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For our latest Book Club we're welcoming authors Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill of the fantastic new book, Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story. Admittedly, I've always respected Jeff more than enjoyed him, so to help with this conversation I invited the biggest Beck fan I know, Brad Page, host of the I'm In Love With That Song podcast. Together we hear all sides on Jeff, the good and not-so-good, and the case is made whether he's one of the greats. The book is excellent and this conversation should get you thinking and maybe even inform your opinion as well. Enjoy!  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0KPbR0LRmyVjkh3G4v58GZ?si=8tSDWIMVTxeuiESaO80Hwg&nd=1&dlsi=7728a2cca267487c www.patreon.com/c/thehustlepod  

This week Dalanie and Katie discuss chapter 45 through the end of Score by Kennedy Ryan. Wanna read along? View the reading schedule here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaqYJovCT63/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== IN THIS EPISODE: Video episodes are now available on YouTube! Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@classicallyblackpodcast WE HAVE MERCH!: https://www.classicallyblackpodcast.com/store JOIN US ON PATREON!: https://patreon.com/ClassicallyBlackPodcast FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! https://linktr.ee/classicallyblack https://theviolinchannel.com/boston-symphony-orchestra-musicians-agree-to-contract-extension/?utm_source=vc-newsletter&utm_medium=email https://theviolinchannel.com/chicago-sinfonietta-and-chicago-federation-of-musicians-agree-on-new-one-year-contract/?utm_source=vc-newsletter&utm_medium=email Black Excellence: Alvin McCall https://slso.org/person/alvin-mccall/ Piece of the Week: Sonata for Violin and Piano - William Grant Still https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzraRg0ZKcU

Episode 2847 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss UC Davis' report testing avocado oil products and whether their claims are authentic or not. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/testing-avocado-oil-episode-2847 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Testing Avocado Oil Anna just got back from a great trip in Scotland. She and her husband joined a comedy show. (3:00) Traveling can be a challenge, but make it a game for yourself. Anna shares some of the things she did to stay NSNG. UCDavis has recently released a study on the purity of avocado oil products. (32:00) UCDavis.edu https://www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/study-finds-82-percent-avocado-oil-rancid-or-mixed-other-oils They reviewed many popular brands of processed mayo, dressings, and snacks. Anna has a one-minute mayo recipe that you can find on her Substack: Eat Happy Kitchen One-Minute Mayo The UC Davis study found that 48 of the 54 avocado oil labeled products were adulterated with cheaper oils. A large percentage were either rancid and/or adulterated with other oils. (44:00) Not all manufacturers may have known they were receiving adulterated oils. Anna shares some of the products on the list. If the product is "compositionally consistent with authentic oil", then the oil's rating was noted with a checkmark. (47:00) Vinnie briefly speaks about his 45th high school reunion. (57:00) He noticed a big difference between his 20th and 45th reunions. Of everyone who showed up, they looked great. Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

Today's episode features female founders of two communities: Jennifer Shoop, Magpie, and Aly Wente and Niki Wente, The Wine Sisters Book Club. Both groups have prioritized books — in addition to birds, wine, and more interests and avenues. Jennifer Shoop's book, Small Wonders: A Field Guide to Life's Quiet Joys, was absolutely beautiful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana catches up with long-time friend and Axios co-founder Mike Allen to examine the nation's shifting political landscape as the countdown continues to the 2026 midterms. They discuss rising public backlash over AI data centers, internal battles facing House Democrats, and an early look at how the 2028 presidential race is shaping up. Mike also shares behind-the-scenes memories from covering Dana during her time in the Bush White House. Book Club: Plus, Mike outlines actionable productivity strategies from his new book, Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less, to help you cut through modern noise and streamline your schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the center of Patrick Radden Keefe's new book, “London Falling,” is a mystery: In 2019, a young man named Zac Brettler disappeared, and a few days later his body was found in the Thames River. Surveillance footage showed what appeared to be Zac jumping off the balcony of a nearby luxury tower, leading some to speculate that he had taken his own life. His family, though, didn't quite believe that theory; though troubled, Zac, in their view, hadn't seemed suicidal. Then the Brettlers learn that before his death, Zac had pretended to be the rich son of a Russian oligarch, and fallen in with a dangerous crowd in London's criminal scene. So what happened? That's what Keefe attempts to answer in “London Falling.” On this episode of the Book Review Book Club, the host MJ Franklin discusses the book with his colleagues Jennifer Szalai and Sadie Stein. You can follow along and add your own comments to the discussion here. Books discussed on this episode: “Say Nothing” and “Empire of Pain,” by Patrick Radden Keefe “Reunion,” by Fred Uhlman “Putin's People,” by Catherine Belton “Strangers to Ourselves,” by Rachel Aviv “Days of Love and Rage,” by Anand Gopal “Bad Blood,” by John Carreyrou “Catch and Kill,” by Ronan Farrow Listen to and Follow ‘The Book Review' Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We Want to Hear From You We would love to hear your thoughts about this episode, and about the Book Review's podcast in general. You can send them to thebookreview@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During James Arthur Ray's 2009 Spiritual Warrior retreat in Sedona, the self-proclaimed spiritual teacher exhorted participants to “play full-on” in order to overcome their limiting beliefs and fear of death. After having their heads shaved and enduring a gruelling 36-hour “vision quest,” Ray packed the spiritual warriors into a makeshift “sweat lodge,” where temperatures reached 120 degrees.  Three people died. Eighteen were hospitalized. Ray fled the scene, taking cover at a nearby luxury resort to promote his next event. After spending just two years in jail, he went right back to presenting himself as a spiritual guide and transformational seminar leader.  Journalist and professor emeritus at Northern Arizona University, Annette McGivney joins Julian to discuss her new book, Plastic Shaman: The True Story of a Deadly Self-Help Retreat and America's Misguided Quest for Wellness. Show Notes Annette McGivney Bio Plastic Shaman is available September 15th through Torrey House Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan and Becca return with another chapter of the Wheel Talk Podcast book club, exploring We Need Your Art by Amie McNee. Joined once again by Taylor Swilley, they reflect on the book's ideas around giving yourself permission to be an artist, overcoming creative resistance, and building a sustainable creative practice. Together, they discuss why the book resonated so strongly with them and how its lessons apply to finding your creative identity, making space for meaningful work, and navigating life as a working artist and creative business owner.Our next book club selection will be announced in the coming months and released in the next season. See all the books we've covered on Becca's Amazon list at https://amzn.to/3X5yZOX-----Find more about Taylor's business below-----Instagram - @backyardkilnWebsite - backyardkiln.com

In this solo episode of CockTales with Kiki, Kiki gets into what it really means to show up — for your friends, your relationships, and yourself. After a Sip & Spill caller admits she's nervous about planning a party only to have people cancel, the conversation opens up into flakiness, dating etiquette, last-minute cancellations, and the difference between protecting your peace and simply being inconsiderate.Kiki also answers an Ask Kiki letter from a listener who feels like she's wasting her twenties waiting for the next chapter of her life to finally begin, plus another very different dilemma involving a boyfriend, old sex videos, and one extremely questionable camera roll.From RSVP anxiety to mixed signals and learning how to enjoy your life before everything is perfectly figured out, this episode is about who shows up, who flakes, and what it really means.Follow me! @kikisaidso & @cocktalespodcastContact Me!Advice: advice@cocktalespod.comCockTales: cocktales@cocktalespod.comAdvertising: cameron@pleasurepodcasts.com Sip & Spill where I sip and you spill: 404-692-0039Sponsors/Special Offers:IROHAAugust is Orgasm Month! Celebrate by upgrading your wellness routine with Iroha and check out my faves at https://tidd.ly/4wPnFa8SOAKING WETMake every encounter slipperier, sexier, and downright sensational. It's time to get Soaking Wet and keep those good times coming...literally. And the best part? Soaking Wet is formulated by medical doctors at VB Health. Visit soakingwet.com and use code COCKTALES for 10% off soakingwet.comInterested in Podcasting? Join the Cohort to learn from me! Fill Out The Interest Formhttps://forms.gle/TrzDVEUHtaHv6fW89Join Patreon to help support the show! www.patreon.com/cocktalesGet Your Merch & Order Your Card Game  www.imcurioustoknow.comBali With Kiki! The Travel Tribe Experience: https://travel.kikisaidso.com/BaliGet Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's Book Club www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cocktales-with-kiki--2818687/support.CONNECT WITH USFollow the host and join the conversation after the episode:Kiki Said So (Kiara Walker)Instagram: @kikisaidsoTikTok: @kikisaidsoCocktales With KikiInstagram:@cocktalespodcastTikTok: @cocktalespodcastWant to be a guest on Cocktales?We are always looking for interesting guests, experts, and storytellers to join the show. If you would like to be considered, please fill out our guest submission form here:Guest Interest Form

Episode 2846 - Vinnie Tortorich and Dr. Gary Fettke discuss CGMs, dietary guidelines, GLP-1s, and the third rail of how the COVID-19 pandemic was handled. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/the-third-rail-dr-gary-fettke-episode-2846 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Guidelines and GLP-1s Dr. Gary Fettke was in Vinnie's first documentary, "FAT: a documentary." They discuss how dietary messaging has changed over the years. (8:00) Whole foods, including animal proteins, are the optimal way to get nutrients. (15:00) They discuss CGMs and how helpful they can be for awareness of what certain foods do to your blood glucose. (20:30) Your body responds to everything you eat; however, some foods raise glucose levels more than others. A CGM can help you discover your personal response and bioindividuality. They discuss the U.S. Food Pyramid and RFK's take on it. Following the previous dietary guidelines has not helped; in fact, it seems to have made things worse. For example, approximately 40% of the U.S. military members are overweight because of food served in military commissaries. (32:00) The Magic Pill documentary is fantastic viewing. (33:00) Vinnie asks Gary his opinion on GLP-1s. (41:00) The mechanisms in the body when using a GLP-1 are very similar to being on a low-carb, ketogenic diet. (44:00) Significant weight loss requires keeping protein levels up to help offset muscle loss. (48:00) Exercise is very important, and can help with loose skin. The Third Rail They discuss Gary's experience during the COVID pandemic, or "the third rail." (57:30) He also shares thoughts about the recent hearings where Anthony Fauci and he "pleaded the Fifth" 111 times. The result of the pandemic is a percentage of the population realizing not to mindlessly follow medical authorities, which is good. Stay inquisitive and question what comes across the news and social media. Alcohol dampens T-cell lymphocytes' function; ketones will boost them. (1:17:00) Belinda Fettke's Substack can be found at https://truthzones.substack.com You can find Dr. Gary Fettke on X @FructoseNo. You can also search for him on YouTube. Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

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Send us Fan MailIn today's BFF Book Club episode, I'm chatting with romantic suspense author Natalie Walters about our August pick, Spies, Lies, and Alibis. Natalie takes us behind the scenes of this Mr. & Mrs. Smith-inspired story and shares how she found her way to romantic suspense, what makes an idea worthy of becoming a novel, and why authenticity matters even in a story filled with spies, secrets, and high-stakes situations.Episode Highlights:How Natalie found her way into writing romantic suspense and the inspiration behind Spies, Lies, and Alibis.Why “not every idea is a story and not every story idea works,” and how she determines which ideas are worth pursuing.Her desire to create stories that feel authentic and believable, even when the circumstances are larger than life.Why “there has to be a cost to the decisions a character makes, one way or the other.”Balancing suspense, romance, and humor to create the kind of escape that makes readers think, “That was so fun, let's do it again.”Trusting readers to fill in the“Not every idea is a story and not every story idea works.”Connect with Natalie:InstagramWebsite

Jann, Caitlin & Sarah begin the show with a special tribute to Dolly Parton after hearing the news of her passing. Along with some of our OnlyJanns during our book club meeting, listener share the ways that they admire Dolly. Shortly after, Jann welcomes bestselling author Carley Fortune. They discuss Carley's remarkable transition from a successful media career to becoming a celebrated romance writer. The conversation explores second chances, the challenges of writing romance, and the importance of empathy in storytelling. Carley shares insights into her writing process, the inspiration behind her novels, and the adaptation of her work into a Netflix series. She shares insights on balancing her successful career with family life and reflects on the personal elements she weaves into her characters and the creative rituals that inspire her writing. More about Carley Fortune: Carley Fortune is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After, Meet Me at the Lake, This Summer Will Be Different, One Golden Summer, and Our Perfect Storm. Previously a journalist, Carley lives in Toronto with her husband and two sons. https://www.carleyfortune.com/ #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠www.jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠ Join our Book Club & access bonus content on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod *Photo credit* Jenna Marie Wakani 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brie is flying solo for a special back-to-school episode, but she's bringing along the sweetest co-host: Birdie! Brie shares the parenting advice that stopped her mid-scroll and gets real about raising independent kids, letting go of perfection, and navigating all the emotions that come with a new school year. Then Birdie takes over with her very own book club, reveals her favorite reads, and puts Brie and “Dodo” to the test with a fun back-to-school game. Plus, a special tribute to Dolly Parton, celebrating the legendary entertainer's life, her message of being unapologetically yourself, and the lasting impact of her Imagination Library. Press play for a sweet mother-daughter episode filled with laughs, life lessons, great books, and a little back-to-school inspiration. Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For 20 years Maggie and Will have spent idyllic summers in the south of France with their friends Lydia and Roland. This year though, tension is brewing and loyalties are being tested. Their young kids are all there too, and they might end up stumbling upon secrets that were being kept from them...August's Happy Place Book Club read is Family Friends. In this chat with Fearne, author Chloe Ashby explains why she wanted to explore relationship dynamics around the age of 40. Each character has brought a bit of extra baggage to this year's holiday, so through them Chloe wonders at what point doing one bad thing makes you a bad person.Plus, why was it controversial to include a teenage holiday romance?Thank you to Penguin for the use of the Family Friends audiobook, narrated by Sally Scott.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Book Club Meets: Candice Carty-WilliamsBook Club Meets: Caro Claire BurkeBook Club Meets: Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York Times bestselling author Nina Simon spoke with us about her unconventional career path, low-overhead creative lifestyle, and her sophomore novel MY SISTER IS GOING TO KILL ME. Nina Simon is the bestselling author of the hit novel Mother-Daughter Murder Night. A Reese's Book Club pick and New York Times bestseller, Simon's debut was an Anthony Award winner, an Indie Next pick, and a Best of 2023 selection for Barnes & Noble, Library Journal, and Amazon. Her follow-up, My Sister Is Going to Kill Me, is described as a “family-centric, women-led whodunnit about two sisters who work together to find a killer as they raft down the rapids of the Grand Canyon.” Nita Prose, #1 bestselling author of The Maid series, called the book "A high-octane thriller about two sisters who have to solve a murder ... or die trying. Propulsive and page-turning, this is armchair adventure at its best." Before turning to fiction, Nina wore many hats: NASA engineer, slam poet, game designer, museum director, and nonprofit CEO. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Nina Simon, Milena, and I discussed: Her pivot from “museum visionary” to crime fiction  The cancer diagnosis in her family that prompted her to write her debut novel How she turned the natural splendor of the Grand Canyon into a locked-room mystery Her writing process and living off the grid Engineering a low-expense lifestyle to buy creative freedom And a lot more! Show Notes: ElevenReader is a new, award-winning audio app for iOS, Android, Web NinaKSimon.com My Sister Is Going to Kill Me: A Novel (Signed) by Nina Simon - Bookshop Santa Cruz My Sister Is Going to Kill Me: A Novel by Nina Simon (Amazon) Nina Simon Amazon Author Page Nina Simon on Substack Nina Simon on Facebook Nina Simon on Instagram Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN PATREON HERE This episode of the podcast is a must-listen for all ACOTAR fans, as the hosts dive into the upcoming books in the series and share their predictions and theories about the story. They discuss the possibility of a crossover between ACOTAR and other series, such as Throne of Glass and Crescent City, and debate whether it's a good idea to read these books in a specific order. The hosts are excited to share their thoughts on the upcoming books, A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody, and discuss the potential connections between the ACOTAR series and other series by the same author. They also talk about the challenges of reading multiple series at once and the benefits of reading them in a specific order. One of the hosts shares their experience of reading Crescent City and how it's a grind, but still enjoyable, and they discuss the differences between reading ACOTAR and other series. The hosts also share their predictions for the upcoming books, including the possibility of a character's pregnancy and the return of a beloved character. They discuss the author's use of a soft magic system and how it affects the story, and they share their thoughts on the controversy surrounding the reading order of the series. They also talk about the importance of reading the books in a specific order to understand the story and characters better. If you're a fan of the ACOTAR series, you won't want to miss this episode. The hosts share their insights and predictions, and discuss the challenges and benefits of reading multiple series at once. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on the upcoming books and the reading order of the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CannCon and Ashe in America return to finish what they started, picking up the second half of Chapter 12 of The Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin, and this time they actually get to the sinking of the Lusitania. The hosts walk through how the ship was quietly outfitted for war, the cargo controversy that followed it for decades, and the strange timeline of warnings and decisions that put it directly in a U boat's path. They dig into the competing explanations for why the ship went down in under eighteen minutes, from torpedoes to secondary explosions to what divers actually found in the wreck decades later. Expect some genuinely jaw dropping historical details, a healthy dose of suspicion about official reports, and the kind of ending that makes the whole setup from last week click into place.

Happy Book Club Day! Time to chat about our August Book Club Pick, The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer. We chose this ode to books and book lovers for an uplifting read, and we can't wait to chat about its surprising twists, meta moments, author commentary, and more! We also ask ourselves: if you could visit any fictional world or hang out with any fictional character, which books would be first on your list?   Don't forget to enter our Sol de Janeiro giveaway!    September Book Club Pick - Main Characters by Bobby Palmer   Obsessions Becca - Don't Say Good Luck on Netflix Olivia - Andy Cohen reading John of John on a yacht   What we've read this week Becca -  Under Story by Chloe Benjamin (out 9/1)   Events  Get tickets for our NYC Bonus Book Club on September 30   Sponsors Sol de Janeiro - One of the best parts about our Summer of Sol partnership is that we could not love Sol de Janeiro products any more. Don't forget, you can use go to soldejaneiro.com/discount/BOP10 and the 10% discount will be auto-added to your first purchase on most of their bestselling items, like our favorite Brazilian Bum Bum Cream and the Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist. That's 10% off at soldejaneiro.com/discount/BOP10. We are so excited for you to try all of their bestsellers, if you haven't already! Skims - Shop our favorites at SKIMS.com. Let them know we sent selecting "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Cozy Earth - Head to cozyearth.com and use code BOP for an exclusive 20% off. Caraway Home - Visit Carawayhome.com/BOP to take an additional 10% off your next purchase.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our BFF Group! Order Olivia's Books, Little One, and Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club, and preorder Back Where We Started!   Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

Episode 2845 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss Vinnie's 45th high school reunion and what an optimal breakfast is (it doesn't include doughnuts). https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/an-optimal-breakfast-episode-2845 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout An Optimal Breakfast Vinnie recently attended his 45th high school reunion, and had a great time. (3:00) He was really looking forward to catching up with a few people. Several years ago, Vinnie did an episode about a previous class reunion. (6:00) In that episode, he shared a lot of thoughts about classmates. He was concerned for classmates who appeared to have many health concerns at a relatively young age. At this reunion, however, he was pleased to see how many people were in better shape and health. It was also nice because the atmosphere among the guests was more relaxed. They discuss brunch the following day and the chaos that followed. (33:00) Are donuts and beignets really a breakfast food? Vinnie shares his experience while visiting his parents. (48:00) They went to a restaurant where Vinnie ordered something that seems pretty harmless. Vinnie drives a lot for his trips, and they discuss how a good road trip can be good for the soul. (53:00) Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

It's The Stacks Book Club Day, and Sequoia Holmes, host of the Black People Love Paramore and Freshly Pop'd podcasts, is back to chat about our August pick, Fish Tales by Nettie Jones. Set in the 1970s, this dark, satirical novel-in-vignettes follows Lewis Jones, a freewheeling young woman partying her way through NYC and Detroit until her independent lifestyle is upended by her relationship with the handsome yet cruel Brook. In this episode, Sequoia and I discuss the difference between the book's marketing and its actual content, the distinction between an unlikable character and an anti-hero, and the ways this book is in conversation with the work of its original editor, Toni Morrison.Listen to the end of the episode to find out what our September book club pick is!You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2026/8/26/ep-439-fish-talesConnect with Sequoia: Instagram | Substack | TikTokConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, we're talking about our August Book Club pick, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Just kidding, we spend about six minutes talking about the book, and the rest of the episode is dedicated to ALL the ACOTAR release news! It finally feels like we're back in our reading groove, and we couldn't be more excited to spend the next two months theorizing, speculating, and counting down. Don't worry, our Book Club will be back at it next month with our September pick, Verity by Colleen Hoover. We hope you'll join us! Currently Reading: Throne of Glass by SJM Crown of Midnight by SJM Empire of Storms by SJM  

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I am chatting with Jessica Guerrieri, an award-winning novelist and essayist whose literary fiction explores the complexities of motherhood, identity, family, and the ways our past continues to shape us. She is the author of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, winner of the 2023 Maurice Prize for Fiction, and her newest novel, Both Can Be True. Beyond her fiction, Jessica is a passionate voice in essays on sobriety and mental health communities. Her book flight includes books that explore alcoholism and addiction. Episode Highlights:How writing became a form of escapism for Jessica as a new mom and in early sobrietyGiving ourselves permission to have an identity outside of motherhoodSobriety, identity, and figuring out what comes next in recoveryHow alcohol can numb both the difficult and joyful parts of lifeWhy reaching for our phones and doomscrolling doesn't actually give us the recharge we're looking forWriting complex women and allowing two conflicting truths to exist at onceWhy Jessica wants to write book club fiction that creates feelings, opinions, and conversationsThe intimacy of reading and how books allow us to experience someone else's life from the safety of our ownA book flight exploring alcoholism, addiction, motherhood, and family dynamicsConnect with Jessica:InstagramWebsiteSome links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.Books and authors mentioned in the episode:Dare to Lead by Brene BrownNothing Hurt and Everything Was Beautiful by Ben ReevesBook FlightBoth Can Be True by Jessica GuerrieriThe Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (also The Burning Side)The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening!InstagramFacebookWebsite

At the Book Club, the Dreadfuls are brought together for the first time as a terrifying new...or perhaps old...danger stalks London.

In this episode I go over the new ancestries, communities, and transformations for Daggerheart in the Hope & Fear expansion. There are some really fun character options here and some cool game design in the new features.Play Daggerheart with Me on Start Playing Games.Subscribe via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Check out my sci-fi novel, Critical Balance.Have you read Critical Balance? Please leave a review on Amazon.Join my Discord server.Email me.Check out my YouTube channel.Join my Book Club, now on Discord.Check Out my OTHER PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).The Next Three Years of DaggerheartUpcoming Official Foundry Modules for DaggerheartOfficial Daggerheart Card Creator & Adversary CreatorMost Played RPGs on Start Playing GamesFree PDF on How to Build Custom AdversariesGet The Wish Thief adventure for free: US, CA, UK, EU, AUGet The Marauders of Windfall adventure for free.

Marlon and Jake take on violence in fiction: what makes it effective, what makes it gratuitous, and whether “gratuitous violence” is even a useful distinction. Tune in as they discuss the difference between violence on the page and on screen and why extended cruelty can be harder to stomach than violence itself. Subscribe to our River-herd digital newsletter and our print newspaper, The Eddy, for sneak peeks of our upcoming books, free giveaways, and exclusive content: https://sites.prh.com/the-eddy-newspaper. Lord of the Flies by William Golding All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque Cities of the Red Night by William S. Burroughs Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy The Godfather by Mario Puzo The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess 2666 by Roberto Bolaño Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Hamlet by William Shakespeare King Lear by William Shakespeare Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I miss me”? Somewhere between taking care of everyone else, keeping life moving, and getting everything done, it's easy to lose touch with the parts of yourself that make you feel creative, connected, joyful, and fully alive. In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with one of her best friends, artist, jewelry designer, and Fully Expressed co-host Samantha Hollingsworth, to explore female friendship, creativity, and what it means to become fully expressed. They talk about why women need friendships where they can stop performing and feel completely seen, what makes a relationship feel safe and reciprocal, and why deeper connections become especially meaningful in midlife. Samantha also shares her unconventional journey through multiple careers and creative pursuits, and why women don't have to choose one passion or stay on one path forever. Plus, she and Dr. Mariza dive into their shared love of fiction and how books can reconnect us with imagination, possibility, and joy. If you're craving deeper friendships, more creativity, or simply want to feel more like you again, this episode is for you. Listen now for a heartfelt conversation about friendship, creativity, and finding your way back to yourself. SAMANTHA HOLLINGSWORTH Samantha Hollingsworth is an artist, creative, jewelry designer, Pilates instructor, and co-host of the Fully Expressed podcast and community. After exploring careers in film, movement, voiceover, and other creative fields, Samantha found her way into jewelry design and now creates custom pieces while preparing to launch her own line, Slater by Samantha. At the heart of her work is a passion for storytelling, creativity, deep female friendship, and creating spaces where women feel truly seen. IN THIS EPISODE What it actually means to live a fully expressed life Why you don't have to choose just one passion or path How safe female friendships help us become more ourselves What to look for when building deeper friendships in midlife Why friendship requires vulnerability, discernment, and accountability How books can provide escape, imagination, and connection Why creativity belongs to everyone, not just artists Giving yourself permission to start over and write a new story at any age QUOTES“Women need women. Like, that's how we thrive.” “Friendship is messy.” “You can make whatever life you want.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Find inspiration, connection, and meaningful reads. Join the Book Club now! https://drmariza.com/bookclub Use code DRMARIZA and get 10% off on your Womeness Order https://www.womaness.com/DRMARIZA The Fully Expressed Website The Fully Expressed Community The Fully Expressed Podcast Samantha Hollingsworth Instagram Samantha Hollingsworth Website RELATED EPISODES  766: The Weight You Lose Isn't Always the Biggest Transformation: The Part of GLP-1s Nobody Talks About with Dr. Alexandra Sowa 765: How Do You Hold It Together When You're Falling Apart Inside with Amy Morin 764: Why Your Nervous System Feels Dysregulated (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) with Roseann Capanna-Hodge 761: Finding Your Way Back to Pleasure and Feeling Fully Alive with Gabriella Espinosa

My guest on this week's Book Club podcast is Simon Sebag Montefiore, the author of a number of fantastic books, including The Cauldron, which released this week. Simon and I talk about the making of the modern middle east, and how we forget some of the most fundamental groups who shaped this part of the world into the region that we know of today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2844 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss starting a weight loss journey, substitutes for sugar, and the best form of powdered proteins. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/best-powdered-proteins-episode-2844 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Best Powdered Proteins Tina Turner is an icon. (5:00) Vinnie talks about an obese woman and a hiking story. (10:00). She became dehydrated quickly. Unfortunately, instead of a rescue story, it has turned into a mocking of large people. Vinnie puts a call out to find her. He wants to offer her free help. (18:00) What would Vinnie suggest morbidly obese people can get started on a weight loss journey with him? (23:00) He always tries to "meet people where they are at." Anna visits many online forums related to eating and lifestyle. (28:00) People are constantly trying to find substitutes and "game the system." Redefining what a real treat is is the best idea. Anna has questions about the different forms of powdered protein. (40:00) The form of whey protein is whey protein concentrate, not whey protein isolate. If Vinnie ever uses powdered protein, it's typically an egg white protein. It's bro-science that you have to eat within a certain window after working out. (44:30) Casein proteins release slower into your system than whey or egg white protein. (48:00) Anna's going to Scotland, and has an idea for her coffee and tea while traveling. (50:30) She found a heavy cream powder that she likes and can travel with. https://www.amazon.com/Anthonys-Fillers-Preservatives-Friendly-Product/dp/B01A03E494/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=AR1Q9Q8SCM1V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T2dpI1AgPdHkbz9bkqVYIMxFKj6D5sx0G17iaOS577_ZSwXalQx7BdDR40SlWXDEd_yHKPg9POxlFB041CIr15V2NWd5DdWpeTyHxb_99kEmEfTJRXqNAyDNJzR3EA63dwADQyxd8IMbSWm5dN0qa6nEqLbvKt7HIgEemf02bPeVlNvLQgFA5vnGQvYSmgCSro3C3OB4zSBDroY6_0aOq4xXSecXYcxL2BA3U17FiIYtyq2I9g4uv20p-mzhaP-1kC0wImGc7Pf7F4AYKz7o802PfObWBTFWaUEu_4S3FR8.H96FakdmjmYzcmDYHMj5aaET93iTe5t2NSQcTwQhU_s&dib_tag=se&keywords=anthony%27s%2Bgood%2Bcream%2Bpowder&qid=1785364588&sprefix=anthony%27s%2Bgood%2Bcream%2Bpowd%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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In this conversation, bestselling historian Bart Ehrman argues that ideas we now take for granted—caring for strangers, helping those in need and expanding our moral concern beyond family and tribe—were anything but obvious in the ancient world.Bart has spent much of his career challenging traditional Christian beliefs. But in Love Thy Stranger he makes a surprising historical case for Christianity's positive legacy, while remaining candid about the harm the church has also caused. Along the way we explore Jesus' relationship to Judaism, why the early church may have changed his teaching on forgiveness, whether Christianity transformed the moral imagination of the West, and what—if anything—we stand to lose as faith continues to decline.After the interview, Nomad hosts Tim and Nick wrestle with what it means to be shaped by Jesus' moral vision while no longer holding all the beliefs that once came with it.Interview starts at 11m 44sBooks, quotes, links →The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful and wonderful listeners. By supporting us, you gain access to Nomad's online spaces—like the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge, and Book Club—as well as bonus episodes such as Nomad Contemplations, Homegrown Conversations, and Nomad Revisited.If you'd like to join our lovely community of supporters, head over to our Patreon page. You might even be rewarded with a Nomad pen or our coveted Beloved Listener mug!If a monthly commitment isn't possible right now, a one-off donation is always deeply appreciated—you can do that here.Looking to connect with others nearby? Check out the Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook group.And if you're up for sharing your own story, we regularly post reflections from listeners on our blog—all with the hope of fostering deeper understanding, connection and supportive relationships. If you'd like to share your story on the blog, contact us for more information here.

This week Dalanie and Katie discuss chapters 32 through chapter 45 of Score by Kennedy Ryan. Wanna read along? View the reading schedule here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaqYJovCT63/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== IN THIS EPISODE: Video episodes are now available on YouTube! Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@classicallyblackpodcast WE HAVE MERCH!: https://www.classicallyblackpodcast.com/store JOIN US ON PATREON!: https://patreon.com/ClassicallyBlackPodcast FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! https://linktr.ee/classicallyblack https://theviolinchannel.com/washingtons-national-symphony-orchestra-faces-financial-crisis/?utm_source=vc-newsletter&utm_medium=email https://theviolinchannel.com/210-miniature-statues-of-mozart-stolen-from-public-art-installation-in-salzburg/?utm_source=vc-newsletter&utm_medium=email Black Excellence: https://www.nicholasfelder.com/about Piece of the Week: Symphony No. 2 - Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vORyEuHt-ZA

The Monday Microsegment for the week of August 24. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast. OpenAI reins in upcoming AI models it says are getting too good at breaking software. Seventeen Iranians charged over a decade of stolen research. And AI is helping attackers break into factory and water controllers.  Plus, John Kindervag joins us for a Book Club segment!  Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.com Get the Industry's First Vendor-Neutral Zero Trust Certification: https://www.illumio.com/zero-trust-certification 

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Every sip has a story… and apparently one glass of Prosecco has about 20.Dree Taylor is back, and this week we're catching up on everything from the RHOA reunion and our latest reality TV opinions to moving drama, family updates, expensive weddings, questionable decisions and the very real possibility that Whitley almost sent somebody to the First 48.Then the stories start STORYING.We get into some absolutely unhinged listener submissions—including a workplace hookup with more parts than a Netflix limited series—and Dree and I add a few confessions of our own. Somewhere along the way we're talking broken beds, sex on vacation, old flames, bad decisions, and why some stories only get funnier once enough time has passed.Grab a drink and come sit with us. Because around here, every sip has a story—and this week, we have plenty.Follow My Girl! @_dreetaylorFollow Me!@cocktalespodcast@kikisaidsoContact us!Advice: advice@cocktalespod.comCockTales: cocktales@cocktalespod.comSIP & SPILLYou can also leave a voicemail instead of an email for advice and cocktales or to just get something off your chest!!  404-692-0039Join Patreon to help support the show! www.patreon.com/cocktalesGet Your Merch & Order Your Card Game  www.imcurioustoknow.comBali With Kiki! The Travel Tribe Experience: https://travel.kikisaidso.com/BaliGet Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's Book Club www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoSponsors:Brooklyn BeddingGo to brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code COCKTALESPOD at checkout to get 30% off sitewide during the LABOR DAY SALE. Exclusive with my code!VB HealthMake every encounter slipperier, sexier, and downright sensational. It's time to get Soaking Wet and keep those good times coming...literally. And the best part? Soaking Wet is formulated by medical doctors at VB Health. Visit soakingwet.com and use code COCKTALES for 10% off Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cocktales-with-kiki--2818687/support.CONNECT WITH USFollow the host and join the conversation after the episode:Kiki Said So (Kiara Walker)Instagram: @kikisaidsoTikTok: @kikisaidsoCocktales With KikiInstagram:@cocktalespodcastTikTok: @cocktalespodcastWant to be a guest on Cocktales?We are always looking for interesting guests, experts, and storytellers to join the show. If you would like to be considered, please fill out our guest submission form here:Guest Interest Form

Adam and Pooka discuss Algernon Blackwood's fiction, his occult interests, his fascination with nature, and what his stories can teach Mage: The Ascension Storytellers about the sublime, supernatural uncertainty, spirits, Correspondence, Awakening, and psychological horror.Show Notes Mage 20 SRD Blackwood, the Golden Dawn, and psychical research Why “The Willows” remains influential weird fiction The sublime as a tool for Mage Correspondence and “A Victim of Higher Space” Magical instruments in “A Psychical Invasion” Hermetic magic in “Smith: An Episode in a Lodging House” Reincarnation and “Ancient Sorceries” Psychic vampirism and “The Transfer” Sleepers encountering the supernatural Playing Awakening instead of relegating it to backstory Using wilderness settings in Mage and “The Wendigo” Psychological horror without Nephandi or cosmic monsters Mystical isolation, obsession, and chantries Using Sphere perceptions to generate story hooks Why Blackwood may feel especially appropriate for Mage: The Ascension (Second Edition)A note on the 1910 wilderness novellaThe episode discusses Blackwood's use of material drawn from Algonquin-speaking Indigenous cultures while distinguishing his Edwardian weird fiction from the living traditions he transformed.

It's finally here - the Yesteryear episode. What book should we read next? Let us know in the comments!   Call (917) 512-1758 to leave us a voicemail! International Dialers can leave us a voice memo on WhatsApp: +1 (646) 423-7020   FOLLOW DES: Tickets: https://punchup.live/desbishop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desbishop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desbishop X: https://x.com/desbishop YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Desbishopcomedy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@desbishop5   FOLLOW NICOLE: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleclyons/   Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/ Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com

Episode 2843 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk to callers about healing after surgery, healing foods, and staying active during tough times. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/healing-after-surgery-episode-2843 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Healing After Surgery Maria is the first caller. (6:00) Maria and Vinnie talk about life, sports, and cultural differences, including soccer, hockey, and fan behavior at stadiums. Vinnie argues that people should be tougher on their own habits and stop making excuses around politics, celebrities, and consumer behavior. Maria shares her recent hip surgery and recovery, including how a carnivore-style diet and organ meats may have helped her healing. (26:00) Vinnie says clean eating, especially organ meats and liver supplements, can support recovery, but warns about overdoing vitamin A and copper. They discuss copper as having antibacterial properties and mention checking bloodwork. Kevin joins the show and says he was laid off after 30 years at a financial services company and is figuring out what comes next. (50:30) Vinnie encourages Kevin to stay confident, take his time, and consider work that is less vulnerable to AI disruption. (57:30) They talk about AI's impact on jobs, especially in corporate environments, and the value of hands-on trades. Kevin says he's been getting back into weightlifting and jiu-jitsu, and Vinnie recommends a weekly zone 4 interval workout to improve VO2 max. Vinnie explains that zone 2 alone helps, but harder intervals are what really move VO2 max. He explains how to get to zone 4 and do what is called a "quad." Try to do something physical every day, especially in the great outdoors! Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can preorder from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Please save your receipt from wherever you preorder; you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

Will we change or terraform Mars to better suit humans? Or are we more likely to change ourselves to better fit the red planet? How far can evolution take us in these new and exotic environments? These and many other fascinating questions are at the heart of Rice University professor Scott Solomon’s great book, “Becoming Martian”. He joins host Mat Kaplan for a far-ranging conversation in this month’s installment of Planetary Radio’s book club edition. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/book-club-scott-solomonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book Club: Darksaber. John and Matt have re-read the 1995 Star Wars Expanded Universe (Now “Legends”) novel “Darksaber,” and have a fresh review on the work through the lens of hindsight and fan nostalgia. They ask:- Would this hold up for adaptation in the modern era, like Thrawn?- Were creators too obsessed with “Death Star Tech” back then, too?- Are we too nostalgic about the old EU?- Would there be anything here for non-Star Wars fans to enjoy?Let these Jedi Masters show how works like Darksaber pointed the way to a successful future for Star Wars publishing…and whether that guidance is needed again.HostJohn Mills and Matthew RushingIf you're looking for the best Star Wars podcast to hear spirited discussions that embrace the fun of the Galaxy Far, Far Away with none of the fandom baggage, you found it! So long as you're waiting to refuel at docking bay 94, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!Send us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe & Review in Apple PodcastsMake sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!

It's Bonus Book Club Time! We loved reading One & Only by Maurene Goo, and we can't wait to discuss it today. And if you're in the Miami area, get tickets to our Miami Bonus Book Club on August 24!    August's Book Club Pick - The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer   Events  Get tickets for our Miami Bonus Book Club on August 24 Get tickets for our NYC Bonus Book Club on September 30   Sponsors Sol de Janeiro - One of the best parts about our Summer of Sol partnership is that we could not love Sol de Janeiro products any more. Don't forget, you can use go to soldejaneiro.com/discount/BOP10 and the 10% discount will be auto-added to your first purchase on most of their bestselling items, like our favorite Brazilian Bum Bum Cream and the Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist. That's 10% off at soldejaneiro.com/discount/BOP10. We are so excited for you to try all of their bestsellers, if you haven't already!   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our BFF Group! Order Olivia's Books, Little One, and Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club, and preorder Back Where We Started!   Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

Simon Wroe started work as a chef and still works in a kitchen. Only this time, he writes novels in them. He's worked as a journalist for The Guardian, The Economist, The Times and more, and his debut, 'Chop Chop', was nominated for the Costa First Novel Award. He also penned the screenplay for 'Sweet Dreams', a mixed-media film starring Munya Chawawa, Morgana Robinson and Reggie Watts.His new novel is 'Ghost Month'. It tells the story of how strange a month September has become. Every year, the spirits of the dead return for 4 weeks only. The novel focuses on 4 characters and their experiences of this time, and how society has learn to live with, and profit from, the haunting month.We talk about how it was inspired by personal, and societal, grief, also how he got into the headspace of multiple characters, and how much pressure he felt to make things chilling.You can hear about his wide-ranging research and influences, the seeds for the idea, and why he wanted to write a novel for London.Get a copy of the book - uk.bookshop.org/shop/writersroutineThis week's episode is sponsored by Faber Academy's 'Writing a Novel' course. Find out more at faberacademy.comSupport the show -patreon.com/writersroutineko-fi.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kelli and Troy wanted to take a moment to remember Hayden Panettiere, someone who has been a staple in the Beyond the Blinds community since the very beginning. The episode begins with a newly recorded tribute reflecting on Hayden, her career, and what she meant to the show and its listeners. Then, they're opening the BTB archives and rereleasing their original Book Club episode covering Hayden's memoir, This is Me: A Reckoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 2842 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk about work ethic, don't say "I can't," and ultra-processed foods in schools. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/dont-say-i-cant-episode-2842 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Don't Say "I Can't" Looking forward to the weekend. (3:00) Vinnie's body doesn't know it's the weekend. (7:30) He shares a story about his hard-working grandfather. The lesson: why Vinnie doesn't believe in "I can't." It's also a lesson in following through on promises to others and yourself. Don't tell yourself "I can't." The Arizona Healthy Schools Act is attempting to ban ultra-processed foods during certain hours of the day while on campus. (25:00) It's a little less about certain foods, and more focused on certain ingredients. (28:00) President Clinton had made the positive move of removing sodas from schools. (41:30) Unfortunately, sodas were replaced with other sugar-filled drinks, like juices. Even the American Beverage Association thought the law was ineffective. (45:00) Vinnie clarifies how he helps people break their habit of drinking soda, which is necessary if you are metabolically broken. (47:15) Avocados help lower LDL cholesterol, according to the Avocado Nutrition Center. (51:00) According to some well-respected cardiologists, high LDL is only a concern in a very specific context. Otherwise, keep enjoying your avocados! Also, stay away from tobacco products, including chewing tobacco. Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

Marlon and Jake explore the power of setting in novels—and why the best stories feel like they couldn't have happened anywhere else. They discuss settings that become characters in their own right, fictional worlds they'd love (or absolutely hate) to inhabit, and books that made unexpected places fascinating. Plus: why a modern-day Captain Nemo might just be a tech bro. Amerika by Franz Kafka Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Mutiny on the Bounty by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall Moby-Dick by Herman Melville Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe The Long Ships by Frans G. Bengtsson The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson Masters of Atlantis by Charles Portis Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse Gormenghast trilogy by Mervyn Peake Dubliners by James Joyce The Ballad of the Sad Café by Carson McCullers Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss My Life in the Bush of Ghosts by Amos Tutuola The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow A Room with a View by E. M. Forster Macbeth by William Shakespeare Dune by Frank Herbert The Last Man by Mary Shelley Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

What if the hardest part of living with obesity was never actually the weight? For so many women, it's the years of dieting, judgment, doctor's appointments, body comments, weight stigma, and quietly believing that if they could finally lose the weight, then they could start living. And when the weight finally does come off? The emotional transformation doesn't necessarily happen at the same speed. In this deeply compassionate conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with double board-certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician Dr. Alexandra Sowa to explore the side of GLP-1 medications that almost nobody is talking about: what happens after they start working. Dr. Sowa has spent 15 years treating obesity and was one of the earliest physicians using GLP-1 medications for obesity management. She explains why medication can be an extraordinary tool while still being only one piece of a much bigger healing process. Together, they unpack what happens when your body changes faster than your identity, why compliments about weight loss can unexpectedly trigger grief or shame, and how decades of weight stigma and childhood experiences can continue influencing the way you see yourself long after the number on the scale changes. They also explore the surprising ways GLP-1s can change relationships, friendships, food preferences, social routines, and even the amount of mental space women have available when constant food noise begins to quiet. Dr. Sowa shares the foundational practices she uses with her own patients, including logging food and feelings without obsessively tracking calories, prioritizing protein, meeting yourself where you are with movement, preserving muscle, and doing the deeper emotional work when trauma begins to surface. And for women in midlife, they tackle an especially important conversation: why changing hormones and metabolic health deserve to be taken seriously instead of dismissed as laziness or lack of willpower. Because losing weight can change your health, your mobility, and your life. But the greatest transformation may be the freedom to finally stop organizing your entire life around your weight. DR. ALEXANDRA SOWA Dr. Alexandra Sowa is a double board-certified physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine, bestselling author of The Ozempic Revolution, and one of the country's leading experts in metabolic health and GLP-1 medications. She has practiced obesity medicine for 15 years and was one of the earliest physicians to incorporate GLP-1 medications into obesity treatment. She is also the founder of SoWell, where she provides education, community, and nutritional support specifically designed for people using GLP-1 medications. Her work goes far beyond weight loss, helping patients build sustainable habits while addressing the emotional, behavioral, and metabolic complexities of obesity. IN THIS EPISODE Why losing weight doesn't automatically heal years of weight stigma and shame What happens when your body changes faster than your identity can catch up Why GLP-1 medications can change friendships, marriages, and social routines How reducing food noise can give women valuable mental space back The connection between childhood trauma, obesity, and chronic disease Dr. Sowa's non-negotiables for protein, logging, movement, and preserving muscle Why exercise doesn't have to mean an intense 45-minute gym workout Why midlife weight changes deserve better care than "eat less and move more" QUOTES “Weight loss doesn't make you happier.” “We have mistaken thinness for health.” “Start where you are. Move as much as you can, and then beyond that, we try to grow our muscles.” “I want you to mom yourself like you mom your kid.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Find inspiration, connection, and meaningful reads. Join the Book Club now! https://drmariza.com/bookclub The Ozempic Revolution by Dr. Alexandra Sowa SoWell Website Alexandra Sowa Website Alexandra Sowa Instagram Alexandra Sowa Tiktok RELATED EPISODES  765: How Do You Hold It Together When You're Falling Apart Inside with Amy Morin 764: Why Your Nervous System Feels Dysregulated (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) with Roseann Capanna-Hodge 763: Why So Many High-Functing and Achieving Women Miss the Signs of Hormone Imbalance with Anastasia Sartan 750: The Underlying Cellular Cause of Midlife Fatigue, Brain Fog & Low Motivation with Andrew Salzman

Dree Taylor is back, and apparently all we needed was a cocktail and a microphone to cover every possible topic known to womanhood.We start with a truly unhinged edition of Weird Sex featuring jewelry made out of semen (yes, you read that correctly), then head to Westeros to discuss dragons, questionable family trees and why Kiki still needs somebody willing to cut a head off on her behalf. From there, we get into the Housewives friendship fallout, men with multiple wives, childhood crimes involving acorn pies, and whether there should be a statute of limitations on airing your ex out online.Somehow, we also end up planning Kiki's funeral—complete with a hologram, a snatched casket body, possible haunting privileges and a plan to turn her ashes into a diamond. Because obviously. Then we get a little serious about friendship when a listener asks what to do when she realizes she may be the only thing keeping her friend group alive. Is it time for an honest conversation…or time to let that group chat die in peace? Plus: moving woes, air-mattress celibacy, and a little Bali temptation for anybody who wants to join the girls' trip. Pour something strong.**Cheers to the girls' weekend!**

Episode 2841 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss being a voice of reason amongst social media influencers who are pressured to fear-monger. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/a-voice-of-reason-episode-2841 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout A Voice of Reason Vinnie and Anna have a good relationship, but they are not married. (3:00) Vinnie misses his wife when she's on holiday because he has to cook. But the things he makes are great, thanks to Anna's products. They chat a bit about business and achieving success. (14:30) Fear mongering happens frequently with health and wellness influencers on social media. (19:00) Vinnie repeats his message simply because it's the truth. Anna has always admired that he is a voice of reason in the health and wellness space. They discuss an influencer who recently gave some odd information regarding bananas and blueberries. She received a lot of heat over her claim. Fearmongering keeps people hooked in. (32:00) It also keeps people dependent on a system that asks them to spend more and more money repeatedly. Dr. Rhonda Patrick does do a lot of good work; she advocates for consistency and strength training, especially in women. Anna has some updates about the grocery business. (45:00) Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

Toxic relationships don't just drain our energy or violate our boundaries. They change our relationship with ourselves. For those of us who are highly sensitive, toxic dynamics condition our nervous systems to believe that having a boundary will cost us everything. So we stop trying. We go along to get along. Naming how this conditioning works is how we get clarity on what needs healing and start the work of coming back to ourselves. - Intro To Boundaries ⁠https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/intro⁠ - The Yearly Boundaries Intensive ⁠https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/Boundaries Resources: - Work with Me 1:1: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching - 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - The Book by Book Club: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/bookclub - Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - Get the Patternscapes Wellness Deck ⁠https://www.getpatternscapes.com - Join the Patreon Community: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass - Download the FREE Morning Routine PDF ⁠https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning - Join our newsletter https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter - Check out our Guided Meditations https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices