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Do you feel like your - once close relationship with your teen is slipping away - and no matter what you try, the distance just grows. You're not alone. Especially for single parents of tweens and teens, the shift between sweet elementary school kids to conflict - heavy adolescence can feel like emotional whiplash. In this episode, therapist Katie K. May breaks down her 3-step Hierarchy of connection - a proven framework developed with working with hundreds of families struggling to re-build fractured parent-teen bonds.Learn the exact first step to reconnecting with a distant teen - without pushing conversation or pushing too hard. Discover how simple side-by-side activities can open the door to real emotional closeness.Understand why emotional mismatches between you and your teen may be blocking connection - and how to meet them where they are. Press play to discover a therapist - approved roadmap to reconnect with your teen - even if things feel tense and shut down right now. Find out more about Katie K. May and how to purchase her book 'You're on Fire, It's Fine' here
In this episode, Dr. Shane Owens, a scholar of St. Augustine, joins us to discuss the power of memory. Together, we explore how memory is a place to where we withdraw to understand our identity, shape our whole self, and begin to see God working in our lives. Memory exists for the purpose of hope and we not only talk about how the Scriptures and Eucharist bear the memories of the Church, but also how our sorrowful memories can become sources of hope. Heather's One Thing - Pope Leo XIV: Son of St. Augustine (A conversation with Fr. Dave Pivonka and Dr. Shane Owens) Heather's Other One Thing - Franciscan University's Festival of Praise Sister Miriam's One Thing - The Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia Michelle's One Thing - Return to the Heart: The Biblical Spirituality of St. Augustine's Confessions by Dr. Shane Owens Michelle's Other One Thing - Heaven for Me! by St. Thérèse of Lisieux Dr. Shane Owens' One Thing - Bible Across America from the St. Paul Center Journal Questions: Am I savoring or swallowing the gifts God has given me? What core memories of my life have been rewritten by God? What sorrowful mysteries of my life feel too complicated to ponder? Where in your memory do you need to ask Jesus where He was present in it? Discussion Questions: How can you hone your spiritual palate to be present to the good that God is doing in your life? When have you experienced the living power of memories? How have your memories been a source of hope? How are you being invited to slow down and ponder? Quote to Ponder: “The heart is the dwelling-place where I am, where I live; according to the Semitic or Biblical expression, the heart is the place "to which I withdraw." The heart is our hidden center, beyond the grasp of our reason and of others; only the Spirit of God can fathom the human heart and know it fully. The heart is the place of decision, deeper than our psychic drives. It is the place of truth, where we choose life or death. It is the place of encounter, because as image of God we live in relation: it is the place of covenant.” (CCC 2563) Scripture for Lectio: “But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19) Sponsor - Hallow: Get 3 months free of Hallow at hallow.com/abide and enjoy over 10,000 audioguided prayers, meditations, and music. Hallow can help you find peace, build a daily habit of prayer, and grow closer to God. Chapters: 00:00 Hallow 01:00 Intro 01:50 Welcome 05:35 Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 07:07 Who is St. Augustine? 09:30 What Inspired this Book? 11:18 Entering into Our Memories 13:20 How We Write Our Own Stories 15:34 Scripture and the Eucharist Help Us Understand Our Own Story 17:37 Chewing the Cud 20:47 Wondering vs Pondering 24:30 Hope in Our Sorrowful Mysteries 30:30 Finding Jesus in Painful Memories 38:59 Setting Aside Time to Hope 43:46 One Things
With Morgan Stanley's European Leveraged Finance Conference underway, our Head of Corporate Credit Research Andrew Sheets joins Chief Fixed Income Strategist Vishy Tirupattur to discuss private credit, M&A activity and AI infrastructure.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript ----- Andrew Sheets: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, Head of Corporate Credit Research at Morgan StanleyVishy Tirupattur: And I'm Vishy Tirupattur, Morgan Stanley's Chief Fixed Income Strategist.Andrew Sheets: Today, as we're hosting the Morgan Stanley European Leveraged Finance Conference, a discussion of three of the biggest topics on the minds of credit investors worldwide.It's Thursday, October 16th at 4pm in London.Vishy, it's so great to catch up with you here in London. I know you've been running around the world, quite literally, talking to investors about some of the biggest debates in credit – and that's exactly what we wanted to talk. We're here at Morgan Stanley's European Leveraged Finance Conference. We're talking with investors about the biggest debates, the biggest developments in credit markets, and there are really kind of three topics that stand out.There's what's going on with private credit? What's going on with the merger and acquisition, the M&A cycle? And how are we going to fund all of this AI infrastructure?And so maybe I'll throw the first question to you. We hear a lot about private credit, and so maybe just for the listener who's looking at a lot of different things. First, how do you define it? What are we really talking about when we're talking about private credit?Vishy Tirupattur: So, Andrew, when we talk about private credit, the most common understanding of private credit is lending by non-banks to small and medium sized companies. And we probably will discuss a bit later that this definition is actually expanding much beyond this narrow definition. So, when you think about private credit and spend time understanding what is the credit in private credit, what it boils down to is on average, on a leveraged basis, the credit in private credit is comparable to, say CCC to B - on a coverage basis to the public markets.So, the credits in the private credit market are weaker. But on the other hand, the quality of covenants in these deals is significantly better compared to the public credit markets. So, that's the credit in private credit.Andrew Sheets: So, Vishy, with that in mind then, what is the concern in this market? Or conversely, where do people see the opportunity?Vishy Tirupattur: So, the concern in this market comes from the opaqueness in these deals. Many of these private credit borrowers are not public filers. So not much is well known about what the underlying details are. But in a sense, a good part of the public markets, whether it's in high yield bonds or in the public, broadly syndicated leveraged loans are also not public filers. So, there is information asymmetry in those markets as well.So, the issue is not the opaqueness of private markets, but opaqueness in credit in general. But that said, when you look at the metrics of leverage, coverage, cash on balance sheet…Andrew Sheets: Because we can get some kind of high-level sense of what is in these portfolios...Vishy Tirupattur: Yeah. And we look at all those metrics, and we look at a wide range of metrics. We don't get to the conclusion that we are at a precipice of some systemic risk exposure in credit. On the other hand, there are idiosyncratic issues. And these idiosyncratic issues have always been there and will remain there. And we would expect that the default rates are sticky around these levels, which are slightly above the long-term average levels, and we expect that to remain.Andrew Sheets: So, you may see more dispersion within these portfolios. These are weaker, more cyclical, more levered companies. But overall, this is not something that we think at the moment is going to interrupt the credit cycle or the broader markets dynamic.Vishy Tirupattur: Absolutely. That is exactly where we come down to.So, Andrew, let me throw another question back at you. There's a lot of talk of growing M&A, growing LBO activity. And that could potentially lead to some challenges on the credit front. How do you look at it?Andrew Sheets: So, I'd like to actually build upon your answer from private credit, right? Because I think a lot of the questions that we're getting from investors are around this question of how far along in this always, kind of, cyclical process; ebb and flow of lending aggressiveness are we? And, you know, this is a cycle that goes back a hundred years – of lenders becoming more conservative and tighter with lending. And then as times get good, they become somewhat looser. And initially that's fine. And then eventually something, something happens.And so, I think we've seen the development of new markets like private credit that have opened up new lending opportunities and then also new questions. And I think we've also seen this question come up around M&A and corporate activity.And as we start to see headlines of very large leveraged buyouts or LBOs, as we start to see more merger and acquisition – M&A – activity coming back; something we've at Morgan Stanley been believers in. Are we really starting to see the things that we saw in the year 2000, or in the year 2007, when you saw very active capital markets actually coinciding with kind of near the peak of equity markets near the top of major market cycles.And in short, we do not think we're there yet. If we look at the actual volumes that we're seeing, we're actually a little bit below average in terms of corporate activity. There's really been a dearth of corporate activity after COVID. We're still catching up. Secondly, the big transactions that we're seeing are still more conservatively structured, which isn't usually what you see right at the end. And so, I think between these two things with still a lot of supportive factors for more corporate activity, we think we have further to go.Vishy Tirupattur: On that point, Andrew, I think if you look at the LBOs that are happening today versus the LBOs that happened in the 2007 era, the equity contribution is dramatically different. You know, equity to debt, these LBOs that are happening today [are] of a substantially higher amount of equity contribution compared to the LBOs we saw pre-Financial Crisis…Andrew Sheets: That's such a great point. And the listener may not know this, but Vishy and I were working together at Morgan Stanley prior to the Financial Crisis, and we were working in credit research when a lot of these LBOs were happening, and…Vishy Tirupattur: And I used to be tall and good looking.Andrew Sheets: (laughs) And they were just very different. We're still not there. If you go back and pull the numbers, you're looking at transactions still that are far more conservative than what we saw then. So, you know, this activity is cyclical, and I think we do have to watch deregulation, right? You saw a lot of regulations come in after the Financial Crisis that led to more conservative lending. If those regulations get rolled back, we could really move back towards more aggressive lending. But we haven't quite seen that yet.Vishy Tirupattur: Absolutely not.Andrew Sheets: And Vishy, maybe the third question that comes up a lot. We've covered private credit, which is very topical. We've covered kind of corporate aggressiveness. But maybe the icing on the cake. The biggest question is AI – and is AI spending?And it just feels like every day you come into the office and there's another headline on CNBC or Bloomberg about another mega AI funding deal. And the question is, okay, where's all that money going to come from?And maybe some of it comes from these companies themselves. They're very profitable, but credit might have to fill in some of the gaps. And you and some of our colleagues have done a lot of work on this. Where do you think kind of the lending story and the borrowing story fits into this broader AI theme?Vishy Tirupattur: Our estimate of simply data center related CapEx requirements are close to $3 trillion. You add the power required for the data centers and add another $300-400 billion. So, a lot of this CapEx will come from – roughly about half might come from the operating cash flows of the hyperscalers. But the rest, so [$]1.5 trillion plus, has to come through various channels of credit.So, unsecured corporate credit, we think will play a fairly small role in this. Of that [$]1.5 trillion plus, maybe [$]200 billion to come from unsecured credit issuance by these hyperscalers, and perhaps some of the securitized markets, such as ABS and CMBS that rely on stabilized cash flows may be another 1[$]50 billion. But a different version of private credit, what we will call ABF or asset based finance, will play a very big role. So north of [$]800 billion we think will come from that kind of a private credit version of investment grade, or a private credit markets developing. So, this market is very much in the developmental mode.So, one way or the other, for AI to go from where it is today to substantially improving productivity and the earnings of companies that has to go through CapEx; and that CapEx needs to go through credit markets.Andrew Sheets: And I think that is so fascinating because, right Vishy, so much of the spending is still ahead of us. It hasn't even really started, if you look at the numbers.Vishy Tirupattur: Absolutely. We are in the early stages of this CapEx cycle. We should expect to see a lot more CapEx and that CapEx train has to run through credit markets.Andrew Sheets: So, Vishy, there's obviously a lot of history in financial markets of larger CapEx booms, and some of them work out well, and some of them don't. I mean, if you are trying to think about some of the dynamics of this funding for AI and data centers more broadly versus some of these other CapEx cycles that investors might be familiar with. Are there some similar dynamics and some key differences that you try to keep in mind?Vishy Tirupattur: So, in terms of similarities, you know, they're big numbers, whichever way you cut it, these numbers are going to be big dollar numbers.But there are substantial differences between the most recent CapEx boom that we saw towards the end of the late 90s, early 2000s; we saw a massive telecom boom, telecom related CapEx. The big difference is that spending was done by – predominantly by companies that had put debt on their balance sheet. They were already very leveraged. They were just barely investment grade or some below investment grade companies with not much cash on their balance sheet.And you contrast that with today's world, much of this is being done by highly rated companies; the hyperscalers or between, you know, A+ to AAA rated companies, with a lot of cash on their balance sheets and with very little outstanding debt on their part.On top of that, the kind of channels that exist today, you know, data center, ABS and CMBS, asset-based finance, joint venture kind of financing. All of these channels were simply not available back then. And the fact that they all are available today means that this risk of CapEx is actually much more widely distributed.So that makes me feel a lot better about the evolution of this CapEx cycle compared to the most recent one we saw.Andrew Sheets: Private credit, a rise in M&A and a very active funding market for AI. Three big topics that are defining the credit debate today. Vishy, thanks for taking the time to talk.Vishy Tirupattur: Andrew, always fun to hang with youAndrew Sheets: And thank you for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us review wherever you listen and tell a friend or colleague about us today.
How much screen time is too much for your tween or teen? It's one of the biggest questions single parents are asking right now.With schoolwork, social life, and endless scrolling, it can feel impossible to know what's “too much.” In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, breaks down what the experts say about healthy limits for tweens and teens, drawing from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Common Sense Media, and leading researchers like Jonathan Haidt and Jean Twenge.You'll discover how to balance tech use with sleep, family connection, and mental health—and learn best practices single parents can realistically use at home without constant battles.Listen now to The Single Parenting Reset Show and find out how to set screen time limits that protect your child's well-being and your peace of mind.⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here
Send us a textTen hours on the edge, a live stream watched by hundreds of thousands, and a second-place finish that announced David Sinclair to the world stage. We unpack how an injury scare turned into a smarter build, why he chose CCC over OCC, and the exact training and fueling choices that helped him lead for hours, survive the low points, and find the grit to hold the podium in Chamonix.David takes us inside the chaos at Worlds—from canceled flights to a sky-high vert profile—and what that taught him about specificity and course targeting. Then we go deep on the nuts and bolts: threshold-focused workouts drawn from his ski background, a summer of cross-training and uphill-only running, and the course recon that let him pace with intent. We break down his fueling strategy in plain terms—80 to 100 grams of carbs per hour, flavor fatigue management, and why separating carbs, fluids, and electrolytes can save your stomach late. With Western States on the horizon, he shares a practical heat plan: steady sauna work, relentless ice at every aid, and simple systems that keep core temperature down without overcomplicating race day.We also talk shoes and gear, including Craft prototypes that balance cushioning with stability on runnable terrain, and why East Coast training—rolling dirt roads, rooty steeps, variable weather—can build world-class durability without altitude. David's philosophy is refreshingly clear: keep it fun, stay flexible, and double down on the basics that actually move the needle. If you're mapping your next build or just love a front-row view of a breakthrough season, this conversation is a masterclass in turning setbacks into fuel.If this episode adds value to your training, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick rating or review. Your support helps us bring on more voices you'll want to learn from.Follow David on IG - @david.a.sinclair.92Follow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podUse code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com!
The graft and corruption is not just massive, it's a traditional way of shaping society. A look back to how major economic bills were pushed. Joe Biden as VP pushed stimulus. When Nancy was more coherent, and Obama worked his magic. The start of illegal labor imports. It was also the start of staged protests. Nothing has changed. The big money began moving in 2009. Sidelined and re-routed. Screw your heroism, save the country. The continuity of government bill directing the operating code. It's all about transparency and massive data. Where did all that money go? Primarily academic institutions. They did all kinds of evil. Protest riots are not organic. Codifying protests and dissent into useful data. The social credit score has always been there. Truth doesn't need help to be heard. Most investigative journalists don't inform, they repeat. The Contention Project was real. In 2013 Smith-Mundt protections were relaxed. Denver is a major hub. The CCC is Crowd Counting Consortium. Erica Chenowith got big checks. The architecture of visibility means it has market value. Your taxes paid the blue haired tranny rioters. Getting credit is not important. It's all a well imbeded operation, so be aware and never stop watching.
What can parents learn from a hostage negotiator about raising confident teens? A lot more than you might think.In this powerful follow-up conversation, host Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks with Karleen Savage — a TEDx speaker, hostage negotiator, and parent coach — about how parents can build trust, handle conflict, and guide their teens toward confidence and independence.Karleen introduces her Confident Teen Blueprint and shares real-life examples of how parents can apply negotiation and communication strategies to everyday parenting challenges. Discover how to:Build trust and consistency with your teenManage conflict without losing connectionDevelop five essential “conflict navigation” skills for complex teen momentsLearn the art of holding space when emotions run highIf you're ready to replace power struggles with communication and chaos with calm, hit play now.And don't forget to follow the show, leave a quick review, and share this episode with a fellow single parent who's doing this journey alongside you.Find out more about Karleen Savage here
As we continue our series, Rise Up, Pastor Zach reminds us that God has a vision—not just for who we are, but for who we can become. Teaching from 1 Peter 2:13–25, he shows that God's strategy for transformation isn't power or control, but submission and trust in him, even when life feels unjust. Just as Christ suffered and entrusted himself to God, we're called to rise up by living differently—honoring others, doing good, and letting our lives point people back to him.
After a "brief" interlude of toxic yuri, we return to CCC to find... toxic yuri???? Get ready to meet everyone's favorite babygirl since Takuji as she scrapes and stalks her way every closer to Hakuno. We can talk it out right? Right..? I'll cry if we can't...Next time, we'll be covering Chapter 4 of CCC, as well as Ingmar Bergman's "Wild Strawberries".Featuring co-hosts Benn Ends (@bennends.itch.io) and fen (@fenic.moe). Guest featuring Chris (tsukinomiko_).Support the show and get access to bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/cryingrulesLink to the Fate/Moon Archive new and improved schedule: http://moonarchive.art/scheduleSECTION TIMESTAMPS:intro - 0:00yuri teatime - 1:50uncle boonmee who can recall his past lives - 8:55fate/extra ccc - 40:50floor 7 - 47:56floor 8 - 2:06:47floor 9 - 3:05:22passionlip boss fight - 4:11:38outro - 4:50:27LIST OF NON TYPE-MOON WORKS REFERENCEDuncle boonmee who can recall his past livestoxic yuri jamThis episode carries content warnings for discussions of death, aging, stalking, sexual assault, having your cake and eating it too, big naturals Kokona, and Toxic Yuri Jam Winners.Email us at cryingrulesactually@gmail.com with questions, comments, and compliments.Cover art by Benn Ends, Intro music by Benn Ends, remaining music from works covered.
Sometimes the hardest race isn't 100 miles through the mountains - it's figuring out who you are when everything in your life changes.Amanda is a professional trail runner and endurance coach with a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University. She has coached endurance athletes for 10 years in everything from 5k - 200 miles. She is an Oregonian originally and now lives and trains in Colorado. Amanda ran collegiately for a couple years and then got into road marathons. It wasn't until 2014 that she discovered trail running after an injury from pounding the pavement. Amanda was instantly hooked and jumped into the ultra scene. She's very competitive so she made it a goal to become an elite trail runner. She accomplished that goal in 2015 and won the 50 mile USATF Trail Championships as her first race as a professional. After that, she traveled the world and raced as many of the top trail races as she could, including Western States 100, UTMB, CCC, Tarawera and Ultra Trail Capetown.Jon chats with Amanda about:Struggling with imposter syndrome as a professional runnerSports psychology workMoving from ultra volume to speed work and shorter distancesBalancing professional obligations with family lifeRedefining success and moving beyond performance metricsStay connected:Follow Amanda:https://www.instagram.com/amanda_basham/Amanda's Website:https://www.amandabasham.com/This episode is supported by:Janji: Use code “FTLR” at checkout when shopping at janji.com for 10% off your order and see why Janji is the go-to for runners who want performance gear made to explore. All apparel is backed by a 5 year guarantee, so you know it's meant to last!Eternal: Eternal is a performance health company for runners, endurance athletes, and anyone serious about their training. Their in-depth, two-hour physicals cover metabolic testing, mobility assessments, bloodwork, and a full movement analysis — all with expert guidance to keep you healthy and performing your best. Check them out at eternal.co and use code FTLR for 10% off your performance physical.Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Get 20% off when you use this link!Tailwind: Fueling shouldn't be complicated. Tailwind offers all-in-one nutrition that's easy to digest, gut-friendly, and made by athletes, for athletes. Use code FTLR20 for 20% off your first order here.AmazFit Check out the T-Rex 3 and a selection of GPS watches at amazfit.com and use code “FTLR” for 10% off.
Today Aimee is joined by David Sinclair, a Craft mountain athlete that has been tearing up the scene for years now. He had a stellar race, most recently placing second at CCC at UTMB in France a few weeks ago. Though this is his most recent accomplishment, he holds the course record at JFK 50, won the USATF 50K championships, and was named #3 Ultrarunner of the Year last year… among a long list of impressive race finishes. You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ Aimee Kohler Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego
Trek CX Cup and CCC's Glenwood Academy. Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Leah Sanda, Tim Strelecki, and Robert Curtis The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater Chicagoland area regular guests are from all over. Main focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
Are you constantly wondering if your tween is ready for social media—or worried about how much screen time is too much?If you're a single parent trying to navigate your tween's digital world, this episode breaks down the real challenges behind social media readiness. Tess and guest expert Dr. Melanie McNally, PsyD, explore why Gen Z's relationship with social media is different, and how you can confidently guide your child through it—without constant arguments or fear.In this episode, you'll learn how to:Recognize the emotional and behavioral signs your tween isn't ready for social media.Talk about apps, content, and online behavior with curiosity and connection—not judgment.Set healthy, realistic digital boundaries that fit your child's needs—not society's pressure.
Dr. Tom Curran answers the questions: Why did Jesus say on the Cross, “My God, why have you forsaken me?” And, why do we need the Holy Spirit to be a witness? Tom reflects on Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours and a passage from the Catechism of the Catholic Church on Prayer to Jesus. [CCC: 2666]
Are you a single parent trying to figure out whether your child's struggles with focus, emotions, or school might be ADHD — and how to truly help them thrive?In this insightful episode, host Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with Dr. Yael Rothman and Dr. Katia Fredriksen, two pediatric neuropsychologists (a.k.a. “thinking doctors for kids”) who help parents understand the why behind their child's behaviors. You'll learn what ADHD really is, how it's diagnosed, and why many common assumptions about it are completely outdated.Listeners will discover:How to reframe ADHD as a different way of thinking rather than a disorder to fix.Practical parenting approaches to help your child focus, manage anxiety, and build confidence.The essential reason why your own self-care is a critical part of supporting your child's success.Press play to learn proven, compassionate ways to support your child with ADHD and create a calmer, more connected home life today.Find out more about Yael and Katia here
As we continue our new series, Rise Up, Pastor Joe reminds us from 1 Peter 2:4-12 that Jesus is our cornerstone, the solid foundation we lean on through every storm. We are called to be a chosen people who proclaim Jesus name, love others, and shine with resilience and generosity in a culture that desperately needs him.
It’s my favorite time of year - I’m back at Hellsgate Haunted House in Lockport to see what’s new at the haunt and meet up with creator/owner John LaFlamboy. Joining me for the trip this year are two of my favorite people: John and Maria of the synthy, edgy, glorious gothpop duo clubdrugs. Get tickets at hellsgate.com - Thursday-Sundays through the 19th, then Wednesday through Sunday starting on the 22nd. It’s a must-visit every year, and you wouldn’t be wrong to visit more than once per season. John and Maria were the perfect first-time HellsGate visitors, and became instant, lifetime fans. They observed and appreciated nuances that only superfans would recognize, and it was fun to hear them share their thoughts and questions with John LaFlamboy. John LaFlamboy shared what’s new for HellsGate this year (the biggest and best example is the mausoleum - OMG). He also talked about the business of running a haunt; specifically the good that can come from failing. John from clubdrugs picked up on the subcultural, community vibe that HellsGate creates, much to John LaFlamboy’s appreciation. And it’s true: When you’re at HellsGate, there’s a special, unique-to-that-world, feeling of belonging from start to finish. My annual CCC visit to HellsGate is something I look forward to each year, and I always appreciate John LaFlamboy’s insights and creativity. Having my super-creative friends in clubdrugs join in the fun for this episode made for an absolutely exceptional evening and podcast experience. Speaking of clubdrugs: They dropped a major band announcement toward the end of the show. Not to spoil it, but… they just signed a record deal and new music is imminent! Want more behind the scenes HellsGate fun? Check out daysofthelivingdead.com! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation: Looking to transform your home, office, or business into a smart, seamlessly connected space? Easy Automation delivers custom automation solutions tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you’re upgrading your home entertainment, streamlining your office tech, or enhancing the atmosphere in your restaurant or sports bar, they’ve got you covered. Their expert team designs and installs personalized systems—from smart lighting and climate control to audio/video distribution and robust Wi-Fi networks—all managed through an intuitive app on your favorite device. Easy Automation makes technology work for you—effortlessly, reliably, and always with your satisfaction guaranteed. Visit easy-automation.net or call Dan at 630-730-3728 and take control of your environment today! Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Exploding House Printing. Exploding House can help with all of your screen printing, embroidery and other merch needs. They’re a truly local Chicago business, right in the Hermosa neighborhood. And their focus is on small businesses, bands, brands, and everything in between. They’ve worked on products for Meat Wave, Empty Bottle, the Music Box, Dante’s Pizzeria, the Brokedowns, and so many others (check out explodinghouseprinting.com to see the list). Jonathan at Exploding House has been doing screen printing for decades. He knows what he’s doing - besides his technical expertise, he delivers production efficiency and cost awareness to offer boutique print shop quality at much lower, large print shop prices. Check out their work on Instagram at (at)explodinghouse, or go to their website or email info@explodinghouseprinting.com to get a quote!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Pat shares an encouraging message to kick off Missions Month 2025 here at CCC!
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Do you ever feel like setting boundaries with your teen just leads to endless conflict—or worse, silence?Parenting teens is tough because adolescence brings rapid changes in emotions, thinking, and independence. Many parents struggle to balance enforcing rules with keeping communication and trust alive. If you've ever wondered how to “hold the line” without pushing your teen away, this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll discover:How to listen to your teen's perspective and validate their feelings while still setting boundaries.Why consistency in rules around screen time, chores, and homework builds trust and cooperation.Simple strategies to strengthen connection and open communication without judgment.Tune in now to learn how to set clear expectations and keep a strong bond with your teen—even through the toughest parenting moments.
Join Your Mental Caddy todayEver notice how you stop doing the very thing that helps your golf the most? In this episode, I share a live coaching clip all about CCC golf — Calm, Certain, Confident. When you track how many shots you hit from your best mental state, your scorecard starts to tell the truth: more CCC = lower scores.But here's the catch — your brain loves to slip back into old habits. That's why mental game work isn't one-and-done. It's a practice, just like your swing. In this episode, you'll hear how one golfer rediscovered the power of the CCC tracker, what the three stages of awareness look like, and why consistency is everything.If you've ever said, “I thought I had this figured out already,” this is your reminder that your golf brain needs reps too. Track it, repeat it, and watch your scores drop.Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE Join the NEXT Workshop Here Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here: Email Kathy at Kathy@KathyHartWood.com Website: KathyHartWood.com
Today's guest is Roanie Levy, Legal & Licensing Advisor at Copyright Clearance Center (CCC). CCC provides collective copyright licensing services for corporate and academic users of copyrighted materials. Roanie joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to break down how generative AI is changing copyright risk management for enterprises — from the impacts of Shadow AI to the realities of input/output risk and fair use misconceptions in AI-based workflows. Roanie also explores practical strategies to shift organizations from ad hoc, high-risk AI use to structured processes, collective licensing, and cross-team education. Their conversation highlights actionable steps for reducing compliance burdens, improving workflow efficiency, and future-proofing IP in today's rapidly evolving data and AI landscape. This episode is sponsored by Copyright Clearance Center. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the ‘AI in Business' podcast!
Is your middle schooler's mood swings, tech obsession, or growing independence leaving you unsure how to parent them?The middle school years bring huge developmental changes—emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Many parents of tweens struggle with screen time, shifting boundaries, and figuring out how to stay connected while giving more independence. If you've ever felt stuck between being “too strict” or “too lenient,” this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll discover:How to respond to mood swings and irritability with empathy while adjusting your parenting style.Why delaying phone use until high school helps protect your child's mental health.The mindset shift that helps you move from manager to guide—while building trust and independence.Press play now to learn how to reset your parenting approach for the middle school years and build stronger connections with your tween or teen.
As we continue our new series, Rise Up, Pastor Zach shows us from 1 Peter 1:22–2:3 that while our culture loves the idea of love, we often fail to live it out because our love is rooted in pride and insecurity. But through the gospel, we see that God's love is not given because we are lovable—it is given because he is love. When we receive and share that love, it changes everything about how we live, grow, and treat others.
If God keeps His promises to Israel then we can trust Him to keep His promise to us
Broadway, television, and film stars Lakisha May and Matt Wilkas join host Joel Crump for another edition of “Broadway Time at Carmine's.” About Lakisha: Lakisha May is an actor, producer, and advocate who originated roles on Broadway in Jaja's African Hair Braiding and appeared off-Broadway in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Everybody and Robert Askins' The Squirrels. She was most recently seen in Alice Childress' Wine in the Wilderness at CSC and Molière's The Miser at MIP. On screen, she has appeared in Law and Order: SVU, City on a Hill, and Historias del Canal. As an assistant producer with LaChanze Productions and through her company CCC, Lakisha has collaborated with artists including Nikyatu Jusu, Rashad Frett, and Saheem Ali. Beyond the stage and screen, she has served as chair of the James Beard Leadership Awards Committee and organized the grand opening block party for SÜPRMARKT, a low-cost organic vegan grocery store in South Central LA. She is a graduate of Spelman College and holds an MFA in Acting from The American Conservatory Theater. About Matt: Matthew Wilkas is an actor and writer who most recently recurred on Amazon Prime's The Better Sister and CBS' So Help Me Todd opposite Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin. He starred alongside RuPaul in Netflix's AJ & The Queen and appeared in Netflix's Bonding, Gayby, Modern Family, Looking, Island Zero, and Chris Rock's Top Five. On Broadway, Matt played Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and recently starred as Orin the Dentist in Little Shop of Horrors at the Pasadena Playhouse with MJ Rodriguez and Amber Riley. He wrote, produced, and starred in the series New York Is Dead, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and won Best Comedy at the New York Television Festival. His sketch comedy YouTube channel Matt and Dan has been screened at over 40 LGBTQ film festivals worldwide. Broadway Time at Carmine's features Broadway stars over lunch in engaging conversations at the iconic Carmine's Times Square eatery. For more, visit www.BwayTime.com, and follow:
Is your tween suddenly struggling with friendships—being left out, confused by shifting dynamics, or dealing with drama you don't know how to fix? As a single parent, it can feel overwhelming to know how much to step in—and when to step back.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Podcast (formerly The Parenting Reset Show), Tess Connolly, LCSW, sits down with friendship expert Jessica to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of tween and teen friendships. Together they explore how shifting social circles impact your child's confidence, behavior, and communication—and what single parents can do to provide steady support at home.You'll discover:Jessica's Friendship Pyramid—a simple tool tweens can use to identify safe, healthy connections.How to guide your tween through friendship shifts, social pain, and party exclusions without overreacting.Real-world strategies for helping your child build self-awareness, resilience, and better communication skills that strengthen relationships at home and with peers.When friendships feel shaky, home becomes the anchor. By learning how to support—not rescue—your tween during these transitions, you can strengthen your parent-child connection and reduce conflict around other stressors like screen time and managing behavior. This episode gives you the tools to stay grounded while helping your tween handle the ups and downs of growing up.
SHOW NOTES: Colossians 3:12-14, 1 Timothy 6:11-16, 2 Timothy 4:6-7, CCC 2013
In this episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, host Danielle Gibson sits down with Baretta Taylor, the new president of the Rotary Club of Decatur Daybreak, to talk about the all-new community event Driven to Give. Baretta shares the inspiration behind the event, what sets it apart, and why the CCC was chosen as this year's nonprofit recipient. Together, they explore the role Rotary plays in giving back, what attendees can expect at the show, and how the event is designed to celebrate cars, community, and compassion all in one. Rotary Club of Decatur Daybreak Visit Decatur Alabama Find Your Flow in MoCo is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Danielle Gibson and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@thebrandrevolt.com.
Continuation of the life of David and surrounding characters.
An interview with Andreas Reiterer before the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail. With two podium finishes at the 2023 and 2022 Trail World Championships Long Trail, Italy's Andreas Reiterer arrives at the 2025 race ready to let the pressure sit on the shoulders of others. In this interview, Andreas talks about how he likes the technical and slower nature of this year's course, running like a beginner at CCC just a few weeks ago and how he hopes not to make the same mistakes again, and what he thinks about the strength of Team Italy this year. iRunFar is covering the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail. Check out all our coverage: https://www.irunfar.com/tag/trail-world-championships
An interview with Francesco Puppi before the Trail World Championships Long Trail. Fresh off a win at the 2025 CCC, Francesco Puppi arrives at the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail as part of a strong Team Italy. In this interview, Francesco talks about slowly increasing his race distances over the years, his win at CCC a few weeks ago and overall success thus far this year, the interplay between commercial running and world championships events, and finding energy from running through beautiful landscapes. iRunFar is covering the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail. Check out all our coverage: https://www.irunfar.com/tag/trail-world-championships
Tired of daily battles with your tween or teen over screen time, chores, or attitude? Wondering why every conversation feels like a war zone?If you're a single parent caught in an endless loop of reactive parenting, power struggles, and emotional exhaustion—this episode is your reset. Tess Connolly, LCSW, walks you through a powerful framework to help you interrupt the conflict cycle and rebuild authentic connection with your teen.Learn the STOP method to take ownership of your parenting energy and shift your dynamic.Discover practical, age-specific ways to reconnect with your tween or teen—without lectures or guilt trips.Get scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts to help you parent from connection, not control.Press play now to learn how to stop the negativity spiral and create a calm, connected relationship with your tween—starting today.
As we continue our new series, Rise Up, Pastor Joe emphasizes that holiness is not about rules or isolation, but about becoming the best version of ourselves through Christ. He walks through Peter's guidance in 1 Peter 1, showing that holiness begins with what we think, shapes what we desire, and flows into how we act, with Jesus as the center of our lives.
An interview with Sylvia Nordskar before the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail. Norway's Sylvia Nordskar comes to the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail just four weeks after placing a close second at CCC. In this interview, Sylvia talks about her background in Nordic skiing, her introduction to trail racing in America, how her first visit to Trail World Championships resulted in a trip to the hospital, and what she hopes to get out of her race this year. iRunFar is covering the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail. Check out all our coverage!
Welcome to Crying Rules Actually, a podcast about taking a short break from our extremely important work talking about BB in order to cover the under-examined world of English language visual novels! For the next three Saturdays we'll be releasing a deep dive dive into the 2025 itch.io-hosted Toxic Yuri Visual Novel Jam. Scroll down for a full list of works discussed on this episode, timestamps for when we discuss them, and links to all the available TYJ games we cover this episode!Next week, we'll return with even more toxic yuri! Our normal schedule is on pause but CCC coverage and our normal Yuri Teatime segment will return on October 11th.For similar evn jam game coverage, see our menhera jam episodes: moon archive 86 & 87Featuring co-hosts Benn Ends (@bennends.itch.io) and fen (@fenic.moe).Support the show and get access to bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/cryingrulesLink to the fate/moon archive new and improved schedule: http://moonarchive.art/scheduleSECTION TIMESTAMPS:intro - 0:00toxic yuri boston definition - 0:55your glass heart in my hands - 40:18with reckless abandon - 44:54wish on this flower - 47:54weird girl science - 51:00the girl who was hypnotized to huff armpits (& other stories) - 55:26we can't keep doing this - 1:02:43frew/hort - 1:05:57victims & vessels - 1:14:14victim soul - 1:38:09upon graves of ashen snow - 1:43:18watashi no hatsukoi aite ga kiss shiteta & my girlfriend isn't here today - 1:47:46trip to the milky way - 1:58:25the vampire's pet - 2:02:23the lonely dog yearns for love - 2:04:15the black lily theatre company - 2:09:31flesh and pressure - 2:13:15teeth of the wicked - 2:17:44syzygy - 2:24:01devotion - 2:30:41suburb hell vampire - 2:43:15the perfect human - 2:51:45strange animals - 2:56:43offsuit pair - 2:59:53sieve - 3:06:24they once had names - 3:10:06seller's market - 3:14:39queen and knight - 3:19:56play our roles - 3:23:31melt - 3:27:54maybe next year - 3:36:09lilith compolex (prototype) - 3:39:06let's go to heaven - 3:40:49junk mail demo - 3:47:02juliet's sol - 3:49:00in your flesh - 3:51:01if it's by my hand - 3:54:48miso shiru - 3:57:07i want to rip off your **** with my teeth - 4:05:04haunt holy - 4:11:15gash rabbit - 4:16:52forever yours - 4:24:19fear of darkness - 4:28:53diving bell - 4:31:32distant sunlight endless regrets - 4:38:32different echos - 4:41:17demonize on date - 4:49:30dead end system: prelude - 4:57:37curled in ice - 5:01:01cicuta - 5:15:28blood of the future - 5:18:22beaconing: a lost cause - 5:21:13bad apples - 5:28:52astral battler crux: gilded lily - 5:31:51aletheia - 5:36:29outro - 5:39:16LIST OF NON TYPE-MOON WORKS REFERENCEDyour glass heart in my handswith reckless abandonwish on this flowerweird girl sciencethe girl who was hypnotized to huff armpits (& other stories)we can't keep doing thisfrew/hortvictims & vesselsvictim soulupon graves of ashen snowwatashi no hatsukoi aite ga kiss shitetamy girlfriend isn't here todaytrip to the milky waythe vampire's petthe lonely dog yearns for lovethe black lily theatre companyflesh and pressureteeth of the wickedsyzygydevotionsuburb hell vampirethe perfect humanstrange animals [demo]offsuit pairsievethey once had namesdiaries of a spaceport janitorseller's marketqueen and knightplay our rolesmeltmaybe next yearlilith complex (prototype)let's go to heavenjunk mail demojuliet's solin your fleshif it's by my handmiso shirui want to rip off your **** with my teethhaunt holygash rabbetforever yoursfear of darknessdiving belldistant sunlight, endless regretsdifferent echoesdemonize on datedead end system: preludecurled in icecicutablood of the futurebeaconing: a lost causebad applesastral battler crux: gilded lilyaletheiaThis episode carries content warnings for discussions of pedantry, negativity, everything you'd expect from "toxic" yuri, etcEmail us at cryingrulesactually@gmail.com with questions, comments, and compliments.Cover art by Benn Ends, intro music by Benn Ends, remaining music from works covered.
Dave Yuan is the founder of Tidemark, an active growth equity investor focusing on vertical SaaS companies with outsized advantages that can become “control points” in their markets and grow very big. Dave and Tidemark have invested in successful vertical software companies like Toast, ServiceTitan, Jane, and CCC. Tidemark hosts their annual VSaaS Collective Live Event with experienced speakers for hundreds vertical SaaS founders on November 5, 2025. In this episode, we talk about the practical opportunities and risks of AI as it is developing right now in 2025 for vertical SaaS companies. Dave explains several powerful examples of how AI is being used in his portfolio companies and the new strategic questions that are being discussed. Dave also shares: Why software companies are getting real results with AI and are not waiting for the AI revolution--it's hear now How AI-powered “systems of action” have undue influence with important users and can potentially displace entrenched systems of record software. How fast-growing practical software company grow efficiently with well-timed product, channel, and regional expansion. Quote from Dave Yuan, founder of Tidemark Capital “There are a handful of examples where software companies with AI-powered solutions are getting two to five times what they got on a software seat with new outcome-based pricing. They are providing real hard to ROI that's measurable, oftentimes associated with revenue. “And arguably, they're only getting started because the outcomes that they're measuring are relatively low value and they can increase the value of the outcomes and price accordingly. “To capture that value, it depends on competition. Because you can add a lot of value to your customers, but you can only charge for that value unless there's not a lot of competition vying for the same thing.“ Links Dave Yuan on LinkedIn Tidemark on LinkedIn Tidemark website VSaaS Collective Live event Podcast Sponsor – Designli This podcast is sponsored by Designli, a digital product studio that helps entrepreneurs and startups turn their software ideas into reality. From strategy and design to full-scale development, Designli guides you through every step of building custom web and mobile apps. Learn more at designli.co/practical. The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding. A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.
“Why do Catholics call priests Father when the Bible clearly says, ‘call no man father’?” This episode delves into this common question while also addressing the Great Apostasy claim by Latter Day Saints, the real presence in Communion for those exploring Catholicism, and the interpretation of Catechism 841 regarding salvation. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 12:10 – How would a Catholic respond to the Latter Day Saints claim of the Great Apostasy? 19:12 – I'm Protestant and exploring Catholicism. I'm starting to believe in the real presence. Should I stop receiving Communion in my Protestant church? 32:01 – How would you respond to a claim of once saved always saved? 41:30 – Are there some principles to applying scripture to our lives? It seems like I'm getting signs from God in these verses that come to me and I read. 50:15 – CCC 841 seems to imply that Muslims are included in the plan of salvation. I don't believe they worship the same God. How do we interpret that Catechism paragraph?
Feeling like back-to-school season has turned your home into a battlefield of screen time fights, homework resistance, and chaotic routines?If you're a single parent wondering how to recover from a summer full of power struggles, this episode is your September reset. Licensed parent and family coach Tess Connolly shares why this time of year is the ideal moment to reset boundaries, routines, and communication with your tween or teen — even if the school year has already started.Discover the collaborative screen time strategy that actually gets buy-in from your teen.Learn the 2-week "bridge routine" that makes the back-to-school transition smoother for everyone.Get a simple communication framework that prevents homework meltdowns before they happen.Press play now to learn how to build your custom September reset plan and transform your family dynamic before the chaos continues.
SHOW NOTES: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 Timothy 2:1-8, CCC 2634
Continued study by Joel Butler in the Life of David
SLP fear is real, but facts are louder. In this Fix SLP Podcast episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, unpack the top fears heard daily: Praxis retakes, reinstating the ASHA CCC, supervision requirements, getting overlooked by misinformed employers, whether CCC status affects international portability via the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, and how employer education, not court battles, drives SLP autonomy and better jobs.This episode shows how to turn fear into facts: evaluating your local job market, approaching HR about removing CCC requirements, clarifying supervision rules, and proving that patient outcomes, not extra letters, define true competence in the field.Thank you to our sponsor, ⭐️ Informed Jobs, ⭐️ connecting SLPs with meaningful job opportunities and career resources to keep you informed and empowered. Explore more at informedslp.com. Just click the menu, then select "Jobs"!
As a single parent, one of the most stressful moments you can face is when your tween or teen flat-out refuses to give up their phone. Whether it's bedtime, homework time, or a consequence you need to enforce—what do you actually do in that moment without ending up in a yelling match or tug-of-war?In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares practical, in-the-moment strategies to handle phone battles with authority and calm.You'll learn: ✔ Why tweens and teens resist giving up their phones and why it feels so explosive. ✔ Simple strategies to avoid physical power struggles while still keeping your boundaries. ✔ How to use tech tools, natural consequences, and preset “collection spots” to make phone transitions easier. ✔ Ways to protect your relationship while still enforcing screen-time agreements.Resources & Links:
As we kick off our new series, Rise Up, Pastor Zach reminds us that Peter was writing to Christians in a hostile culture—not to shrink back, but to step up in faith. He shared that while life is hard, hope is available through Jesus, and because of that, hopeful living is possible even in difficult times. God begins his encouragement to us not with commands, but with hope, showing us his heart and his power to sustain us.
Finding out your Tween or Teen is vaping marijuana, drinking or experimenting with substances can feel like a crisis. But what if this moment could bring you closer together. In this episode of The Single Parent Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares her own story of discovering her own son had vaped marijuana - and how a five minute pause before reacting turned into a rupture into a powerful reset. You'll learn: ✔️ The critical role of pausing before responding so you can approach with calm, not crisis. ✔️ How single parent can shift substance - use discovery moments into opportunities for trust and connection. ✔️ Specific strategies to set boundaries without shame, lead with curiosity and strengthen communication. ✔️ What to do if experimentation becomes consistent use - and the to seek professional help.
In this episode of Trail Society, Corrine Malcolm, Keely Henninger, and Hillary Allen dive into one of the biggest weeks in trail running, the 2025 UTMB Finals. From brutal weather and historically high dropout rates to some of the closest top-10 finishes ever, the crew breaks down all the drama across OCC, CCC, and UTMB. They highlight standout wins from Jim Walmsley, Ruth Croft, and Francesco Puppi, celebrate trailblazing performances from athletes representing countries new to the UTMB stage, and reflect on the growing but still uneven women's participation numbers. Beyond the race results, they explore what it means for athletes to double between UTMB, Hardrock, and upcoming World Championships, and touch on the ever-buzzing brand scene in Chamonix. Beyond the race, the crew highlights systemic challenges in sport: Strava and For All Mothers+ awarded $2,000 grants to 50 athlete-mothers to cover childcare costs and training expenses, directly addressing the “motherhood penalty” that prevents so many women from competing at the highest level. Tune in for a mix of insights, stories from the ground, and the unique perspective only this crew can bring. Sponsors We are so excited to be partnering with rabbit as our primary apparel sponsor this year! Send us some DMS about your favorite apparel and what you would like to see built for the trail running space! So snag some of the new Trail Society x rabbit line before it's gone! CODE → TRAILHOP10 use at https://www.runinrabbit.com/ This was brought to you by @runfreetrail
Have you seen the viral FAFO parenting meme? It stands for Find Out — and parents everywhere are talking about it. The idea is simple: let kids experience the consequences of their actions. But here's the problem — left unmodified, FAFO can sound harsh, authoritarian, or even shaming.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, offers her compassionate, modified version of FAFO parenting. Instead of punishment or nagging, Tess shows you how to let natural consequences teach your tweens and teens — while you stay calm, supportive, and consistent. ✔️ Why natural consequences are more effective than constant reminders or rescuing ✔️ How to apply a modified FAFO approach to screen time battles, homework struggles, and messy rooms ✔️ The secret to setting compassionate boundaries that build independence and protect your energy as a single parentBy the end, you'll see how this small shift can transform daily battles into opportunities for growth and connection.
This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB). Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year. In this interview, Dylan talks to the 2025 CCC by UTMB Champion, Martyna Mlynarczyk! Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 UTMB. All shows hosted by Dylan Bowman, with special guests listed below: Friday August 22nd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 UTMB with Tim Tollefson Saturday August 23rd: OCC Preview Show with Dani Moreno Sunday August 24th: CCC Preview Show with Hayden Hawks Monday August 25th: UTMB Preview Show with Sally McRae Tuesday August 26th: Final Predictions Show with Corrine Malcolm & Keith Byrne Wednesday August 27th: TDS Recap Show with Ryan Sandes & Martina Valmassoi Thursday August 28th: OCC Recap Show with Corrine Malcolm and Ryan Montgomery Friday August 29th: We'll provide photo and video coverage of the race for the Freetrail social channels. Make sure to follow along here and @runfreetrail on Instagram. Saturday August 30th: UTMB Instant Reactions + CCC Results Show with Jim Walmsley & Sally McRae Sunday August 31st: UTMB Week recap with Corrine Malcolm Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events and pick 10-deep for OCC, CCC & UTMB for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners HOKA, SunGod and more! Our 2025 UTMB coverage is brought to you by HOKA, the best people and products in the trail running business. The show is also made possible with support from Red Bull & SunGod. We're grateful for their support! HOKA Make sure to check out the HOKA Mafate 5, the shoe Hayden was wearing during his interview and the CCC Preview show recordings today! The Mafate 5 is a shoe with plush cushioning for tough terrain. A pinnacle product for technical trail, the Mafate 5 goes the extra mile with more cushioning and protection than ever before. Built tough for mileage chasers, this tenacious trail runner helps maintain control during long haul efforts with our Rocker Integrity Technology™ and protects from trail debris with an optional ankle gaiter. Finished with a soft, springy foam just underfoot and impact-absorbing foam near the sole, the Mafate 5 is grounded in aggressive Vibram® Megagrip traction lugs. No doubt, this is the shoe our team will be wearing on the trails all week in Chamonix! SunGod A longtime friend of Freetrail, we're grateful for SunGod's support of Freetrail's UTMB coverage this year! SunGod makes performance eyewear worn by the world's top trail running athletes. Use code FREETRAIL10 off SunGod products at https://sungod.avln.me/c/xfOAIzPFAeSd Freetrail Pro members receive a deeper discount on SunGod, available after you sign up at https://freetrail.com/pro Red Bull Thanks to one of Dylan's longest sponsors for supporting our coverage of UTMB. To get your daily dose of epic adventure content, follow @redbulladventure. Make sure to also check out the latest season of Red Bull's How to Be Superhuman podcast for immersive stories of incredible achievements in trail running and beyond. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... YouTube | / @freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380
Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Ruth Croft joins the show fresh off her victory at the 2025 UTMB. With this win, she completed the trifecta of finals victories (adding to her titles at CCC and OCC). In this conversation, we briefly reflect on the race but also take some time to explore her background and the transformative decisions she's made to reach this moment.Partners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Additional Links:Follow Ruth on Instagram, StravaFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show