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Your ex starts watching your stories, liking your posts or quietly orbiting your social media. Does it mean they miss you and want to come back?In this episode, I break down a real-life case study and explain why reacting to your ex's breadcrumbs can be one of the biggest mistakes you make after a breakup.Get coaching!Download Silenzio App: iPhone OR AndroidRead No Contact Secrets BookInstagram#getexback #exback #nocontact #nocontactrule #avoidant #avoidantattachment
"I currently haven't found a use case in which I haven't been able to build."That was Brett Adams on what Palantir Foundry can do in construction.This week on Bricks & Bytes we sat down with Dan Julien (Chief Revenue Officer) and Brett Adams (Forward Deployed Engineer and Head of Construction) of ForgeSight, the i4C born team implementing Palantir Foundry across the AEC industry, to cut through the rumours about what Palantir is actually doing in construction.Tune in to find out about:✅ Whether Palantir Foundry can really replace your ERP✅ What "forward deployed engineering" actually means on a job site✅ Whether Procore, Autodesk and Trimble survive a Palantir world✅ How a contractor rebuilt its entire operation on Foundry in roughly a year
A venture capitalist walks into a bar."I'll have what everyone else is having."Patrick told that joke about his own profession on this week's Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, and it set up the sharpest exchange of the episode: venture stopped backing hard problems and started buying momentum.We're joined by Alain Waha, CTO of Buro Happold, and Richard Fifita, CEO of Veyor, fresh off a $7.5M Series A, alongside Dustin DeVan.What we get into:→ Autodesk's $3.6 billion all cash acquisition of MaintainX, and why Dustin, who watched this strategy take shape from inside Autodesk, says it all leads back to the digital twin→ "Knowledge arbitrage": Alain's framework for what stays defensible when knowledge becomes computable→ Why construction robotics needs systems integrators more than it needs humanoids→ How Veyor went from backed up concrete trucks to managing deliveries at JFK, SFO and major data center projectsFull episode is live now on YouTube and Spotify.#bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vcOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Intro00:30 Introduction and Technical Challenges03:21 Live Streaming and Event Experiences06:13 Autodesk's Acquisition of MaintainX11:50 Data Ownership and Predictability in Construction16:23 Knowledge Arbitrage in Engineering and Robotics20:00 Exploring Knowledge Arbitrage in Robotics22:06 The Role of Systems Integration in Construction Robotics22:54 Challenges in Robotics for Construction Trades24:16 Collaborative Robots: The Future of Construction25:59 The Disconnect Between Innovation and AI in Construction27:30 Testing Software vs. Materials in Construction27:45 The Reluctance to Experiment in Construction Tech29:52 Capital Efficiency and Technology Adoption in Construction32:49 The Venture Capital Landscape and Its Challenges36:33 The Future of Venture Capital in Technology44:46 Innovative Event Planning in Construction Technology47:26 Branding and Customer Perception in Construction48:11 Disruption in Construction: Insights from Automotive Industry51:09 Bouygues' Innovation Lab: A New Era for Construction51:53 Introducing Richard: Veyor's Journey and Innovations56:59 Streamlining Material Management in Construction01:01:58 Challenges in Construction Scheduling and Delivery01:05:36 The Aussie Tech Scene in Austin, Texas
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we read listener thoughts. The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: As Emerie carries an injured Gwyn to the top of Ramiel to finish the Blood Rite, Nesta holds the Pass of Enalius against Bellius and his fellow Illyrians. The male's role in Queen Briallyn's plan meets a gruesome end at the hands of a possessed Cassian, and the human queen uses the Crown to force Cassian to kill Nesta. Unwilling to let her mate suffer, Nesta unleashes her full power to silence Briallyn once and for all. But her victory is short-lived with the imminent death of Feyre, who has gone into premature labor. In order to save her sister and nephew, Nesta wields all three Dread Trove objects at once, striking a bargain with the Cauldron, their lives and Rhys's in exchange for the power she took. In the aftermath, Nesta claims Cassian as her mate, and is finally fully ready to embrace all that her fae life has to offer. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: Does the emotional climax match the physical climax of the story? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"You could get 60 reviews of a pizza in six seconds, but finding a new contractor takes 12 months and spreadsheets."That's how Riggs Kubiak described the construction industry in 2011 when he started Honest Buildings as a marketplace to connect owners with contractors.It didn't work.The pivot? A project management platform that became so valuable, Procore acquired it.We sat down with Riggs to talk about what killed the original idea, what saved the company, and why the phase of entrepreneurship nobody prepares for is what comes after the acquisition. His new book "Earned" launches June 2nd. Buy it here.The real conversation:✓ Why dominating a small category beats chasing everyone's problems✓ The execution hell of building two-sided marketplaces✓ What nobody tells you about life post-exit✓ The founder moments that don't make it into LinkedIn postsWatch the full episode now on YouTube and Spotify.#bricksandbytes #constructiontech #entrepreneurship #founders #aecOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Intro01:28 Introduction and Journey to Honest Buildings04:49 The Evolution of Honest Buildings11:10 Navigating the Pivot: Lessons Learned13:41 Sales Cycle Challenges in Construction Tech13:42 Sponsors16:44 Sales Cycle Challenges in Construction Tech28:45 Reflections on Key Mistakes and Difficult Times30:57 Acquisition by Procore: The Journey Ahead34:02 Closing the Gap in Construction Management35:38 The Importance of Negotiation in Acquisitions39:34 Navigating Post-Acquisition Roles42:00 The Entrepreneurial Residence Experience46:39 Founders Forum: Building Community48:45 Understanding Acquisition Motivations53:20 Reflections on the Integration Process56:13 The Journey of Entrepreneurship1:02:33 Life After Acquisition: The Next Chapter
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: What are your feelings on the Blood Rite chapters? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Nesta, Gwyn, and Emerie are kidnapped from their beds and thrown into the Blood Rite. Cassian, out of his mind with worry, is sent with Azriel to the human lands to rescue Eris, who has been taken by Queen Briallyn. Stripped of weapons, magic, and their Fae healing, Nesta awakens in the forest with nothing more than her nightgown on her back, forced to make her first kill in self-defense with mysterious weapons littered throughout the forest. Separated and hunted, Nesta searches for her vulnerable friends. Though she finds an unconscious Emerie nearly drowned in the river, Gwyn comes to their rescue when Nesta and Emerie are captured by Bellius and his Illyrian friends. Reunited with little food and water, the three fight their way to the base of Ramiel and make a choice: not just to survive the Blood Rite, but to win it. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: Does the emotional climax match the physical climax of the story? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"80% of the decks landing on her desk had AI on slide one."This week on Bricks & Bytes we sat down with Jennifer Davis, who recently joined Suffolk Technologies after five years as Managing Director of Techstars Boston, where she reviewed thousands of applications and ran 65+ companies through the program.She brought the kind of pattern recognition you only get from saying no a few thousand times.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why the bar has risen across pre-seed, seed, and Series A — and what VCs now want to see before they write a check✅ The co-founder mistake that kills more startups than bad ideas (and why 50/50 equity splits are a red flag)✅ Why "not all money is created equally" — and how founder-unfriendly terms signed early can derail an exit years later✅ What Jennifer is looking for as she takes the reins on Suffolk's Boost accelerator, and the founder profile she'd most want to back in 2027Listen on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube
"Mandating how many AI tokens your engineers burn isn't a productivity metric. It has nothing to do with outcomes."That's Dustin Devan, CEO of Ediphi and it's one of the sharpest takes on the AI spend debate we've had on the showThis week on Bricks, Bucks and Bytes we're joined by Cameron Page of ClearStory, processing $3.5B in change orders every month, and Sophia Millar of Sonnaball Instruments, catching weld defects in real time before they ever reach inspection.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why enterprise AI bills keep rising even as token costs fall✅ How ClearStory is replacing email-and-spreadsheet change order chaos for 7,500 companies✅ Why 1.3 million categorised change orders might be construction's most underrated dataset✅ How acoustic weld detection is transforming prefab quality control
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: Tell us your thoughts on the secret Azriel and Elain chapter. The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Go to LumiGummies.com and use code BOOKTALK for 30% off your order. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: At the Court of Nightmares' Winter Solstice ball, Nesta stuns the room (and Cassian) when she dances with Eris, wielding her beauty and skill as weapons in service of the Night Court's political game. Back at the river house, Nesta navigates her first real Solstice with the Inner Circle, and Cassian's gift cracks her open, and she finally tells him the truth of her feelings, feelings he echoes in his actions. In the weeks that follow, Nesta settles into a contented routine of training, singing, climbing the stairs, and choosing to live her life. But when Cassian confronts her about their mating bond, Nesta fractures under the weight of what it means to lose the last thread of her humanity. Calling in their bargain, she sends him away, finds her footing with her friends at Emerie's cottage, only for the Blood Rite to begin and the Illyrians to steal the Valkyries in training away. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: Is accepting their love, and their mating bond, an act of courage or the loss of control for Cassian and Nesta? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Sponsor: Go to LumiGummies.com and use code BOOKTALK for 30% off your order. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"If you're not tinkering with AI today, it's going to be a problem for you in the future." This week on Bricks & Bytes we sat down with David Niewiadomski from Zero RFI — KP Reddy's new venture backed by General Catalyst that's rolling up owner reps, advisory, and building data firms under one roof. Tune in to find out:✅ Why standalone construction tech software is dying as a business model✅ What General Catalyst saw in Zero RFI and why services beat SaaS for industry impact✅ Why owners should never pay a subscription to access their own building data✅ Why owner rep firms under 50 people are the sweet spot for acquisition Watch now on Spotify and Youtube.
"Pre-construction has become less efficient than construction itself."That is the claim Dustin Devan made on this week's Bricks, Bucks & Bytes after returning from Advancing Pre-Con. Martin, Patric Hellermann and Dustin also dug into the proposed California wealth tax, Bentley's Q1 earnings, and why VCs keep funding the 51st AI takeoff company.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why 80% of project cost is locked in before design is even 30% done✅ How the California wealth tax proposal would actually value private companies✅ Patric's case for indexing into "directionally right" early-stage bets✅ Why takeoff is a feature, not a companyListen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.#aec #construction #constructiontech #bricksandbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #ai #vcOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Intro00:35 Introduction and Overview of Topics02:15 US Construction Spending Trends09:52 California Wealth Tax Proposal26:29 Advancing Pre-Construction Insights34:38 Building Cost Infrastructure and Pricing Engines40:30 The Role of Design in Construction Projects45:39 The Importance of Feasibility in Design50:46 The Impact of AI on Construction Estimation53:25 Navigating the Takeoff Tool Landscape57:02 Innovations in Construction Robotics
Dr. Wendy is an Integrative housecall veterinarian in San Diego, California. She is a 1994 UC Davis grad (yes, she graduated in the 1900's) and received her acupuncture certification from Chi University in 2018. She started her housecall practice, Four Paws Mobile Veterinary Acupuncture, in 2019 as a side gig to a permanent relief job at a brick-and-mortar general practice. She never dreamed this would, or could, become her career path. The practice quickly grew, and in March 2025, she quit her toxic relief job to focus on full-time house calls. It has been an amazing evolution in her veterinary career, and she is grateful every day to be where she has landed. Topics covered in this episode: Her journey to building a house call practice and why she took that leap of faith The series of events that led her to pursue an acupuncture certification The liberating agency that we have as house call vets The keys to building your dream client base A brilliant house call hack that will save you lots of money and stress Links & Resources: Website: Fourpawsmobileveterinaryacupuncture.com Instagram: Fourpawsmva Facebook: Four Paws Mobile Veterinary Acupuncture The House Call Vet Academy Resources: Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets Music: In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg. Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg. This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel P.S. Here's a special gift from me as a huge thank you for being a part of our wonderful House Call Vet Cafe podcast community! ☕️ GET 20% OFF your Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee when you order through this link! 4Sig truly is my favorite!!! Enjoy it in good health, my friends!
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: Tell us your general thoughts of ACOSF so far. The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Companies are bought, not sold."That single line from Yves Frinault reframed the entire conversation on our first-ever Exited Founder Acquisition Roundtable.We sat down with four construction tech founders who collectively sold their companies for hundreds of millions:✅ Yves Frinault (Fieldwire → Hilti) ✅ Dustin DeVan (BuildingConnected → Autodesk, $275M cash + $40M stock) ✅ Mo Akbari Hochberg (HoloBuilder → FARO, ~$36M) ✅ Zach Scheel (Rhumbix → Autodesk, fresh off the deal)Tune in to find out:✅ Why Hilti told Fieldwire "we'll never acquire you" four years before acquiring them ✅ The one negotiation tactic Dustin says every founder should use against corp dev teams ✅ Why an acquisition is a "one-way door" once you walk in, and how to know you're ready ✅ The QSBS detail that decides how much of the exit you actually keepFull episode on Spotify and YouTube now.#aec #construction #constructiontech #bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #ai #vct Our Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Intro00:46 Introduction to the Acquisition Round Table03:25 Founders' Experiences and Lessons Learned 06:31 Understanding the Role Post-Acquisition 09:40 The Importance of Timing in Acquisitions 09:56 Sponsors 12:57 Fundamentals for Being an Attractive Acquisition Target 31:06 The Exit Journey: Building Value Before Acquisition 33:14 Business Fundamentals: Attracting Strategic Acquirers 36:04 Diligence and Documentation: Preparing for Acquisition 38:56 Revenue and Customer Love: Key Acquisition Drivers 41:13 Understanding ARR: Acquisition Thresholds and Market Dynamics 48:53 Negotiation Strategies: Preparing for the Table 54:46 Lessons from Exits: Growth as a Founder 01:00:45 Defining Success Beyond Numbers 01:02:42 Mindfulness in Leadership During Transitions 01:04:22 The Importance of a Strong Executive Team 01:05:20 The Shift in Perspective Post-Acquisition 01:06:11 Reflections on Founding and Structuring Companies 01:08:37 Creating Value Over Tax Strategy 01:11:21 The Reality of Startup Success Rates 01:11:54 Choosing the Right Company to Join 01:14:48 The Value of Collaboration and Shared Experiences
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Nesta and Cassian return to the House of Wind, where training resumes with the aspiring Valkyries who face down the infamous white ribbon. Attending an evening service with the priestesses, Nesta unexpectedly scries for the Harp, leading her and Cassian to the Prison to retrieve it. There, they face the ancient, terrifying Lanthys, and Nesta chooses to fight alongside Cassian to survive, wielding Ataraxia with surprising results. Back in Velaris, Nesta shares a wordless reconciliation with Feyre and, at Rhys's request, begins her rigorous dancing training with Mor in anticipation of Winter Solstice celebrations at the Hewn City. As she focuses on making steps toward healing, Nesta visits the old cottage with Cassian for closure, and by Solstice, she sits beside a fire for the first time and is able to endure the discomfort. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: How do we feel about Nesta's breakdown? Was it earned? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"41% of the construction workforce is retiring in 5 years. Half the people on the biggest jobsites have less than a year of experience. Nobody has a plan."That stat from Mallorie Brodie at Bridgit is the one we keep coming back to.This week on Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, We sat down with Mallorie to unpack the 2026 Construction Workforce Benchmark Report, then brought on Chase Gilbert and Chris DeVito from Built Technologies to talk agentic AI, payments, and what's actually slowing projects down right now.Tune in to find out about:✅ The "rookie ratio" — and why it's already at 50% on the biggest jobs✅ Why banks are buying AI faster than GCs✅ How Built is collapsing draw cycles from days to minutes✅ The new bottleneck no one's talking about — powerListen on Spotify and YouTube.#aec #bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #construction #bricksbucksandbytes #constructiontech #vc #aiOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Intro01:38 Introduction and Overview 07:08 Interview with Mallory Brodie 24:39 Insights on Workforce Planning and Industry Trends 26:16 Introduction to Roles in Construction Management 27:40 Navigating the AI Era in Construction 29:58 AI Adoption in Banking vs. Construction 32:51 Impact of AI on General Contractors 36:15 Building Trust with Financial Institutions 40:58 Current Market Conditions in Construction 47:15 Transforming Construction Processes with Technology 55:04 The Future of Construction Financing
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: Tell us your thoughts on Nesta telling Feyre about the baby. The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Owners want buildings, not software."That one line from Andrew Zukoski (CEO, JOIN) reframes the entire AEC tech market.In B&B Fight Night 3, Andrew goes head to head with Clifton Harness (CEO, TestFit) on AI, architects, venture capital, and what the next five years look like.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why only 3 AEC companies have IPO'd in 15 years and what that means for founders raising VC✅ Whether builders or architects come out on top in an AI-driven AEC industry✅ The real test for separating AEC AI products from rappers✅ Why the next big AEC IPO might be a services firm, not a SaaS companyWatch now on YouTube and Spotify!#bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vcOur Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Teaser00:58 Introduction to the AEC Octagon and Fight Night02:42 Debating AI: Industry-Specific vs. Foundational Models05:13 Evaluating AI Tools for Architecture and Construction08:23 The Future Role of Architects in the AEC Industry11:27 Architects as Civic Arbiters of the Built Environment14:15 The Impact of AI on Construction and Design16:33 Sponsors19:34 The Evolution of Architect Roles and Responsibilities22:01 The Future of Architecture in an AI-Driven World34:30 Evaluating Code Quality and Architectural Efficiency35:33 The Role of Venture Capital in Business Growth39:10 Navigating the Risks of Venture Funding43:30 AI's Impact on the AEC Industry48:42 Bootstrapping vs. Venture Funding: A Personal Perspective50:27 Predictions for the Future of Construction57:29 AI's Role in Accelerating Business Success
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Cassian and Nesta travel to the Spring Court to deliver news to Eris about his fallen soldiers. Tamlin discovers them during their tense exchange, and Nesta unleashes her anger at all he had done to her family. Back at the House of Wind, Nesta begins to feel something like home, until she learns that the Inner Circle debated whether to inform her of the Made weapons she'd forged, sending her spiraling down the 10,000 steps and back into Velaris in a fury. Nesta confronts Amren in a brutal, honest fight, and when Feyre tries to intervene, Nesta releases her rage at Feyre, telling her the truth about her pregnancy. Rhys, incensed, orders Nesta removed from the city. Cassian takes her deep into the mountains, where the wilderness and terrain strip away every defense she has left. On the shores of a mountain lake, Nesta finally breaks, confronting her guilt over Feyre, Elain, her father, and herself, while Cassian braves the storm. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: How do we feel about Nesta's breakdown? Was it earned? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
104.3 WQAM brings you the best reactions to Pat Riley's end-of-season press conference from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. The crews discuss Riley's "filterless" approach at age 81, his challenge to Erik Spoelstra regarding Kel'el Ware, and why Heat fans are frustrated with the front office. Plus, thoughts on the latest in the Terry Rozier gambling probe. All that and more on this week's Best Of Heat!
104.3 WQAM brings you the best reactions to Pat Riley's end-of-season press conference from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. The crews discuss Riley's "filterless" approach at age 81, his challenge to Erik Spoelstra regarding Kel'el Ware, and why Heat fans are frustrated with the front office. Plus, thoughts on the latest in the Terry Rozier gambling probe. All that and more on this week's Best Of Heat!
104.3 WQAM brings you the best reactions to Pat Riley's end-of-season press conference from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. The crews discuss Riley's "filterless" approach at age 81, his challenge to Erik Spoelstra regarding Kel'el Ware, and why Heat fans are frustrated with the front office. Plus, thoughts on the latest in the Terry Rozier gambling probe. All that and more on this week's Best Of Heat!
This special episode of Bread Crumbs was recorded live on April 21, 2026 at The Creation Gospel "Refined by Fire" conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. In keeping with the theme of the conference, Grant and Robin discuss how God's essence is fire, how this reality impacts our daily lives, and how in His presence fire and water dwell in peace. So join us for a conversation that will strengthen your faith and firm your walk as you take the path of fire and water. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.orgAnd when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: What do you think about the ACOSF bonus chapter with Feyre and Rhys? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Sponsor: Monarch: Use code BOOKTALK at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"AI is about to create the biggest divide humanity has ever seen."That's the warning Chinn, founder of dConstruct, dropped on Bricks & Bytes.He sold his startup to Autodesk. Built Singapore's Smart Nation. Now he's putting AI robots on construction sites that see every flaw in millimetres.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why perfect site data is bankrupting construction projects✅ The new AI currency that will split the industry in two✅ Why 90% of construction robots are a lie✅ The data move every construction leader has 10 years to makeWatch now on Spotify and YouTube
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Nesta begins to reclaim control over both her body and mind. As training intensifies, she, Gwyn, and Emerie explore the ways Valkyries trained, and in the process, Nesta discovers a growing sense of inner stillness and strength. Her bond with Cassian deepens through both physical intimacy and shared purpose, though their emotional balance remains uneven. At the forge, Nesta unknowingly imbues weapons with her power, hinting at her ability to create objects of immense magic. Meanwhile, the Inner Circle debates hiding this truth from her, because as Nesta grows stronger, so too does the question of whether she is becoming a weapon to wield, or a weapon that will be wielded against them. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: Just how harshly is Nesta judged compared to her sisters? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Sponsor: Monarch: Use code BOOKTALK at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: After SJM's interview with Call Her Daddy and how she uses smut in her writing, how does that change the way you view the spicy scenes between Nesta and Cassian? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVmzCMOJY30 In Nazi-occupied Ukraine, a starving five-year-old girl risks everything for a handful of breadcrumbs, confronting the brutality of war and the fragile hope of survival. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: After learning Feyre's pregnancy may be deadly, Nesta agrees to scry for the Dread Trove. She travels with Cassian and Azriel to the bog of Oorid in the hopes of finding the Mask. When they are ambushed and separated. Nesta is left alone and terrified, for her life and for Cassian's. Desperate to find the warrior, Nesta stumbles upon a kelpie that drags her beneath the water, forcing her to relive the terror of the Cauldron. This time, however, she fights back—calling the Mask of the Dread Trove and emerging victorious. When they see her and her army of the dead, Cassian and Azriel bow to her as Lady Death. That night, shaken but alive, Nesta and Cassian finally give in to the emotional and physical bond growing between them. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: If Nesta and Rhys mirror one another, then what does it mean for them to call a “truce” and can they ever truly adhere to the truce between them? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If you love your husband but find his career boring AF, should you feign interest to spare his feelings, or be 100% honest about your disinterest? Is it acceptable to become close friends with your best friend's partner, even if your best friend doesn't approve? Has Shandy ever dated anyone who brought out the worst in them, and what are their thoughts on "breadcrumbing" in dating? Finally, if your date regularly brings you the ugliest flowers you've ever seen, does that speak to a deeper compatibility and "taste" issue? Come join us in our living room for good conversation and the Shandy take!Interested in getting the Shandy take but don't want to appear on the podcast? Email dearshandy@gmail.com for information about Shandy Off The Record sessions.Thanks to our sponsors!- Go to https://www.saltandstone.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order!- Go to https://revolve.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order!- Go to https://masterclass.com/SHANDY for 15% off!- Go to https://laundrysauce.com and use code SHANDY for 20% off!Time Stamps:0:00 - Housekeeping3:17 - Q1: I'm Bored To Tears When My Husband Talks About His Job—AITA?21:16 - Q2: Can I Be Best Friends With My Best Friend's Wife?30:27 - Q3: I'm Still Hung Up On A Girl Who Brought Out The Worst In Me—Help!43:42 - Q4: My New Flame Is Great But His Taste Is Not—Help!If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.comSubscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandyFollow us!Dear Shandy - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandySharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoyntAndy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Behind every black speck is a process, a piece of equipment, or a hidden culprit waiting to be discovered. In this episode of "What the Speck?," SPD professional and consultant Warren Nist joins us to discuss how departments can move beyond identifying debris and begin uncovering the root cause behind it. From quality reports and workflow data to full department risk assessments, Warren walks through how experienced SPD teams track contamination back to its source. We also uncover some surprising culprits—from worn equipment components to debris hiding inside washers, carts, and even on hospital floors. If your team is trying to connect the dots and eliminate the problem for good, this episode offers a practical roadmap for getting there. Over the next 6 weeks, this series dives into one of sterile processing's most frustrating challenges—black specks. From water and steam quality to department culture, risk assessments, and root cause analysis, we're digging into every angle to uncover real answers (and real solutions) for your SPD. A special thanks to our sponsor, Aesculap®, for supporting this podcast series! #BeyondClean #Aesculap #SterileProcessing #WhatTheSpeck #BlackSpecks #SurgicalTrays #Podcast
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: What's your favorite breadcrumb in ACOSF? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Sponsor: Monarch Use code BOOKTALK at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Afraid of remaining powerless, Gwyn joins training and when Nesta deepens her friendship with Emerie, the shopkeeper joins them in the training ring at the House of Wing. Tension rises around the Dread Trove and Nesta's power and the need for the Inner Circle to find the items before Queen Briallyn. Cassian opens up about feeling outmatched by Eris, and in a rare vulnerable moment, he and Nesta grow closer physically, their bond tightening through their shared desire, shame, and care. Inspired by Gwyn and Emerie's bravery, Nesta agrees to try scrying for the Trove. When she fails, she crashes back into self-loathing and isolation, triggering a nightmare tied to the Cauldron that results in an uncontrollable burst of her power, forcing Rhys to step in and help her, revealing the truth of her Cauldron-made power in the process. What are Nesta's outlets and / or inspirations in this section, and do these reflect a turning point in her development as a character? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Monarch Use code BOOKTALK at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason and Nick start the show with some upsetting news regarding Jason's rehab journey. Then, naturally, they do a draft of the most fun drugs! KUTX Live Music Booker/Assistant Program Director Deidre Gott joins to weigh in on Nick hitting on his dental hygienist, is marriage necessary, and play a round of You Auto Complete Me (The Google Game). Bonus episodes available at patreon.com/jasondick or https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-dick/subscribe
This week, in Tullahoma, Tennessee, when the body of a young woman is found burning in a barrel, on the side of the road, police use her distict tattoos to identify her, but they'll need more than that to find her killer. Her longtime boyfriend seems to be the obvious suspect, but his alibi is strong. In the end, a lucky break, and a slim connection to a friend of the victim are enough to lead detectives to lifelong criminal, who has recently stepped into the world of murder. The problem is, he shoudl; have already been in jail! Along the way, we find out that where George Dickel whiskey is made, that being an innocent, and doing everythimg right, doesn't protect you from murder, and that if someone has already been in trouble for 21 felonies, it's not a stretch that he may also do number 22!! New episodes, every Wednesday & Friday nights!! Check us out on VIDEO Wednesday and Friday evenings on Netflix! www.netflix.com/smalltownmurder Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions! Follow us on... instagram.com/smalltownmurder facebook.com/smalltownpod Also, check out James & Jimmie's other shows, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!!
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: What's your favorite breadcrumb in ACOSF? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Nesta sets her genius plan in motion when she requests Clotho's permission for the priestesses to train with her and Cassian, but her high hopes are met with disappointment day after day when no one signs up. Frustrated, Nesta returns to her private library, surprised to find her favorite sister, Elain, and the two lash out at one another, causing Elain to leave in tears while Nesta retreats back into her mind. Filled with anger and self-hatred, Nesta's built-up tension with Cassian finally breaks, and the two have a passionate exchange in the hallway, but only Cassian his release. At the River Estate, the Inner Circle plots to find the legendary Dread Trove before Bryalynn, who is determined to bring war to their doorstep. A disagreement about which made Archeron sister will scry for the trove ends when Feyre announces her pregnancy. Cassian visits Nesta's bedroom to settle the score between them. Losing hope that the priestesses will train with her, Nesta makes one last attempt, bringing her training to the library. This wraps part 1 of this book. What progress have we seen in the characters, the plot, and the themes of this novel? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I sat down with Dina Berrin, an intuitive guide, tarot reader, certified life coach, and author for this totally delightful conversation about inner wisdom on the Breathe Love & Magic podcast interview. Get her Free Gift, the Tarot Coach Approach here. How to Lift the Dark Cloud Let’s just say it. Right now, the world feels heavy. A lot of people are avoiding the news and holding onto a low-grade anxiety that can't be clearly identified. You know that image of Pig-Pen from the Peanuts cartoons? He walked around with a little cloud of dust overhead that followed him everywhere. These days many of us are walking around just like that. But here’s what Dina and I both believe – you don’t have to live like that, under that cloud. You are the driver of your life. You're not the passenger, passively sitting there, hoping to get somewhere at some point. But as the driver, you get to choose your cargo and what you leave at the curb. You are in charge of the trip. Dina shared the power of building a daily practice centered on calm and ease. She’s not saying you need a complicated, long morning routine that adds pressure to your plate. Her suggestion is simple and consistent. Maybe it’s short meditation. Or do some journaling, letting your worries spill onto the page, so they stop circling in your head. Perhaps you say affirmations or do something magical. The form matters less than the intention. Showing up for yourself everyday, with presence and intention for inner peace and connection to your higher self or spirit. Consistency is the key ingredient, according to Dina. When you tend to your inner world with that kind of devotion, something shifts. You start to bring a different energy into everything you do. Right now, you need that extra dose of light and so does everyone else. Follow the Breadcrumbs This is how spirit and your intuition communicate when you’re paying attention. Inner wisdom is rarely a big thunderbolt of a message. More often, it’s like a trail of breadcrumbs. In the dating world, “breadcrumbing” has a bad reputation. It’s stringing someone along to keep them hooked. But Dina and I talked about the positive aspect of breadcrumbs when it comes to your inner wisdom. The universe often leaves you hints, nudges, and perfectly timed coincidences to help you find your way. Breadcrumbs! Once you start to pay attention, you'll start seeing those crumbs everywhere. A book falls off the shelf. A conversation with a stranger answers a question that’s been on your mind. You get a feeling in your gut that says “Yes”. The idea is to simply follow the trail and understand that more will be revealed, but usually one step at a time. You rarely get to see the entire map up front. That’s just how it is with spirit most of the time. Living Authentically Here’s where things get really juicy. Dina and I spent time exploring what it means to live authentically and how much of our lives we spend doing the opposite without even realizing it. Most people have been conditioned to look outside themselves for answers. They seek validation, approval, and permission. You become fluent in the language of other people’s expectations and so many have lost touch with their own inner knowing and wisdom. Becoming self-aware is the solution. This is about the gentle, curious kind of awareness and the practice of noticing how you act and react. Get really clear if you’re showing up as you or as the version of you that’s trying to keep everyone else happy. Dina puts it so simply. When you’re deeply connected to what you truly need and want, you stop solely pleasing everyone else. This is how you cultivate self-trust. You build the kind of confidence that doesn’t require anyone else’s validation. And from that place, you’re more present, and genuinely useful to the people around you. Respecting and taking care of yourself serves more than just you. It really does serve everyone’s highest good. Turning to Tarot One of my favorite moments is when Dina told me a story about her daughter was waiting to hear where high school she got accepted to. Such a stressful situation, it turned into one of those agonizing periods where the outcome feels completely out of your hands. That's when Dina did what she always does. She turned to her tarot deck. Wondering what this meant and how things would resolve, she pulled a card. Not just any card, but she chose the Sun card. This is radiant, optimistic symbolism that everything would absolutely work out for her daughter. That card became her calming anchor through three months of difficult uncertainty. And at the end of those three months, and far too many meetings and phone calls, her daughter landed a wonderful high school placement. Here’s how Dina and I both think about it picking a card. Tools like tarot, numerology, and astrology aren’t about handing your power over to something outside yourself. These sacred tools are more like mirrors of your inner wisdom. They reflect back what your own intuition already knows, and calm the inner turmoil, so your inner voice can actually be heard. The cards, runes, and I-ching among others, are tools for self-understanding. Who couldn’t use a little more understanding? You Are the Magic If I could bottle up the essence of my conversation with Dina, it would be a calm, steady belief that you are not broken, lost, or left behind. You are someone with deep inner wisdom who may have simply gotten distracted from your truth. Your intuition is still there. The breadcrumbs are still being dropped. The tools are waiting for you. All that’s left for you to do is follow the trail and trust that it’s leading somewhere wonderful, appropriate, and luminous. Dina has a beautiful free gift called The Tarot Coach Approach — three ways to make heart-centered, intuitive decisions even when life feels overwhelming. BIO – Dina Berrin Dina Berrin is an intuitive guide, tarot reader, and certified life coach who helps people reconnect with their inner wisdom using tarot, numerology, astrology, and her signature charm readings. With more than two decades of experience, she blends insight, curiosity, and a little magic to help people trust their intuition and navigate life's turning points with greater clarity. Dina is the author of The Way Within: Igniting Your Intuition with Sacred Tools, a practical and heartfelt guide to rediscovering the inner voice that already knows the way. Website & Social Media Website: https://dinaberrin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DinaBerrinTarot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinaberrin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3nA9-7zG5IqYrJ-RfLxeMg The post Inner Wisdom, Spiritual Breadcrumbs, and Card Readings appeared first on Intuitive Edge.
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: Defend Nesta or Rhys in ACOSF. The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Liquid IV Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LiquidIV.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code BOOKTALK at checkout. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Having realized the true reason for Nesta's refusal to train at Windhaven, Casian decides to reach out his hand one more time and train with her one-on-one at the House of Wind. But it is only after making a binding bargain that Nesta finally agrees to one hour of training, whose mind calms from the activity. In the library, Nesta acts on a whim to assist Gwyn with finding a book for Merrill, whose research speaks to the legend of the Valkyries, a fierce female warrior group. Even sore, Nesta is willing to tackle another day of training, seeking out the temporary quiet of her thoughts. Her time training with Cassian begins to open many doors, including her feelings and attraction for the general, and a growing desire to help the priestesses in the library break out of their shells. What does Nesta's relationship with the priestesses represent? The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Liquid IV Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LiquidIV.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code BOOKTALK at checkout. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been two and a half years since I announced my separation and divorce on the podcast, and in this personal episode, I finally sit down to give the update I promised myself I'd share. What took so long? The answer, it turns out, is the very story I continue to tell… one of profound transformation, spiritual reckoning, and slowly coming home to myself. This episode is an honest, unscripted look at what a midlife awakening can actually look like from the inside. I walk through the intersection of perimenopause, my Chiron return in Aries, the end of my marriage, and the slow dismantling of long-held beliefs about myself and my life. I share five powerful relationship self-assessment questions, reflect on the mind-body connection between suppressed needs and physical illness (drawing from Dr. Gabor Maté's work), and speak directly to women who are in that uncertain, frozen place of not-yet-knowing what to do about their relationship. The throughline of the episode is this: follow the breadcrumbs, even when you can't see where they lead. Key takeaways from this episode: The five relationship self-assessment questions: If someone told you that you're a lot like your partner, would that feel like a compliment? Are you truly fulfilled in your relationship, or are you just less lonely? Are you able to be unapologetically yourself in your relationship, or do you feel you have to show up differently to please or accommodate your partner? Are you in love with your partner as they are right now — as a whole — or are you in love with their good side, their potential, or your idea of them? Would you want your child (real, future, or imagined) to date someone like your partner? The Chiron Return is an astrological transit in your late 40s to early 50s when the "wounded healer" planet returns to the position it occupied at your birth — and for those of us born between 1969–1976, it tends to arrive boldly and intensely. The mind-body connection is real — drawing from Dr. Gabor Maté's When the Body Says No, I highlight research linking higher rates of autoimmune disease and non-smoking-related cancers to chronically suppressing your own needs in a relationship. There are two very different kinds of easy — life can be logistically easier inside a relationship while quietly depleting you spiritually and physically, and it's worth asking which one you're actually experiencing. Midlife awakenings take longer than we expect — mine stretched across nearly a decade of incremental ruptures before I finally made the decision to leave my marriage in 2023. You are not alone — whether you're in the questioning stage, the frozen stage, or somewhere further down the road, it's all a normal and valid part of the journey. Follow the breadcrumbs — encouragement to ask smaller, more honest questions that move you incrementally forward toward the clarity you need. This episode is an invitation to anyone in the middle of their own becoming. Whether that looks like questioning a relationship, navigating midlife, or simply feeling the foundation shift beneath your feet like I did. My message is clear: what looks like falling apart is often falling open. The breadcrumbs are there. Keep following them. Resources: Ep 540: Leaving My Marriage from July 2023 TikTok I mentioned that has those 5 questions When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté Single session to have your birth chart read. (P.S. I made a mistake in the episode when I said the price. Instead of pulling the episode and changing it, I will grant 5 people the discounted rate I mentioned at the end of episode 720. Once they are all booked, those discounted sessions will be gone and the regular price applies!) Book recommendations:I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I've compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading! MSN is supported by:We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and broader Sarah J. Maas works. The Subtext Society Journal: https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/ We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a Positive Review!In this episode I respond to your requests to explore the March 2026 Church news release announcing that women can now serve in ward Sunday School presidencies, and how this is linked to stages of psychological/faith development.Please share this episode if it resonates! Link to the church's announcement can be found HERE.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and context01:21 Gratitude and reflection03:58 Reading the news release07:52 What we will cover09:04 Big picture framing11:43 Liminal perspective reactions16:59 Loyalist perspective reactions19:58 Faith development stages24:08 Leadership tension and paths27:01 Beyond black and white28:14 Real Reform Or Optics29:05 Why Change Is Slow31:10 Gradualism Explained32:55 Lincoln And Strategy37:37 Applying Gradualism Today39:36 Women Priesthood Forecast41:08 Near Enemy Concept45:43 Near Enemy In Practice48:41 Divine Authority Corner52:11 Continuing Revelation Tension56:17 Community And Next Steps58:25 Closing ReflectionsSupport the showSupport the showListen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODESFriday Episodes Annual Access $89Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10Valerie's Support & Processing GroupsGift a ScholarshipDownload Free ResourcesVisit our Website
In this episode, we talk about breadcrumbing- what it is, and what it isn't. Check us out on YouTube: Coach Craig KennethGet Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/Get Victoria's help: https://www.askcraig.net/victoriaCraig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/