratitude, visualizing, affirming… and still wondering why your desires haven't fully landed, this conversation will shift your perspective.We dive into subconscious belief systems, self-worth, doubt, meditation, angels, and how to consciously recalibrate your reality from the inside out.Manifestation isn't magic. It's alignment.And alignment begins within.

(Feb 24, 2026) The Essex County Land Bank was established just three years ago in hopes of alleviating a growing affordable housing crisis; New York state lawmakers and leaders are hyper-focused on addressing hunger at the state level after federal funding cuts to food assistance programs; a bookseller in the Adirondacks shares a few recommendations from regional writers; and Catherine tries to stump Monica in a sound quiz.

Lordy, lordy, Sarah is almost 40! In this episode, Susie shares a wild story she heard about the OJ Simpson case that has her questioning everything. We also dive into the America's Next Top Model documentary. As two women with reality TV backgrounds, we found it triggering, and discuss why people get so offended when we share negative experiences from our time on MTV.From the chaos of TV to the delights of recovery, we then explore the topic of EMDR therapy. We break down what experts are saying about it, why there is disagreement on why it works, and the concerns about some therapists getting fast and loose with their implementation of it. Finally, Susie discusses an interview with a woman who had no idea she was pregnant and accidentally gave birth in a toilet. We examine how it is possible for someone to be completely unaware of their pregnancy.In This Episode:Sarah is almost 40!A wild story about the OJ Simpson caseThe America's Next Top Model documentary and our MTV reality TV experiencesWhat experts say about EMDR therapy and its implementationHow someone can not know they are pregnant and give birth in a toiletThe Sponsors & Partnerships we Love:Get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life when you go to https://www.hungryroot.com/braincandy and use code braincandySupport the Brain Candy Podcast:Website: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Book Recommendations: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Merchandise: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Candy Club: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Sponsor Codes: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Follow Us on Social Media & Platforms:LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights: https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all have them: Those kids' books we were gifted or we picked up on a whim because the title was intriguing or the characters were familiar. But then we crack them open, and BAM— total schlock. With the sheer amount of content for children out there, it's increasingly difficult to find the good stuff; the content that inspires wonder. The types of shows, movies, and books WE remember loving as kids. In this rewind episode from October 2020, Jon Klassen, father of two and celebrated author and illustrator, joins us to talk about his thoughts on creating books that kids AND parents love. Stick around for the end, where Marc, Adam, and their kids fire off some personal book endorsements and condemnations. In an age where the amount of content seems to grow exponentially, it becomes equally difficult to parse through it all to find the really good stuff. The hidden gems seem to be few and far between. Sometimes it's the tried and true movies or books that stand the test of time and still fill our kids with excitement and wonder, but frequently the best recommendations come to us through people we trust. The guys philosophize a bit as they discuss a couple of their kids' current favorites, before they introduce Jon Klassen into the conversation. Jon is a father of two sons, and an artist and author who gained worldwide notoriety in 2011 with his picture book “I Want My Hat Back,” the success of which spawned two more books in what would become the “Hat Trilogy.” Jon continues to write and illustrate children's books in addition to frequent collaborations with authors such as Mac Barnett, Sara Pennypacker, and Lemony Snicket. The guys discuss Jon's inspirations, his thought process and artistic process for creating books that can be enjoyed by kids of any age, and how his approach to his work has changed since he became a father. Other conversation topics include: •  Creating work that sticks out in the age of self-publishing •  How his work in animation influences his art •  Finding your inner third-grader •   The value of simplicity and minimalism •   Reading alone vs. being read to •   “Quintessential” children's books •   The importance of independent bookstores Before closing out the episode, Adam and Marc take turns swapping some rapid-fire book recommendations and… unrecommendations? LINKSJon Klassen (Substack)Jon Klassen (X)Jon Klassen (Instagram)Go! Go! Cory CarsonChrri & ChirraSylvester and the Magic Pebble by William SteigFrog and ToadHere We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth, by Oliver JeffersOne Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskeyToot by Leslie PatricelliA Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip and Erin SteadBob the Artist by Marion DeucharsKaty Hudson, Too Many CarrotsPowell's Books, Portland, ORRiverRun Books, Portsmouth, NHWater Street Books, Exeter, NHLongfellow Books, Portland, ME26 Independent BookstoresRed Vault AudioSpencer AlbeeCaspar BabypantsModern Dadhood (website)AdamFlaherty.tvStuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)MD (Instagram)MD (Facebook)MD (YouTube)MD (TikTok) #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast

Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a genre or subgenre you've never tried! Plus, they talk about how to figure out which bookstores to support, and recommend literary fiction for SFF readers. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/join Books Mentioned -The Other Valley by Scott Alexander HowardQueenie and the Krakens by Aleera Anaya CeresOdd Man In by Stephen WhynoDreamer by Nazem KadriBlack Aces by Julian McKenzieMigrations by Charlotte McConaghyThe Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry

Ann Patchett is an award-winning author whose work has helped shape modern literary culture, both through her novels and her commitment to independent bookstores. In this conversation from October 2024, Patchett sits down with Jenna Bush Hager live at the Read with Jenna Book Festival in Nashville to discuss building a life rooted in community, why she co-founded Parnassus Books, and the personal story that sparked her lifelong love of books. (Event sponsored by Nashville Music City, Venue sponsored by W Nashville, and furniture provided by Mayker Events) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cory King reveals how building a cash machine, mastering the BRRRR Strategy, and protecting family priorities can transform a driven agent into a disciplined wealth builder with lasting freedom.See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-side-hustle-to-hardcore-freedom-building-success-with-cory-king/(00:00) - Welcome to The REI Agent and Introduction of Cory King(01:10) - Cory's Real Estate Overview and Investor Background(03:20) - Buying a First Home at 22 During the 2009 Market Crash(05:40) - Early House Hacking and Covering the Mortgage with Roommates(07:45) - Flipping Comic Books and Discovering Land Auctions(10:30) - Buying Vacant Lots and Creating Arbitrage Opportunities(13:15) - Selling the Restaurant Business and Moving to Knoxville(15:10) - Getting Licensed to Support Investing Goals(17:20) - Building a Cash Machine Versus a Wealth Machine(19:45) - Why Agents Should Invest in the Markets They Sell(22:10) - BRRRR Strategy and Long Term Rental Planning(24:40) - Leaving Money in Deals and Thinking Long Term(26:50) - Avoiding the Check to Check Agent Trap(29:00) - Risk Tolerance and Acting During Market Fear(31:15) - Investment Options Beyond Rentals Including Syndications(33:30) - Analysis Paralysis and Taking Imperfect Action(35:20) - Building The Caza Group and Serving the Investor Niche(37:40) - Creating a Specialist Team Model Like a Superhero Network(39:50) - Why Property Management Is Not in the Immediate Plan(41:20) - Launching and Growing the GRID Investor Meetup(43:40) - Hosting Events as a Lead Funnel for Agents(45:10) - Family Life, Glass Versus Rubber Balls, and Guardrails(46:10) - Golden Nuggets, Book Recommendations, and Closing Thoughts(46:48) - Episode Outro and DisclaimerContact Cory Kinghttps://www.thecazagroup.com/caza_knoxville_teamhttps://www.facebook.com/CoryKingREALTOR/https://www.instagram.com/cory__king_/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-king-984b6b4b/Cory King reminds us that freedom is built on discipline, focus, and courage to act before you feel ready. Build your cash machine, fund your long-term vision, protect your glass balls, and never let success cost your peace. If this conversation sparked something in you, take the next step and visit https://reiagent.comIs success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor's Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

What is a witch? Lets find out with Raechel Henderson, author of A Witch Is: 13 Keys to WitchcraftWe talk unique paths in witchcraft, the importance of individual practice, and the intersection of witchcraft and mental health.Check out the book:A Witch Is: 13 Keys to WitchcraftKeep up with Raechel Henderson:idiorhythmic.comInstagram: idiorhythmicSupport the showwww.witchbitchamateurhour.com_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_Want to help support the Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron!www.patreon.com/wbahpodcastAdvertise with us!Just shoot us an email over to wbahpodcast@gmail.comSnag yourself some WBAH Merch!teespring.com/stores/wbah-podcast-store _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-Get More Content! Meet New Witches!Your Average Witch Podcastyouraveragewitchpodcast.com It's A Whole Thing Podcastwww.wholethingpodcast.com Play The Sims With Charlyetwitch.tv/charlye_withawhyTwitter @charlyewithawhy _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Get Ya Witch Shit!Crepuscularconjuration.com Charm by Charlye MichelleAncestor Oil and Fire Scrying Sessionscharmbycharlye.com _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- ...

In Episode 217, Sarah chats with author Christine Kuehn about her memoir, Family of Spies, and the thirty-year journey that led her to uncover a long-buried family secret. Christine shares how the story first entered her life, the decades-long research process behind reconstructing her father's past, and what it meant to weave her own discovery into the historical narrative surrounding her family's role in the Pearl Harbor attack. She also offers a glimpse of what she's working on next and shares some of her favorite book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How the shape of the book's narrative sets it apart from other WWII stories How this story entered Christine's life — and the moment everything changed Her decision to publicly share this dark chapter of her family's history The decades-long research process behind uncovering her father's past Why integrating her own discovery story was essential to telling her family's role in the Pearl Harbor attack A glimpse at what she's working on next Christine's Book Recommendations [31:29] Two OLD Books She Loves The Women by Kristin Hannah (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:43] Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:45]   Other Books Mentioned The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre (2018) [34:45]  The Siege by Ben Macintyre (2024) [34:47]  Two NEW Books She Loves Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:57] The Lost Kitchen, Vol 2: Big Heart Little Stove by Erin French (2025) | Amazon| Bookshop.org [37:35] Other Books Mentioned Finding Freedom by Erin French (2021) [38:46]  One Book She DIDN'T Love Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[39:48] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Whistler by Ann Patchett (June 2, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:33] Other Books Mentioned Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2023) [42:06]  Books From the Discussion At Dawn We Slept by Gordon W. Prange (1981) [5:47] Other Links Instagram | Sarah's Bookshelves, Family of Spies Review

Kristen is joined by therapist, trainer, speaker, and author Cynthia Schwartzberg to explore authenticity, brain-based healing, and how reconnecting with the body can help us live more aligned and empowered lives.     You will learn: How to recognize when you're saying "yes" but truly mean "no" Why body awareness is key to making authentic, aligned decisions What brain spotting is and how it helps process emotions and trauma How protective patterns like people-pleasing and shutdown begin to soften Practical ways to build self-trust and reconnect with your authentic self Tools and exercises to shift limiting beliefs and live with more peace and clarity Connect with Cynthia Schwartzberg HERE.  Check out Cynthia Schwartzberg's books through these Amazon affiliate links: By using these links to purchase, you're supporting the podcast without any extra cost to you.  1. The Curious Voyage to Authenticity: A Rule-Breaking Guide for Personal Growth  https://amzn.to/4r6YLPT   2. The Curious Voyage to Authenticity Journal   Cynthia's Book Recommendation   3. Unlocking the Emotional Brain Subscribe HERE and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Kristen on Instagram   Kristen's TikTok   Have Kristen Speak at Your Event  Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Eiren Caffal at her website eirencaffall.com or on IG @eirencaffall   We chat this week with Eiren Caffall, a Chicago writer whose memoir, The Mourner's Bestiary, sat on Carrie's shelf staring at her for a year until she finally made time to read it but she is so glad I did. In this creative nonfiction work, Eiren talks about her family's long history with a chronic illness (specifically, polycystic kidney disease (PKD)) and connects that to the health of the waterways and living creatures in Maine. It is a master work that merges scientific writing with poetic language. We also talk about her novel, All the Water in the World, which came out less than six months after The Mourner's Bestiary. It is also about water, but in a fictional dystopian setting where New York City has flooded due to the melting of the ice caps. If you enjoyed Station Eleven, you must give this novel a try.   And for our book recommendation section of the show, we are focusing on Old Dudes!!  Carrie has a soft spot in her heart for curmudgeonly and/ or cuddly elderly men, so we are giving you six ideas of books that feature crotchety (or not) male senior citizens.  We have a memoir, a children's book series, a book translated from Swedish, novels featuring LGBTQ protagonists, and literary fiction.   Books Discussed in this Episode:   1- The Mourner's Bestiary by Eiren Caffal  2- All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffal  3- Howards End by E.M. Forster  4- Stolen by Ann-Helén Laestadius  5- Ignition by MR O'Connor  6- Hotshot: A Life on Fire by River Selby  7- The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Story of a Donner Party Bride by Daniel James Brown  8- The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann  9- The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones  10- Queen Bee by Cierra Geraghty  11- The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey 12- A Five Star Read Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover - In a Lonely Place by Dorothy Hughes  13- The Very Long Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl by Bart Yates  14- The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray by Walter Mosley  15- The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku  16- The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson  17- The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain  18- Mr. Putter and Tabby series by Cynthia Rylant 19- A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City: Murder, Secrets, and Scandal in Old Louisville by David Dominé   Media Mentioned: 1- 'Murder in Glitter Ball City' - https://www.wdrb.com/news/murder-in-glitter-ball-city-hbo-documentary-explores-2010-old-louisville-murder/article_1b4cc513-c22b-4543-b609-5b6267e1dce2.html 2- Our Episode with David Dominé - https://ThePerksofBeingaBookLover.podbean.com/e/season-5-episode-108-sex-drugs-and-true-crime-vibes-with-guest-david-domine-10-13-21/ 3- True Detective Night Country (HBO Max, 2024)  

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Your Next Great Read! This month, Hannah and J are joined by bookseller Dani Terrell from Only One Bed Book Truck - a mobile romance bookstore built around a 1968 Ford truck!Plenty of thriller, scifi, and romance recs to help you build your TBR!Connect with Dani: website | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokSign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterHuge thanks to Self Publish Me for sponsoring this episode! Books Discussed on the Show:DaniMoms of Mayhem - Amy Vance Heir of Illusion - Madeline TaylorIn Stormy Weather - Chelsea CurtoThe Deal (Off Campus Book 1) - Elle Kennedy  HannahMy Husband's Wife - Alice Feeney The People We Meet on Vacation - Emily Henry A Killing Cold -  Kate Alice MarshallA Walk to Remember - Nicholas SparksJConsider This: Moments in My Writing Life After Which Everything Was Different - Chuck PalahniukThe End of the World Running Club - Adrian J. WalkerEverybody Wants to Rule the World - Ace AtkinsSaga - Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona StaplesConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Howard Garrett's weekly video podcast touches on many subjects and is supported by the library and content on his Dirt Doctor website and in his many gardening and landscaping books. This week signs of spring are all around (in the questions listeners sent in) and his art will be on display on Valentine's Day in a Deep Ellum art gallery. https://www.dirtdoctor.comTea - may help with cedar feverSPCA dogBook Recommendation: The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming by Masanobu Fukuoka https://bit.ly/4aBSq85Ants on trees When to mulch leaves in compostShredded tree trimmings When to move citrus trees outside in springHoja santa from seedCrape myrtleGinkgo  PalmsShade clothIn Howard's Garden (pruning)Podomatic - former podcasts

The long awaited low to no spice book recs episode is here! We have wanted to do this for a while and finally compiled some lists to share with you. In this episode we explain the why behind us skipping/not reading spice in books and why it's important to us. We hope that this list brings you some new books you can be excited to read whether you feel convicted about spice or just are sick of it in your books!   Don't forget to grab your copy of our February Book Club pick, Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë.   Currently Reading: Daisy Haites by Jessa Hastings Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston Tea With Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn  

We burn. We pine. We read.  This week's episode is all about the swoon. Magda and Lindsay recommend stories with some of the most heat-inducing moments they could think of.  *Romantic partner not required.    Books mentioned in the episode:  “Romeo and Juliet“ by William Shakespeare “East of Eden“ by Johns Steinbeck “Wuthering Heights“ by Emily Brontë “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley “The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook“ by Matt Dinniman “The Song of Achilles“ by Madeline Miller “Heated Rivalry“ by Rachel Reid “The Bodyguard“ by Katherine Center “This Could Be Us “ by Kennedy Ryan “Before I Let Go“ by Kennedy Ryan “When in Rome“ by Sarah Adams “Practice Makes Perfect“ by Sarah Adams “Beach Read“ by Emily Henry “Honestly, I'm Totally Faking It“ by Amanda Gambill “First Lie Wins“ by Ashley Elston “Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood “Deep Cuts“ by Holly Brickley   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Today, I'm diving into love languages, specifically Acts of Service (which is my love language) and recommending some books with characters who also express or receive love through acts of service. Which love language should I feature next?What's your love language? https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-languagePatreon https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/talkbookishpodcast/Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/talkbookishpodcast/

I used to think reading more books was the goal. Then I encountered a moment in Plato's Protagoras where Socrates warns that what you learn will either help or harm you—and you can't take it back. That changed how I choose what to read. In this episode, I explain how I pick great books, how I avoid wasting time on shallow ideas, and how readers in real life—busy people with jobs and families—can build a reading life that actually makes them wiser. I also share one book recommendation that has deeply shaped my thinking.Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions

In episode 396 of the RV Miles Podcast, Jason and Abby discuss the contentious issue of reserving multiple dates at campsites and the implications of no-shows and cancellations while looking at camping trends from  @Thedyrt  's 2026 Camping  Report, shedding light on the state of camping post-pandemic. The Dyrt's 2026 Camping Report: https://thedyrt.com/press/camping-report/ _____ *Support independent RV journalism and unlock great perks by becoming a Mile Marker

In this heartwarming episode of The Birdshot Podcast, Host Nick Larson welcomes back Tim Flanigan, a revered outdoorsman, author, photographer, and retired game warden. Now in his 80s, Tim reflects on a life immersed in upland bird hunting, wildlife photography, and conservation. He shares rich stories from his time in the field, thoughts on aging gracefully, and timeless lessons passed down through generations of hunters and mentors. Tim Flanigan is a celebrated upland bird hunter, retired game warden, and author of books such as Grouse & Woodcock: The Birds of My Life and the Night Killers series. Known for his evocative writing, wildlife photography, and depth of field knowledge, Tim has become a treasured voice in the hunting community.  Expect to Learn:  Why life truly begins at 40, especially for outdoorsmen The value of mentorship and passing on hunting traditions Tales from the field: from poachers to unforgettable first grouse hunts Insights into Tim's books, including Grouse & Woodcock and Turkey Man How aging changes a hunter's priorities from the kill to the memories Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: [00:00:00] - Welcome & Turning 80 with Tim Flanigan [00:02:56] - Life Begins at 40 [00:05:30] - What inspired you to write an article? [00:14:43] - Chasing Grouse and Outlaws: A Game Warden's Story [00:19:43] - Grouse, Woodcock, and the Joy of Observation [00:41:58] - What do you look at when you're shooting? [00:53:09] - The grouse's morning stretching routine [01:12:39] - Photo Tim wants to capture [01:28:17] - Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts Follow The Guest, Tim Flanigan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimFlanigan.NatureExposure/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timflanigan418/?hl=en  Book#1:https://www.wildriverpress.com/product/grouse-woodcock-timothy-c-flanigan-wild-river-press/ Book#2:Poacher Pursuit: Game Warden vs Wildlife Killers Book #3:Night Killers: Blood Lusting Poachers Follow the Host Nick: Instagram: @birdshot.podcast Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com Listening Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17EVUDJPwR2iJggzhLYil7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdshot-podcast/id1288308609 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@birdshot.podcast SUPPORT | http://www.patreon.com/birdshotUse Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% on https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on https://trulockchokes.com/ The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: https://www.onxmaps.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brea and Mallory discuss whether or not you can be too critical with books. Plus, they talk about what to do with dust jackets and recommend books that are out in mass market paperback. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESApron Notebookswww.apronnotebooks.comCODE: GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/join Books Mentioned -Ripe by Sarah Rose EtterIf the Dead Belong Here by Carson FaustFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosAngels' Blood by Nalini Singh

In this episode, chat with Professor AG about embracing new beginnings. She shares how this season is all about growth, change, and trusting what's next. She opens up about her decision to step away from influencing, why community has become so meaningful to her, and the excitement behind launching the AG University membership. She also reflects on setting intentions for the new year, having fun again, and how fear can actually be a powerful teacher. Along the way, she shares thoughts on gratitude, mindfulness, and a few book recs that have supported her through it all.Be notified when my new app launches!! Click hereBook recs:The Wedding People by Alison EspachHappiness For Beginners by Catherine CenterIn the Likely Event by Rebecca YarosWomen, Food, and God by Geneen RothTimestamps00:00 Welcome Back to Ag University Podcast00:17 Reflections on the New Year and Personal Growth02:14 Transitioning from Influencer to Community Builder04:43 The Launch of AG University Membership07:47 Setting Intentions and Systems for the New Year10:06 The Importance of Connection and Community13:08 Navigating Life's Challenges and Finding Joy19:44 The Car Accident Experience22:00 Reflections on Fear and Reality25:30 The Power of Gratitude28:01 Shifting Perspectives and Ego Death31:17 Embracing Authenticity and Ease35:11 Book Recommendations and Personal GrowthKeywords: podcast, personal growth, manifestation, community, self-discovery, mental health, AG University, membership, new beginnings, joyWhat is AGU? After launching an energy work practice rooted in the Akashic Records, AG uncovered so much information that she needs the world to hear! It's her duty and personal mission to help people get in touch with their intuition and energetic gifts, and ultimately become the brightest and boldest version of themselves! This is your official acceptance letter: WELCOME TO AG UNIVERSITY! AG's Energetic Protection CoursesAG's Book Club How To Read The Akashic Records CourseSign up for the newsletter if you are interested in doing a reading with Anna Grace, or learning more about her energy work practice. Sessions will ONLY become available here - her booking link will never be shared on any other platforms: Sign up hereIf you aren't already - you can connect with AG on Instagram and TikTok: @annagracenewell on all platforms! XO

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.   This week we talk to Rachel Ray, CEO of the International Book Project, a nonprofit organization in Lexington, KY that helps make book lovers out of people all over the world. She talks to us about the logistics of shipping books and how close relationships with the Peace Corps and other nonprofits help get English-language books into people's hands.    And for our book recommendation section of the show, we are focusing on spies, but these definitely aren't of the James Bond variety. We offer up 6 book suggestions that stretch our understanding of an espionage story.  We are light on books set during the Cold War or World War II but instead focus on outside-the-box spy characters.      Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City by David Dominé 2- The White Heart of the Mojave: An Adventure with the Outdoors of the Desert by Edna Brush Perkins  3- Ghost Town Living: Mining for Purpose and Chasing Dreams at the Edge of Death Valley by Brent Underwood 4- Discworld series by Terry Pratchett  5- The Storyteller of Casablanca by Fiona Valpy  6- Poets Square: A Memoir in Thirty Cats by Courtney Gustafson  7- A 5 Star Read by a Fellow Book Lover Jenni Potter Scott @storytimereviews - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi  8- Oxford Soju Club by Jinwoo Park  9- Who is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht 10- An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole  11- Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead  12- Mr. Nice Spy by Tiana Smith  13- The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler by John Hendrix   Media Mentioned: 1- Murder in Glitterball City - HBO Max, 2026 2- John Hendrix - Link to The Faithful Spy research - https://goose-hawk-c589.squarespace.com/bonhoeffer-research  

Are you living authentically, or hiding behind a mask? Master neuroplastician Robert Paris shares his powerful journey from deep personal pain to true liberation. By rewiring his own brain, Robert uncovered self-love, meaningful connection and a renewed sense of purpose — and now he's dedicated to helping others do the same. Through compelling storytelling, reflections on childhood experiences and practical coaching insights, Robert explores the power of understanding your why, overcoming limiting beliefs and nurturing genuine relationships at home and at work. Robert's work is changing the world, one brain at a time. Rediscover love, connection and purpose as you begin your own journey home reclaiming your identity. KEY TAKEAWAY "Take off the mask. Take off the armour. Show courage, address whatever inner fear or pain that you might feel, because when you do that, it's the most liberating thing you can do in your life. I can guarantee that 100%."   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* 1.        You Versus Your Brain: Reclaiming Your Identity by Robert Paris - https://amzn.eu/d/1MqW0qu  2.        The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas - https://amzn.eu/d/948JNCB  3.        Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King - https://amzn.eu/d/8BSSHSS  4.        The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum - https://amzn.eu/d/gqDPyke  ABOUT THE GUEST – ROBERT PARIS Robert Paris is the President of Myelin Leadership International and one of fewer than 100 certified Master Neuroplasticians worldwide, having been internationally recognised in 2024 for pioneering the application of neuroscience in leadership and personal transformation.    Through his innovative RENEW process, he has guided dozens of clients over the past few years to become more self-aware, confident and effective leaders—achieving results far beyond traditional coaching. Robert designs and facilitates leadership programs and team-building initiatives grounded in emerging knowledge of the brain, helping organisations and individuals understand how the brain often works against their best interests—and how to rewire it for resilience and growth   CONNECT WITH  ROBERT PARIS https://ww.myelinleadership.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-paris/    ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) * Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

We've got 18 books and series we highly recommend, so there's something here for all kinds of readers - and at the end of the episode we rank our top 3 to bring you the best of the best. What is space opera? Books with big characters and a bigger world - they usually even come with big 'ol wordcounts. Space opera is often multi-pov, with interstellar travel and the fate of the galaxy at stake. No spoilers anywhere in this episode.Join the Hugonauts book club on discordOr you can watch our episodes on YouTube if you prefer videoThis episode is sponsored by indie sci-fi publisher Lil' FactoryAll the books we recommend, plus timestamps:00:00 Intro 00:36 Sponsor - Lil' Factory 1:24 What is a space opera? 2:58 The Vorkosigan Saga - Lois McMaster Bujold 4:45 The Expanse - James S.A. Corey 6:38 Hyperion - Dan Simmons 9:51 House of Suns - Alistair Reynolds 11:32 Children of Time - Adrian Tchaikovsky 13:11 Fire Upon the Deep - Vernor Vinge 15:04 The Culture - Iain M. Banks 17:17 Peter F. Hamilton's whole discography 20:19 Embassytown - China Mieville 21:45 A Memory Called Empire - Arkady Martine 23:34 Dune - Are you happy now? 24:47 Ancillary Justice - Ann Leckie 26:34 Downbelow Station - C.J. Cherryh 26:05 The Mote in God's Eye - Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle 29:24 Startide Rising - David Brin 31:16 The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet - Becky Chambers 33:01 Foundation - Isaac Asimov 35:22 Rankings: 3rd best Space Opera 37:27 Rankings: 2nd best Space Opera 38:50 Rankings: 1st best Space Opera

There are countless reasons why a parent might choose to step away from their career to stay home and raise their kids—financial considerations, personal values, or simply wanting to be more present during those formative years. But even in 2026, most people still assume it'll be Mom who makes that move. Enter Shannon Carpenter: a stay-at-home dad of three who traded investigating elder abuse for state agencies for full-time parenting almost 20 years ago, and has never looked back. Shannon is the author of The Ultimate Stay-at-Home Dad (Penguin Random House), a humorous, heartfelt guide for dads navigating the world of primary caregiving. He opens up about fighting isolation, bucking stereotypes, and how he has redefined success and identity in his life. Listen to the end for Kisses & Disses!Topics include:•  The decision-making process behind becoming a stay-at-home dad and challenging traditional gender norms.•  Navigating isolation, building community, and the importance of friendships for at-home fathers.•  Strategies for connecting with teenagers and adapting parenting styles for different phases and individual children.•  Mental health for dads: separating personal identity from the parenting role and prioritizing self-care.•  Societal perceptions of stay-at-home dads and ongoing barriers to equality in caregiving roles.•  The impact of workplace policies, cultural changes, and paid family leave on modern fatherhood.•  Writing "The Ultimate Stay-at-Home Dad" and advocating for actionable, practical advice for fathers.•  And more!LINKSShannon Carpenter (homepage)The Ultimate Stay At Home Dad (Bookshop.org)Shannon Carpenter (Instagram)Caspar BabypantsSpencer AlbeeModern Dadhood (website)AdamFlaherty.tvStuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)MD (Instagram)MD (Facebook)MD (YouTube)MD (TikTok) #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast

Brea and Mallory tick off the first box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a queernorm book! Plus they give advice on scheduling library holds, and recommend queer hockey books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsor -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSESGRAZACODE: GLASSESGRAZA Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/join Books Mentioned -The End of the World is a Cul de Sac by Louise KennedySick Houses by Leila TaylorThe Library of the Unwritten by A.J. HackwithPaladin's Grace by T. KingfisherHeated Rivalry by Rachel ReidWake Up, Nat & Darcy by Kate CochraneLike a Power Play by Elle SprinkleLove Pucked by Emily Silver