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Episode SummaryIn the Season 2 finale of Breathless, host Jeremie Saunders tackles the ultimate question facing the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) community: Are we finally on the verge of a true cure? Growing up sick, Jeremie developed a psychological "immunity" to the repetitive promise that a cure was "just around the corner." But today, the conversation is fundamentally different.This episode takes us out of the pharmacy and directly into the laboratories where researchers are transitioning from small-molecule symptom management to structural gene editing. Featuring Dr. Bowen Li (University of Toronto), Dr. Paul Eckford (Chief Scientific Officer, CF Canada), and Kelly Grover (CEO, CF Canada), we pull back the curtain on the grueling reality of scientific research—described as "pushing a boulder up a hill with chopsticks." We explore how the global proof of concept from COVID-19 mRNA vaccines has turbocharged CF research, how CRISPR molecular scissors are being engineered to permanently rewrite genetic typos, and how Machine Learning is drastically accelerating the timeline to reach the final 10% of the community.Main Topics & Key Moments1. The Cost of Hope & The Ground ShiftThe Practiced Optimism: Jeremie details the emotional exhaustion of childhood hope cycles, where promised breakthroughs consistently failed to materialize, leading to a defensive "self-preservation" mindset in his twenties.A New Vocabulary: Why current scientific progress is materially different. For the first time, data-driven researchers are using definitive terms like functional cure, mutation-agnostic, and restoring normal function at the source.2. The Grind of the ArchitectureChopsticking the Boulder: Dr. Bowen Li describes the quiet, unglamorous reality of the lab at 8:00 PM on a Tuesday, where progress is measured in microscopic, hard-won inches.The Lazarus Effect vs. The Temped Joy: CEO Kelly Grover recalls an early advocacy trip to Ottawa with a profoundly ill young man, contrasting his miraculous post-Trikafta transformation with the sobering reality of meeting patients who remain devastatingly sick.3. The Molecular Typo: Nonsense MutationsThe Broken Text: While Trikafta acts as a structural prop for a wobbly, misfolded protein, it is entirely useless for patients with "nonsense mutations."The Cellular Stop Sign: Dr. Bowen Li explains that in these rare variations (such as the W57X mutation discussed in previous episodes), the cell hits a premature stop sign in the middle of reading the genetic sentence. The protein is cut off too early and never forms, leaving nothing for modulator drugs to attach to.4. Photocopies and Vaults: mRNA vs. CRISPRThe Vault Analogy: Dr. Li frames human genetics simply: DNA is the master cookbook safely locked inside the nucleus vault. You cannot remove the book, but you can create a temporary photocopy of a single page to take to the kitchen. That photocopy is mRNA.The Platform Revolution: A historical look at mRNA, from its discovery by Brenner and Crick in the 1960s to Katalin Karikó's underfunded, decades-long battle to chemically stabilize the molecule. The global deployment of COVID-19 vaccines served as the ultimate medical proof of concept, opening the floodgates for respiratory disease mapping.The Lipid Nanoparticle Trojan Horse: To get delicate mRNA past the lung's natural "bouncers" (mucus and cilia), scientists wrap it in a micro-engineered fat bubble designed to slide through sticky blockages and hit targeted cells.CRISPR Molecular Scissors: Moving beyond temporary photocopies, CRISPR edits the master cookbook itself. Hijacked from a bacterial immune defense system discovered in yogurt cultures, Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier engineered the Cas9 protein to act as scissors guided by genetic GPS. Modern iterations—like base editing and prime editing—can cleanly correct a single letter in the double helix without fracturing the strand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A devastating injury nearly ended her dreams of becoming a pilot. SUMMARY Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jannell MacAulay '98, Ph.D., says the accident was merely the first chapter in a career defined by perseverance, service and leadership. Listen to this inspiring story on Long Blue Leadership.   SHARE THIS EPISODE FACEBOOK  |  LINKEDIN DR. MACAULAY'S TOP 10 LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS 1. Choose your hard: You don't escape difficulty in life or leadership, you intentionally pick the hard path that aligns with who you want to become. 2. Let vision — not other people's verdicts — define you by holding a clear internal picture of your future that outvotes external “no's.” 3. Train your mind to eliminate the noise — unhelpful thoughts, doubts and narratives — to stay focused on what truly serves your goals. 4. Aim to harmonize your roles (leader, parent, partner, professional) across seasons of life rather than chasing a perfect work-life balance. 5. Be the calm in the storm by regulating your own stress response so your presence stabilizes your team instead of amplifying chaos. 6. Stop glorifying exhaustion and competitive stress and instead model healthy, high performance built on sleep, focus and quality over quantity. 7. Use simple daily mental skills — like mindfulness reps, the waterfall technique and a mindful minute at transitions — to protect clarity and compassion. 8. Replace “How are you doing?” with “What's going well for you today?” to surface real insight, build hope and better detect those sliding toward hopelessness. 9. Practice present, personalized recognition, because small, intentional gestures of appreciation can forge lifelong trust and loyalty. 10. When you hit a crucible moment and feel unsure you're ready, choose to commit and let the challenge grow you rather than hesitate.   CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Introduction, Jannell's Academy injury, broken femur, and redefining “no” as possibility 00:05:54 – Her father's influence, early visions of command and flight, and limitless expectations 00:09:26 – “Choose your hard,” setting vision, eliminating noise, and turning barriers into options 00:12:22 – Air Force career breadth, strategy path, and introduction to the Syria chemical weapons mission 00:16:31 – Saying yes to Syria as a mother, family conversations, and the weight of the mission 00:19:00 – Syria as a crucible moment, inner critic vs external “no,” and committing through discomfort 00:22:17 – Identity beyond the uniform, family strain, rare eye disease, and pivot to mental performance work 00:27:06 – What stress really is, burnout, competitive stress culture, and leaders as calm vs storm 00:36:35 – Mindful leadership in action: no-email Fridays, recognition calls, and the “waterfall” technique 00:52:16 – “Breathless,” stories of Syrian mothers, legacy, and final advice to young leaders   ABOUT DR. MACAULAY BIO Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jannell MacAulay, Ph.D. '98, is a combat veteran who served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, as a pilot, commander, special operations consultant, international diplomat and professionalism instructor. With her innovative leadership style, she was the first leader to introduce mindfulness as a proactive performance strategy within the United States military. Throughout her career she gained experience leading and building teams, designing and implementing complex organizational change, and creating innovative solutions to optimize the human weapon system when operating in rugged and high-stress environments. With over 3,000 flying hours in the C-21, C-130 and KC-10, and extensive education in performance and wellness, she specializes in high-performance under stress with a holistic approach. Dr. MacAulay currently serves as a leadership and human performance consultant for the Department of War, government sector and corporate America. She is the co-founder of Warrior's Edge, a high-performance mindset training program she developed with Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks and high-performance sports psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais. Dr. MacAulay is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, has a master's degree in kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University, and a Ph.D. with work in the field of strategic health and human performance. She is a certified wellness educator, yoga instructor and holds a certificate in plant-based nutrition. Dr. MacAulay is a TEDx speaker, military spouse and mother of two.     CONNECT WITH JANNELL LINKEDIN  |  WEBSITE   CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LINE PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Ted Robertson | Producer and Editor:  Ted.Robertson@USAFA.org Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org   Ryan Hall | Director:  Ryan.Hall@USAFA.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  Bryan.Grossman@USAFA.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  Wyatt.Hornsby@USAFA.org     ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE AT USAFA.ORG/LONGBLUELEADERSHIP AND ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS     FULL TRANSCRIPT Guest, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jannell MacAulay, Ph.D. '98  |  Host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99    Lt. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 0:00 Leadership begins the moment someone tells you what you can't do, and you decide they don't get to write the rest of your story. Lt. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 0:00 I'm Naviere Walkewicz, Class of '99. Long Blue Leadership starts now. Well, Dr. Janelle McCauley, Class of '98 welcome to Long Blue Leadership. This is an amazing time for us. Excited to have you.   Lt. Col. Jannell MacAulay 0:19 Thank you so much for having me. I know this has been a long time coming, so I'm excited to be here with you to start a conversation.   Lt. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 0:24 Absolutely, you know, I do want to highlight some of the things you've done. It's probably true that the list is shorter for me to say what you haven't done, but pilot, combat veteran, you're a leadership strategist, you're a mother, a wife, author — we'll talk about that later. You know, also really getting into the space of a human performance specialist, a commander, all of these things that you've done and, gosh, 20 years in the Air Force, and now having been out, so excited to talk today. Lt. Col. Jannell MacAulay 0:51 Thank you so much for that amazing introduction. I don't know if I could live up to even what you just said, in some ways. But yeah, I just would love to share with your listeners how amazing the Air Force Academy can be for the potential and the possibilities for someone's future. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 1:07 Absolutely, so let's actually jump into a time early in your cadet days, so we'll tie it right to the Air Force Academy. There was a moment in time where you literally broke your femur. I'm curious, did it break your dreams too, of being a cadet at the time? Col. Jannell MacAulay 1:21 It almost did. And there's a story to that, so I'll go into that a little bit. So, during basic training, I developed a stress fracture. You know, running in combat boots, especially the old black version that we used to run in. Lt. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 1:35 Yes, I remember.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 1:36 Not a good thing for your body. And so I had developed this pain in my right quad to the point where I could not even stand on my right leg to put my left pant leg on, during, you know, as you're rushing to — banging on the doors, we'll be dressed, like, “Open the doors, you will be dressed,” yeah, and I would be, you know, Welcome to the Jungleplaying —   Lt. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 1:55 I remember that.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 1:56 I'm putting up my pants and I'm in pain, and my roommate's like, “What is happening?” Like, “You need to go to the doctor,” and I refused to, at first, of course, right? Push through it, right? And then when I finally went, they were like, “Here's the Ace bandage and some vitamin M, you know, Motrin. And, of course, I didn't know anything different, so I kept going. And then it was three days after basic training had finished, and I was at cheerleading practice, and I was doing a back flip, and my femur, like, literally snapped in half. It sounded like a tree branch. It was — I just collapsed to the floor, and this was before we had cell phones, right? So, if you can imagine, I'm 17 years old, so I hadn't turned 18 yet, and so they couldn't give me any pain medication, you know. The emergency — the ambulances rushing into the emergency room at the Academy hospital, which was not equipped to deal with what just happened to me. So, they sent me up to the Army hospital in Denver at the time, was Fitzsimmons. They couldn't understand why a 17-year-old's femur would just snap, and no one wanted to really address the fact that maybe it was a stress fracture at the time, so they actually told me I had cancer. So, they did — a bone type, a bone type of cancer, and so they did a biopsy on the bone. I lived in traction for 10 days while all my classmates were continuing on with their freshman year. So I was about — they eventually determined that this was not cancer, this was actually stress fracture, and so the two choices they gave me was a cast from my hip to my toe for about six months, or they were going to put a rod and four screws. So a rod the length of my femur, two screws of screws on my knee, two screws in my hip. And then the doctor said, “Either way, you're never flying airplanes,”   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 3:36 And that was your dream?   Col. Jannell MacAulay 3:38 That was my dream. Yes, my uncle had flown Marine 1 for President Reagan, so I grew up watching him fly helicopters in the Marine Corps, fly the President, and just he was the coolest person ever, and I wanted to be just like him. He took me to the air shows, so yes, it was a crushing moment. You know, it was something where I thought I could either let what people were telling me, the doctor saying, “You're never gonna bend your leg like this, you're never gonna be a runner, you're never gonna be a pilot,” and I could let that define me, or I could choose to define myself and what I was going to be capable of, and what the possibilities would be for me in the future. And so it was very hard for 17-, 18-year-olds to process all of this, but my dad used to give, tell me a quote, and it was, “Vision is the art of seeing the invisible,” and he would always tell me, “If you could see it for yourself, you can make it happen,” and so when it came time for being pilot qualified, I actually chose to get all of the metal removed out of my leg, just so that there was no reason for them to not allow me to go to pilot training. And so I went through that, which was — Col. Naviere Walkewicz 4:49 Another surgery, wow. Col. Jannell MacAulay 4:50 Yes. So through all of that, I have learned that was the first experience where I learned a lot about myself and what I was, what I could focus on, how I could set a vision for myself in the future, and how I could start to eliminate the noise — that's what I call it now. I didn't have language for it at the time, but it's eliminate the noise that does not serve us in pursuit of our passions, in pursuit of our dreams. And that was what I had started to do, which it's kind of full circle that that is now my career, to help other people do it. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 5:26 I want to peel that back a little bit. There's so many things. I mean, your dad's quote: “Vision is when you can see the invisible. I think I paraphrased that a bit. One more time.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 5:33 It's actually a Jonathan Swift quote, and that “vision is the art of seeing the invisible.” Col. Naviere Walkewicz 5:39 OK, so were you always that way growing up because you had, you know, your dad in your life sharing that kind of thought with you, or has it been a series of experiences that you've had that have kind of really made you that way? Col. Jannell MacAulay 5:54 So, my dad has always been a very positive role model in the sense of eliminating barriers and dreaming big. So, when I was 7 years old, and I was a ballerina, he used to tell anyone that — and I distinctly remember this as a little girl — he would tell anyone that would listen that I was going to grow up to be a submarine warfare commander or a combat pilot. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 6:16 Oh, wow, not a swan, no ballerina, you know — Col. Jannell MacAulay 6:18 And I would literally be in my tutu, and he would tell strangers at the grocery store, right, “This is my daughter, Jannell, she's gonna grow up and do these amazing things.” And in the '80s, women couldn't do it, right? We weren't there yet, right? We were not allowed to — and so I didn't know that. I didn't grow up thinking that there were barriers on what I could become, and I think that's a, we have this role as parents to help our children see what's possible, because you know they can either be told where the limits are or they could be told where the possibilities exist, and I think my dad did a lot of that for me, and so that I think is a lot of my story is, like, journeying through challenge and trauma to figure out that I didn't have to listen to that voice. I could create a new one, and my dad taught me how to do that, and then I've kind of developed, what I think, are skills and training, because it's hard. It is very hard to do, and so I like that's been what my Ph.D. work and my research has been focused on, is how can I help other people who don't have maybe that those resources or their parents in their life that have taught them those things. How can I give them those tools?   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 7:27 So you were a cadet when you made the decision that you still wanted to be a pilot, and you didn't want there to be anything that said you couldn't, so you made the decision to have the metal removed from your body. As we think about decisions that we have to make in life, that could be dream-opening decisions or dream-closing decisions. How did you come to that decision? And you know what would you share to someone who's at a similar crossroads in their life? Like, how do you navigate? That's a tough decision you made.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 7:54 It was a huge decision. I think part of it is understanding what are you passionate about? Who do you want to become? And not just about what you want to do, what type of person you are. That's a lot of what I think mental skills work is as well, is like, who's the person underneath, because once you figure that out, then the doing follows, right? Like, you could do anything, and I was the type of person underneath it all that did not like to be told no, right? Or I loved it when someone would say, “You can't do that,” right? It's like the challenge is what inspires me and motivates me, and so when they were saying you will not be a pilot, it was like, OK, well, then how do I get to yes? And part of that path was I had to have the metal removed. Now, there were some arguments, like, “Maybe you'll be fine.” I don't want to take the risk, right? I was like, “Nope, I don't want to give anyone an excuse to take something away from me.” That was kind of the mindset at the time. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 9:00 So, I think that really dives into this idea of, you can, when you said yourself: The no in front of you is kind of like, “How do I turn that into a yes?” You know, clear out the noise. How did that play into your life as an Air Force officer? Because I'm sure that you came across a lot of what we're seemingly no's. What did that look like? Col. Jannell MacAulay 9:22 So, here's, but, and this goes back to the Academy as well. I tell young people today, my greatest gift is to tell them, “Choose your hard.”   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 9:34 Choose your hard.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 9:35 Choose your hard, right. Anytime I'm asked to speak to a college, you know, high school audience, like, I do mental skills, but a lot of times the theme is “choose your hard,” because I think people are — young people are always in pursuit of the easy button, and then when they encounter hard, like, “Oh, there's got to be a better way.” The lesson is, it's all hard, right? It's all hard. So, determine what you want to do, or who you want to be more, and how you're going to get there, set the vision, and then navigate through the hard. And I would argue you need to equip yourself with the mental skills to do that, and in pursuit of that, there is going to be no right, there are going to be challenges, and part of it is accepting the challenges instead of being afraid of them, because it is through those challenges that we're actually going to accomplish great things, and we're going to get to reach our dreams and our goals. And I think that that is something I struggled with, but I found a way and a path through it. So, I think that there's always going to be no in your life, and I like to create opportunities, so then I have, I get the choice instead of just having to default to someone else telling me no, like even when I left the Academy, I applied for pilot training for grad school, for physical therapy school. Because I wanted to have opportunities, so then I got to choose which path I wanted in the future, which hard I was going to choose for myself in that moment.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 11:03 I just — I'm thinking about you, went into the Air Force as a pilot, and you talk about choosing your hard, and you also are a mother. Let's talk about that piece. I think just navigating the and in being a mother and a leader and an Air Force officer and a combat veteran, a pilot, etc. I mean, that's a lot.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 11:23 It is a lot, but I think underneath it all, the person that I am is one who not balances my life but harmonizes it and all the roles that I get to play. I think that's the greatest thing about the Air Force. You list all those things that I've done. I was watching the cadets yesterday, I was one of them, with just a bright future and so much possibility. And under one organization, I got to fly multiple airplanes, I got to go back to school numerous times, study a lot of interesting topics, from my degree in exercise physiology, from Penn State to my Ph.D. in strategy. So I got to study all these different things. I got to work in chemical weapons, which I know we're going to talk about later. I got to fly around the world, I got to lead people all under one team, right, one organization, and that is the greatest thing I think the Air Force can give people if they take those opportunities that are in front of them. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 12:23 Yes. Well, let's, let's jump into a time — you actually brought up Syria. And so let's go there, because I think I would like to hear more about the story, and how it kind of unfolded around the chemical weapons there. Col. Jannell MacAulay 12:36 So, I got sent to — it's post… So I went to the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies — SAASS time, and my husband and I were actually the first married couple to go through SAASS together. And stayed married at the end. There was one other married concept that it were exactly that. There was one other married couple with us at the time, which is really unique, but I took — you know, through SAASS, you get a strategy focus, and you have to go do a strategy job somewhere for your staff to work. OK, and so my husband really wanted to go work at the Pentagon, so he was on the joint staff working on the Israel-Palestine desk for the chairman, and I was like, “What else can I do in DC to keep my family together, that would be interesting?” And there was this job at this little organization called the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and DTRA, as they're known, is the brain trust for everything weapons of mass destruction, so chemical, biological, nuclear weapons, planning, research, execution of mission, that is all run out of DTRA, and so I was like, “That sounds interesting, I've never done anything in any of this space, but it'll be an easy job,” is what I thought, because I was about to have my second baby, and every time I call them, no one ever answered, like, past 3 o'clock so I'm like, “Great job.” Exactly. Like, I got my staff tour done, and I get to do something new. But I was a fish out of water, you know, like former pilots, like going into this situation, the WMDs. They gave me that job also, because no one wanted it, it was almost asking people who are experienced in the world of chemical weapons to do an impossible task, right, to handle an impossible problem. And so, at the time, nobody really wanted to put their name to it, because there was a no-win. We don't have diplomatic relations with Syria, like this — a bad civil war was happening there with an evil dictator, right? Like, how were we going to solve that problem without any type of relations? And then, you know their proxy of Russia, right? So then it's like we don't even have — we didn't have the greatest relations with them. So when August of 2013 occurred, and Assad used chemical weapons against a civilian population, 1,400 people died almost instantaneously from sarin gas. Sarin gas is one of the most awful chemicals, immediately, right? It's like paralysis. It makes your eyes water, like you become — it's a horrific way to die. And when that happened, my life changed, because all of a sudden it was like, “Oh my gosh, this is real. And, “Who's been studying this problem?” And at the time, it was you and your team. And so we kind of got thrust — I got — I went to London almost immediately to start briefing our international partners on what we had been building and studying, and luckily we had been, for the better part of six months, working on this problem. And then shortly after that, I went to the Hague, because Syria did turn over their chemical weapons to the international community, and there's a whole story behind that. Obviously, we got the Russians to help with that. And then I got sent to the Hague to work at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons — the OPCW is who has all the inspectors and the teams who helped destroy and inspect the status of these chemical weapons — and so I got sent there to work with them and negotiate directly with the Syrians and the Russians to build the plan. And I remember my boss was like, “You have to go, and I don't know when you're coming back, we need someone over there to be running point on this mission,” and yeah, he sent me, and he said I didn't have to go writing my little kids, Andrew just turned 1, but he said, you know, “We need you, and this is what I picked you for, this mission, and this is what it's for.” So, yeah. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 16:31 Wow, what did you — what went through your mind when you were asked to go, and you had the opportunity to make that decision? What do you mind besides the fact that you have young children? Col. Jannell MacAulay 16:44 Well, of course, like, I think, like most mothers, you never are like, “I still want to leave my kids,” right? I want to go, but I knew it was the right thing to do, because I had the ability to make an impact and a difference, because I knew the mission inside and out. I was the right person at the right time, and I was ready. I distinctly remember I went home to talk to my children. Well, Ally, she was 6 at the time, and I remember talking to her, and I said, 'Mommy has to go away to handle this mission. And what I'm going to do while I'm away is there's some really bad stuff that some really bad people have, and I'm going to work to take that stuff away from them, so that they cannot hurt anyone anymore, and she looks up, and she's, you know, crying. We're both crying, and she said, “Mommy, like a superhero?” And, I just, like, kind of nodded, and she's like, “You can go, Mommy,” like, “You can go.” And it was in that moment that I realized, like, that's why we do these jobs. It was to protect her, to model to her that, like, I can be a mom, I can be a strong mom, and I can also go do things in the service of my country and the service of my nation and it was important for me to go, and then — so that was a driving force, like knowing that my family was going to be OK and supportive, but the other driving force was thinking about the mothers in Syria who lost their children, and thinking, here I was holding mine and they will never get to hold their children anymore. I mean, hundreds of children died and were put in mass graves after this, and mothers didn't get to say goodbye, mothers didn't get to hold their children, and they suffered immensely in those moments. And so I kept thinking about the Syrian mothers, and how if I could do anything to help prevent something like that from happening again, then I had to go, right, I had to do that for them. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 18:44 Would you say that that mission, or that part, that time in your career, was something that was so impactful in your life it changed you, or it maybe shifted your focus on things you were going to do later, or was it just at that time, this is where I need to be doing and making an impact? Col. Jannell MacAulay 19:01 There's a whole story behind it, where we were dismissed, and we came up with the innovative idea of how to solve this problem by destroying these chemical weapons on a boat, ship — sorry, Navy — on a ship in the middle of the Mediterranean. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 19:12 Was that because you were told it couldn't be done that way? Col. Jannell MacAulay 19:14 Yeah, exactly. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 19:15 Oh, interesting. Col. Jannell MacAulay 19:17 We had to actually start a whisper campaign within the Pentagon, and the State Department and the National Security Council to get our idea heard. And eventually, it was. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 19:28 So I'd like to take a little bit of time in that space of when you recognize that need to keep pushing for, right, the choosing your hard. How do you navigate that? What would you recommend to somebody who has been no, no, no, no, no, no, no. How do you work your way through that? Col. Jannell MacAulay 19:45 Well, I would first ask, where is the no coming from? Because if the no is coming from your inner critic, right, I know how to get rid of that and eliminate that, and that is actually what most people — like, that is what prevents most people from doing great things. I like to say that we all have these crucible moments in our life, a moment where we're asked to do something that we really don't think we could do, right? Like, we're kind of like, “Oh my God, deep down you're like, “Oh, I don't think I'm gonna do this. Can I do this?” And in that moment, we have the opportunity to either hesitate or commit. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 20:24 Was Syria your yes? Col. Jannell MacAulay 20:26 It was very much a crucible moment. You could either hesitate and say, “Oh no, I can't do this, it's too big for me,” like, “I can't take this responsibility,” or “I can't make this decision,” or “I can't believe in my idea,” because the voice in your head says so. But sometimes it could even be real people telling you and dismissing you and saying, like, “You can't do this.” So, “Where does the no come from?” is always the first question. And if it's an internal no, you can train your mind to eliminate that noise. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 20:54 Yes. OK, I like that, because then you — it opened up your eyes to the possibilities of who you might connect with that can then help navigate through some of that challenge. Col. Jannell MacAulay 21:03 And here's the reason why we, as humans, love this: What happens when you step into discomfort, right? You're at that moment, that crucible moment, and then you decide to commit, and you step into discomfort, and you navigate through it, and you get to the other side. How does that feel? Col. Naviere Walkewicz 21:18 Amazing. Col. Jannell MacAulay 21:18 Right? You throw your arms up in the air: “I'm a badass! Look at what I just did.” And even you're like, I didn't think I could do that, and I did it. That is what we live for as humans. I don't think people realize that, right? Like, we want those moments, but we don't want the discomfort that comes in getting them. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 21:35 We want to be at the other end, right?   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 21:37 We just want to be at the other end of that, because we love that moment where you throw — so you're not gonna throw your hands up if you're like, “Oh yeah, that was so easy.” Col. Naviere Walkewicz 21:43 That's a good point. Col. Jannell MacAulay 21:44 Right. You wouldn't be like, “I feel so good about it.” I'll come—   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 21:45 We wouldn't share with people if everybody could do it. Col. Jannell MacAulay 21:47 Right? Exactly, so we do love those moments as humans, and I think that is part of what — I teach people how to not be afraid of discomfort, to get more opportunity and more times, more reps of those throw your hands up in the air and be a badass. Right? Like, and that's really what I think it's about, is being ready for that moment, and the more often you're ready for that moment, the more often you step into discomfort, the more throw your hands up in the moments you get.. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 22:18 So, if humans are chasing that, and that feeling of, like, you know, commit, raise your hand, get through it, and you know, kind of bask in like that, that moment, because you loved it so much. There's probably a desire to seek more of those opportunities. How did you navigate your career after that? I know you served 20 years. Was there a point where you're like, “It's time for me to move into this space,” or did you just happen to really decide to commit to this new world of mental performance and toughness? Col. Jannell MacAulay 22:49 So, I, like, most military members, I went through a phase where I got really caught up in my identity as an Air Force officer, Air Force pilot, and it can be scary to leave that identity with the one you've always known, the one that you've been comfortable with, and even though I'm successful in — and even though I do enjoy challenge and discomfort, it was scary, right? It is scary, and I think that, well, first, part of my story was, I don't know that I was necessarily completely ready to leave, but the Air Force was making it really difficult for my family. My husband and I, he was a maintenance officer, pilot, you would think maintenance and pilot, very like cohesive, compatible. We would be able to be stationed together. We spent six years apart, and two of the last three that I was in the Air Force, we did not live together. OK, and that was hard. Our kids are getting older, and I distinctly remember I was in New Jersey, commanding a squadron. My husband was in New Mexico, commanding a group. Note to the Air Force: New Mexico and New Jersey are only close in the alphabet, right? These are not close locations, not at all. And full disclosure, I had the kids with me and an au pair, because I couldn't have done it otherwise. And I remember my husband flew home, you know? He thought he would get in at like 2 a.m. on Friday night and have sleep for 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, right? Get back. I remember we woke up our son, he was four at the time, and he looks up and he goes, “Mom, Dad, you're together,” and I was like, “No, this is not OK.” Like I don't want my children to just wake up or just be grateful when their parents are in the same room, like, that's not what I want for their childhood experience. And so I actually gave up my command six months early, and that was one of the hardest things I've ever done, because I loved being a commander, but I was at a point in my life where I realized my squadron will get another commander who cares so much about them, just like I do, but my kids only have like one mom, yeah, and they had one dad, and they needed us together. And so that was a hard decision, but it did set me like on a trajectory to think about retirement, to think about, you know, what I could do on the outside, and actually it was like divine intervention, I actually lost my pilot qualification. I have a rare eye disease, and so I've gone very blind to my central vision, like 80% blind to my right eye. So I was going to get my pilot qualification taken from me, and so I think that was God's way of saying, “It's time, this is not your path anymore. You have a different gift,” right? Flying was a great gift, leading in the Air Force was a great gift. “There's a different path for you.” And so that's when I retired, and then kind of realized there were so many people that wanted to hear this information. There were so many people that were struggling with this idea of “How do I perform? How do I manage stress? How do I get those badass, like, throw my hands up in air moments?” And I started by working with high-performing teams, the military, first responders, hospital workers, you know. Then COVID hit, and I realized everybody, everybody needs it, stress, like psychological disorders, like they're on the rise, anxiety, and if I knew how to help people, why would I keep that to myself, right? Like, it's just became something I'd be passionate about. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 26:29 Goodness, that's probably something that people don't know just by looking at you, that you actually have an eye disease that you battle through, and I'm curious on when you started into this work, like you said, COVID hit, and you realize everybody needed this. It almost is a bit of, maybe reinvention is not the right word, but you literally change your trajectory completely, even though you had all that schooling. So, my question is, how did you actually, how do you determine who you work with, because the land is so vast of who needs it, you know? I mean, how do you actually do that? Col. Jannell MacAulay 27:06 There's only one of me. It has been hard. My tribe is always the military, and even though I do spend a lot of time in the private sector working with, you know, companies from Amazon, NBC Universal, like, hotel chains, different industries — which I love — anytime a military commander reaches out and says, “We need help,” whether it's burnout, whether it's just not optimizing performance, whether it's stress-management, because if you look at the majority of DOCS today, people are burnout and stressed out, and—   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 27:47 Oh, the organizational climate service.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 27:49 Yes, yes, the climate service. And so most of the time, how do you, how do you manage that as a commander? Because, and here's the thing about stress and burnout: Stress is a perceived emotion. People don't think about it, but the actual what stress is, is your perception as to whether you have the mental resources to meet the demands of a given moment. So, your brain, when you're faced with a stressor, something comes at you, and it's a stimulant, right? And your environment, whether it was like a contentious conversation, traffic, it was like a big decision, like flying a plane in combat, right, whatever that is coming at you, your brain does a like split-second calculation as to whether you have the mental resources to meet the demands of that moment, and if your brain says, “Oh hell no,” it becomes overwhelming, it becomes stress, it be it sends you into this like spiral of like anxiety, which is like — what anxiety actually is, it's your mind's creation of what you think is going to happen in the future. It actually hasn't happened to you. Anxiety is a complete creation of the mind, right? It is. Our minds are fantastic at mental time travel. They will take us in catastrophizing about the future. I like to tell people, the majority of the catastrophes you will experience in your lifetime, they will only happen inside your head, right? They will feel very real, because our minds are fantastic at this time travel. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 29:11 Then it turns physical. Col. Jannell MacAulay 29:12 Yes, then it becomes like part of our physiology. So that's what this is, what leads to chronic stress. It leads to preventive illness that sets in, because we live our lives in this chronic state of stress, and stress again is a perception. So you could also be stimulated by that stressor, and instead of getting overwhelmed, you could say, “Bring it on.” Like, this is a challenge and I've got the resources to meet this moment. It's a choice. Again, I get people, “It's not as simple as that.” It is as simple as that, but it's hard in practice, and most of that is because we have spent 20, 30, 40 years training and wiring our brains for one direction, which is to strat for stress and survival, right. And so when I do ask people to flip it, you can't just flip it over, but these are not soft skills. This is why what I teach is very hard, because you're rewiring your brain. The good news is it's called neuroplasticity. We can rewire our brains, but it does take work and deliberate commitment, and that's why, you know, I see this all the time with spouses. They're like, “I don't see what is the big deal. My wife is freaking out,” or vice versa, like in a cockpit. Like, I'm calm, and I'm like, “Why is my co-pilot freaking out?” It's that perception, and how our brain deals stressors. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 30:27 So, we have a lot of listeners that are leading people. How do you navigate their ability to help others through that, or is it really more dependent on the individual themselves? Like, do you need the individual to do with the work with you, or can you work with the leader and help them navigate that with their folks? Col. Jannell MacAulay 30:46 You can absolutely work with the leader, and as a leader, you can role model the behaviors. So, there's some real science behind this. For example, how often is a leader creating a storm instead of being the calm in the storm, right?   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 31:02 More often than people realize.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 31:03 Right, it really is, and it's almost one of those things where later can be the calm in the storm, right? But when they're not, they embody the stress that then pervades through the organization, right? Like they create that culture, and so if you have a boss that comes in every day stressed out, you have a boss that's not sleeping. I absolutely, this is what drives you crazy about leaders in the Air Force, who will say things like, “I only sleep three, four hours a night,” and like, you are bragging your suboptimal, right, from someone who studies performance and psychology, and like, you are literally telling people, “I am not ready to make decisions on your behalf or be your leader today.” Col. Naviere Walkewicz 31:42 I like how you said that: “You are bragging your suboptimal.” That is right, there, those words, that's fantastic. Col. Jannell MacAuley 31:48 Right, but we — it's part of our culture, right, to even kind of be like proud of it. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 31:51 How much did I actually, you know, keep myself up to get more done? Col. Jannell MacAulay 31:55 Yes, yes. And so here's another example. I'll tell a quick story. I was a commander, sat down Monday morning meeting with my peers, and one guy says, “Oh, I worked all day Sunday on performance reports, like, I have a sick kid at home, so I only got like two hours of sleep, like barely had time to grab coffee, you know, but I'm here to be a badass.” And then the next guy goes, “Well, let me tell you something. I worked Saturday and Sunday on all my performance reports, and, oh, by the way, two sick kids at home, so I didn't sleep last night.” Wow, you know, “I didn't have time to grab coffee, but like, I'm here to be a badass.” And then they turned to me, like, expecting me to one up them on my stress. It's a culture of competitive stress that we live in. And instead, I said, “Well, my husband doesn't live with me. I had to get all my work done last week, so I can spend the weekend with my kids,” but mind you, I had the OSS, the flying squadron, so I had triple the size squadron, “but I got all my work done last week because I was more focused in my work. Then I hung out with my kids, everyone slept great, like no one's sick, we're all good. I've got my yummy green smoothie to start the day,” and instead of anyone at that table saying, “Oh my gosh, how do you do that?” The sentiment was, “Well, she's obviously not working hard now.” That's our culture, like our culture is one of, if you're not stressed, if you're not showing how busy you are, you're not valued, and actually that is not the path to performance. The path to performance is quality over quantity, it's sleeping, it's demonstrating to stay calm, it's making good decisions, it's, you know, so we as leaders can either set that tone that we're in this competitive stress, which then makes our captains not want to be us, like that's a huge problem, right? But if you're the type of leader who stays calm, if you're the type of leader that they see, “Oh, they go home every night on time, they do spend — they do leave early sometimes to go to their kids' soccer game.” That could, should be OK, but it never — I never didn't perform my job right, I was still working hard and doing the things I needed to do every day, I just was more efficient. Here's the stat: We mind-wander half our waking moments. Do you know what that means? Like, we've all read a page in the book, back to the bottom. Yep, don't know what I read. Drove in your car someplace, don't know how I got there. Yep,   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 34:06 Yep, autopilot   Col. Jannell MacAulay 34:06 That's when you have an off-task thought, your brain, your attention system goes off task during an ongoing task or activity. I'm telling my brain to pay attention to driving or reading, it goes elsewhere. It's unintentional, and when our brain does that. t mind-wanders towards stressors, worries, catastrophes, Col. Naviere Walkewicz 39:41 To-do lists.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 34:22 To-do lists, exactly. All of those horrible things that then make you more angry and distraught and unhappy, right? So, what if we could get control of that, stop spending so much time in that distraction and be more focused? Well, you do that by not having your phone all the time, you do that by looking at people and actually listening, because this is where leadership comes in. If we're having a conversation and I'm telling you something important, you're my, you're my commander, and I look at you and I'm like, “She's looking at me but not listening.” You can feel that as you can see. And so leaders can be mindful and focused and pay attention. It doesn't take that much, but it takes awareness. That's really what we're training when we train our minds. We are training our awareness. I'm not saying that I am perfect at being focused, I am not perfect at staying calm. The difference is, is when I start to get out of control, I recognize it quickly, and I redirect. When I notice myself not paying attention to our conversation, I redirect very quickly. That's the skill, and that's what we're not teaching enough leaders, I don't think. We're getting there, because I think leaders can set the talent, leaders can set the example, and when I was a commander, I collected data, and we found that, you know, 60, over 60% of the leaders I was interacting with on a daily basis changing their life based on the things I was teaching them, based on the way I was modeling behaviors, and then a greater squadron, it was like 35% and that's — I didn't even teach them anything, I just demonstrated an example. So imagine once you start teaching people how much more those stats will grow and how people's lives will change. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 36:04 Right. well, one of my favorite stories, I think, that you know, and I'm thinking about our leaders that are listening in here as they, as they think about how they can be better leaders. One of the stories you shared previously was actually recognizing someone by calling someone important in their life to share their good news, and it took like two minutes. I think what a wonderful lesson, like being a great leader and championing someone does not have to take a long time, but the impact lasts — could be forever. Do you mind sharing that story? Because I just think that's such a wonderful one. Col. Jannell MacAulay 36:35 I love that story. So, I had an airman who got below-the-zone senior airman, and I used to do a thing where, you know, whether it was a coin or whether it was an award or whether it was just a job all done, and we wanted to celebrate someone in the squadron, you know, you could send someone an email. I hate email, which I did — also as a commander, No- Email Friday. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 36:56 Really?!   Col. Jannell MacAulay 36:56 Did not check my emails on Fridays because I wanted one day where I wasn't chained to my desk, like I was like, in fact, you know how my wing commander found out I was doing No-email Friday? Col. Naviere Walkewicz 37:06 Because they emailed and you didn't email back? Col. Jannell MacAulay 37:08 He got my out-of-office response. Welcome to No-email Friday. “I'm not checking my email today. If you really need to get a hold of me, call me. There's my phone number.”   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 37:15 I love that.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 37:16 So I did that to ensure that I could spend more time with, like, how do you lead people if you don't know them?   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 37:23 Right, you can't.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 37:24 And if you're sitting behind your desk or you're checking emails, like, you can't know people. So I would spend Friday down and about, and we used to do this thing where I would call someone special first for someone, if maybe they had a big event or whatever we were celebrating. So one day, this gentleman got below the zone, and I asked him to pull out his phone, because I used to call people, and people don't answer strange numbers anymore. So that stopped working. I was like, “You pick — pull out your phone, let's call someone special that you pick, and because everyone's gonna answer their kids, right? And I actually talked to, like, spouses, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, like brothers, sisters of people, yeah, over the course of my commands, and I asked him to pull out his phone, called his dad. I got to brag on him a little bit, saying, like, “Hey, this is what your son is doing,” and most of the time kids don't even tell their parents what they're doing in the Air Force, so it was an opportunity for that. At the end of the conversation, I remember it just like it was yesterday. The dad said, “I'm so proud of you, I love you, son.” And I looked up, and my airman just had tears streaming down his face, and I was getting choked up, and my airman said, my dad has never said that to me before. So we're busy as leaders, like we are, go, go, go, we are in a competitive stress environment, whether we want to be or not, and I'm just asking leaders to pause, right, and it doesn't have to take a lot of time, right, just pause. Those types of interactions you have with an airman, the next time you need them to work late, the next time you need them to take the hill, the next time you need them to go deploy, or whatever it is, you've built a level of trust that only happens when you're paying attention, and that's what the future fight is about. The future fight is about connecting as human beings and focusing when we're doing those hard and challenging things, and the way we do both of those is by training our attention system. You know, we have to pay attention to each other, and we have to pay attention to our job, so that we can be high performing when it's hard.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 39:25 This has been excellent. I didn't — wow. Got me… Tears. Eyes are sweating here in the studio. No, this is wonderful. I'm curious, with all the work that you do in helping others, what is something you're doing every day to stay sharp yourself in this space to be better as a leader, what's something you do?   Col. Jannell MacAulay 39:46 I am really big on continuously challenging myself, like I always want to have a goal or something hard in my future, like I think that that, especially as we get older, I think it's really important. And so, on a personal front, I just signed up to run 50 miles.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 40:04 Oh my goodness.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 40:04 I got five friends to do it with me, so I'm like excited. Yeah, it's not all in one day, it's like you run a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, marathon over the course of four days. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 40:14 And so the longest race at the end. Wow. Col. Jannell MacAulay 40:16 At the end. Yes, that's why it's a big challenge. And so that's my next one. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 40:22 When is that?   Col. Jannell MacAulay 40:23 That is in January. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 40:24 Oh my goodness, so yeah.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 40:25 Just about. And again, for someone who was told you will never be a runner, I think that's also why I want to do it, you know, just to prove to myself that I can, so that's kind of a personal challenge, but on the leadership front, you know, I challenge myself every day. Writing a book was scary, right? You know, when I go and work with each team, whether it's someone in the, you know, like a company or whether it's a military unit, I try to take my time to like customize exactly what they need. It's not just going to be like cookie cutter for everyone, and so that's like my continuous challenge is, can I go into an environment and lead and instruct and educate and train in a way that's meaningful to that group, and that's, you know, what I would, I do for my job, but most importantly, I love this sentiment that you can be everything to someone or you can be someone to everyone. Sometimes in my job I get on a stage, I talk to thousands of people, and I'm someone to a lot of people, right? I can give them a little piece of what I teach, but I also have two young people in my life, my children, that my role to be everything to them is also very important, and so I try to harmonize that the best I can, because it's easy. They get caught up in, like, I'm just gonna go out there and keep sharing this message and forget that there's people closest to me. You know, leadership is about influence, right? Your 3-foot circle, which one of my classmates at the academy, Ronnie Buller, taught me, right? Your 3-foot circle is who you interact with, whether it's your family, your team, your neighbors, your community, and so you have the ability to continuously lead, and that's I want to continuously lead by example and teach people that we need to train their minds. It's not a whoo whoo thing, it's a hard thing that requires deliberate and consistent practice, and it will pay dividends if you give it the focus and time it deserves. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 42:28 I appreciate that you use the word that you like to harmonize things in your life versus balance. I think that's a very distinct difference. It's really impressive. If you could go back in time and talk to Janelle, young Janelle, or maybe it's even just talking to your daughter once you're young girl. What advice would you give her in the space of leadership? Col. Jannell MacAulay 42:48 Well, I would say to choose your hard, and I wish somebody would have imparted that a little bit more on me. I had that sentiment, and I had a lot of grit, and I had a lot of determination, and that's why I did accomplish a lot when I was younger, but it was more difficult than it needed to be. I'm not here to say, like, it makes it easy, it can be easier when correspondingly, like, you're, you're, you have great, you have determination, you're repetitively challenging yourself, that builds mental strength. But if I had known that I could also train my mind in a deliberate way, in parallel, just to make it a little bit easier, and to also find the joy in the journey. There's a picture of me when I got back from a KC-10 deployment, and I'm holding my daughter. She was 15 months, so it was like the first time I had deployed when she was young, and that was a hard deployment. And I remember, like, I look at that picture, and I can see in my face and in my eyes, that I was always already worried about the next thing. Like, instead of being joyful that I was holding my daughter, I was like, in this great moment—   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 44:04 That's what I was expecting you to actually explain, that's crazy. Col. Jannell MacAulay 44:07 I wasn't there, like, my mind was already like, “OK, gotta go again,” like, “When's the next thing?” like, “When is was my next three-week trip that I have to leave her, when is the next thing that I'm gonna miss in her life?” And, you know, we spend a lot of time living our lives, stressful moments, a stressful moment to stressful moment, and I wish that I could have learned earlier to embrace the moments in between, to see them, right? I mind-wandered through many of them, I was just worried, I was catastrophizing. I mean, how many of us spend time in the military? As soon as you get to your first, your next assignment, you're already worried about what your next one is, right? You're like, OK, what do I need to do? Like, like, yes. And you're for me as a joint-spouse couple, there was no protections for us back then. Like, I love that they're finally gone, and I better know, yes, right? I'm so grateful for that, because we did not have those protections. It was like, here's where he's going, here's where you're going, and unless you had a commander or a leader that cared enough to make a phone call, you're going separate ways. And so I wish that somebody would have told me then to stop worrying so much about the next thing and just live more in the moment, I would have saved myself a lot of extra stress, a lot of extra angst, and I would have had more joy. And so that's really what I want for this generation, and that's why I work so hard, and I'm so passionate about this, is because if I could do it again, that's what I would want to remember.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 45:31 So, with so many listening and watching, this is your opportunity to be, you know, something for many. What is the thing that they might do? A small thing they could do, just in their lives, to be a little bit better in their mental space and their mental capacity or performance.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 45:48 Gosh, I have, like, an 8-hour course.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 45:51 I know. That's why I was like, “Here's a nugget everybody, pay attention.”   Col. Jannell MacAulay 45:56 OK, I'm going to give you — can I give you three? Which ones to pick? The first one is to start practicing mindfulness, to start doing mental pushups. You cannot layer in productive thinking, you cannot pivot your mind unless you eliminate the noise. Like, that's the first thing you have to do. You have to be able to see the thoughts inside your head and make a conscious choice not to follow them. Because a lot of them are not providing value to you, right? And the skill set that does that is mental pushups, is mindfulness, and it's this idea of the definition of mindfulness is being in the present moment without any emotional reactivity or judgment. Like, just be here now without judgment, that's what it means. And it's a deliberate practice of continuously being here now without judgment, so that when you are in a moment with lots of judgment, you can filter right, and especially that's where greatness comes from. It's not because of a great moment, it's because of what you do in the moments you're given. Second thing is, for leaders, stop asking people, “How are you doing?” I want them to rephrase that question and ask, “What's going well for you today?” And the reason we do that is for those two reasons: The first one is when you ask someone how they're doing, you're gonna get — most people are just gonna give you like, “Busy,” right? “Good,” “Fine,” “Liiving the dream,” whatever, right? But did I, as a leader, get any information from you when you say any of those in response? No. And then what we do as leaders? We get, “How are you doing?” “How are you doing?” “How are you doing?” And then we—   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 47:36 Check the box, check the box, check the box.   Col. Jannell MacAulay 47:37 Yes. And if you happen to have someone who's like, "Oh my gosh, let me tell you,” you're almost like, “Oh my God, good for you.” I didn't mean for you guys to tell me, because that's our cluster again, right? So I want leaders to start asking people what's going well for you, and that does two things. Now I'm going to get information from you based on your answer, and that information is also going to start training your mind and your psychological framework toward optimism and hope, because do you know the biggest problem for leaders today? I think is missing the hopeless people. We think that there's this binary of optimism and pessimism, and so the optimistic people, we can find them easy, and the pessimistic people, we can find them easy too, right? They're usually, I'm usually focused on the pessimism, because they're noisy and they're loud and they're annoying and they're bothering us and they're bothering the whole unit, right? And sometimes we're like, “Oh my gosh, Bob is so negative and angry,” like, “We should worry about Bob.” But the thing is, is that actually Bob's not your worry, because people who are pessimistic understand they're on a sliding scale. A pessimist thinks that there's a genuine belief that things could get worse, but if you believe things can get worse, you know they can also get better, right? Which is what optimism is. I genuinely believe things will get better. So, a pessimist — it's not binary. I want people at leaders to open up the aperture. There's optimism, pessimism, and then there's hopelessness and hope. That's the second thing. And then the last thing is leaders suffer from what I call compassion fatigue. OK, it's a very real thing. How many of us spend all day at work — it's kind of a combination of decision fatigue and compassion fat. You spend all day at work making decisions for other people, you make, you spend all day at work taking other people's problems, and if you're an empathetic person, like you take it on, right? You're like, “Oh my god, feel so bad, like airmen that are struggling with all these things.” Then you go home and someone at home says, “What's for dinner,” and you flip out about what's for dinner, right? And it's like, oh my gosh, where did that come from? Like, I didn't mean to snap, or someone in your — it's very important to you, and your whole life comes to you and needs you, needs your attention, and you're like, I have no more attention to give you, I have no more compassion to offer, because I am done, like I am burnt, so it's a very real thing, and it's not an excuse, I might have given people a label for what's happening, like it's this thing—   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 49:57 I have compassion fatigue. Col. Jannell MacAulay 49:59 Which is very true, and it's a very real thing, and I'm not giving you an excuse, I'm telling you, you need to fix it, and here's how you need to every time, like the whole time you're at work during the day, you need to shed all the mental distress that happens. You need to shed the empathy, right? Your empathetic, the empathy that you use when you're in an interaction with someone builds like extra stress into your. It's actually in your like body, yes? Right? Like, exactly. you take on those physical, and it becomes a physical manifestation. You need to shed that. So, what I have is called a waterfall technique.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 50:36 Waterfall?   Col. Jannell MacAulay 50:38 So when you're, yeah, yep, so when you're engaging with people, remember we don't want to be distracted and not paying attention. So, put your phone away once you invite someone in your office. I don't have it. It distracts you by 20% if you have it on your body or in your view, right? Just have it put away. So now you're more attentive. Then I'm going to listen to you when you tell me whatever's going on in your life, and I'm going to envision we're at the top of the waterfall. Visualization is very powerful for our minds, so we're going to visualize that waterfall, and I'm talking to you, we're having a conversation, I'm fully present. You might have some stuff going on in your life, like I might have to take a note, I might be OK, follow up, I might give you some mentorship, but when we're done, your problems go down the waterfall, right? Like, we want to feel, “Oh, I'm  their commander.” No, it's still not your problem, right? The problem goes down the waterfall, so then the next person can come in. Now you're at the top of the waterfall again. I'm fully present with my next person that's coming in. I'm paying attention, I'm not thinking about the other conversation. Then when we're done, your problems get to go down the waterfall. It will protect your energy, it will protect your compassion, and so that when you go home, it'll just offer, you know. And then the other technique is before you walk in the door, do a mindful, mindful minute. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 51:48 Mindful minute right there. Col. Jannell MacAulay 51:49 Right. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 51:49 Well, I'm glad you shared three, because I think you know, I think that's what it's about when you're on your leadership journey, and I think leadership is a lifelong journey, and I think anything we can do better, not only to help others but to help ourselves as well, is really important. So, thank you for sharing that. Well, I want, before we close, I want to go into this moment, because you said yourself is a little bit vulnerable, you've written a book. Let's talk about Breathless, and this journey you've now undertaken. Col. Jannell MacAulay 52:17 So, Breathless is the story of mothers, and it's my story. And one of the women that worked on my Syria team with me, she was an Army officer, and we were both mothers of very young children at the time, and we also have two mothers in Syria that are sharing their stories with us, and they lost their children in a chemical attack. And so it's a story of mothers persevering through unimaginable odds, us working breathlessly to solve this problem, and basically having kind of this weight of the world on us to come up with a solution that would work and solve the problem, and then these mothers living in this horrible genocide, right, in this horrible time of a civil war, and under a ruthless dictator, and so they, the only reason why we're able to share their stories is because Assad, right, the liberation happened. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 53:16 I was like, I was going to say they're actually featured in your book. Gotcha. Col. Jannell MacAulay 53:20 Yes, and we originally started writing this book without their stories, and then once Assad fell, like we reached out and we got two mothers to share their story, and one of the mothers, her children were just slightly older than my children, and she lost both of them. The other mother lost her daughter, and her daughter was in prison during the Arab Spring. Her son traded out with her daughter because she was afraid of the conditions and what was going to happen to her daughter in prison. So the brother traded out with his sister, and the mother didn't find out until — her name is Amsaeed — she did not find out that her son Saeed had died, executed with 25 other prisoners before Assad left the country, so she didn't find that out till after liberation, so she lost a son, she lost a daughter, this other mother had two children taken from her, and so the story is about both of our struggles. Sarin literally takes her breath away, and we were working breathlessly, you know, to help them, and just the story of what it means to be a mother, like what a mother's love, what a mother's heart will do. And I just talked to Amsaeed last week, we coordinated a Zoom together, and I got to hear her story firsthand. She got to meet me and understand my story, and it was very evident to me that she said something that was very pertinent. She , “The world has a short memory, and people have probably already forgotten about Syria,” right? Like, oh yeah, something with chemical weapons, bad dictator, like it's another part of the world. And so part of writing this book also is to keep her story alive, to not let the awful things that happened to these women, I mean, to the whole community of Syrians, right, civilians, but especially the mothers who had to not even get to bury their children, and to help their stories surviv

Send us Fan MailWhat if one man's voice could change the way we hear music, eat food and celebrate life? In this special Money Majlis XTRA episode, Suvo Sarkar is joined by Padma Shri awardee Shankar Mahadevan, singer, composer, Grammy‑winning frontman of Shakti and co‑founder of the South Indian resto‑café brand Malgudi. Together they trace a remarkable journey from a Tamil Iyer childhood in Chembur and veena lessons at five, to becoming the “Shankar” of Shankar‑Ehsaan‑Loy and reshaping the sound of modern Hindi cinema with albums like Dil Chahta Hai and Kal Ho Naa Ho.Shankar opens up about the surreal moment of walking onto the Grammy stage with Shakti and why, for him, the biggest award is simply sharing a platform with maestros like John McLaughlin and Ustad Zakir Hussain. He revisits the making of Breathless, the three‑minute marvel that began as an experimental meter in a composer's office and went on to become a generational anthem that refuses to age after twenty-seven years. The conversation dives into craft and technology as Shankar reflects on how his early career as a software engineer now shapes his studio process, from composing inside a DAW to thinking of plug‑ins as creative partners. He explains how rigorous Carnatic and Hindustani training built the grammar that lets him move effortlessly between classical, film, fusion and folk, and why he believes folk music, born from life's milestones, sits even “above” classical in its raw power.From there, Suvo steers the discussion into food and entrepreneurship. Shankar shares the manifestation story behind Malgudi, how a chance meeting with Chembur friend Ramakrishnan turned a foodie's dream into a fast‑growing chain in Mumbai and Dubai, and why they obsessed over every element, from the exact texture of the idli to the signature Malgudi sambar and filter coffee. He reveals his plans to turn Malgudi into a cultural brand with live music, spiritual mornings and curated experiences that blend sound and flavour.Along the way, you will hear about his global tours, the healing power of music, his 15‑year‑old digital academy reaching students in 90‑plus countries, and his clear‑eyed view on AI as a powerful but ultimately subordinate tool in the creative process. This is an episode about excellence, humility and celebrating life, whether on stage, in the studio or over a hot dosa.Produced by : PoddsterGiving partner: Goodworld Visit moneymajlis.com to join our giving movement and get your USD 50 complimentary GiveCard.    

Episode SummaryWhat happens when the parade moves on, but you're still standing on the sidewalk? In this heavy and deeply candid episode of Breathless, host Jeremie Saunders addresses the modern paradox of the "Trikafta Revolution." While a miraculous 90% of the Cystic Fibrosis community is experiencing a historical second chance at life, a remaining 10% is left stranded in the old world.We follow the story of Teresa Weger, a 20-year-old university student from Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Teresa possesses an ultra-rare, spontaneous genetic mutation that places her entirely outside the reach of current modulator drugs. Jeremie pairs Teresa's current physical decline with his own history of severe CF complications, confronting the painful reality of survivor's guilt. This episode pulls back the curtain on the emotional isolation of being left behind by your own community, while exploring the cutting-edge genetics and future technologies—like mRNA and CRISPR—needed to finish the fight for everyone.Main Topics & Key Moments1. The Meshed Reality of a RevolutionThe Shrinking Base: Teresa Weger notes a drastic shift in the CF community. As health dramatically improves for the majority, community enthusiasm and attendance at advocacy events (like local walks) have noticeably waned.Tempered Joy: CF Canada CEO Kelly Grover notes that while reaching "first base" is a biological triumph, the organization's celebrations must remain tempered until therapeutic options exist for 100% of patients.2. The Genetic Lottery & Spontaneous MutationThe "Toyota Camry" vs. The Custom Model: The vast majority of CF patients carry the common Delta F508 mutation. Teresa's mutation is an ultra-rare, complex anomaly: W57X/exon 23-24 deletion.The Biological Glitch: Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Paul Eckford explains a rare break from the classic inheritance model. While Teresa's mother is a standard carrier, her father is not. Teresa's CF was caused by a completely spontaneous, random genetic mutation during DNA replication at the exact moment of conception.3. The Physical Toll of the Old WorldThe Linear Decline: After maintaining a stable childhood with a lung function of 97%, Teresa experienced a sudden adolescent crash, with her lung capacity dropping into the 50s.The Multi-Front War: A graphic look at severe CF symptoms outside the lungs, highlighting Teresa's struggles with chronic gastrointestinal blockages and painful sinus surgeries that result in post-sedation complications.4. Isolation at the ParadeThe Regina CF Walk: Teresa recalls the painful emotional whiplash of standing backstage at a fundraising walk. Ahead of her, a Trikafta-responsive speaker joyfully proclaimed that her sweat chloride levels had normalized to healthy standards—leaving Teresa to follow with a speech detailing her rapid physical decline.Parallel Tracks, Forked Roads: Jeremie recognizes his own past medical trauma in Teresa's current daily fight—specifically their shared history of aggressive sinus polyps and major large intestine resections 75% of Jeremie's large bowel was removed). He struggles to navigate the raw survivor's guilt of receiving a "golden ticket" while others remain waiting.Key Quotes"The experience of feeling like you're on the same team but no longer working for the same goal... we all still have CF, but they don't still have the same CF as me." — Teresa Weger"It's like winning the lottery, only the prize is a life-limiting genetic disease that no pharmaceutical company has built a drug for because you might be the only person on earth with your specific genetic code." — Host (Jeremie)"I am the one who got to keep living. And she is the one who is still waiting." — Host (Jeremie)"We aren't done. And we won't be done until the bus stops for everyone." — Host (Jeremie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hellooooo baby! DuoVision returns with two Richard Gere thrillers (well, one's definitely a thriller and the other is...something else entirely. It's BREATHLESS and INTERNAL AFFAIRS, showing us the flipsides of one of Hollywood's most beautiful leading men. Jump in the car, we're getting all sweaty and nekkid with this one!

(Breathless, clutching an imaginary trophy) Oh, wow! I'd like to thank the Academy—and the 7:00 a.m. crew at Good Morning Woodland! This May 28th "B-day" is truly special because our seniors have finally returned to the hill from their "fortnight" away.We aren't just a school; we are a record-breaking family celebrating 17 Halo Award nominations for our drama department, proving we have the "Meryl Streeps "of high school theater! From discussing NASA's three moon bases and the Chicago Bears' potential move, to the "Presidents" mascot of Warren G. Harding High, we bring the world to the courtyard. (music starts to fade in) I would be remiss if I didn't note how the baseball and softball teams rallied in their valiant, tight-scoring NVL tournament efforts.I must thank the WRSG and the Big Dipper for the upcoming ice cream social—the secret flavor reveal tomorrow is the cliffhanger of the season! (microphone begins to recede into the floor)To my partners Tomlin, Decker, and Amato—we did it! (speech speeds up trying to get the last few words in) Everyone, please support the Class of 2027 car wash, charge your Chromebooks, and watch out for Saturday's rain. (Music swells) Thank you, Woodland! (Audience erupts in thunderous applause) We're knocking down the door!

Episode SummaryIn this powerful episode of Breathless, we explore the boundary between physical restriction and newfound freedom. For decades, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) was a disease defined by limits: the limit of a breath, the limit of a career, and the limit of a lifespan.Today, those limits are being shattered. We follow two extraordinary journeys: Jeremy Vosburgh, a homicide detective who defied medical expectations to serve on the front lines of law enforcement, and Lauren Clift, a musical theater performer who transitioned from "choreographing her coughs" to taking her first full, effortless breath. This episode examines the "CF Without Limits" philosophy—a shift from merely surviving to actively planning for a future that was never guaranteed.Main Topics & Key Moments1. The Performer's MaskThe Hidden Struggle: Lauren Clift describes the grueling reality of performing in Legally Blonde while her lung function declined, forcing her to hide violent coughing fits behind stage choreography.The "Cough Blackout": A reflection on the magic of the stage and how, for years, the adrenaline of performance was the only thing that could temporarily silence the symptoms of CF.2. The Obstacle Course: Jeremy's StoryDefying the System: Jeremy Vosburgh shares how he bypassed the "rules" of CF to become a police officer, proving his capability through a high-intensity fitness test.Pepper Spray & Resilience: The incredible irony of a man with a respiratory disease voluntarily undergoing pepper spray training and physical altercations to protect his community.The 4 AM Discipline: A look at the brutal "old-school" grit required to balance nebs, neubulizers, and a demanding career before modern medicine arrived.3. Left Behind: The Rare Mutation GapThe Trikafta Blackout: While 90% of the CF community celebrated a miracle drug, Lauren was part of the 10% with rare mutations who were "left behind."Genetic Typos: CF Canada's Chief Scientific Officer, Paul Eckford, explains why certain genetic codes don't respond to standard treatments and the isolation that causes for patients.The Wall of Advocacy: How Lauren's mother—a pharmacist—had to beg politicians for the very drug she dispensed to others while watching her own daughter fade.4. "My Precious": The Turning PointThe Miracle Arrives: The bureaucratic and emotional hurdle of finally accessing Trikafta for rare mutations in July 2024.A Full Breath: Lauren describes the profound, tearful moment of rolling over in bed and taking a deep breath without coughing for the first time in years.5. The New FrontierPlanning to be an Old Man: Jeremy reflects on how his goals have shifted from "getting by" to the simple, once-impossible dream of growing old.Beyond the Lungs: CEO Kelly Grover discusses how CF Canada is pivoting to support "best lives"—focusing on fertility, education, and retirement planning.The Weight of the Future: Addressing the survivor's guilt and the mental health challenge of re-entering a world you thought you were leaving.Key Quotes"I would literally have to choreograph into my dance routine where I could cough without the audience hearing... otherwise I wouldn't make it through the show." — Lauren Clift"I don't like being told that it's impossible. I don't mind being told that it might be hard... but I would say that that's [nonsense] and that you can do it." — Jeremy Vosburgh"I dispense this drug to other CF patients that I see getting better. And I am watching my daughter die." — Lauren's Mother"Relief is the biggest thing... but also relief in just breathing. It's really cool to just breathe. I don't know if people know that." — Lauren Clift Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nos enlazamos a Miami con Alivia Clark para hablar de "Breathless", su nuevo sencillo que marca el inicio de una nueva etapa en su carrera. Alivia nos cuenta cómo la canción nació en 10 minutos en su campus universitario, inspirada por la energía del sol y la compañía de sus amigas. Hablamos de ese giro hacia el dance y el EDM, del poder femenino como centro de la narrativa, y de la línea "si voy a ser una estrella a los 22, tengo cosas que hacer aparte de ti". Una charla sobre ambición, autenticidad y la conexión entre la actuación y la composición.https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/track/5ZokgS2wlhFCDXixX1Th8mhttps://www.aliviaclark.com/https://www.instagram.com/alivia314https://www.tiktok.com/@aliviaaaclark

Through Breathless, I capture fleeting moments of desire and intimacy, weaving cosmic and everyday imagery. These micro-poems are tiny jolts of electricity, meant to be felt when words fail and emotions can't betray us.Read the full poem HERE.https://futurestrong.org/2026/03/15/breathless-a-poem-by-rachana/I'm Rachana, and I write short stories, poetry and essays on our enduring humanity. For 15+ years I've been helping people unlock their highest potential and build lives of purpose, resilience and unstoppable momentum.My big dream? To consciously create a better future where everyone is excited about their own potential – and yes, I'm aiming to win the Nobel in December 2044 for contributions to human development. Crazy? Maybe. But will you join me on this journey of growth and transformation?

Alivia Clark - an American EDM/pop/electronic singer, songwriter, and actress - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Alivia's career, which includes starting to work professionally from the age of 8, performing at Carnegie Hall at the age of 15, what it's like to be a voice-over artist for shows such as Paw Patrol where she portrays Skye, and about her current focus (her music career), which includes her latest release - Breathless. Website - www.aliviaclark.com Instagram - @alivia314 TikTok - @aliviaaclark

What happens when a miracle drug gives you back your future, but your mind is still built for a shorter life?In this moving episode of Breathless, host Jeremie and guests dive into the "mental health fallout" of growing up with Cystic Fibrosis. For decades, the CF community focused on one goal: survival. But with the arrival of Trikafta, many are facing a new, unexpected existential crisis. We explore the architecture of growing up sick, the trauma of living with an "expiration date," and the difficult reckoning that occurs when the horizon of your life suddenly shifts from years to decades.Featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Jodi Carrington, CF advocate Lauren Clift, and CF Canada CEO Kelly Grover, this episode pulls back the curtain on the psychological complexity of being "saved" and the urgent need to invest in the mind with the same intensity we've invested in the lungs.Main Topics & Key Moments1. The Architecture of Growing Up SickThe Parental Mask: Jeremie reflects on his parents' stoicism and the realization that their strength often involved "shattering" out of his sight."What Happened Here?" vs. "What's Wrong Here?": Dr. Jodi Carrington explains how reframing the conversation from pathology to experience creates the empathy necessary for healing.The Inside of Trauma: Why trauma isn't defined by the diagnosis itself, but by how the story unfolds within the family and community.2. Living with an Expiration DateThe Body Keeps Score: Lauren Clift shares her journey of middle-school anxiety attacks and the subconscious ways she absorbed the fragility of her life.Financial & Life Planning: Jeremie discusses the "freedom" of having no foundation—spending every dollar and avoiding long-term plans because tomorrow wasn't guaranteed.The Identity Crisis: What happens when the "honeymoon phase" of a new drug ends and you realize your entire identity was built around dying young?3. The Trikafta ReckoningSurvivor's Guilt: Addressing the "cruel math" where 90% of the community benefits from Trikafta while 10% are left waiting, and the heavy emotional weight carried by those who received the miracle.The Hospital Visit Realization: Jeremie recounts the moment a nurse suggested a psychologist and a friend's simple acknowledgment—"That must be really hard"—broke the emotional floodgates.4. What Do We Do Now?CF Canada's Mental Health Focus: Kelly Grover discusses Peer Connect, a pilot program designed to help patients, dads, and caregivers "say the unsayable" together.The Optimal Human Operating System: Dr. Carrington outlines the four pillars needed for post-traumatic growth: Attachment, Regulation, Community, and Role/Purpose.Key Quotes"When a miracle drug gives you back your future, you still have to figure out what to do with a mind that was built for a much shorter life." — Host"Trauma has nothing to do with what happened to you. It's all about what happens inside of you." — Dr. Jodi Carrington"The scary part isn't thinking about me dying. The scary part is that other people think I'm dying. I'm trying to process the feelings of... I could have died." — Lauren Clift"We have invested billions of dollars into the biology... but the mind? The mind is still catching up. If we don't invest in that frontier... we will lose people not to their lungs, but to their loneliness." — Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're headed to Paris this week to ride a new wave! Ryan Verrill of The Disconnected and Antenna Releasing joins Matt and Anthony for a lively discussion on Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless.CMP on Instagram and BlueskyThe Disconnected on YouTube, Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and LetterboxdAntenna Releasing on Instagram, Bluesky, and FacebookMatt on Instagram, Bluesky, and LetterboxdAnthony on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd

Gary Mundy is a pioneer of the UK power electronics and noise underground since the early 1980s through his work with RAMLEH and the legendary label Broken Flag. He has also long been active under the solo name Kleistwahr, and as a member of the band Breathless, alongside other projects. Ramleh, which walks parallel paths both as a rock band and power electronics unit, has a new album out now called Hyper Vigilance.Patreon supporters were given early access to this episode last week. If you'd like to support WCN Podcast, get access to full episodes, and much more, go to https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoiseThis episode is sponsored by Rural Isolation Projecthttps://ruralisolationproject.com/https://ruralisolationproject.bandcamp.com/Also brought to you by:Initial Shock IV - July 3-5, 2026 in Montreal, CAN - https://screamandwrithe.com/initialshock/White Centipede Noise is also a label, distro, and private noise record store based in Potsdam, Germany: https://whitecentipedenoise.com/Support the show

Episode Summary: The Impossible MilestonesThe Season 2 premiere of Breathless explores a biological and existential revolution. For decades, Cystic Fibrosis was defined by a "physical perimeter"—a list of things that were simply impossible. But with the advent of transformative drugs like Trikafta, those walls are vanishing.Host Jeremie opens with a visceral comparison between a 2017 spiritual "holotropic breathing" experience and the 2021 pharmaceutical miracle of his first dose of Trikafta. We then hear from elite athletes who shattered expectations long before the "miracle drug" existed, and we look at how Cystic Fibrosis Canada is pivoting its entire mission from "extending life" to supporting a life "without limits."Main Topics & Key Moments1. The Gateway to BreathingSalt Spring Island (2017): Jeremie describes a profound meditative state where, for a moment, the "heavy, wet coat" of CF was stripped away.The Blue Pill (2021): The "impossible milestone" found in a blister pack. Jeremie recounts the first morning he woke up without the "wet rattle" in his lungs, realizing his biology had been rewritten.2. The Science of the "Flow"The Broken Valve: Dr. Paul Eckford (Chief Scientific Officer, CF Canada) explains the CFTR protein.Chloride, Salt, and Water: A breakdown of why CF lungs create "concrete" mucus and how new modulators open the cellular gates to let water flow, clearing the airways.3. Shattering the Finish Line: Lisa BentleyThe Undiagnosed Athlete: Lisa won 11 Ironman championships despite having CF, including a period where she didn't even know she had the disease.The "Superpower": How meeting children with CF gave Lisa a purpose beyond winning, leading to her "lights out" fourth-place finish at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships while battling a chest infection.4. The Power of Delusion: Sophie Grace HolmesThe Two-Year Warning: At 19, Sophie was told she had two years to live. Her response? A bucket list that started with summiting Mount Kilimanjaro with 50% lung function.36 Marathons in 36 Days: Sophie's journey from a nationally ranked sprinter to an ultra-endurance icon, and her shock at how "easy" running became after Trikafta boosted her lung function to 110%.5. The Existential WhiplashFrom Pediatric to Geriatric: Kelly Grover (CEO, CF Canada) discusses the challenge of pivoting a non-profit toward supporting adult needs like housing, nutrition, and retirement.The Paradox of Progress: Why mental health challenges (anxiety and depression) are intensifying even as physical health improves. Jeremie describes the "existential whiplash" of having to plan for a future he never expected to have.Key Quotes"Trikafta didn't just open my airways; it dismantled the perimeter. The walls I spent thirty years banging against have simply… vanished." — Host"I am going to be the best sick person on that start line. And what I might lack in lung health, I'm going to make up for in heart." — Lisa Bentley"I didn't even realize I was struggling my whole life because I didn't have the opportunity to actually feel what it's like to actually breathe properly." — Sophie Grace Holmes"I might have a bit of a freakout if all of a sudden the world was my oyster with no restrictions on it." — Kelly Grover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World" podcast with award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz, she takes us inside the vibrant and luxurious Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico. Discover what makes this adults-only, all-inclusive resort a standout destination—from its stunning ocean views and lively social atmosphere to its upscale amenities and 24-hour room service. Sharon shares insider tips on choosing the best rooms, enjoying the exclusive Xhale Club perks like private pools and personalized check-in, and making the most of the resort's diverse dining options, themed restaurants, and nightlife experiences. The conversation also highlights wellness offerings including spa treatments, fitness classes, yoga, and water activities like kayaking, along with nearby attractions and beach experiences. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, celebration trip, or simply looking to relax in style, this episode offers everything you need to know to maximize your stay.

In this episode, we sit down with Oglah Gatamah, author of Breathless, for a deeply personal conversation about burnout, purpose, leadership, and what it really means to live a significant life. We explore how easy it is to chase titles, money, metrics, and recognition while quietly losing ourselves in the process.Oglha shares her journey from Kenya to the United States, her rise through corporate leadership, and the moment she realized that outward success had left her inwardly exhausted. We talk about the difference between what we do and the impact we have, how to uncover purpose through reflection and relationships, and why high achievers must be careful not to build the wrong life.We also discuss how purpose can shape families, businesses, and communities, plus the global impact of Oglah's foundation work in Kenya.We Talk About: [00:00] From Kenya to Corporate Leadership[05:10] When Success Leaves You Empty[17:23] A Powerful Exercise for Finding Your Purpose[21:55] How Do You Build a Business Around Impact?[27:29] Turning Personal Loss Into a Foundation for ChangeResources:Learn more at The Color of MoneyRead Breathless by Oglah GatamahFollow Oglah Gatamah on Instagram: @gatamah_oglahBecome a real estate agent HEREConnect with Our HostsEmerick Peace:Instagram: @theemerickpeaceFacebook: facebook.com/emerickpeaceDaniel Dixon:Instagram: @dixonsolditFacebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsolditYouTube: @dixongroupcompaniesJulia Lashay:Instagram: @iamjulialashayFacebook: facebook.com/growwithjuliaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/YouTube: @JuliaLashayBo MenkitiInstagram: @bomenkitiFacebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkitiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/Produced by NOVAThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not  Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

This month Tim is joined by Phil Drinkwater to discuss Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless aka À bout de souffle (1960). –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– À bout de souffle is no =38 on the Sight & Sound critic's list. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hosted by Tim Coleman. A Moving Pictures Film Club podcast. You can sign up to our Patreon channel here for just £1/$1 pm. Alternatively you can make a donation to the runnning costs of the pod via Buy Me A Coffee here. Theme music by The Gideon Complex - recorded by FrEQ Audio Recordings. Bluesky: @top100pod.bsky.social  Instagram: @thetop100pod Letterboxd: The Top 100 Email: top100pod@gmail.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Additional music: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0.Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Breathless Beauty: A Journey of Passion and Friendship in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-04-23-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Våren var kommet for fullt i Oslo-marka.En: Spring had fully arrived in the Oslo-forest.No: Trærne var fulle av friske, grønne blader, og blomster i alle farger prydet skogbunnen.En: The trees were full of fresh, green leaves, and flowers of all colors adorned the forest floor.No: Solens stråler glitret gjennom trærne og skapte et lappeteppe av lys og skygge på stien.En: The sun's rays glittered through the trees, creating a patchwork of light and shadow on the path.No: Kari, en ivrig naturentusiast, var på vei inn i skogen.En: Kari, an eager nature enthusiast, was heading into the forest.No: Selv om hun hadde astma, kunne ingenting stoppe henne fra å fange vårens skjønnhet med kameraet sitt.En: Even though she had asthma, nothing could stop her from capturing the beauty of spring with her camera.No: Hun gikk forsiktig på stien, pustet inn den friske luften fylt med duften av blomster og jord.En: She walked carefully on the path, inhaling the fresh air filled with the scent of flowers and earth.No: Kari visste at pollen kunne utløse astmaen, men lidenskapen for natur og fotografering var sterkere enn frykten.En: Kari knew that pollen could trigger her asthma, but her passion for nature and photography was stronger than the fear.No: Lars og Solveig, to andre eventyrlystne sjeler, vandret også i skogen.En: Lars and Solveig, two other adventurous souls, were also wandering in the forest.No: De hadde ofte støtt på Kari der før.En: They had often encountered Kari there before.No: Solveig vinket henne farvel da hun så at Kari tok en annen sti, dypere inn i skogen.En: Solveig waved her goodbye when she saw that Kari took another path, deeper into the forest.No: "Vær forsiktig!En: "Be careful!"No: " ropte Solveig.En: shouted Solveig.No: Kari svarte med et smil, selvsikker i sin beslutning.En: Kari responded with a smile, confident in her decision.No: Mens timene gikk, fant Kari et perfekt sted å fotografere.En: As the hours passed, Kari found a perfect spot to photograph.No: Sollyset traff akkurat riktig, og blomstrene var som et fargerikt teppe.En: The sunlight hit just right, and the flowers were like a colorful carpet.No: Hun glemte alt om tiden og pustet tungt mens hun konsentrerte seg om sitt motiv.En: She forgot all about the time and breathed heavily as she concentrated on her subject.No: Men plutselig begynte brystet å stramme seg.En: But suddenly her chest began to tighten.No: Luftveiene hennes ble trangere.En: Her airways became narrower.No: En frykt for snart å bli alene fylte henne.En: A fear of soon being alone filled her.No: Kari falt på kne, mens hun febrilsk forsøkte å nå inhalatoren som lå i sekken.En: Kari fell to her knees, frantically trying to reach the inhaler in her backpack.No: Hun merket panikken stige.En: She felt the panic rising.No: Stemmen fra skogen ble svakere, mens hun kjempet for luft.En: The voices from the forest became weaker as she struggled for air.No: Ikke langt unna kom Lars tilbake på stien.En: Not far away, Lars returned to the path.No: Han hadde lagt merke til Kari ved stien tidligere.En: He had noticed Kari on the path earlier.No: I det han så henne på bakken, handlet han umiddelbart.En: Seeing her on the ground, he acted immediately.No: Med medisinsk kunnskap fra gamle dager, visste han akkurat hva han skulle gjøre.En: With medical knowledge from old days, he knew exactly what to do.No: "Lars!En: "Lars!"No: " pustet Kari, lettelsen synlig i tårevåte øyne.En: gasped Kari, relief visible in her tear-filled eyes.No: Han hjalp henne med inhalatoren og snakket rolig med henne, talte inn og ut mens pusten sakte stabiliserte seg.En: He helped her with the inhaler and spoke calmly to her, counting in and out as her breath slowly stabilized.No: Kari følte seg bedre etter noen minutter.En: Kari felt better after a few minutes.No: "Takk, Lars," hvisket Kari svakt, men oppriktig.En: "Thank you, Lars," whispered Kari, weakly but sincerely.No: "Takk det samme," svarte han.En: "Thank you too," he replied.No: "Du minner meg om hvorfor jeg elsker skogen.En: "You remind me why I love the forest.No: Vi burde passe på hverandre.En: We should look out for each other."No: " Etter at astmaen roet seg, satt de på en stor stein ved siden av stien.En: After the asthma subsided, they sat on a large rock beside the path.No: De delte hverandres fortellinger om tidligere turer.En: They shared each other's stories of past hikes.No: Solveig fant dem der etter hvert, glad for å se alt vel.En: Solveig found them there eventually, happy to see all was well.No: Kari hadde lært noe viktig den dagen.En: Kari had learned something important that day.No: Hun elsket fortsatt skogen, men nå visste hun at det var viktig å finne en balanse mellom lidenskap og forsiktighet.En: She still loved the forest, but now she knew that it was important to find a balance between passion and caution.No: Dessuten hadde hun funnet en venn i Lars — to som kunne dele naturens under uten frykt.En: Besides, she had found a friend in Lars—two who could share nature's wonders without fear.No: Skogen var stor og det var fortsatt mye å oppdage, men nå hadde de hverandre til å hjelpe på reisen.En: The forest was vast, and there was still much to discover, but now they had each other to help on the journey. Vocabulary Words:adorned: prydetglittered: glitretenthusiast: entusiastinhaling: pustet inntrigger: utløsewander: vandretapproached: nærmet segperfect: perfektcarpet: teppetighten: strammeairways: luftveienefrantically: febrilskinhaler: inhalatorstride: skrittmedic: medisinsktearfilling: tårevåtestabilized: stabilisertewhispered: hvisketcaution: forsiktighetpromptly: umiddelbartbreathlessly: andpustentadventurous: eventyrlystnesubject: motivsmile: smilbalance: balansecaptured: fangerelief: lettelsesubside: roet segscattered: spredtdiscover: oppdage

T Lo take a deep dive into director Richard Linklater's slavish love letter to the French New Wave, "Nouvelle Vague," about the making of Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless" in 1959. After unpacking the homages and references, as well as the importance of Godard's boundary-shattering work, they settle on a single question: Is it even possible to pay homage to an act of reckless artistry by meticulously recreating it? 

This week, we are talking about the busiest "real estate" in the human body, the neck. Dr. Tali Lando, a pediatric otolaryngologist who spends her days (and many terrifying nights) operating on the tiny, fragile airways of babies and children, joins us to talk about being chased by police while rushing to an emergency to the precision required to remove a peanut from a toddler's lung, Dr. Lando shares what it's really like to live on the brink of medical catastrophe. The conversation dives into the "turf wars" of emergency intubation and why Dr. Lando has zero hubris about telling everyone else to get out of the way when a child can't breathe. She also reveals the inspiration behind her new book, Breathless, including the bizarre Saturday night case of the "cocaine condom" and the structural parallels between a surgery "timeout" and the life lessons learned in the OR. Beyond the high-stakes surgeries, we discuss the heavy toll of the "surgeon's psyche". Dr. Lando opens up about her personal battle with stage 3C breast cancer and why the medical system's tendency to prioritize risk management over physician mental health is a systemic failure. Takeaways: The specific reason Dr. Lando once encouraged a police officer to chase her all the way to the hospital. Why the "Pants Patient" is the most feared phrase in a consultant's vocabulary. The "Eureka moment" in a shower that led to a surgical book structured like a medical "timeout". Why Dr. Lando believes surgeons should stop "compartmentalizing" and start practicing "emotional regulation". The miracle of nebulized TXA and how it's turning surgical "murder scenes" into stable recoveries. Want more Dr. Tali Lando: @drtalilando — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonjour! Salut! Ça va? Bienvenue a un autre Perspective Checks episode where I sit down with friends and folks from the TTRPG Community to talk about all the things we love about this wonderful hobby.   Today you're getting not one but TWO Renes! I'm joined by Rene-Pier (RP) from Fari RPGs, creator of so many incredible games that almost all have free SRDs so you can learn the rules and make your own games with them! We're finally linking up to talk about RP's amazing effort to consistently share all of his own knowledge and experience making indie TTRPGs with the community, as well as   Breathless: Frightmare Edition funding now on Kickstarter!   RP is a designer who actually walks the walk, and he's created an amazing community of people through his free releases of his games SRDs, running game jams, putting out Affinity Publisher tutorials to help new designers with layout, and more! It's no surprise that his Breathless system has been used to make over 300 games and his other games continue to inspire others.   Hope you enjoy this episode, I apologize for my French, and I want to hear from everyone what game they have waiting to be made so we can get to playing it!   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :)   Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree |  BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

I am joined by René-Pier, a TTRPG designer who's committed to making the games and design accessible. He's the author of Breathless (and the new Frightmare Edition), Boundless, and Stoneburner. One of the main things we focus on in the episode is the nature of open-source and free games, and why they're such an important part of this growing community. RP dives deep into the current state of TTRPGs, licensing, and managing community expectations and your own artistic endeavors. We also dive deep into the creation and approach he takes to his games, with simple rules, deadly mechanics, and a really unique way dice can impact how a game functions. It's a great conversation, and RP has such a clear understanding of how games work. Back the Frightmare Edition here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mythworks/breathless-frightmare-editionIf you want to play Breathless, download it for free here! https://farirpgs.com/breathless/And Boundless: https://farirpgs.com/boundless/Referenced Media: FateBlades in the Dark 2400 SRDCairnInto the OddDuskfallDark SoulsPicoMothershipDM GM ClubMythworksFrieren The ExpanseDwarf FortressProject Hail MaryEnola HomesKnives OutStar WarsConanIndiana JonesStranger Things************************************⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 a month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145Example: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/397612/Court-of-Blades--Scandal-Forged-in-the-Dark?affiliate_id=1044145⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our live-streaming content on ⁠⁠Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't miss our RPG Actual Plays, tutorials, and gaming content on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to an excellent board game ⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go to the Writer's Room for ⁠⁠7th Sea Adventures!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the great games from ⁠⁠A Couple of Drakes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Tales of the Manticore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Feywyn RPG, a new fantasy setting and game from RiotMinds, is an Arthurian-inspired dark fantasy tabletop RPG that blends Celtic myth with mist-shrouded folklore. Set in a land where the boundary between the mortal and spirit realms is thin, the game challenges players to resist the encroaching Mist and fight supernatural threats. The core mechanic involves rolling a d20 and adding an attribute to meet a Challenge Value, with character consequences accumulating through Wounds (physical danger) and Fear (supernatural terror). A beta version of the Feywyn Digital Companion has also been released, providing a VTT, character creation tools, a dice roller, and a bestiary. The Draw Steel Codex VTT is a new online tool and virtual tabletop for Draw Steel, the action-oriented fantasy RPG from MCDM, which prioritizes “heroic action over complex mechanics”. Available in Early Access for $19.99, the Codex includes all core rules from Draw Steel: Heroes and Draw Steel: Monsters, as well as “The Delian Tomb – Start Here Adventure” to help parties begin playing quickly. Key features of the VTT include tools for building or importing custom maps with dynamic lighting and multiple levels, along with the ability for each player to create custom characters, profile icons, and battle soundtracks. The VTT is designed to be suitable for both new and seasoned players, optimally supporting a Director with 3–6 players, and requires a 64-bit processor and 8 GB of RAM. Rascal News looked at Groupfinder Data, which analyzes the current looking-for-group (LFG) landscape in the TTRPG community. The data from April 2026 confirms that Dungeons & Dragons remains the industry behemoth, accounting for approximately 60% of groups and 90% of player posts on the platform. However, when D&D data is excluded, a varied and thriving ecosystem of alternative systems is visible. The most popular non-D&D systems listed are Pathfinder, Daggerheart, Call of Cthulhu, Vampire: The Masquerade, and Cyberpunk RED. Breathless: Frightmare Edition is a major update and expansion of the original 2022 two-page zombie survival TTRPG written by Rene-Pier Deshaies, now published by Mythworks. The original game gained notoriety for its mechanics that used diminishing dice to reflect tension and scarcity in a zombie-infested world, with over 350 other games or hacks using its core rules. This updated version is being released as part of Mythworks’ new STORYPAK line, which aims to lower the barrier to entry for TTRPGs by creating games that are simple and lightweight. Designed with a 90s slasher-horror/VHS aesthetic, Frightmare Edition is packaged in a cassette container holding 12 pamphlets, which include updated rules, tools for generating zombie dangers, and four adventures, allowing the game to be run as one-shots or longer 6-12 session campaigns #feywyn #drawsteel #groupfinder #breathlessrpg Feywyn RPG website: https://www.feywyn.com/ Groupfinder: https://groupfinder.eu/library/is-dnd-still-king-a-deep-dive-into-groupfinders-2026-matchmaking-data Breathless: Frightmare Edition: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mythworks/breathless-frightmare-edition Warmachine on MyMiniFactory: https://mmf.io/upturned Mantic Companion App: https://companion.manticgames.com/ Use our Referral code: MCTXEE Support Us by Shopping on DTRPG (afilliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com?affiliate_id=2081746 Matt’s DriveThruRPG Publications: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Matthew%20Robinson https://substack.com/@matthewrobinson3 Chris on social media: https://hyvemynd.itch.io/​​ Jeremy's Links: http://www.abusecartoons.com/​​ http://www.rcharvey.com ​​Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/upturnedtable Give us a tip on our livestream: https://streamlabs.com/upturnedtabletop/tip​ Donate or give us a tip on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2754JZFW2QZU4 Intro song is “Chips” by KokoroNoMe https://kokoronome.bandcamp.com/

Text us about this show.It's Stick Men month on Into The Music! We have a set of three interviews with each member of this trio and we're starting them with drummer Pat Mastelotto. Not only has Pat been the drummer for Stick Men for nearly two decades, but he's the longest tenured drummer in the history of legendary prog rock band King Crimson. In the 1980s, he was the drummer for Mr. Mister when they were at their peak with the hits "Kyrie" and "Broken WIngs." His studio session work landed him on a plethora of albums and singles including "I'll Be There For You" (the theme from Friends) by the Rembrandts, XTC's Oranges and Lemons, and releases by Hall & Oates, The Pointer Sisters, Al Jarreau, Scandal, and more. This is one you don't want to miss!"counterintuitive" written and performed by Randy McStine℗ 2024 Randy McStine. Used with permission of Randy McStine."Bash Machine" written and performed by Stick Men℗ 2025 Markus Reuter, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto. Used with permission of Stick Men."Mantra" written and performed by Stick Men℗ 2024 Markus Reuter, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto. Used with permission of Stick Men."Two Hands" performed by The Mastelottos, written by Adrian Belew and King Crimson℗ 2021 The Mastelottos. Used with permission of Pat Mastelotto."Breathless" performed by Stick Men, written by Robert Fripp℗ 2023 Markus Reuter, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto. Used with permission of Stick Men.All other songs used in this podcast, saMelody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showVisit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com!Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.comYouTubeFacebookInstagramINTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.Host/producer: Rob MarnochaVoiceovers: Brad BordiniRecording, engineering, and post production: Rob MarnochaOpening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los StraitjacketsThis podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved....

After bursting onto the late 60's cinema scene with the independent underground hit David Holtzman's Diary and entering the 70's with the post-apocalyptic counter-cultural romance Glen and Randa, Jim McBride began work on two very different screenplays. The first was Gone Beaver, the genre-bending tale of a brawny mountain man and his adventures in the wilderness, and the second is My Girlfriend's Girlfriend, a contemporary comedy-drama about the love lives of young New Yorkers. Ultimately neither film was produced, although the script for Gone Beaver has circulated among film scholars and gained a reputation as one of the great unrealized acid westerns. Both scripts are now finally available together in a new publication titled Jim McBride's Lost Screenplays of the 1970s. The Pink Smoke welcomes Jim McBride and the book's editor James Kenney to discuss the origins of these scripts, why their productions never saw fruition and how their author feels about them over 50 years after their inception. In this fantastic conversation, Mr. McBride also shares anecdotes about some of his well known 80's work, Breathless and Great Balls of Fire! Information on the book: stickingplacebooks.com/books/gone-beaver-and-my-girlfriend-s-girlfriend The Pink Smoke on Twitter: x.com/thepinksmoke James Kenney on Twitter: x.com/jfkenney

*** ONLY 49 SONGS LEFT!! *** means only 49 days.. : ) This long project will end in 49 days. When it's over, I'll be freed from the pressure of maintaining the piano tone. In other words, I want to be able to play the piano with the tone I like. I'm looking forward to it. But I don't think I'll be streaming it online for a while. upon the breathless starlit air - #4487 (98R92 percent 49 left) by chair house 260328 (again, William Butler Yeats from May 22, 2025) *** NEW CATCHPHRASE FOR PIANO TEN THOUSAND LEAVES *** " Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound " *** NEW ALBUM HERE**** ######## Latest Album: 32nd SELECTION ALBUM JUST RELEASED ######## "forest goddesses" - the 32nd selection album of piano ten thousand leaves spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/6vVcqT6W4GM8bVurNwpbqc?si=4BBxi54KQfisRDBGJfZv0g apple Music: music.apple.com/jp/album/fores t-goddesses/1883292974 amazon music: https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0GRMPSQ5R?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_pj6uyAhEpH8n0fIHPAiTQXLrx all music streaming services: https:// linkco.re/zM4RFAdg *** ALSO NEW ALBUM HERE**** =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.2-1 =========================== VOLUME2-1 just released! Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound. --- youtube full video: https://youtu.be/keXS3AEO1a4 --- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/2HnLnRjQk8u1eaAS23Y408?si=VGzemRYRSc6AgfkkaVukAA --- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-2-1/1882221412 --- amazon Music: https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0G14M9TRF?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_AW167RpyD3hxpUR2jIAjg0SRa --- Line Music: https://lin.ee/ENpDX39 --- AWA: https://s.awa.fm/album/02f966f5a773fa116666?t=1772654660 --- All Music Streaming Services: https://s.awa.fm/album/02f966f5a773fa116666?t=1772654660 ######## Latest Album: 31st SELECTION ALBUM JUST RELEASED ######## "forest moon dream" - the 31st selection album of piano ten thousand leaves youtube: FULL VIDEO with 20 full songs in very high quality sounds https://youtu.be/hRY7rtkp-hw?si=dpSjSeY7rHAyOvtC spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/0GL5j2gohVbt5rgcbZqslM?si=Al-XczUJTJmNYgpcGbff7w apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/forest-moon-dream/1843588627 amazon music: https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0FTMBPY75?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_dz30EicNlOoEQrCadNDGVEtSW all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/GzFhAvTg?lang=en *** "PIANO TEN THOUSAND LEAVE" COMPLETE WORK ALBUM SERIES START *** =================== VOLUME1-5 =================== --- all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/GqnQvNyP?lang=en =================== VOLUME1-4 =================== *** all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/m0nqEtsg?lang=en =================== VOLUME1-3 =================== *** all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/8RNRdEa3?lang=en =================== VOLUME1-2 =================== *** all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/VeA0UreQ?lang=en =================== VOLUME1-1 =================== *** all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/Y9VNVN23

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Shang Chi, Black Jack Tarr and Clive Reston continue to flee from MI6 as they discover what Agent Leeks riddle means. As the finally meet the real agent, it is a race to retrieve his hidden information on Fu Manchu.Issue Reviewed: Master of Kung Fu Volume 1, Issue 81

Fluent Fiction - French: Breathless at Mont Saint-Michel: Love Amid the Mystical Isles Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-03-11-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Mont Saint-Michel se dresse majestueux, entouré de brume et de l'océan.En: Mont Saint-Michel stands majestically, surrounded by mist and the ocean.Fr: Éloïse, Bastien, et Mathieu arrivent sur ce lieu magique en début de printemps.En: Éloïse, Bastien, and Mathieu arrive at this magical place at the beginning of spring.Fr: L'air est frais, et la vue est époustouflante.En: The air is fresh, and the view is breathtaking.Fr: Éloïse, curieuse et passionnée par l'histoire, a hâte d'explorer l'abbaye.En: Éloïse, curious and passionate about history, is eager to explore the abbey.Fr: Elle ignore ses soucis de santé pour ce jour spécial.En: She ignores her health concerns for this special day.Fr: Les trois amis montent les marches de pierre, sentant le poids de l'histoire sous leurs pieds.En: The three friends climb the stone steps, feeling the weight of history beneath their feet.Fr: Mathieu s'arrête souvent pour expliquer l'architecture et les légendes du Mont.En: Mathieu often stops to explain the architecture and legends of the Mont.Fr: Éloïse est captivée par ses récits.En: Éloïse is captivated by his stories.Fr: Soudain, Éloïse ressent une démangeaison dans la gorge.En: Suddenly, Éloïse feels an itch in her throat.Fr: Elle pense que cela va passer.En: She thinks it will pass.Fr: Elle ne veut pas inquiéter Bastien ou interrompre leur visite.En: She doesn't want to worry Bastien or interrupt their visit.Fr: Pourtant, la sensation empire.En: Yet, the sensation worsens.Fr: Ils arrivent dans une salle somptueuse, avec des vitraux colorés et des arcades élégantes.En: They arrive in a sumptuous room, with colorful stained glass and elegant arches.Fr: Les yeux d'Éloïse commencent à larmoyer.En: Éloïse's eyes start to water.Fr: Elle tente de cacher son malaise, mais Bastien le remarque.En: She tries to hide her discomfort, but Bastien notices.Fr: "Ça va, Éloïse?"En: "Are you okay, Éloïse?"Fr: demande-t-il, inquiet.En: he asks, concerned.Fr: Elle hésite, puis admet: "J'ai du mal à respirer."En: She hesitates, then admits: "I am having trouble breathing."Fr: Bastien panique intérieurement.En: Bastien panics inwardly.Fr: Il aime Éloïse depuis longtemps.En: He has loved Éloïse for a long time.Fr: C'est dur de la voir souffrir.En: It's hard to see her suffer.Fr: Mathieu, préoccupé, insiste pour qu'ils sortent rapidement.En: Mathieu, worried, insists they leave quickly.Fr: Mais en se dirigeant vers la sortie, Éloïse s'effondre.En: But as they head for the exit, Éloïse collapses.Fr: Bastien s'agenouille à ses côtés, la voix tremblante.En: Bastien kneels beside her, his voice trembling.Fr: "Éloïse, reste avec nous."En: "Éloïse, stay with us."Fr: Ses mots sont sincères, un peu plus qu'il ne l'aurait voulu.En: His words are sincere, a bit more than he would have wanted.Fr: "Je t'aime, Éloïse.En: "I love you, Éloïse.Fr: Tu dois rester éveillée."En: You have to stay awake."Fr: Mathieu part chercher de l'aide.En: Mathieu goes to find help.Fr: Éloïse l'entend vaguement.En: Éloïse vaguely hears him.Fr: Les mots de Bastien la touchent.En: Bastien's words touch her.Fr: Les secours arrivent.En: Help arrives.Fr: Elle est prise en charge, rassurée.En: She is taken care of, reassured.Fr: Après un moment, sa respiration redevient normale.En: After a moment, her breathing returns to normal.Fr: Bastien est soulagé, mais gêné par ses confidences impromptues.En: Bastien is relieved but embarrassed by his impromptu confessions.Fr: Plus tard, à l'extérieur de l'abbaye, Éloïse remercie ses amis.En: Later, outside the abbey, Éloïse thanks her friends.Fr: Elle regarde Bastien, comprenant mieux ses sentiments.En: She looks at Bastien, understanding his feelings better.Fr: "Merci, Bastien.En: "Thank you, Bastien.Fr: Je suis heureuse de t'avoir à mes côtés."En: I'm glad to have you by my side."Fr: Ils décident de revenir visiter l'abbaye une autre fois.En: They decide to return to visit the abbey another time.Fr: Éloïse est déterminée à ne pas laisser sa santé l'empêcher de vivre.En: Éloïse is determined not to let her health stop her from living.Fr: Mais maintenant, elle sait qu'elle peut compter sur ses amis.En: But now, she knows she can rely on her friends.Fr: Bastien, lui, trouve le courage d'être honnête, prêt à construire quelque chose de nouveau avec Éloïse.En: Bastien, meanwhile, finds the courage to be honest, ready to build something new with Éloïse.Fr: Le Mont Saint-Michel se dresse toujours, éternel et magnifique.En: Mont Saint-Michel still stands, eternal and magnificent.Fr: Éloïse et Bastien, main dans la main, prennent le chemin du retour.En: Éloïse and Bastien, hand in hand, take the path back.Fr: Une nouvelle aventure commence pour eux, pleine de promesses et de confiance mutuelle.En: A new adventure begins for them, full of promises and mutual trust. Vocabulary Words:the mist: la brumemajestic: majestueuxthe monk: le moinethe abbey: l'abbayethe stained glass: les vitrauxthe arch: l'arcadebreathtaking: époustouflantethe itch: la démangeaisonto collapse: s'effondrerto reassure: rassurerto gasp: haleterthe panic: la paniquethe legend: la légendethe stone: la pierreto shiver: frissonnerto kneel: s'agenouillerthe promise: la promessethe burden: le poidsthe suffering: la souffranceto speak frankly: parler franchementthe confessions: les confidenceseager: avidethe adventure: l'aventureto endure: endurercaptivated: captivéethe room: la sallesumptuous: somptueuseto hesitate: hésiterto recover: se rétablirthe spring: le printemps

Most people judge a workout by how destroyed they feel at the end.Sweaty.Breathless.Wiped out.But that feeling can be misleading.We've coached thousands of people who trained hard…And their body paid the price.Joints hurt.Posture caved.And confidence slowly dropped.The mistake wasn't effort.It was how the stress was applied.▶️ Rad and I released 3 epic training videos for you this week breaking down when and why we use UMS HIIT workouts … We've even included 3 of our UMS workouts. Putting these into action Monday, Wednesday and Friday would be a complete body composition program phase for the next 4 to 6 weeks!This content is usually reserved for UMS clients only.

Forrest. Conan Neutron, Kristina Oakes and Scott Interrante talk about Richard Linklater's Blue MoonPaired with Nouvelle Vague, Linklater's biopic about Jean Luc Godard and the making of Breathless in 1960. This is another non-standard biopic, this time about Lorenz Hart, the former partner of Richard Rogers, on the opening night of Oklahoma. Starring Ethan Hawke, in a totally transformed role, that's gotten him Oscar buzz and critical praise as Lorenz Hart Also starring Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott, and Simon Delaney. Scott Interrante can be found both on the podcasts "This is the Greatest Song I've Ever Heard In My Entire Life" https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-this-is-the-greatest-song-92782914As well as Big White Elephants https://bigwhiteelephants.podbean.com/It's our Oscars Month, we got a bunch of 2025's biggest movies (that we haven't covered already) up on deck, culminating with our Oscars LIVE Coverage in March #richardlinklater #bluemoon #nouvellevague #linklater #academyawards #academyawards2025 #academyawards2026 #andrewscott #bestactor #bestoriginalscreenplay #filmpodcast #podcast #margaretqualley #godard #breathless #podcast #margaretqualley #godard #breathless We are also streaming on @thisspacetv throw them a follow!!Join our discord: https://discord.gg/ZHU8W55pnhJoin our Patreon to get all our After Parties https://www.patreon.com/MovieNightExtra

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Breathless at the Beach: A Tale of Panic and Partnership Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-21-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was grijs en zwaar boven Zandvoort Beach.En: The sky was gray and heavy above Zandvoort Beach.Nl: De wind had een koude, scherpe bijt, maar dat stoorde Thijs niet.En: The wind had a cold, sharp bite, but that didn't bother Thijs.Nl: Hij hield van de kust, vooral in de winter, wanneer de drukte van de zomer verdwenen was.En: He loved the coast, especially in the winter, when the summer crowds had disappeared.Nl: Vandaag was de zee kalm, met golven die zachtjes op het strand rolden.En: Today, the sea was calm, with waves gently rolling onto the shore.Nl: Naast hem liep Femke, zijn avontuurlijke nicht, die van een kort bezoek aan de stad genoot.En: Beside him walked Femke, his adventurous cousin, who was enjoying a short visit to the city.Nl: Thijs had zich verheugd op een rustige dag.En: Thijs had been looking forward to a quiet day.Nl: Een dag waarin hij in stilte kon nadenken, de golven kon zien en de frisse lucht kon inademen.En: A day where he could think silently, watch the waves, and breathe in the fresh air.Nl: Femke was echter een en al energie.En: However, Femke was all energy.Nl: “Kom op, Thijs!En: “Come on, Thijs!Nl: Laten we schelpen zoeken!” riep ze, rennend naar de branding.En: Let's look for shells!” she called, running towards the surf.Nl: Thijs glimlachte en besloot mee te doen, om de pret niet te bederven.En: Thijs smiled and decided to join in, not wanting to spoil the fun.Nl: Terwijl ze langs de kustlijn liepen, voelde Thijs iets veranderen.En: As they walked along the coastline, Thijs felt something change.Nl: Zijn ademhaling werd zwaarder.En: His breathing became heavier.Nl: Hij stopte even, probeerde diep in te ademen.En: He stopped for a moment, trying to take a deep breath.Nl: Maar de koude lucht prikkelde zijn longen, en hij voelde een benauwdheid opkomen.En: But the cold air irritated his lungs, and he felt a tightness coming on.Nl: Hij tastte naar zijn inhaler, maar zijn zakken waren leeg.En: He reached for his inhaler, but his pockets were empty.Nl: Paniek sloeg toe.En: Panic set in.Nl: Femke merkte zijn worsteling op.En: Femke noticed his struggle.Nl: “Thijs, gaat het?” vroeg ze bezorgd, terwijl ze terug naar hem snelde.En: “Thijs, are you okay?” she asked worriedly, hurrying back to him.Nl: Thijs schudde zijn hoofd, niet in staat te spreken.En: Thijs shook his head, unable to speak.Nl: Hij wees naar zijn borst, probeerde adem te halen.En: He pointed to his chest, trying to breathe.Nl: Femke aarzelde niet.En: Femke didn't hesitate.Nl: “Blijf kalm,” zei ze, haar avontuurzin maakte plaats voor vastberadenheid.En: “Stay calm,” she said, her sense of adventure replaced by determination.Nl: “Ik ga hulp halen.” Ze speurde het strand af en zag een klein gebouwtje verderop.En: “I'll get help.” She scanned the beach and saw a small building further up.Nl: Het was het strandwachtershuisje, maar de deur was gesloten en er was niemand binnen.En: It was the lifeguard station, but the door was closed, and there was no one inside.Nl: “Verdorie, het is winter!En: “Darn, it's winter!Nl: Natuurlijk is het onbemand!” Femke mompelde terwijl ze haar telefoon tevoorschijn haalde.En: Of course, it's unmanned!” Femke muttered as she pulled out her phone.Nl: Gelukkig had ze een goede ontvangst.En: Fortunately, she had good reception.Nl: Ze belde direct 112 en legde de situatie uit, met haar ogen steeds op Thijs gericht, die worstelde om te ademen.En: She called 112 directly and explained the situation, keeping her eyes on Thijs, who was struggling to breathe.Nl: Binnen korte tijd arriveerde de hulp.En: Help arrived shortly.Nl: Ze gaven Thijs zuurstof en een inhalator.En: They gave Thijs oxygen and an inhaler.Nl: Langzaam voelde hij de druk op zijn borst afnemen.En: Slowly, he felt the pressure on his chest easing.Nl: Bij elke ademhaling voelde hij zich lichter.En: With each breath, he felt lighter.Nl: De medische hulpverleners waren professioneel en geruststellend.En: The medical responders were professional and reassuring.Nl: “Je bent gelukkig dat je een slimme nicht hebt,” grapte een van de ambulancier, terwijl Thijs opgelucht glimlachte naar Femke.En: “You're lucky to have a smart cousin,” joked one of the paramedics, as Thijs smiled gratefully at Femke.Nl: Ze knipoogde terug, zichtbaar opgelucht dat haar plan werkte.En: She winked back, visibly relieved that her plan worked.Nl: De rest van de dag bracht Thijs door in rust, nadenkend over wat er was gebeurd.En: The rest of the day, Thijs spent in peace, reflecting on what had happened.Nl: De gebeurtenis leerde hem dat hij beter voorbereid moest zijn.En: The incident taught him that he needed to be better prepared.Nl: Vanaf nu zou hij niet vergeten zijn inhaler mee te nemen, en hij begreep dat hulp vragen ook een teken van moed was.En: From now on, he wouldn't forget to bring his inhaler, and he understood that asking for help was also a sign of courage.Nl: Femke, die naast hem zat, keek naar de zee.En: Femke, sitting next to him, looked at the sea.Nl: “Mooi hier, hè?” zei ze, haar gebruikelijke energie weer terug.En: “Beautiful here, isn't it?” she said, her usual energy back.Nl: Thijs knikte.En: Thijs nodded.Nl: “Ja, heel mooi.En: “Yes, very beautiful.Nl: En vandaag nog een beetje meer.”En: And today, even a little more.” Vocabulary Words:gray: grijsheavy: zwaarsharp: scherpebite: bijtbother: storencalm: kalmgently: zachtjesshore: strandadventurous: avontuurlijkequiet: rustigebreathe: inademenirritated: prikkeldelungs: longentightness: benauwdheidpockets: zakkenpanic: paniekstruggle: worstelingdetermination: vastberadenheidlifeguard: strandwachterfortunately: gelukkigreception: ontvangstpressure: drukreassuring: geruststellendreflecting: nadenkendincident: gebeurtenisprepared: voorbereidforget: vergetencourage: moedwinked: knipoogdebeautiful: mooi

The financial media is at it again. Breathless headlines. Dire warnings. Another supposed crisis looming on the horizon. This time the target is Blue Owl, with pundits trying to convince Main Street investors that this is the spark that could ignite the next credit meltdown. But is it reality… or just another fear cycle designed to drive clicks and shake out weak hands? On this episode of Stinchfield, we dig into what is really going on behind the noise. Our guest is VRAInsider.com CEO Kip Herriage, one of the most respected market analysts in the country and a man who has seen these panic narratives play out time and time again. Kip breaks down the fundamentals, the balance sheet, and the actual exposure, explaining why the situation is being wildly mischaracterized and why Blue Owl’s ability to meet its obligations is far stronger than the headlines suggest. In short, Kip pours cold water on the hysteria and delivers straight analysis instead of sensationalism. And he does not stop there. Kip also shares two stock ideas he believes are positioned for what he calls rocket ship style growth as markets continue to reward innovation, liquidity, and smart capital deployment in this cycle. These are not speculative gambles but companies he sees as aligned with the next phase of the Trump Economic Miracle. If you are tired of being whipsawed by media driven fear and want clear eyed insight into where the risks really are and where the opportunities may be hiding, this is a conversation you do not want to miss. https://VRAInsider.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 159 Sam is joined by filmmaker Richard Linklater, director of Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, School of Rock, and Blue Moon. His new movie, Nouvelle Vague, follows the shooting of Godard's Breathless [À Bout De Souffle].  Richard has chosen Breathless [À Bout De Souffle] (90 mins). Directed by Jean-Luc Godard and released in 1960, the classic French New Wave drama stars Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg.  Sam and Richard discuss shooting his new film Nouvelle Vague on the same locations as Breathless, why the runtime of Breathless was revolutionary, and how Richard rarely makes films over two hours long.  Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!  Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Show your support for the podcast and help us stay truly independent by leaving us a tip at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky:  @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Richard Linklater. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.  We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.

Evan and Amanda talk the story of "Breathless" by Kenny G. Listen today to learn how his album not only blew up across the world, but became the reason we have smooth jazz radio stations today. Find us on Instagram and Threads @worstpodonmarsFind us on Facebook @ The Worst Podcast on MarsSend us an email: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor's Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show—a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time. Our guests this week are two comedy giants: star of Arrested Development, 30 Rock and BoJack Horseman, Will Arnett—and mega-successful scouse standup John Bishop. It's Bishop's unlikely comedy origin story that inspired Is This Thing On?, the new Hollywood feelgood blockbuster directed by Bradley Cooper. In it, Arnett plays a divorced dad who puts his name down for an open mic at a bar just to save the entry fee—then accidentally catches the comedy bug. As he secretly follows his new standup dreams, can comedy save his sanity—and maybe even his marriage? Find out what Mark makes of it, plus two more of this week's big screen releases. First up its Nouvelle Vague, Richard Linklater's homage to the French new wave film movement of the 1960s. Linklater's film dramatises the making of one of its essential movies, Jean Luc Godard's Breathless. And from uber-cool Parisians murderous monkey's, we'll be reviewing Primate too: a tongue in cheek horror where a pet chimp goes bad. The boys are here in the studio IRL this week, so you'll be getting all of this, plus the box office top 10 and the banterous heights of the laughter lift, beamed right at you from the room where movie-reviewing magic happens. Keep it real, Vanguardistas and all-comers! Timecodes with YT clip codes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free) Nouvelle Vague review - 10:32 Box Office Top 10 - 23:51 Will Arnett and John Bishop interview - 39:19 Is This Thing On? review 56:11 Laughter Lift - 01:03:04 Primate review - 01:07:20 You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bucky Heard of the Righteous Brothers joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan on the “Getting Real” podcast to talk about his new solo album release “Breathless” which is now streaming on on digital music listening platforms. From hard-driving rock and country songs that showcase his powerhouse vocal style, to mid-tempos that carry life-affirming messages, and delicate ballads that demonstrate the depth of his soulful vocal range, the album is a spot on snapshot of a man whose talent is only matched by his determination. This is a great conversation about music, life and the music business.  Getting Real With Jon & Beth is thrilled to welcome him back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE.What makes Nouvelle Vague special is Linklater's confidence in the hang. He understands that revolutions don't look revolutionary while they're happening. They look like people standing around, arguing about ideas, borrowing gear, shooting on streets they don't own, and trusting that something will cohere later.Synopsis:The behind the scenes of the filming of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless (1960), a landmark of the French New Wave film movement.Stu Coote:The co-host of the (retired) Sinner Files movie podcast is the chief instigator behind our cinematic deep-dive brand.One Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Listen as we explore Richard Linklater's latest film about the making of Jean-Luc Godard's radical masterpiece Breathless. 

The guys surf the new wave while criticizing Nouvelle Vague, the new Richard Linklater film that tells the story of the production of Jean-Luc Godard's 1960 classic Breathless. WATCH: https://youtu.be/KPdlovSvSd0 Follow Cinereelists: Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – TikTok Follow James: Letterboxd – BlueSky Follow Zach: Letterboxd – Twitter Follow Kyle: Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon. Subscribe: iTunes / RSS Have a film suggestion you think we've never seen and want us to discuss on the show? Send your pick to heyguys@cinereelists.com and one of us WILL watch it and discuss it on a future next show… or send...

We problem solve with Apollo 13 and also talk Jim McBride's remake of Breathless. Plus, we rank every film in Ron Howards filmography from worst to best. Follow the show on Twitter: @thecinemaspeak Follow the show on Instagram: cinemaspeakpodcast Subscribe on Youtube: Cinema Speak

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How Trump's meeting with Zohran Mamdani capped a strange week for the President; what Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation means for MAGA; what was really behind Trump's shocking comments about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi; Jennifer Niven's “Breathless” is the subject of this week's Velshi Banned Book Club. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Director Edgar Wright's latest, THE RUNNING MAN, is an update of the Schwarzenegger-starring ‘87 sci-fi action film (and the ‘82 Stephen King novella). Josh finds just enough to recommend it, but Adam has a hard time finding the Wright in it all. And Michael Phillips joins Adam for a review of Richard Linklater's Paris ‘59-set NOUVELLE VAGUE, with both agreeing that the director's making-of-”Breathless” is “charming as hell.” Plus Massacre Theatre and more. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:04:23) The Running Man (00:04:24-00:39:08) Filmspotting Family (00:39:09-00:43:04) Nouvelle Vague with Michael Phillips (00:43:05-01:22:10) Next Week / Notes (01:22:11-01:33:20) Massacre Theatre (01:33:21-01:44:21) Credits / New Releases (01:44:22-01:47:45) Links: -Poll: Actor/Director Duos Since 2000 https://poll.fm/16260111 -Siskel & Ebert at 50: Lone Star with Adam and Michael https://luma.com/pwlqid75 -Fear Not! (50% Off + Free Shipping; code CONFSHIP, select Media Mail) https://wipfandstock.com/9781666738520/fear-not/ -London Meetup w/Josh on Dec. 11 https://forms.gle/rUcgUKicTddzwFBs5 RSVP:  Feedback: -Email us at ⁠⁠⁠feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠⁠. -⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. ⁠⁠⁠http://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠⁠ -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop. ⁠⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠ Follow: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠  https://www.instagram.com/larsenonfilm  ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An ode to a classic of French New Wave cinema – Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless (A Bout de Souffle) – Nouvelle Vague is more than a heady film nerd love fest. It's a Linklater movie, which means it's a hangout film; it's just that the gang we're hanging with happens to be reinventing modern cinema, whether they know it or not. We've got writer, actor, and teacher Tarik R. Davis (The Amber Ruffin Show) with us to talk about the petite charms of this Cannes premiere. Then we pitch our own making-of hangout movies!What's GoodAlonso - “Trans Images on Film” on TCM (w/Caden Mark Gardner and Willow Catelyn Maclay)Drea - Library Tool CheckoutTarik - a really good rehearsalKevin - Conduct Your Own Orchestra (Golden Records)ITIDICFilmmakers Meet the Pope (text of the pope's full address is here)D&D: Honor Among Thieves Team Working on new Star Trek MovieStaff PicksAlonso - Faces PlacesDrea - Rental FamilyTarik - Brother JohnKevin - For Your Consideration Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

He was just a kid—bullied, lonely, and trying to sleep it all away. But one night, his sleep went too deep. He floated out of his body, weightless, surrounded by blinding white light. His life flashed before his eyes… then came the jolt. Darkness. Breathless silence. Six minutes without air—and somehow, he came back. That's when the world started to shift. Doors moved on their own. Toilets flushed in empty rooms. And when his grandfather died in the same bed he slept in, something unseen stayed behind. Years later, walking home from school, he found himself cornered by a gang. A knife gleamed. No one was there to help—until an old man appeared out of nowhere, shouting one word: Run. He did. And when he looked back, both the attackers and the man were gone. Maybe it was coincidence. Maybe sleep deprivation. Or maybe the bond between life and death isn't as final as we think. Because some people come back from the light—and something follows them home. #RealGhostStories #NearDeathExperience #GuardianSpirit #ParanormalEncounter #HauntedLife #TrueGhostStory #DivineIntervention #Supernatural #Afterlife #CreepyStories #GhostlyPresence #BeyondTheGrave Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Beneath the calm surface of a backyard pool lies a memory too deep to forget, and too terrifying to ignore. In this gripping episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, guest host Nicholas Goroff invites you to slip beneath the waterline of a childhood summer that turned suddenly, violently dark. Featuring “The Deep End” by Sam Garrison, performed by rising Evil Idol contender Jay Sterling, this installment explores the fragile boundary between play and peril… and the moment an innocent ritual becomes a descent into something far more primal. As the Evil Idol competition heats up and new voices step into the spotlight, this episode delivers a haunting tale of curiosity, consequence, and the lengths the human body—and mind—will go to in order to survive. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingTalesPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingTalesPod⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Filmmaker Richard Linklater doesn't speak French, but that didn't stop him from directing a movie that's almost entirely in French. ‘Nouvelle Vague' focuses on the beginning of the New Wave of cinema, specifically Jean-Luc Godard and his landmark 1960 movie ‘Breathless.' "I know that sounds insane," Linklater says, "but me not having the language wasn't even in my top 10 concerns about if I could pull off the movie." Linklater spoke with Terry Gross about the impact of the French New Wave, and his other new film, ‘Blue Moon.' It's about Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, the former creative partner of Richard Rodgers.Also, Maureen Corrigan reviews the novel Heart the Lover by Lily King. Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for gems from the Fresh Air archive, staff recommendations, and a peek behind the scenes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Richard Linklater is one of the most admired directors working today, and yet moviegoers may admire him for very different things. There are early comedies such as “Slacker” and “Dazed and Confused”; there's the romance trilogy that started with “Before Sunrise,” starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy; and the crowd-pleasers like “School of Rock” and “Hit Man.” Linklater's “Boyhood,” a coming-of-age story shot in the course of twelve years as its protagonist grew from child to young adult, is almost without precedent. This month, Linklater has two new movies releasing almost simultaneously, both dramatizing historical moments in the lives of creative geniuses. In “Blue Moon,” Hawke plays the Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart at the moment his career is being eclipsed by a rival, Oscar Hammerstein II. “My tagline for this movie, that they're not going to use on any posters, but it's my tagline: ‘Forgotten, but not gone,' ” Linklater tells our film critic Justin Chang. “It's so heartbreaking . . . to do a film about the end of someone's career.” In “Nouvelle Vague,” which is almost entirely in French, Linklater depicts the unconventional filming of Jean-Luc Godard's “Breathless,” his triumphant 1959 début. “The most important film,” Linklater says, “is the one you make in your head.” Justin Chang's article about Richard Linklater was published on September 27, 2025.