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Europe facing heatwave

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 45:38


Southern European countries have issued health and fire warnings as temperatures may exceed forty Celsius this weekend. Spanish emergency services are on standby for a surge in heatstroke cases, while Italian authorities are advising residents in several cities to stay indoors during the middle of the day. We hear from the UN Habitat's Global Heat Officer, Dr Eleni Myrivili. Also in the programme: reportage from our Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet in Iran; a controversial smoking ban in France; and a high-profile wedding in Venice. (Photo: People cool off in a fountain during a heatwave, in Rome, Italy, 28 June 2025. Credit: ANGELO CARCONI/EPA/Shutterstock)

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control
FFP 580 | Are Female Doctors More Knowledgeable About Fertility Awareness? | FAMM Research Series

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 47:56


Are female doctors really more supportive of fertility awareness-based methods—or are we just assuming they are? In this episode, we unpack the surprising data that challenges this assumption and explore what it means for cycle charting users and educators alike. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! 

Unstoppable Mindset
Episode 348 – Unstoppable PTSD Survivor and Beyond with Kara Joubert

Unstoppable Mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 63:45


Today, June 27, 2025 is national PTSD Day in the United States. It is a timely day to release this episode as you will see.   As a result of my appearance on a podcast I had the honor to meet Kara Joubert and invited her to be a guest here on Unstoppable Mindset. She accepted. Little did I know at the time how unstoppable she was and how much she has faced in life even only at the age of 21. Kara tells us that she loved to draw and was even somewhat compulsive about it. At the age of seven she was diagnosed as being on the Autism spectrum. She speculates that her intense interest in drawing came partly from autism. However, fear not. She still draws a lot to this day. What we learn near the end of our time with Kara is that her father was a graphic artist. So, drawing comes, I think, quite honestly.   While Kara does not go into much detail, she tells us she experienced a severe trauma as a child which led to her having Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She did not receive a diagnosis of PTSD until she was seventeen when she began seeing a therapist. By the time her condition was identified she had to leave school and went into home schooling.   As we learn, Kara did well in her exams after home schooling and went onto University in England where she was raised. After her first year studying journalism and unofficially studying film making Kara was selected as one of three students to take a year abroad of learning in Brisbane Australia. We caught up with Kara to do our podcast during her time in Brisbane.   Already as a student Kara has written three short films and directed two of them. Quite the unstoppable mindset by any standard.   Kara willingly shares much about her life and discusses in depth a great deal about PTSD. I know you will find her comments insightful and relevant.     About the Guest:   At 21 years old, Kara Joubert is a keen advocate for the power of storytelling. Based in the UK, she is a journalist and filmmaker who has written three short films and directed two of them. Her academic journey has taken her to Australia, and her enthusiasm for filmmaking has led her to Hollywood film sets.    Kara is drawn to the stories of others. She believes that everyone carries a “backstory” and values the strength it takes to overcome personal challenges. She thinks that a victory doesn't have to be dramatic, rather, it's any moment where someone chooses courage over comfort. Her own greatest victory has been learning to overcome anxiety.    Throughout her life, Kara has faced significant mental health challenges. She developed post-traumatic stress disorder at a young age, which went undiagnosed until she was 17. Later, she was also diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and social anxiety disorder. Her teenage years were filled with fear and isolation, sometimes resulting in her being unable to leave the house.     Today, Kara lives with a renewed sense of freedom. After undergoing cognitive behavioural therapy, she now embraces life with a confidence and courage her younger self never could have imagined. She is now a successful university student who has travelled far beyond her comfort zone, with the intention of sharing hope and her enthusiasm for filmmaking.  Kara's mission is to inspire others through journalism, filmmaking, and podcasting. Ways to connect with Kara:   Website: karajoubert.com On social media: kara joubert media   About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast   If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset .   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review   Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.       Transcription Notes:   Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:16 Well, hi everyone, and welcome to another episode of unstoppable mindset. Today, we get to have a conversation with a person who clearly, by any means and definition, is unstoppable in a lot of ways. Kara Juubert is 21 she says, so who's going to argue with that? And she has already written three films, directed to she's very much into film and journalism and other such things. She is from England, but she is now in Australia. She has faced major trauma and challenges in her life, and she has overcome them already, and I'm not going to say more until we get into a discussion about it, but we'll get there. So, Kara, I want to welcome you to unstoppable mindset. We're really glad you're   Kara Joubert ** 02:15 here. Thank you so happy to be here. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 02:19 it's our pleasure and our honor. So why don't you start by telling us a little bit about kind of the early car growing up. You know, you obviously were born somewhere and and all that sort of stuff. But tell us a little about the early Kara,   Kara Joubert ** 02:34 oh, the early days. Kara, season one. Kara, sure, you was in the beginning, yes, she was an interesting child, and I look back with a degree of fondness, she was quite a creative individual, and I enjoyed drawing obsessively and all things creative and expressive, even in my younger days, I was sort of brought up in around the London area, or I say London, which is more of a generalization, to be specific, which is a place not many have heard of. And within that space, I grew up in a loving family and had supportive parents. I've got two younger siblings as well. And yes, early days, Kara, she was someone who really loved her family. I still love my family, happy to say. And yeah, grew up in this supportive environment, but she had a few things to work through, as I'm sure what   Michael Hingson ** 03:43 we will get into. So when did you start? How old were you when you started drawing?   Kara Joubert ** 03:49 Oh, um, since I could pick up a pencil,   Michael Hingson ** 03:54 she could pick up a pencil. So pretty young, yeah,   Kara Joubert ** 03:57 very young. I can't, I can't give you the exact timestamp, but it was very early on, and it was very obsessive. And in part, the obsession here is what got me into my autism diagnosis. Funnily enough, it's not your standard obsession related to autism, but I was always occupied with drawing something somewhere, and in my very young days, that would have been the walls. Thankfully, my parents managed to move me to paper. And   Michael Hingson ** 04:33 yes, that's fair. So what did you draw?   Kara Joubert ** 04:37 What kind of pictures? Yeah, everything that I could see really, and I was a perfectionist from a very young age, and I'm sure there were several tantrums tied to the fact that I couldn't quite get something right. But yes, I thoroughly enjoyed drawing what I saw around. Me, and I would say, yes, with that obsessive mindset does definitely come a degree of perfectionism. And look, I love drawing to this day, certainly. And I wouldn't say I'm terrible at it, but it was something, yeah, that really, I think, liberated my younger self, because she did struggle that season one car with socializing and drawing was just this amazing escape.   Michael Hingson ** 05:25 Well, you had 19 or 20 years to practice drawing, so hopefully you would be pretty good.   Kara Joubert ** 05:32 Yeah, I should hope so have something to show for it.   Michael Hingson ** 05:36 So you kind of, to a degree, sort of hid behind or within your drawings, or around your drawings, and you let them kind of be your voice, definitely,   Kara Joubert ** 05:47 absolutely. And that did move on to writing further along the line, where poetry became a massive form of self expression. And at times that did get me into trouble, but again, it was that creative outlet that really does help, I think, someone understand their own feelings the world around them. There's a great joy in being able to do these things. So   Michael Hingson ** 06:19 what kind of trouble did it get you into or, how did it get you into trouble, just because you focused so much on it? Or,   Kara Joubert ** 06:27 um, well, there was, there's a specific example I'll give. When I was in secondary school, it wasn't a great time of my life, and the school itself was quite problematic. And I was told, you know, I need to create something for a showcase, which takes place, I think, every spring. And I was told I need to make a poem, because apparently I was reasonably good at that, and I did. But the thing is, I couldn't force any feelings of, I suppose, happiness or joy that I didn't feel because at the time, I was being bullied by both teachers and students, and I didn't have any friends and felt very isolated. So I created a poem, which is, you know, which discussed my feelings here, and I did throw a happy ending to that poem, because I think even then, I understood that there's always hope for a better day. So it was, however, the, I suppose, depiction of my negative feelings at the time, the fact that I was quite openly saying I don't fit in the school, and I feel unaccepted, in so many words that eventually I would say was a massive catalyst in getting me not kicked out of the school. Socially, kicked out of the school. I kicked myself out at a certain point because the teachers had said there was no hope I was going to need to be put into an special education stream. And my parents took me out. But part of the reason for them taking me out was this isolation, and the isolation did increase after I'd read this poem aloud. It was at that point where the community, I think, decided that I was and my family were not welcome.   Michael Hingson ** 08:28 How did your parents cope with all that?   Kara Joubert ** 08:31 My parents, they took it head on. And you know, I will say that Sure, there are two sides to every story here. And I don't know under what pressures the teachers were under, but certainly they did make life quite difficult, because it wasn't just me, it was my youngest siblings as well who were going into this school, and I think they tried to keep the peace for so long, but there was a point where they realized, actually, it would be better for all of us as a unit, as a family, to try other schools would go, you know, further outside of this community, and we couldn't get into the School, or I couldn't get into the school that I wanted, which led into homeschooling, so I was electively homeschooled.   Michael Hingson ** 09:30 Well, you talked a little bit about in our previous conversations and so on, the fact that you had some PTSD. What caused that?   Kara Joubert ** 09:41 So the PTSD was caused by a trauma in my youth. I was around 10 years old, and that led to, I suppose, even more anxiety than perhaps I'd felt in my younger days. And I was a very anxious kid from the onset. Yeah, but then this trauma occurred, which did involve the fear of dying. It involved a lot of things among that, and it was a lot for me to process. And I'll admit, it took a long time for me to be able to get to a point where I could say, All right, I need any therapy. And that was the best change I've ever made in my lifestyle. Was moving into therapy. But I think the PTSD did by the time I moved into therapy, it did have a negative impact in quite a few aspects of my life, and I think my schooling was one of them. Looking back, teachers saw someone who might have been a little distracted at times, who might have zoned out every once in a while, and seemed overall very anxious, and they could have read that as anti social. And I wanted to socialize. I really did. It's just there were things going on in my mind which I didn't realize as having such a strong hold over my life as it did.   Michael Hingson ** 11:13 And then the result was all that you were viewed as different,   Kara Joubert ** 11:19 yes, and the feeling of being different is something that stuck with me for I think, all of my life, even now, it's just when I was a child that was more of a negative thing, and in my teenagehood, I think every teenager feels different, but when I was a young kid, I can recall feeling with this autism like I'm living in a glass box, unsure of how to interact with people on the other side. And with the PTSD, that box felt like a cage. It was just an extra layer of fear put onto my I suppose, social anxiety, which made it even more difficult to connect.   Michael Hingson ** 12:00 So how did the PTSD manifest itself?   Kara Joubert ** 12:05 Right? So, PTSD has a lot of symptoms that can come with it, and it's different for every person. For me, this was a lot of nightmares. You know, it got to a point where I was actually afraid to fall asleep, but so tired that it was difficult to cope in any case. So nightmares was a big one, intrusive thoughts is another, and this accompanied a diagnosis of OCD. So with PTSD comes other sort of baggage, and that can be social anxiety, that can be OCD, a lot of people talk about this experience of reliving the trauma, or at least being in this overall sort of heightened sense of anxiety and fear, apprehension, I think is probably a good word, just being on edge, on the lower, I suppose, end of the spectrum, although dreadful though it is, and then on the higher end, feeling as though they are actually physically reliving whatever the trauma was that first occurred to them. And trauma can come through a variety of ways. I mean, one thing I would say to people about PTSD is never assume someone's trauma, because it can lead from physical abuse to emotional abuse, to sexual abuse, accidents, illness, and there are other things as well. You can get secondhand trauma from someone else, and that can develop PTSD as well. But in my case, yeah, it was a variety of symptoms, but the massive one, I would say, was extreme anxiety and fear.   Michael Hingson ** 13:55 What caused that?   Kara Joubert ** 13:57 What caused that? So PTSD is, and I can say this as someone who has,   Kara Joubert ** 14:06 and I believe being healed from PTSD, it no longer impacts me the way that it used to is it impacts the brain in very interesting ways. And once you start to look into the science of it and understand it, it makes sense. So within the brain, there are different sort of segments that deal with different aspects of life. And the part of the brain, the amygdala, I believe that deals with extreme, you know, fear, anxiety. It deals with sort of traumatic instances. It is perhaps not as I don't want to say developed. It takes these experiences and stores them, but it doesn't do much good for the timestamp. It doesn't understand. Of the fact that this has passed, it sort of holds on to this memory as if it's in the present, which is why you get these sort of reliving experiences as someone with PTSD, and why it can be quite difficult to move away from a trauma. Because in a sense, it feels like you're still reliving it.   Michael Hingson ** 15:20 Were you able to talk about it at all, like with your parents?   Kara Joubert ** 15:24 Yeah, absolutely. Um, I've already said, you know, had a very supportive family, and although they didn't quite understand it as I also didn't understand it. I mean, I was undiagnosed for a number of years. For a reason, they were always happy to support and offer hope, and it was that hope that I really had to cling on to for so many of my teenage years, because when you're stuck in that really dark place, it's difficult to fathom something that you can't see. Yeah, they took to the diagnosis very well. I think if anything, there was a sense of relief, because we understood what was going on at that point, and then it was a case of, okay, now, now we can work around this. And that's one thing that I think is so important when it comes to diagnosis, a diagnosis, is, is the start of something. There are cases where you can actually mitigate the effects of whatever that diagnosis is. And in such cases, it's great to be able to pursue that. You know, a diagnosis isn't the end. It's not a case of, I've got PTSD. Oh, well, I guess I'll live with that for the rest of my life. No, because there are ways to resolve this. There are ways to work through it.   Michael Hingson ** 16:50 So you mentioned earlier you were also diagnosed with autism. Did that contribute to all of the the PTSD and the obsessive compulsive behavior. Do you think I   Kara Joubert ** 17:03 think there might have been some crossover, and I don't know as to how much of an effect the autism had on my PTSD, because PTSD is born of a trauma response, and anyone can experience that and react adversely to it. It isn't dependent on autistic factors. I mean, I'm sure there is some research into this, and it'll be really interesting to look into, but I didn't, at least see it as a correlated sort of diagnosis, I think with OCD, though, there was definitely some crossover. And I do remember my therapist discussing this very briefly, that there is, you know, when you when you have one diagnosis, sometimes you get a few in there as well. And the full reaction was the OCD, social anxiety disorder and autism. So I almost had the full alphabet for a while.   Michael Hingson ** 18:03 Yeah, definitely, in a lot of ways, definitely. So how old were you when the autism was diagnosed or discovered? For sure,   Kara Joubert ** 18:15 I was seven years old, and that diagnosis was difficult to get. My mom had to fight for it, because a child who draws isn't your standard example of someone who was autistic, right? It was probably more obvious in how I handle social interactions, which was I handle social interactions I did have the tools, didn't understand sort of the almost unwritten rules of socializing, where I'm sort of expected to just know how to socialize, how to interact, and I think younger me would have benefited from a how to guide. But yeah, that's probably evident.   Michael Hingson ** 19:01 Unfortunately, a lot of these things exist, and nobody's written the manuals for them. So what do you do?   Kara Joubert ** 19:09 Yep, that's it. Get an autism guide.   Michael Hingson ** 19:12 An autism guide. Well, maybe AI nowadays can help with that. Who knows? Movie maybe. But   Kara Joubert ** 19:19 AI's got a few things to say about you, and I can't say they're all accurate. It says your first guide dog was Hell,   Michael Hingson ** 19:25 yeah. Well, it doesn't always get things exactly right. Roselle was number five. Squire was number one. So you know, hopefully, though, over time, it learns and it will not exhibit trauma and it will not be autistic, but we'll see   Kara Joubert ** 19:44 we shall. We shall destroy us all. That's the other hope. Well, there's   Michael Hingson ** 19:50 that too. So how old were you when you were PTSD was actually diagnosed.   Kara Joubert ** 19:56 I was 17.   Michael Hingson ** 20:00 So that was a long time after the the autism. So how did you finally decide to go see a therapist or or go down that road? I   Kara Joubert ** 20:14 think it just got bad enough, and we know a therapist through a family friend. And you know, I was having all of these symptoms. And I think it was my mum who reached out on my behalf and said, Look, is this is this normal at all for someone in her position, to which the therapist replied, Yes, actually. And you know what that first confirmation that I am, I want to say normal. Let's not overuse the word, because, I think, considered, it's probably the incorrect term to use. At least the symptoms were persistent with someone who had gone through what I had. And, yeah, I mean, all in good time. I think there will be a time where I can explain the trauma in greater detail. But today, at least, it's just a case of, you know, this is PTSD. This is what it feels like. And this, I am living proof that there is light on the other end of the tunnel. Because for a long time, I knew what that dark place looked like, and being able to live free of that, you know, just on a day to day basis, I can't help but be completely overwhelmed with gratitude.   Michael Hingson ** 21:44 So I think from what you've said, There was a time when you really felt that you were different from the people around you. When was that? At what point did you feel that way?   Kara Joubert ** 21:57 I do think this would have been i I can, I can recall two separate times. The first would have been when I was much younger, and I felt like I was living in that glass box. I didn't know how to cross the bridge. And it did feel like there was this barrier between myself and other people and that social, I suppose anxiety I knew was not normal, and I didn't feel as though, I suppose, had the tools. I didn't know how to use them, I think even if I was given them, and I for that reason, I did have to be taken out of school, because my anxiety got to a point where it was just completely overwhelming. And in my teenage years, I think it was probably standing among peers, seeing all these people interact, and I'm thinking, why aren't they afraid? Is there something so inherently different about me, that I'm constantly living in this state of fear.   Michael Hingson ** 23:08 Yeah, but at some point you realize that while there was a difference and it wasn't normal, you must have figured out that's something that you can address and hopefully resolve, I assume,   Kara Joubert ** 23:27 yeah, and it was that hope that carried me through. I would say I am a Christian, and within sort of the Christian sphere, you hear a lot about God's good plans, and although I didn't see it at the time, I had to put hope and faith that one day things were going to get better. I don't know where I would have been otherwise   Michael Hingson ** 23:57 So, but you must have at least also assume that things would get better, that that is, in part, comes from your faith, of course,   Kara Joubert ** 24:07 yeah, absolutely. And I didn't know when that was going to be, and I didn't know what that was going to look like. It looks a lot better than I thought it was going to be. And I'm happy to say that as far as fearing, anxiety is concerned, it's very rare I'd feel either these days that's I mean, people define miracles in all sorts of ways, but considering where I was, I do consider that a miracle.   Michael Hingson ** 24:42 Well, when you were diagnosed and so on, how did the people around you react? Or did you tell them? Or other than, obviously you your family knew, Did did you use that information to help you with others? Or how did all that go?   Kara Joubert ** 24:59 Yeah, I. Um, so I, I didn't have many friends in my teenage years, so there wasn't that many people to tell, to be honest. But certainly, as I have grown older and been able to be surrounded by more human beings and socialize with them and interact with them, I'm actually finding that this is this is a really beneficial experience two way, because I'm able to have the joy of interacting with others, and in certain cases, I will share the PTSD and the you know, corresponding perhaps experience with trauma, which had elements of both a fear of fear of dying and sexual trauma as well. So a lot of people undergo, unfortunately, these sorts of things at some point in their life. The current stat in the UK is one in 13 children have PTSD, and one in 10 adults will at some point experience PTSD. That is quite a high portion of the population. So, yeah. I mean, I have, yeah, absolutely. And it's something that I do wish people would talk about more because you get perhaps more attractive diagnoses. PTSD isn't one of them. It's quite ugly from at least that point of view. But look, I'm a firm believer in the potential that a human being has to overcome their trauma and to be liberated from the past. So I will share my experience with some people. It tends to be select audiences, because I understand that it's quite difficult for some people to hear and I look I always want to approach it with a point of view of uplifting someone in and imparting hope and support, because hope is good and all. But sometimes support is just as important, and being able to tell people to get help, find help, find therapeutic help, is very important,   Michael Hingson ** 27:24 since you come from a background of faith, which I think is extremely important. But can you absolutely really cure PTSD? Or is it something that will always be there, or because you have faith in the knowledge that you do, you can truly say I've cured it.   Kara Joubert ** 27:44 Well, I will say this, the faith kept me hoping for a good future. Therapy gave me the healing, and then to go full circle, faith also gave me peace. Closer to the end, it's as far as time loose ends, emotionally speaking and in therapy, you're taught to deal with the trauma as it is currently known, or at least I was, through a cognitive behavioral therapy, which is sort of a talking based therapy. And there are some triggers that might come through every once in a while, but it is completely possible to be healed, to be cured from PTSD, and this is generally through therapy,   Michael Hingson ** 28:32 as it was for me, right? And it's ultimately, although through therapy, it's a growth issue, and you've obviously grown a lot to be able to deal with this.   Kara Joubert ** 28:45 Yeah, absolutely. And I will say one thing about people with or who have overcome PTSD that I have seen is they have, I suppose, automatically been put through quite a lot, but then the growth journey is something that you know gives that person quite a lot more courage, perhaps, than someone else in their ears, just based on experience and life experience. I will say to people you know, it wasn't the trauma that made me strong, it was, it was the healing afterwards, because former itself can be pretty dire, but then on the other end of that, I'm able to take this experience and help others who have experienced something similar, and also go through life on a day to day basis, perhaps more aware of the hidden battles that people face, and that degree of empathy is quite important, I think, for someone of my position, who it loves to write, who loves to make films, it's all about telling the human story, and sometimes that means. Going down a layer or two,   Michael Hingson ** 30:04 yeah, well, but I think the ultimate thing is that you did it. You chose to do it however it happened. You eventually gave thought to this isn't the way it really should be looking at everyone else and you made a decision to find a way to go forward.   Kara Joubert ** 30:26 Yeah, absolutely. I mean, humans are amazing creatures at adapting, but I think sometimes that can be to our own detriment, where we adapt to what is a bad situation, and we live with that, thinking this is the norm. This is the standard that we've got to endure when actually, if things aren't good, it's well worth looking into a better future, a better alternative. Because, look, you can view this from a faith based point of view, or you can view this from a more therapeutic science back point of view, I think everyone is capable of healing with the right tools, and that's worth investing,   Michael Hingson ** 31:13 yeah, well, and the reality is that it should probably be some of both, because they're, they are, in a sense, related. The science is great, but ultimately you have to have the conviction. And as you point out, you you have it from faith, and there's, there's a lot of value in that, but ultimately it comes from the fact that you had the conviction that you could deal with it. And I think however you were brought to that place, and however you actually worked to make it happen, you ultimately are the one that made it happen   Kara Joubert ** 31:54 that's very well put. No, I appreciate that. Yeah, it's been quite an experience, but I know that it's one that has the potential to show others exactly that, that through hope, through therapy, no one is broken beyond repair. That's my belief, at least   Michael Hingson ** 32:24 well, so I assume you are not in therapy today.   Kara Joubert ** 32:29 No, I am not. Sometimes I'll catch up with my therapist, though he is such a decent guy and therapists, they're there to help you out. So automatically, I think they're quite invested, shall we say, in your life story. So I will occasionally catch up with him, but not necessarily, because I absolutely have to. Every once in a while, I might book a session, just because I say this to everyone I meet. I think everyone needs therapy to an extent, and it's good to check in every once in a while. But as far as necessity is concerned, no, I tend to be pretty okay these days.   Michael Hingson ** 33:11 Well, there you go. So what is your life like today?   Kara Joubert ** 33:15 Oh, today it is, can I say it's incredible, is that, all right, sure,   Kara Joubert ** 33:23 you get people, you ask them how they're going, they say, not bad. You know what? It's more than not bad. It's actually pretty good on this end. And I am, as you've said, I'm in Australia. I'm actually studying abroad, which is something I would never have imagined being able to do previously, as someone who was terrified to leave her house. And yeah, I've just finished my studies for my second year, and it's been a wonderful year, which has included a few lovely surprises along the way. So yeah, things are going pretty well.   Michael Hingson ** 33:55 Well is, is this the time to say that we're having this conversation. And for you down in Brisbane, it's 604, in the morning. So Good on you for being awake early. I mean, I know the feeling well,   Kara Joubert ** 34:12 Ah, man, it's all good. It's all good. I was saying to you before the podcast. Are no better reason to wake up bright and breezy than to be on your podcast here today,   Michael Hingson ** 34:21 listen to her spokes well. Thank you. Well, I, I get up early. My wife passed away in November of 2022, I was the morning person. She was more of an evening person. And we, we had a we worked all that out. So we, we all did well. But since she passed, and I do tend to do a lot of work with people on the East Coast looking for speaking engagements and so on. I get up at 430 in the morning, and I'm slow at it, at deliberately slow at getting up and getting dressed, feeding the dog, Alan. And feeding our kitty. Stitch, my kitty now stitch, and then I eat breakfast. So I spend a couple of hours doing all that. And it's neat not to have to rush, but it is nice to be up and look at the morning. And so when I open the door and let Alamo go outside, by that time, usually, at least in the summer, in the late spring, and in the fall, the autumn, the birds are chirping. So I'll go, Hi birds. What's going on, you know? And it's fun to do that sort of thing.   Kara Joubert ** 35:32 Yeah, it's nice to be up before the world is awake. I will say that I'm not normally a morning person, but I'm considering converting because this is actually lovely and quiet. It feels quite peaceful. I mean, yeah, the birds are Troy, but I will say this, Michael, I think the Australian birds sound quite different to your birds, because I'm sure saying, I don't think it's good morning. Well, that   Michael Hingson ** 35:57 or maybe we're doing something and you're disturbing us, but it's still still good to talk to them and tell them hello. No, they respond to that. I had a job working for a company once where I was the first into the office, and it was all selling to the east coast from the West Coast, so I got up at like four in the morning. And for six months, my wife Karen had to drive me 45 miles because we hadn't moved down to it yet, 45 miles to go from home to where I worked, to be there at six. And then she came back up and she did that, and it was great because we also read a lot of audio books as we were going down the freeway. That was relatively empty. But yeah, it is nice to be up in the morning, and that is what I tend to do, and I enjoy it. It's it's fun to be up playing with the puppy dog and and, and the kitty as well. But, you know, it's just part of what makes the day a good day. And they, they're definitely part of what brighten up my day. I have to say,   Kara Joubert ** 37:10 that's fantastic. How do they brighten up each other's day? A cat and a dog? Do they get along pretty   Michael Hingson ** 37:15 well. They get along well, but they, I don't know that they brighten each other's day. Other than that. They know each other exists, and they're happy about that. They rub noses occasionally. They talk to each other, okay, all right, I would never want a guide dog that had any animosity toward a cat, and I've always said that whenever I've had to to deal with getting a new guide dog album is going to be around for quite a while yet, but I've always said I do not want an animal that hasn't been raised around a cat. They have to do that because I just don't want to deal with that. I've seen some guide dogs that were absolute cat haters, and I would never want that.   Kara Joubert ** 37:57 No, of course. So to all animals, and also, I can imagine, from a practical point of view, he taking Alamo on a walk, and Alamo sees a cat and bolts off. That's going to be very inconvenient for all parties concerned.   Michael Hingson ** 38:11 Well, he could try to bolt off, he wouldn't succeed, but he but he doesn't, so it's okay. My fourth guide dog, Lenny, loved to chase rabbits and not to hurt them, but they're different. She wants to play with them. And you know, so this, it's cute. Well, so you You've talked a lot about having PTSD and so on, but what are some misconceptions that people typically have? You've talked about it being crazy and about it being misunderstood. Tell us a little bit more about how to understand and what, what are the misconceptions, and how do we deal with that?   Kara Joubert ** 38:48 Of course. So most of the times we see PTSD betrayed, it's on the television, and really only see two symptoms, at least from my viewing, which are flashbacks and nightmares. But PTSD can look different for different people. And although, yes, these are symptoms, and they are quite common symptoms, there are plenty of others. So anger, depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, OCD, these are all symptomatic of PTSD or an unresolved trauma. So I would recommend people doing some more research, perhaps into PTSD if they are curious about the full list of symptoms, certainly. But yeah, another misconception, I would say, lies in the assumption over what that trauma was. I would say assumption is the enemy of wisdom and the food of ignorance. And people can get PTSD for a variety of reasons. We've talked a little bit about those. You can even sort of get it from knowing someone who's experienced a trauma.   Michael Hingson ** 39:56 And I like that. You know, assumption is. Say that again,   Kara Joubert ** 40:02 assumption is the enemy of wisdom and the food of ignorance,   Michael Hingson ** 40:07 enemy of wisdom and food of ignorance. Yeah, there you   Kara Joubert ** 40:11 go. I won't even copyright it. It's all yours.   Michael Hingson ** 40:17 That's okay, yeah,   Kara Joubert ** 40:18 okay. Well, that's good to hear. No. The other thing is, PTSD can go away. It's not a lifelong mental health condition, or at least it doesn't have to be. And people who have PTSD, I think there's more awareness of this now, but sometimes long standing prejudices can can linger. And people who have PTSD, I mean, it seems obvious to say, but they're not weak. They are traumatized, but this is just one part of their story, and it's a part that can, through therapy, through the right sort of support systems, be healed. All humans are complex, and I don't think anyone should be solely defined on their diagnosis, because a diagnosis isn't an identity. It's a part of the identity. But sometimes this is a part, and in the case of PTSD, it's a part that can be healed. The last thing is, you know, it affects a massive number of the population. We've spoken a bit about the statistics before. PTSD, UK says that one in 10 people are expected to experience PTSD in their lifetime. That's 10% which is pretty high for something that, in my mind, at least, isn't spoken about as often as other conditions, such as autism, such as ADHD, that tend to get a lot of the talking points spotlight that we see in media. So those are a few of the misconceptions. I would say,   Michael Hingson ** 41:59 when you meet or encounter someone, how do you know whether they're dealing with PTSD or not? Or is that something that people can tell and kind of the reason for asking that is one of the questions that basically comes up is, what are some good and bad ways to deal with someone who has PTSD? But how do you even know in the first place?   Kara Joubert ** 42:21 That's a good question. I think sometimes it can be a little more obvious. Again, I would avoid any assumptions. Even if someone has experienced something traumatic, it doesn't mean that they will automatically get PTSD. This doesn't affect everyone who's gone through a trauma. It does show through in some physical ways. In my experience, someone who is quite perhaps disconnected and among the more obvious symptoms, perhaps panic attacks, relating to triggers and these are some of the ways you can see someone who has PTSD, but generally, the only way you will truly know is if that person says, or you're a therapist and you're able to do a diagnosis, there's that duration, but that would be quite A challenge, I think, for any therapist to undertake So certainly it can show through, but I do think the only way you'll really be able to know is if a person discloses that information with you.   Michael Hingson ** 43:35 So if there are people listening to us today who have or think they have PTSD. What would you say to them?   Kara Joubert ** 43:45 I would say you are not broken beyond repair. And it's so easy to take blame upon yourself for the trauma that we carry, and it's easy to think that this is just a part of yourself that you you need to hold on to, as in, internalize in such a way that hopelessness can sometimes be, unfortunately, a part of that. But maybe you are. You know, going back to it's easy to take blame upon yourself, it's undeserved, because maybe you were at the wrong plane place at the wrong time, or you trusted someone and they betrayed that trust. But the power of hindsight comes only after, not during. Is one thing I will people with PTSD, and then was a time of survival. You know, you did what you could to the best of your abilities at the time, but now is the time for healing, and it can be scary opening up, but in doing so, particularly through therapy, you realize just how normal you are, no matter how different, how ice. Related sort of these thoughts and feelings our emotions are, I mean, to go back to my story, I genuinely felt like my head was imploding every single day, and the only time of peace I really got was between waking up that split second after waking up and realizing I had another day to get through. That was the only time where I truly felt at ease. And you know, going back to you are not broken beyond repair, the brain is amazing. And I would say to people with PTSD, yes, your brain is amazing, but it's been holding on to the survival mechanism, and if it's been causing you pain and fear, then I, you know, implore you to consider that there is hope, and despite the lies that our heads can sometimes tell you, are capable of healing with the right tools. Now, I would say, if the symptoms of PTSD feel relevant to people listening, or even if they suspect something is wrong, regardless of whether they can identify a trauma or not, because sometimes these things are really hidden in the back of our heads, I would suggest looking into therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy did a world of good. For me. There are other forms of therapy, but for me, that was very effective, and although not everyone's healing journey is the same, I would recommend people to just get help. That is the bottom line. If I could summarize in two words, get help. And I say this as someone who got help and it has made a world of massive difference   Michael Hingson ** 46:40 in my life, how long were you in therapy?   Kara Joubert ** 46:43 Oh, good question. I would say, probably for about, let's see, for about two years. But then, as far as, like the actual PTSD is concerned, the most confronting part of therapy, because it isn't the most comfortable process tackling trauma, the more difficult parts of therapy probably lasted for about, I want to say, six months, but that was six months of improvement. That wasn't just six months of feeling nothing but sort of frustration and distress. No I saw in those six months, even within the first week, even I saw there was improvement, but yeah, as far as, like, the hardcore processing of the PTSD that probably lasted for about six months to a year, and then I still went to therapy for some time after that, but by that point, the symptoms had definitely diminished quite a bit.   Michael Hingson ** 47:49 Okay, well, if we're going to get real serious, so are you drawing still today?   Kara Joubert ** 47:55 Oh, that's most difficult question you've asked me on this. I still do. Yes, I I would show you a few of my drawings, but I think that would be a fruitless pursuit. Yes, well,   Michael Hingson ** 48:09 some people can see them on on YouTube. But what do you draw today?   Kara Joubert ** 48:13 Are you recording this visually as well for Okay, well, in that case, for the folks back home, but if   Michael Hingson ** 48:18 you're going to hold them up, you have to tell us what they are, for those of us who don't see them. Yeah,   Kara Joubert ** 48:22 see them, of course, of course. So I've definitely expanded my horizons since drawing. I also do watercolor and acrylic and oil anything sort of artsy I absolutely love. And I'm holding to the camera now, sort of a small, a, well, I say small, it's about an a Ford sized picture of a whale. But within that whale, I have drawn, not drawn, sorry, painted a watercolor galaxy. Oh, yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 49:01 So the whale. So the whale is the the border of the galaxy,   Kara Joubert ** 49:05 exactly, and it's surrounded by white so this is one of my cheat paintings, because it's quite easy to do, but yeah, I have drawn quite a few other things. My dad was a graphic sorry. My dad was a graphic designer, so I've I'm going to blame that side of the genetic pool for interest.   Michael Hingson ** 49:28 Or you can say you came by it quite honestly, which is fair,   Kara Joubert ** 49:34 maybe a combination of both.   Michael Hingson ** 49:35 So you, you decided, so you, went through homeschooling, and did you get a diploma like people normally do in school? Or how does all that work with homeschooling?   Kara Joubert ** 49:49 Yeah, so homeschooling is probably another thing that has a few misconceptions attached to it, but truth be told, everyone's approach is different. So, yes, you will still get the homeschooled family who, you know, focus mostly on things such as sewing and cooking and doing all that. I would, I would recommend people don't assume automatically, that's what homeschooling looks like. I've been given that assumption before, that oh, I'm homeschooled. That must mean I'm, like, really good at cooking I am, but not because of the homeschooling. I did sit my GCSEs, which I'm not sure what the equivalent is in America, but it's the exams you sit when you're around 16. And I did reasonably okay, I would say I also sat them a bit early because I could so as to get that out of the way. And then, as for my A levels, which is the next set of exams, I chose sociology, politics and law as my three subjects, and I did pretty okay in those as well. I got 2b and a C, which, you know, I can't, I can't scoff at that. I was very close to getting two A's and a B, and that's, that's something I've I've since let go, because now, starting university, I am pretty much an A student. So going back to the teachers who said I couldn't, ha, ha,   Michael Hingson ** 51:31 yeah, you should go visit your your former teachers, and say, Hey, check this out.   Kara Joubert ** 51:36 The school might the school's been shut down since then. So   Michael Hingson ** 51:40 um, there you go see So, yeah, good decisions,   Kara Joubert ** 51:44 more than that, but yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 51:48 well, so what are you studying in university?   Kara Joubert ** 51:51 Yes, so I'm studying, I'd say mostly two things, one officially and one unofficially. Officially, I'm studying journalism. That is what my degree, and that has been so much fun. I mean, it's through the journalism course that we actually first met, because you were a guest on Alex left hooks podcast, and that's when first introduced. So I and I was on that podcast because of my journalism studies, at least that's how I met Alex myself, and it's been such a fun experience of being able to speak with a variety of people. And from going going from someone's social anxiety to going to a place where I actually love speaking to people is another massive change, and the journalism degree has been great in sort of pushing me out of my comfort zone from that point of view. And now I love talking to people, as you might or may not have already gathered, and unofficially, I'm studying filmmaking. So, oh, I've got the journalism side of things, but then I will. I can't use the word sneak, because the lecturers, the film lecturers, know I'm there, but I will go to certain film lectures and screenwriting seminars. And through sort of this extracurricular pursuit, I've been able to make a few short films, which has been another incredible experience that I would never have seen coming to be honest,   Michael Hingson ** 53:27 in this country, we wouldn't call it sneak we would call it auditing, your auditing, which is probably a polite way of saying sneaking, but that's okay.   Kara Joubert ** 53:37 I'm like, Yeah, I'll need to apply that. I have been called an adopted film student by one of the lecturers.   Michael Hingson ** 53:44 Well, I could be adopted. That's okay.   Kara Joubert ** 53:47 There you go. It's still a loving family. I feel very to hear, yeah, very supportive environment. Fantastic.   Michael Hingson ** 53:55 Well, if you could go back and talk to the younger Cara, what would you say?   Kara Joubert ** 54:01 Oh, gosh, it's going to be even better than Okay, without summarizing it like without putting it too bluntly as to say, okay, chill. Yeah, I understood why a lot of the things going through my mind were quite overwhelming. And I think I need to give that kid some credit, because she definitely was put through a lot, and she did manage to get through on the other end. So I would say, yeah, it's going to be even better than okay, you're more capable than you realize, you're stronger than you realize,   Michael Hingson ** 54:35 which is, of course, something that we talk about on unstoppable mindset all the time, which is that people are more unstoppable than they think. They are. They underrate themselves, and it's so important that more people recognize that they can do more than they think, and they shouldn't sell themselves short. Yeah,   Kara Joubert ** 54:53 absolutely. And I would say there's sorry you go and   Michael Hingson ** 54:59 it happens all. Often that they sell themselves short.   Kara Joubert ** 55:04 No, absolutely. I mean, I was just about to say it's almost like there's a the word pandemic has been overused, and perhaps, you know, relates to some unfortunate events in 2019 2020 but I would say there is a bit of a pandemic of negativity, and I have seen it among my peers, where people do sell themselves, sell themselves short, yeah, and I think there is a lot of power in the way we talk over ourselves, and a lot of power in the way we talk about others. And I've heard it all too often that a situation is hopeless. As someone who's come from what could have been a hopeless situation, I renounced that statement quite a bit, because it's very rare. I would say that a situation is truly hopeless. And even when it is hopeless, there is still some good to be had in the future, and that is so worth holding on to.   Michael Hingson ** 56:10 What what caused you to decide to do some traveling and studying abroad? How did all that work?   Kara Joubert ** 56:17 Yeah. So as I said, I used to be someone who was very scared to even leave the house. How did I make the jump from that to here? Well, the therapy definitely helped, because my therapist was aware of my autistic side of things and was able to give me some techniques to be able to feel more comfortable, at ease around people outside of my, I want to say, comfort zones, and yeah, I was able to apply that. The opportunity came around quite unexpectedly. There was a talk that we had as a as a year group, the first year, I think, of journalism. And very early on, you had to decide whether or not you are going to apply, because there was a deadline. And at the time that I applied, I will admit I didn't feel 100% ready, but I was putting hope. I was putting faith in there would be a future in which I will be ready, because that's what I want. I want to be able to get out of my comfort zone. Because one thing I found is outside of the comfort zone, there are amazing opportunities, amazing things happen. So I applied, and I didn't hear back for a while, and then there were some interviews, and it was at the interview stage where I really had to, you know, fight for my position as someone who was going to study abroad. And I did. And I think for this particular setup in Australia, 30 students applied, and only three were accepted. Thankfully, I was one of those.   Michael Hingson ** 57:53 And so you're spending the winter in Australia.   Kara Joubert ** 57:57 Yeah, I am, which a lot of people might think isn't too bad, in consideration to the UK, perhaps not too too bad. But it is getting quite cold here. It can get cold in Australia, maybe not quite cold enough to snow. But there have been days where it's been 11 degrees Celsius, which is quite chilly,   Michael Hingson ** 58:17 which is quite chilly, yeah. Well, right now it's, I think, where I am, about 36 Celsius,   Kara Joubert ** 58:27 beautiful, degrees Celsius. We're not working in   Michael Hingson ** 58:30 Fahrenheit. Thank you, Celsius.   Kara Joubert ** 58:33 I appreciate that. My British Self does appreciate it.   Michael Hingson ** 58:38 Actually, it is actually it's about 38 Celsius outside right now. So toasty.   Kara Joubert ** 58:49 Yeah, I can imagine that's probably a little too toasty. Surely, are you planning to into the great outdoors? Are you staying safe inside?   Michael Hingson ** 58:58 I'm staying mostly inside. I'll go out with Alamo a little bit, but it's pretty warm out there, so I'll stay in here. Well, this has been really fun, and clearly you've been very unstoppable, and intend to stay that way, which is as good as it could possibly get. And we really appreciate it, and I really appreciate your time being here with us today. So I want to thank you for that, and I want to thank you all for listening. I hope that Cara has given you some really insightful and interesting things to think about and to go away and ponder. We hope that you enjoyed this episode. If you did, I'd love to hear from you. You can reach me. Michael, H, I at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, i, b, e.com, wherever you're listening or watching, please give us a five star review. We value your reviews very highly. Cara, if people want to reach out to you, is there a way to do that? Of.   Kara Joubert ** 1:00:00 Course, yeah, I would love to hear from people I am accessible through variety of ways. I've got my website, which is just my name.com,   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:08 um, so that's spelled all that for me, K, A R A,   Kara Joubert ** 1:00:11 K A R, A, J, o, u, B, E R t.com, and there people will find my project, and they'll also find a way to contact me and I am findable on social media as courage you bear media.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:32 Cool now, with you being in journalism, when are you going to write a book?   Kara Joubert ** 1:00:38 That's a very good question. I really might not have a few things going on the side. Yeah, what's the space?   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:47 Well, I want to thank you again, and I really appreciate you all being here with us today. And if you know of anyone else who ought to be a guest on the podcast, and Cara you as well. Please introduce us. Send us an email. Michael H i@accessibe.com there are lots of podcast episodes. We hope that you'll find them. You can always find them on my website, which is www dot Michael hingson.com/podcast, and Michael hingson is spelled M, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I N, G, s, O, n.com/podcast, so love to hear from you, and both car and I would really appreciate anything that you have to say. And once more, car, I want to thank you for being here. This has been absolutely fun.   Kara Joubert ** 1:01:35 Thank you. I've had a completely fun time here myself. Thank you. It's been an absolute joy.   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:47 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. If you know of any one or any organization needing a speaker for an event, please email me at speaker at Michael hingson.com. I appreciate it very much. To learn more about the concept of blinded by fear, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com forward slash blinded by fear and while you're there, feel free to pick up a copy of my free eBook entitled blinded by fear. The unstoppable mindset podcast is provided by access cast an initiative of accessiBe and is sponsored by accessiBe. Please visit www.accessibe.com . AccessiBe is spelled a c c e s s i b e. There you can learn all about how you can make your website inclusive for all persons with disabilities and how you can help make the internet fully inclusive by 2025. Thanks again for Listening. Please come back and visit us again next week.

Badslant Podcast
Ep 346 - Chamelet

Badslant Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 120:04


The Batcave series rolls on as the Iceman and Yoggin Yack break down their latest running adventure: the PUSO 10K. From questionable wardrobe choices to what's next on the calendar—it's all on the table. Meanwhile, AJ returns from vacation with a golf story so epic it might just earn him a green jacket (or at least a towel). Yoggin hits the theaters for the live-action How to Train Your Dragon and doesn't hold back in his review. The crew closes things out with hot takes on the new Street Fighter casting and the ripple effects of the latest James Bond news. Crack open a Celsius and enjoy the ride!

The POWER Podcast
193. Understanding TerraPower's Natrium Reactor Design and Demonstration Project Progress

The POWER Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 35:23


In the proverbial shadow of the Naughton Power Plant, a station in Kemmerer, Wyoming, that will stop burning coal at the end of this year, TerraPower is constructing what it calls “the only advanced, non-light-water reactor in the Western Hemisphere being built today.” The project represents more than just a new power source—it's a symbolic passing of the torch from fossil fuels to next-generation nuclear technology. “We call it the Natrium reactor because it is in a class of reactors we call sodium fast reactors,” Eric Williams, Chief Operating Officer for TerraPower, said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. The Natrium design is a Generation IV reactor type, which is the most advanced class of reactors being developed today. “These designs have a greatly increased level of safety, performance, and economics,” Williams explained. Williams said the use of liquid metal coolant enhances safety. “Liquid metals are so excellent at transferring heat away from the reactor, both to exchange that heat into other systems to go generate the electricity or to remove the heat in an emergency situation,” he said. “For the Natrium reactor, we can do that heat removal directly to air if we want to, so that provides a very robust safety case for the reactor.” The design is also safer because it can run at low pressure. “The primary system is at atmospheric pressure; whereas, current pressurized water reactors have to pressurize the system to keep the liquid from boiling—to keep it in a liquid state,” Williams explained. “Liquid metal sodium doesn't boil until about 800 to 900 degrees Celsius, and the reactor operates down at 500 degrees Celsius, so that can remain a liquid and still be at a very high temperature without having to pressurize it.” The liquid metal coolant also provides performance benefits. “One of those is the ability to store the energy in the form of molten salt heat coming out of the nuclear island,” said Williams. “That is really giving us the ability to provide basically a grid-scale energy storage solution, and it really matches up well with the current needs of the modern electricity grid.” Meanwhile, the energy storage aspect also allows decoupling the electricity generation side of the plant—the energy island—from the reactor side of the plant, that is, the nuclear island. That allows the energy island to be classified as “non-safety-related” in the eyes of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). “That side of the plant has nothing to do with keeping the reactor safe, and that means the NRC oversight doesn't have to apply to the energy island side of the plant, so all of that equipment can be built to lower cost and different codes and standards,” Williams explained. Notably, this also permits the grid operator to dispatch electricity without changing anything on the nuclear island. “That allows a different kind of integrating with the grid for a nuclear plant that hasn't been achieved yet in the U.S.,” Williams said. “We're very excited about that—the safety, the performance, and economics—and it really gives us the ability to have a predictable schedule, and construction will be complete in 2030.” While there is clearly a lot that needs to be done, and first-of-a-kind projects rarely go off without a hitch, Williams seemed pleased with how the project was progressing. “We're really excited to be working in the state of Wyoming. It is just an outstanding state for developing any kind of energy project, including nuclear energy. The people in the community are really welcoming to us. The state legislators are always looking for ways to remove any obstacles and just explain to us how to get the permits we need and everything. So, the project has been going really well from that standpoint,” he said. In the end, Williams appeared confident that TerraPower would hit its current target for completion in 2030.

The Fire and Water Podcast Network
Who's Hot and Who's Not? Ep.23: Celsius to Chemical King

The Fire and Water Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 72:19


A hot and cold leader. A fantastic quintet. An alien with tingly antennae. A green ape (sometimes). Two feline repeats. One of the gay Legionnaires. Which are hot, which are not? The Girls of the Hot Squad continue evaluating Who's Who #4's entries based on sheer datability. Featuring permanent panelists Elyse, Isabel, Josée, Nathalie, Shotgun, and Amelie. Listen to Episode 23 below (the usual mature language warnings apply), or subscribe to the feed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Relevant images and further credits at: Who's Hot and Who's Not ep.23 Supplemental This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. And thanks for leaving a comment.

The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009
Exoplanet Radio Ep. 37: Osiris: The Exoplanet That Changed Everything

The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 6:34


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spo0dppFX9w Hosted by Tony Darnell. From  Oct 2, 2023. The planet is HD 209458 b, and nicknamed "Osiris" after the Egyptian god of the underworld. Osiris is a fitting nickname for this planet, as it is a very hot and hostile world. HD 209458 b orbits its star very closely, and its surface temperature is estimated to be around 1,000 degrees Celsius. This makes it too hot for liquid water to exist on its surface, and it is unlikely to be habitable. Even so, this planet is remarkable in many ways.  It occupies first place in a long list of discovery milestones.   Get all episodes: https://exoplanetradio.com Music by Geodesium: https://lochnessproductions.com   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Kimberly's Italy
190. June 2025 Italian Travel Updates

Kimberly's Italy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 31:08


Please Follow us on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook  Core Points of this episode: Be sure to thoroughly research online travel information; verify details before making plans, as social media posts and other sources can be misleading. Be aware of potential tourist scams, like fake petitions, and exercise caution when approached by strangers requesting signatures or donations. Respect art and cultural sites by refraining from disruptive behavior such as taking selfies or not paying attention to what is part of a museum exhibit. Prepare for extreme weather, including heat waves and intense storms, by staying updated on forecasts and having plans for seeking shelter. Anticipate possible travel disruptions due to strikes, especially during peak season, and check for updates from transport operators. Remember to register your travel plans with your government's traveler enrollment program for safety alerts and advisories. Summary Travel Information and Misleading Content Kimberly and Tommaso emphasize the importance of verifying travel information found online. A humorous example is shared of an Instagram video showing a pharmacy sign in Rome displaying a false temperature of 46 degrees Celsius. This highlights how easily social media can spread misinformation, prompting listeners to be skeptical. Tourist Scams and Ethical Behavior We bring attention to tourist scams encountered in Italy, such as people with clipboards seeking signatures for a fake charity petition, later soliciting donations from those who sign. Kimberly and Tommaso also discuss the importance of respecting art and cultural sites. Examples of tourists causing damage, such as a couple breaking a crystal chair in a museum and a man falling into a painting at the Uffizi Gallery, highlight the need for visitors to be mindful and respectful of their surroundings. Weather Conditions and Preparedness The current hot weather in Italy and the likelihood of intense storms, especially in northern Italy, are discussed in detail. Kimberly and Tommaso advise travelers to plan for unexpected weather changes, as storms can come in quickly and cause flooding. They suggest seeking shelter during storms and adapting sightseeing plans to avoid the hottest parts of the day, such as lingering over lunch. Travel Disruptions Due to Strikes We provide information about potential transportation strikes in Italy. These strikes may affect train services and airport operations, with specific dates and times provided for planned actions. It is recommended to check for updates from train and airport operators closer to the travel dates to mitigate potential disruptions. Travel Advisories and Safety We share updates on travel authorization requirements, noting delays in implementing the ETIAS and EES systems. They also mention the U.S. State Department's travel advisory regarding the conflict between Israel and Iran and potential demonstrations against U.S. citizens. This prompts listeners to register their travel plans with their government's traveler enrollment program for safety alerts and advisories.

oHOTmu OR NOT?
Who's Hot and Who's Not? Ep.23: Celsius to Chemical King

oHOTmu OR NOT?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 72:19


A hot and cold leader. A fantastic quintet. An alien with tingly antennae. A green ape (sometimes). Two feline repeats. One of the gay Legionnaires. Which are hot, which are not? The Girls of the Hot Squad continue evaluating Who's Who #4's entries based on sheer datability. Featuring permanent panelists Elyse, Isabel, Josée, Nathalie, Shotgun, and Amelie. Listen to Episode 23 below (the usual mature language warnings apply), or subscribe to the feed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Relevant images and further credits at: Who's Hot and Who's Not ep.23 Supplemental This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. And thanks for leaving a comment.

Ah ouais ?
Qui a donné son nom aux degrés Celsius ?

Ah ouais ?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 2:17


Les hautes températures sont au cœur des discussions en cette vague de chaleur du mois de juin 2025 ! 34°C, 36°C... Mais qui est à l'origine de ce degré "Celsius" ? Cette saison dans "RTL Matin", Florian Gazan répond aux questions pas si bêtes qui nous passent par la tête. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

La Commission Normandeau-Ferrandez
«Le régime iranien a peu d'incitatifs à retourner à la table des négociations» -Rafaël Jacob, expert en politique américaine

La Commission Normandeau-Ferrandez

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 37:59


Voici l’essentiel de l’épisode du lundi 23 juin 2025 pour l’émission Le midi: Les États-Unis ont bombardé trois sites iraniens samedi soir, Israël a aussi annoncé des frappes lundi matin: Rafaël Jacob, expert en politique américaine et chercheur associé à la chaire Raoul Dandurand, discute des récentes actions des États-Unis; Steeve Gagnon a été déclaré coupable de trois meurtres au premier degré et de deux tentatives de meurtre, après avoir foncé avec sa camionnette sur 12 personnes, le 13 mars 2023 à Amqui; Jeff Bezos prévoit de se marier à Venise, provoquant des frustrations parmi les Vénitiens: Henry Arnaud, correspondant à Hollywood, brosse le portrait de la cérémonie; Les températures sont extrêmement chaudes lundi à Montréal, avec des températures ressenties de 46 degrés Celsius: bat-on des records? Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

Six O'Clock News
Iran says at least 430 people have been killed since Israel began attacking the country a week ago

Six O'Clock News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 16:47


Iran says at least 430 people have been killed, and thousands injured, since Israel began attacking the country, just over a week ago. As the two countries continue to fire missiles at each other, Israel said it had killed another three top military figures in Iran. Also: A British man has been arrested near an RAF base in Cyprus – on suspicion of spying for Iran. And: Today is officially the hottest day of the year so far in the UK. Temperatures reached 33 point 2 Celsius at Charlwood in Surrey.

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control
[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 579 | Can Charting Apps Predict Ovulation? | Lauren Mallers

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 45:13


Could cycle charting hold the key to solving gut issues, fertility struggles, and uncovering hidden diagnoses—without expensive lab tests? Tune into my latest interview with Lauren as she shares her menstrual journey. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! 

Idiots On Parade, the Too Ugly for TV Podcast
Episode 630: Hulk Hogan Saves America

Idiots On Parade, the Too Ugly for TV Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 47:02


00:00 Introductions01:45 Hulk Hogan10:30 Military Parade17:34 Poland Pulls Out23:03 RFK 38:49 Haley Joel Osment—What's better, driving during the day, or overnight?—Hulk Hogan is going to save America. He's already put out a (probably) watered down version of “beer” (Germany would probably have something to say about it), and now that parent company wants to buy Hooters.Hooters!Misleading advertising and bad food almost killed you, but a wrestler with CTE (alleged) is trying to save you. God bless.(Also: why is Amy Winehouse lauded, while Smash Mouth is a punchline? A discussion is had.)—Corporal Bone Spurs threw himself a military parade, and the dumbest of the dumb lapped it up. “Why wouldn't a man who insulted Gold Star families and called members of the military suckers deserve a military parade?” Whatever. —Modern Warfare isn't just a video game, it's a reality.Ukraine showed the world what can be done with inexpensive drones, and with that, Poland said, “Expensive U.S. military helicopters? Pass.”What will the Military Industrial Complex do now?—RFK is trying to make America healthy again, and he's doing so by killing people. Measles is back, maybe Smallpox and Polio won't be far behind.—OK, Haley Joel… ya got blackout drunk, and you called a police officer both an anti-semitic slur, AND a naughty German soldier circa 1930 - 1944. Which is it??You can't mix those two; they're polar opposites.  Also: what's better, Celsius, or Monster? Idiots on Parade: we mock the news, so you don't have to.Tune in and get your giggle on.Find Jake at @jakeveveraFind nathan at nathantimmel.com

Met Office
Record Summer Temperatures - Climate Conversations

Met Office

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 27:14


After 40 Celsius was recorded in the UK for the first time in 2022, a report looking into the increasing chances of this happening again has been published. Clare Nasir takes us through the impacts of the extreme heat and then Alex Burkill catches up with the author of the report, Dr Gillian Kay, to discuss the importance of these findings.Check out the report's press release here:https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/weather-and-climate-news/2025/met-office-report-details-rising-likelihood-of-uk-hot-days

UBC News World
West Hampstead Optician & Maui Jim: Defend Your Eyesight Against Climate Change

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 4:53


Climate change is causing alarming increases in cataracts and eye disorders, with new cases being observed for each degree Celsius rise. Find out in this segment why quality UV protection is now a must-have amid this growing threat to vision health.Insight from https://www.theeyecube.com/ The Eye Cube City: London Address: 256 West End Lane, West Hampstead, NW6 1LJ Website: https://www.theeyecube.com/

WALL STREET COLADA
Mercado en Rojo por Conflicto Israel-Irán, Archer Recauda $850M y OpenAI Firma con el Pentágono.

WALL STREET COLADA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 4:27


En este episodio cubrimos los eventos más relevantes antes de la apertura del mercado: • Wall Street cae por tensión geopolítica y espera al FOMC: Futuros a la baja: $SPX -0.5%, $US100 -0.6%, $INDU -0.6%. Bonos mixtos: $US10Y en 4.45% (-1 pb), $US2Y en 3.96% (-2 pb). El conflicto Israel–Irán escala tras la eliminación del jefe militar iraní Ali Shadmani. Ayer el mercado rebotó por rumores de negociación, pero fueron desmentidos por Al Jazeera. Trump dejó el G7 antes de tiempo, elevando la incertidumbre. Hoy se publican ventas minoristas (-0.5% M/M esperado), núcleo (+0.2%), y el índice NAHB (36 pts). Mañana decide la Fed. • Archer Aviation se consolida como líder en eVTOL: $ACHR recaudó $850M adicionales tras una orden ejecutiva que impulsa taxis aéreos en EE.UU., elevando su liquidez a ~$2B. Presentará su modelo Midnight en el Paris Air Show y será proveedor oficial en los JJ.OO. de LA 2028. Colabora con el DOT, la FAA y la Casa Blanca. Inversores clave: $STLA, $BLK, $UAL, $BA y $PLTR. • Celsius sube por upgrade y momentum de Alani Nu: $CELH +3.9% tras mejora de TD Cowen a “Buy” con PT de $55. La firma destaca la recuperación de la marca principal y el éxito de Alani Nu, con ventas escaneadas creciendo >100%. Se espera que $CELH aproveche la red de distribución de $PEP y pueda integrar a Alani Nu al sistema. • OpenAI firma contrato de $200M con el Pentágono: OpenAI desarrollará prototipos de IA avanzada para seguridad nacional en el marco del nuevo programa “OpenAI for Government”, que incluye una versión gubernamental de ChatGPT. El acuerdo, respaldado por $MSFT, refuerza la expansión de OpenAI hacia el sector público. Colaboran también con Anduril en tecnología militar autónoma. Una jornada marcada por tensiones globales, avances tecnológicos clave y expectativa por la reunión del FOMC. ¡No te lo pierdas!

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control
[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 578 | From 12 Ibuprofen Per Day To Painless Periods | Michelle Snyder

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 59:50


Why do even highly educated women still feel completely unprepared when it comes to their reproductive health? In this episode, Michelle shares how personal data, cycle charting, and a deeper understanding of your body can change everything. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! 

Ad Law Access Podcast
Two New Lawsuits Target Influencer Campaigns

Ad Law Access Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 2:17


Gonzalo E. Mon Over the past few months, two firms have filed a series of class action lawsuits against a number of companies – including Celsius, Shein, and Revolve – over their influencer campaigns. Leveraging the same template, the firms have filled in the blanks to file at least two more lawsuits, these against Alo Yoga and Beach Bunny Swimwear.

Grand reportage
Communautés de pêcheurs ouest-africaines, menace sur la ressource

Grand reportage

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 19:29


Toute cette semaine, la ville de Nice dans le sud de la France accueille la troisième conférence des Nations unies sur l'océan. L'océan, qui occupe 70 % de notre planète, est sous pression du changement climatique et malmené par l'activité humaine. Au point, parfois, de ne plus offrir aux populations des littoraux les ressources nécessaires. C'est le cas en Afrique de l'Ouest, où les communautés de pêcheurs ont été très fragilisées ces dernières années. Plusieurs reporters de RFI sont allés à leur rencontre en Guinée, en Sierra Leone, au Ghana et au Sénégal.  La lourde embarcation, poussée, tirée, glisse sur cette plage. Les cris des pêcheurs en plein effort percent le grondement des vagues. Les pirogues qui partent et reviennent ont cousu ensemble, au fil des siècles, l'histoire de la communauté Lébou et l'océan. L'océan est tellement au cœur de la vie Lébou qu'une confrérie soufie, tournée vers les flots, est née ici : les Layènes.Yoff. Une commune de Dakar, Sénégal. Le vendredi, un haut-parleur diffuse dans les rues, à 100 mètres de la plage, la prière du vendredi. Face à l'océan, Seydina Diop, un érudit layène, évoque l'histoire du fondateur de la confrérie, Seydina Limamou Laye (1843-1909). Et son lien avec la mer. « C'est, explique-t-il, comme si l'océan avait signé un pacte avec Seydina Limamou Laye et sa famille. Tôt après la prière du matin, il s'est dirigé vers la mer en compagnie de ceux qui priaient derrière lui. Arrivé à la mer, il lui intime l'ordre de reculer. Et la mer recule comme une natte sur plusieurs dizaines de mètres. Il a dit, "j'espère que ça suffit ici pour installer ma maison ici". Et s'adressant à ses compagnons : "Vous, vous ne me connaissez pas, mais la mer me connaît, connaît ma dimension et respectera mes ordres". » Depuis l'époque du fondateur, les vagues ont épargné le sanctuaire Layène. Mais Seydina Diop en convient, ailleurs dans le pays, l'océan n'est plus tout à fait le même. « C'est comme si effectivement la mer était en colère. Cette côte va passer par le village de Kayar, une zone poissonneuse, et les gens sont très inquiets. Vous continuez à Thiaroye c'est la même situation, vous continuez à Mbao c'est la même situation. Donc pourquoi ? »De plus en plus loin pour trouver du poissonKayar, aux eaux réputées poissonneuses… Le quai de pêche est bondé de monde, mais la localité, située à une soixantaine de kilomètres de Dakar, se nourrit de plus en plus difficilement de l'océan. Les sécheuses de poisson se plaignent d'attendre de plus en plus longtemps l'arrivée de la matière première : « Comme vous le voyez, nous sommes assises ici à discuter, explique l'une d'elles, Khoudia Touré, installée sous un parasol. Cela veut dire qu'il n'y a pas de poissons ; il arrive parfois que nous passons des journées entières sans aucune activité parce qu'il n'y a pas de poisson, alors que c'est notre matière première et qu'on a des commandes à honorer. Quand les pêcheurs partent en mer, ils restent plusieurs jours d'affilée, car il n'y plus rien. »À lire aussiDix choses à savoir sur la surpêche, fléau des océans au fil des sièclesLes conséquences se font également sentir au Ghana, à Tema, le plus gros marché de pêche artisanale du pays. Une femme, vendeuse depuis 28 ans, regrette les bacs de poisson qu'elle vendait par le passé : « Quand j'ai commencé à travailler, dit-elle, les revenus étaient bons, mais aujourd'hui ce n'est plus le cas. On ne reçoit plus beaucoup de poissons. Quand on recevait beaucoup de poissons, nous avions de l'argent pour mettre nos enfants à l'école. Maintenant, vu que les pêcheurs n'en ramènent plus, nous n'avons plus grand-chose à vendre. Nous n'avons plus d'argent, nous sommes fatigués. »Même chose en Sierra Leone. Tombo, à une cinquantaine de la capitale, Freetown, était autrefois un port de pêche prospère. La ville est aujourd'hui en déclin. Les pêcheurs y sont de plus en plus nombreux, les poissons de plus en plus rares, et les conditions de travail de plus en plus difficiles. « Nous avons beaucoup de soucis aujourd'hui, confie Chernor Bah, le capitaine du port de Tombo. Mais surtout, il n'y a plus de poisson et nous avons du mal à survivre. Maintenant, pour trouver du poisson, on est obligé de brûler beaucoup d'essence. On part tôt le matin, mais ce n'est pas avant 10 heures ou 11 heures qu'on arrive à trouver un endroit avec du poisson... Autrefois, on dépensait peut-être 20 litres, 30 litres d'essence pour aller attraper du poisson... C'était possible de faire des affaires. Mais aujourd'hui, il faut peut-être utiliser 100 litres... 150 litres de carburant pour arriver au même résultat. » La raréfaction du poisson menace, selon certaines études, la sécurité alimentaire de la Sierra Leone. Les produits de la mer représentent en effet 80 % des apports en protéines dans le pays.Toute la région est concernée par l'épuisement de la ressource. Boulbinet est l'un des principaux ports de pêche artisanale de Conakry, la capitale guinéenne. Les prises sont versées à même le sol, sur des bâches tendues sur la digue. Les pêcheurs guinéens doivent, eux aussi, aller de plus en plus loin. Prendre de plus en plus de risques pour trouver le poisson. « Vous savez que cette pêche-là, ça représente un danger, indique Abdoulaye Camara, membre de l'Union des pêcheurs artisanaux, parce que, vous savez, la mer a sa façon de faire. Même le temps où il n'y a pas de pluie, la mer peut s'agiter elle-même. Au fur et à mesure que l'embarcation va très loin, c'est là qu'elle se retrouve en danger. Parce que la mer, c'est la mer. Cette méthode d'aller pêcher loin, c'est pas parce qu'ils veulent aller loin, mais le poisson est un peu éloigné maintenant. »Soumah Seny, alias « Tozo », a une cinquantaine d'années. Il est responsable de l'association des doradiers de Boulbinet. Avec la chute des prises, il explique que de nombreux pêcheurs connaissent une situation financière difficile : « Si vous sortez faire quatre à cinq, six jours, sixième jour vous rentrez. Si vous enlevez la dépense, tu peux te retrouver avec 50 000 dans ta main. Ça permet difficilement de pourvoir aux dépenses de la maison ! Les pêcheurs ne gagnent pas beaucoup d'argent. On peut faire un an sans acheter de viande, parce qu'on n'a pas d'argent pour en acheter. Le prix d'un sac de riz, quand tu reviens de la mer, des fois, tu ne peux même pas gagner ça. » À lire aussiConférence de l'ONU sur l'océan 2025 : l'Afrique particulièrement concernée par ses enjeuxEffondrement de la ressourceCette raréfaction de la ressource, constatée en mer par les pêcheurs, a été documentée par des recherches de l'IRD, l'Institut de recherche pour le développement. « On a étudié un peu les quantités débarquées dans chaque pays au fil des années, explique Timothée Brochiet, chercheur à l'IRD. On s'est rendus compte que pour le Sénégal, les quantités maximales qui ont été débarquées étaient tombées en 2011. Et on s'est rendus compte qu'à partir de 2019, on tombe en dessous de 10 % de cette quantité-là. Et selon une définition qui a été donnée en halieutique, on peut parler d'un stock "écroulé" quand, après quatre années d'affilée, les quantités débarquées sont inférieures à 10 % du maximum. » La situation est à ce point alarmante qu'une mobilisation se met en place pour propager la voix des communautés menacées.Ce jour-là, à Ngor au Sénégal, il s'agit de faire entendre le cœur de l'océan aux jeunes générations, grâce à un enregistrement sous-marin, réalisé avec un hydrophone. Fabrice Monteiro, photographe engagé, participe ce jour-là à l'animation. « Ça m'évoque le pouls de la planète, qu'on partage tous un monde commun et que même sous l'eau, il y a toute une vie, il y a des échanges, il y a des tas de choses auxquelles on pense pas parce qu'on nous a expliqué qu'on pouvait disposer de tout et que finalement la vie comptait pour très peu si ce n'est la nôtre. » Pour cet artiste, l'humanité doit « changer de logiciel ». Et le photographe dit vouloir utiliser ses images pour participer à cette conversation.Comment expliquer ces difficultés croissantes à trouver du poisson ? Les pêcheurs artisanaux mettent régulièrement en cause la pêche industrielle. Une critique partagée par le chercheur sierra-léonais Salieu Kabba Sankho : « Quand nous avons commencé la lutte contre la pêche illégale, de nombreux navires sont venus s'enregistrer. Mais cela a fait augmenter de manière conséquente le nombre de bateaux de pêche industriels. Ces navires achètent un permis qui correspond à la taille du bateau, pas au nombre de poissons qu'ils pêchent. Cela va peut-être couter 15 ou 20 000 euros par an, pour un permis qui permet de pêcher 365 jours sur une année et autant de poissons que vous pouvez en attraper. C'est comme un chèque en blanc pour les industriels. Il y a un gros risque de surpêche et d'effondrement des réserves de poissons. »À lire aussiConférence sur l'Océan : « L'Afrique s'attend à » avoir « plus de poids dans la discussion », dit Foga AgbetossouTrop de bateaux de pêche ?Mais le problème semble aller au-delà de la pêche industrielle : trop de bateaux cherchent désormais à puiser les ressources de l'océan. Cette surexploitation a conduit à une véritable bataille du poisson entre pêcheurs industriels et artisanaux, mais aussi entre pêcheurs artisanaux de nationalités différentes. « Les pêcheurs industriels, comme les pêcheurs artisanaux, sont coresponsables de la baisse des réserves de poissons, indique Thomas Turay, le président d'un syndicat de pêcheurs sierra-léonais qui essaie de promouvoir des pratiques plus respectueuses de l'océan. Il y a vingt ans, ici même, dans ce bureau, on avait 75 000 pêcheurs enregistrés et maintenant, on compte 150 000 personnes qui dépendent de la pêche... Il y a beaucoup de chômage, donc les gens viennent ici pour devenir pêcheurs. La fermeture des mines a aussi joué un rôle. Avant, on voyait des "mango fish", c'est-à-dire des espèces de poissons qui apparaissaient au début de la saison des mangues, qui précède la saison des pluies. Mais aujourd'hui, on ne voit plus ça. C'est quand il pleut seulement qu'on comprend que c'est le début de la saison des pluies. »Dans ce contexte de compétition, les règles sont de moins en moins respectées. « Il y a le problème des chalutiers, poursuit Thomas Turay, qui viennent pêcher jusque dans la Zone d'exclusion côtière, qui nous est réservée, plutôt que d'aller au large, dans la Zone économique exclusive où ils sont autorisés à pêcher. Et puis, il y a des braconniers ! Et notre marine n'est pas équipée pour surveiller la mer pendant toute une journée. Donc, dès que la marine s'en va, les braconniers viennent depuis la Guinée ou le Sénégal. À cela s'ajoute la corruption. Des étrangers viennent et enregistrent leurs bateaux comme s'ils étaient des Sierra-Léonais. Ils paient une commission, c'est tout. »À cette compétition pour la ressource s'ajoute le dérèglement climatique, qui provoque le réchauffement des océans. Ces changements de températures provoquent la migration de certaines espèces vers des eaux plus froides. Le chercheur ghanéen John Kusimi, professeur associé de géographie physique au département de géographie et développement des ressources à l'Université du Ghana, a travaillé sur le phénomène. « Au cours des dernières décennies, indique-t-il, la température à la surface de la mer dans le golfe de Guinée a augmenté de 0,2 à 0,4 degré Celsius. Cette augmentation de la température a poussé les petits poissons pélagiques, ceux que pêchent les pêcheurs artisanaux, à migrer des eaux tropicales vers des mers plus tempérées, où l'eau est plus froide. Cela a également eu pour effet de pousser ces poissons, qui ont le sang-froid, à plonger dans les profondeurs des mers tropicales pour réguler leur chaleur corporelle, les rendant souvent inaccessibles aux pêcheurs traditionnels. Donc tout cela, en ajoutant d'autres facteurs humains, a provoqué un déclin de 60 à 80 % de la population de poissons pélagiques depuis les années 90 jusqu'à aujourd'hui. »Un phénomène chimique menace également la biodiversité de l'océan : son acidification, le fait que sa composition chimique devienne de plus en plus acide. Les premières mesures ont été faites au large des côtes californiennes, mais le professeur Malick Diouf, de biologie animale à l'université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, craint que le phénomène n'en vienne à se répandre : « S'il y a acidité, ça veut dire que tous ceux qui ont une coquille calcaire ont leur vie qui va être hypothéquée, parce que le calcaire est attaqué par l'acide. Et si on regarde les animaux qui ont un test calcaire, aussi bien unicellulaires que pluricellulaires, il y en a des masses. On va vers une perte drastique de la biodiversité. »À écouter aussiSommet des océans à Nice : l'acidification de l'eau menace la biodiversité marineMieux contrôler qui pêche quoiQue faire face à l'effondrement en cours et aux menaces futures ? Depuis ses bureaux de Dakar, l'ONG Greenpeace appelle les autorités à mieux contrôler qui pêche quoi… Le Dr Aliou Ba est responsable de la campagne « Océans » pour Greenpeace Afrique. « La majeure partie de nos pêcheries sont en situation d'accès libre. L'accès libre conduit à la surpêche, à la surexploitation des ressources. Donc, pour parer à cela, il faudrait que l'on contrôle la capacité de pêche dans ces pêcheries, mais aussi accentuer la surveillance pour baisser vraiment ce qu'on appelle la pêche INLA. » Greenpeace essaie aussi d'obtenir une régulation des usines de farine de poisson qui sont à terre et qui sont en concurrence avec le marché local.Reprendre le contrôle ? Les gouvernements de la région disent qu'ils ne cherchent pas autre chose. Le ministère des Ressources maritimes et de la Pêche sierra-léonais est installé au Youyi building, le grand immeuble gouvernemental de la capitale, Freetown. Sheku Sei reçoit à la sortie d'un entretien avec la ministre. Il est responsable de l'aquaculture et de la pêche artisanale au ministère : « Nous avons en tant que pays commencé à mettre en place un système de "saison fermée", durant laquelle les pêcheurs artisanaux ne peuvent plus aller en mer – et au mois d'avril, nous faisons la même chose pour la pêche industrielle. L'idée, c'est qu'il y ait une période de repos biologique pour que les poissons puissent grossir et que la population cesse de décliner, comme ça, on aura plus de poissons dans nos eaux et on pourra produire plus de nourriture. Car un des objectifs, c'est de garantir la sécurité alimentaire et la nutrition. Donc, la fermeture saisonnière de la pêche, les aires marines protégées, mais aussi, nous aimerions avoir plus de fonds pour opérer des patrouilles de surveillance de nos côtes. Donc, nous allons prendre des contacts pendant la conférence de Nice. Nous allons aussi voir si l'on peut améliorer notre système de surveillance à distance, le moderniser, pour pouvoir suivre les opérations des navires en mer, sans avoir à nous déplacer. »À écouter aussiPourquoi les forêts de mangrove sont importantes pour la biodiversité ? Certaines solutions dorment également aux portes de l'océan, dans ces zones charnière que constituent les mangroves. Malmenées par les exploitants miniers, surexploitées par les communautés locales, elles sont pourtant essentielles. En Guinée, des associations s'activent pour les défendre, comme Guinée écologie. Aboubacar Soumah, l'un de ses cadres, guide le visiteur sur un débarcadère de Dubreka. Ici, les communautés pratiquent la pêche artisanale, mais également la riziculture, et elles mènent des activités de reboisement de la mangrove.Aboubacar Soumah longe la digue d'une aire de riziculture abandonnée. À gauche, des terres en friche. À droite, les terres en cours de restauration. Les jeunes pousses de mangrove pointent déjà vers le ciel et le militant écologiste espère que, d'ici à quelques années, cet espace redeviendra propice pour la reproduction des poissons. À marée basse, l'eau s'engouffre dans un petit chenal. Quand la marée monte, l'océan inonde la mangrove et emmène avec lui les poissons, qui y trouvent un milieu favorable pour se reproduire. « Restaurer la mangrove, dit Aboubacar Soumah, ça a beaucoup d'avantages. C'est un espace vital pour les poissons juvéniles. C'est dans ces milieux, dans les zones de mangrove, les zones ombragées, que les gros poissons viennent pondre les œufs. C'est dans cet espace aussi que les juvéniles grandissent jusqu'à atteindre un certain stade de maturité avant de migrer en mer. »Les mangroves grouillent encore de vie, de crabes et d'insectes, dans des sols riches de nutriments et de minéraux charriés depuis l'amont, un écosystème fixé par les racines des palétuviers. Les mangroves sont de véritables incubateurs de vie marine. Leur restauration, explique Aboubacar Soumah, est indispensable pour protéger l'avenir des communautés de pêcheurs.À écouter aussiEn Gambie, des pêcheurs dans une mauvaise passe

Foothills Alliance Church | Audio
Transformative Wisdom

Foothills Alliance Church | Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 38:40


James - Practical Wisdom - James 3:13-18: Do you ever find yourself questioning who or what you can trust? One person says that all coffee is good coffee, another says that only high quality, freshly ground light to medium roast beans (7-14 days off roast, ground immediately before brewing) brewed with 30-100 TDS water at 95 degrees Celsius in a pour-over dripper at a ratio of 1:15-1:17 is good coffee. Ok, maybe that's a bad example, the second person is obviously right. How about TV shows like "Is it Cake?" that are based entirely on the premise of convincing you that something fake is the real deal. We live in a world where so many things that are fake or untrue seem completely genuine or real. Our passage this week shows us that wisdom is the same; there's true wisdom and false wisdom. Join us this week as we unpack James 3:13-18, learning how to discern and pursue true wisdom and discovering the transformative power of Godly wisdom. Bring a friend! 

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control
[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 577 | From Irregular 50+ Day Cycles To Optimal Fertility | Dr. Ashley Burton

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 59:21


What if your “healthy habits” are shutting down your menstrual cycle? In this episode with Dr. Ashley Burton, we unpack how fasting, overtraining, and stress can lead to period loss—and how cycle charting can guide the way back to ovulation and hormonal health. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! 

Climate Cast
Earth reaches level of warming climate scientists hoped to avoid

Climate Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 4:45


For the past eleven years, the planet has been consecutively warmer each year. It's a trend that has climate scientists and policy makers worried.In 2024, global temperatures reached 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial record, according to the World Meteorological Organization and the Copernicus Climate Change Service. It's the level of warming that those who work for climate solutions have been trying to avoid. “Now the question is: What are we going to do next? What is the next goal going to be?” said Shannon Osaka, a climate reporter for The Washington Post. Osaka wrote about extreme weather events linked to climate change, the consequences for slow-moving climate policy and Earth's temperatures rapidly rising past a critical threshold for sustainable life.“We don't know where those tipping points are: They could be at 1.6 degrees [Celsius]; they could be at 2.5 degrees Celsius. It's like a sort of terrifying dice roll.”To hear the full conversation, click play on the audio player above or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.

Leaders In Payments
Maxim Galash, CEO of Coinchange | Episode 401

Leaders In Payments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 23:07 Transcription Available


Max Galash takes us on a fascinating journey through the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape as CEO of Coinchange, a global crypto brokerage and asset management platform with offices in Warsaw and Toronto.Having pivoted from a direct-to-consumer approach following the collapse of major players like Celsius and BlockFi, CoinChange now focuses exclusively on B2B relationships with crypto operators, exchanges, neobanks, and payment platforms. What sets them apart in this emerging space is their multi-manager investment approach – rather than simply offering tokenized T-bills like many competitors, they employ various managers deploying different trading strategies to create customized, principle-protected structured products.The conversation provides remarkable insight into how stablecoins are revolutionizing global payments, especially in emerging markets where access to USD-denominated products is limited. "Stablecoins are a bridge between banking, trading, exchanges, crypto and remittances," Max explains, highlighting their crucial role in enabling global settlements within seconds. His prediction that blockchain will become the backbone of settlement networks rather than remaining consumer-facing technology aligns with moves by financial giants like BlackRock and JP Morgan, who are already settling billions through private blockchains.Ready to understand how cryptocurrency is reshaping global finance? Listen now to hear Max's complete insights and predictions for this transformative industry.

ClimateBreak
Rerun: COF 999 Carbon Capture, with Dr. Omar Yaghi

ClimateBreak

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 1:45


What is COF 999?UC Berkeley chemistry professor Dr. Omar Yaghi recently led a study which has the potential to be revolutionary in reducing the quantity of carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere. “Covalent organic framework number 999,” or COF 999, is a yellow, powder-like material that has billions of tiny holes. Inside of these holes, researchers in Dr. Yaghi's lab have installed molecular units that can seek out carbon dioxide, enabling the substance to suck in and capture the carbon dioxide. COF 999 has a huge capacity for absorbing emissions; half a pound of the powder can absorb as much carbon dioxide as a tree captures in a year.The carbon dioxide problemThe quantity of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has reached an all-time high, with a global average in 2023 of 419.3 parts per million. This immense amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere comes from a number of human sources, the most common of which is the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas for energy. Carbon dioxide is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, and contributes significantly to global warming and other environmental issues, including ocean acidification.Applying COF 999 In an interview with Forbes, Dr. Yaghi described the way he sees COF 999 being implemented as a solution. The powder can be made into pellets or a coating, and then integrated into facilities where flue gas –the gas that is released from industrial processes –is released. “This flue gas would pass through the material and because it just plucks out CO2, it cleans CO2 from that flue before it reaches the atmosphere.” According to the San Francisco Standard, Dr. Yaghi says that the powder “requires no energy, shows no signs of degradation even after 100 uses, and is made from inexpensive, commercially available materials.”  Another benefit is that the material only needs to be heated to 50 or 60 degrees Celsius, rather than to 120 like many other traditional materials necessary for carbon capture.In order to see significant change in the atmosphere's carbon dioxide concentration, we will need to couple preventing carbon dioxide emissions with direct air capture, which COF 999 can also do. According to Zihui Zhou, a UC Berkeley graduate student who worked in Dr. Yaghi's lab says, “Currently, the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere is more than 420 ppm, but that will increase to maybe 500 or 550 before we fully develop and employ flue gas capture. So if we want to decrease the concentration and go back to maybe 400 or 300 ppm, we have to use direct air capture.” It will take time, however, for scientists to be able to use COF 999 effectively. This is because the powder has not been tested in real-life scenarios, and therefore the costs and risks from the powder are largely unknown; for example, the powder might restrict air flow through filters when applied, reducing the practicality of the powder.  About our guestDr. Omar Yaghi is a professor of chemistry at the University of California Berkeley, and the Founding Director of the Berkeley Global Science Institute, whose mission is to build centers of research in developing countries and provide opportunities for young scholars to discover and learn. He is an elected member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences as well as the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. ResourcesClimate.gov: Climate Change: Atmospheric Carbon DioxideForbes: This Powder Could Be A Gamechanger For Capturing CO2The San Francisco Standard: The new solution to climate change? A yellow powder you can hold in your fingersUC Berkeley News: Capturing carbon from the air just got easierSmithsonian Magazine: This New, Yellow Powder Quickly Pulls Carbon Dioxide From the Air, and Researchers Say ‘There's Nothing Like It'For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/cof-999-carbon-capture-with-dr-omar-yaghi/

Market Mondays
MM #261: Are Big Tech Stocks Still Safe? EYL Africa Recap, AI Chips, Gold, & The Hidden Recession Signal

Market Mondays

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 114:05


This week on Market Mondays, we're breaking down a pivotal moment in the markets. After Apple, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft reported earnings, we're asking: are these tech giants still long-term compounders, or are buybacks and creative accounting hiding peak performance? Alphabet's $70 billion stock buyback is under the spotlight, and Tesla's stock jumped on Robotaxi hype — even as its fundamentals weakened. Elon Musk says Tesla doesn't need to buy Uber, but is that a strategic power move or a missed opportunity in autonomous transport? Meanwhile, Huawei's new AI chip spooked Nvidia investors — are cracks forming in the king of semis, or will U.S. geopolitics protect its dominance?Beyond tech, we explore the consumer and macro landscape. Spotify is nearing a breakout — is this real growth or macro-fueled momentum? ARK Innovation is surging again — is Cathie Wood making a comeback or just catching a Nasdaq wave? Domino's missed on same-store sales, DoorDash made a $3.6B bid for Deliveroo, and e.l.f. just bought Hailey Bieber's Rhode brand for $1B. Is global consolidation the next growth phase in food delivery? Are influencer-led beauty brands the future — or a risky bet on hype? And with Monster, Celsius, and Vita Coco battling for beverage dominance, who really has the edge in a slowing economy?We also dive into the economic outlook. U.S. GDP contracted by -0.2%, inflation appears mild but sentiment is at historic lows, and Treasury yields are climbing. Are we heading into recession, stagflation, or just a soft patch? Is now the time to rotate into risk or go defensive? Gold topped $3,400, oil prices dipped despite demand, and Palantir landed a $795M federal AI contract — is this the beginning of a broader AI-government integration wave? Plus, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq surging while the Dow lags behind, we ask: is this the start of a real breakout — or another trap before the next downturn?Link to Invest Fest: https://investfest.com#MarketMondays #Tesla #Alphabet #Nvidia #Spotify #ARKK #EarningsSeason #StockMarket #Investing #Inflation #Recession #Gold #Oil #Palantir #ElonMusk #CathieWood #TechStocks #BigTech #AI #ConsumerSpending #BondsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control
FFP 576 | Using The Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign In Adolescent Girls | FAMM Research Series

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 26:08


The menstrual cycle is a vital sign. So why isn't it treated like one? 10 years after ACOG said we should be assessing every teen girl's cycle… most clinicians still aren't doing it. We need to change that. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News
Gravity's New Dawn: The Quest for a Unified Theory

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 50:42


Sponsor Details:This episode is brought to you with the support of Insta360 - the leaders in 360 degree video. To check out the range and grab your special SpaceTime bonus, visit store.insta360.com and use the coupon code SpaceTime at checkout.In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into groundbreaking advancements in our understanding of gravity, the intriguing thermal characteristics of the Moon, and the discovery of white dwarf pulsars.A New Theory of GravityScientists have proposed a revolutionary new theory of gravity that brings us closer to the long-sought theory of everything. This quantum theory of gravity aims to unify gravity with the fundamental forces of nature, offering potential solutions to some of the most profound questions in physics, including the nature of dark matter and dark energy. We explore the implications of this theory and how it could reshape our understanding of the universe's origins and the behavior of black holes.The Moon's Hot SideRecent findings suggest that the Moon's near side is significantly hotter than its far side, with temperatures reaching up to 170 degrees Celsius higher. This research, based on data from NASA's GRAIL mission, reveals how geological differences between the lunar sides could be attributed to thermal variations in the Moon's mantle. We discuss the potential for these methods to enhance our understanding of other celestial bodies, including Mars and the moons of Jupiter and Saturn.White Dwarf Pulsars: A Stellar DiscoveryAstronomers have made a remarkable discovery of a white dwarf star that emits radio pulses, challenging the notion that only neutron stars can produce such signals. This discovery, reported in Nature Astronomy, opens up new avenues for understanding pulsar mechanisms and their sources across the Milky Way. We examine the significance of this finding and what it means for our knowledge of stellar evolution.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesReports on Progress in Physicshttps://iopscience.iop.org/journal/0034-4885Naturehttps://www.nature.com/nature/Nature Astronomyhttps://www.nature.com/natureastronomy/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.00:00 This is Space Time Series 28, Episode 65 for broadcast on 30 May 202501:00 New theory of gravity12:15 The Moon's thermal characteristics22:30 Discovery of white dwarf pulsars30:00 Skywatch: June night skies and the Taurids meteor shower

Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King
TIP 2443 – Heat Awareness Day

Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 1:29


Listen to today's podcast... So today is Heat Awareness Day and it feels like the coldest spring that we have had in a while. Soon however, the sun will be shining down and we will spend days either playing or working outside in the heat. Heat exhaustion and dehydration due to heat are some of the leading weather-related killers in the United States and Canada. Extreme heat is defined as at least 2-3 days of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit or 30 degrees Celsius. In extreme heat, evaporation is slowed, and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. This can lead to death by overworking the human body. Remember that extreme heat can occur quickly and without warning and that older adults, children, and those who are ill are at greater risk from the impact extreme heat. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      So Here are today's Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Heat Awareness Day: When we are under an EXTREME HEAT WARNING: Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Find air conditioning when possible. Know places in your community where you can go to get cool. Keep your home cool by covering the windows and using fans. Avoid strenuous activities. Watch for the signs of heat illness, such as HEAT CRAMPS, HEAT EXHAUSTION and HEAT STROKE   The summer heat is welcomed after a long cold winter, but as the slogan goes, Be Aware and Stay Safe in the Heat. Remember, If you like the tips in this briefing, please leave me a review on amazon or in your #alexa app. Looking for more ways to build your resiliency, take my free on-line vulnerability test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab. #mentalhealth #hr

BIN Radio
So You Want to Consume Less Caffeine

BIN Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 28:06


Let's talk about everyone's favorite drug: caffeine. Maggie, Ryann, and Jess G break down the science behind why you're tired, wired, and reaching for that third coffee (hint: it's not a personality trait). From 3PM crashes to sleepless nights, we unpack how much caffeine is actually too much, what withdrawal feels like, and how to scale back without turning into a gremlin. Whether you're ride-or-die for your emotional support Celsius or just want better sleep, this convo brings the facts, the feels, and some firm-but-loving advice to help you cut back if you want to. Nutrition Coaching Free Macro Calculator Free Downloads Black Iron Blog Book a Free Discovery Call

ClimateGenn hosted by Nick Breeze
China's Leading, Europe's Building, America's Stalling: The Supergrid Race Defining the Century

ClimateGenn hosted by Nick Breeze

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 26:28


[Dr Alexander MacDonald]We've been lucky. The day could come where most of the world loses electricity at exactly the same time. So we have to modernise electricity centred around the supergrid that protects the flow of electricity because it is life-giving.[Nick Breeze]In this ClimateGen episode, I'm speaking with Dr Alexander McDonald, a former head of climate research at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, NOAA. Alexander outlines the need to urgently upgrade electrical energy generation in the US and around the world using supergrids. The vulnerability of existing grids was illustrated recently in Spain and Portugal, where an outage hit the entire Iberian Peninsula in May 2025.Without a massive transition to resilient electrification, we are all exposed to huge risks posed by power outages. In the next episode, I speak with Dr Sumitra Das about the proposed cooling plan for India. What we have found last year, 37 cities crossed 45 degrees Celsius and with humidity that means 55 degrees to 65 degrees Celsius, real fill that you'd have.90% of the people do not have air conditioning today. Dr Sumitra Das and his colleagues have proposed a national cooling policy plan in an effort to counter the deaths caused by extreme heatwaves. This includes geoengineering techniques that many will find controversial.And yet, as the emissions keep rising, so do the temperatures and the humidity. Thank you to all members and subscribers for supporting this channel. There are more episodes in the pipeline covering interrelated climate topics from experts across the globe.Thank you for listening. Alexander, thank you very much for taking the time to speak to me today. We're going to talk about the whole supergrid proposal that you're very involved in.And I just wanted to ask you to give a brief status quo in the US for electricity generation and transmission and also considering the future demand for, especially when we're talking about new technologies like AI, for example.

Shift Key with Robinson Meyer and Jesse Jenkins
Shift Key Classic: The World Will Miss 1.5C. What Comes Next?

Shift Key with Robinson Meyer and Jesse Jenkins

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 42:52


Shift Key is off this week for Memorial Day, so we're re-running one of our favorite episodes from the past. With Republicans in the White House and Congress now halfway to effectively repealing the Inflation Reduction Act, the United States' signature climate law, we thought now might be a good moment to remind ourselves why emissions reductions matter in the first place.To that end, we're resurfacing our chat from November with Kate Marvel, an associate research scientist at Columbia University and the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies. At the time, Trump had just been reelected to the presidency, casting a pall over the annual United Nations climate conference, which was then occurring in Azerbaijan. Soon after, he fulfilled his promise to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement, with its goal of restraining global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels.In this episode, we talk with Kate about why every 10th of a degree matters in the fight against climate change, the difference between tipping points and destabilizing feedback loops, and how to think about climate change in a disappointing time. Shift Key is hosted by Robinson Meyer, the founding executive editor of Heatmap, and Jesse Jenkins, a professor of energy systems engineering at Princeton University.Mentioned: The GOP Tax Bill Is a Dangerous Gamble at a Precarious MomentThe UN Environmental Program's emissions gap reportThe IPCC's monumental report on the risks of 1.5C of temperature riseJesse's post-Trump op-ed: Trump Is Not the End of the Climate FightRob's piece from 2023 on the “end of climate science”Trump's Energy Secretary-designate Chris Wright's speech at the American Conservation Coalition Summit--Music for Shift Key is by Adam Kromelow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBC News: World Report
Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

CBC News: World Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 10:06


Indigenous leaders in Yukon say support for the search for unmarked graves near former residential schools appears to be diminishing.  Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his Question Period debut.  US President Donald Trump says Canada will have to pay 61 Billion USD to join Golden Dome missile defence system.  Israel says its forces have killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar.  World Meteorological Organization warns the next 5 years could be the hottest on record, and on average, warm by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius.  Two men convicted in a cross-border human smuggling case to be sentenced in U.S.  US embassies around the world ordered to stop processing new visas for foreign students.

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control

Wait…you're telling me withdrawal might actually work? That's what the data is starting to suggest—and it's time we stopped pretending this method doesn't exist. Your clients are using it. Are you ready to talk about it with clarity instead of stigma? Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Motor Ambient Rating - Short #241

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 5:07


In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about what the ambient rating means on a motor. These ratings can be found on both condensing fan motors and blower motors. They have Cs in their rating, which represents the maximum ambient temperature the motor can handle in degrees Celsius (like 40C or 60C). Heat and overvoltage kill motors, and motors with higher ratings can withstand higher temperatures and last longer in hot conditions. Be careful not to confuse this rating with the insulation class (which is classed by letters and corresponds to temperature limits). You could have a condition where you exceed the insulation's rating but not the ambient rating.  Air over operations (especially in the case of TEAO motors - totally enclosed air over motors) also play a role. The airflow helps cool the motor, and airflow restrictions like dirt and soil can create conditions that cause the motor to exceed its rating.  Motor bearings also matter. Ball bearings tend to last longer and withstand higher temperatures than sleeve bearings, but they are noisier. Many motors use sleeve bearings, and replacing a sleeve bearing motor with a motor that uses ball bearings may negatively affect the homeowner's comfort due to the noise, so that's a conversation you'll want to have with the customer and set realistic expectations.   Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android

Noticentro
Alerta Amarilla por pronóstico de temperaturas altas en CDMX

Noticentro

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 1:17


Hay tres líneas de investigación en el accidente del Buque CuauhtémocPromete embajador de EU  trabajar en coordinación con el Gobierno de México Rusia y Estados Unidos negociarán un nuevo canje de presosMás información en nuestro Podcast

Another Mother Runner
The Healing Power of Exercise

Another Mother Runner

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 60:28


This the ideal episode for any active people looking for more reasons to get outside and get moving! The guest, Julia Hotz, is a journalist, marathon runner, and the author of The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, she details: -the mood-boosting effects of being active in nature;  -the health benefits of hobbies;  -the importance of doing what matters to you;  -an argument for not multi-tasking; and,  -an Rx for a best running friend.    Before the guest joins around 10:54, the hosts swap stories about their recent open-water swimming exploits, including Amanda's in a 57-degree (13 Celsius) pond in London!   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!   A bright idea: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com   Portland's the place! Use code AMR20 for $20 off registration at portlandmarathon.com   Sleep soundly: Save 25% off at CBDistillery.com with code AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control
FFP 574 | PMDD & The Menstrual Cycle | FAMM Research Series

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 18:53


Could the menstrual cycle be the missing piece in understanding and treating psychiatric disorders, especially PMDD? Tune in as we break down a recent study calling for the inclusion of menstrual cycle awareness in psychiatric care. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

Dynamic Dialogue with Danny Matranga
Pod 401: Q +A unhealthy Americans, breastfeeding, weighted vests, pilates, celsius drinks + more

Dynamic Dialogue with Danny Matranga

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 32:21


Join my app based training teams, free for 7 days! HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE! Help the show (and enter for a chance to win some swag) by leaving a review on: - APPLE PODCASTS - SPOTIFYOUR PARTNERS:HERELegion Supplements (protein, creatine, + more!), Shop (DANNY) !The best hydration and pre-workout on the planet! Get your  LMNT Electrolytes HERE!   SISU Sauna: The best build it yourself outdoor home sauna on the market. Save hundreds of dollars by clicking HERE! (CODE: DANNYMATRANGA)RESOURCES/COACHING:    Train with Danny on His Training App HEREGrab your FREE GUIDES (8 guides and 4 programs) by clicking the link: https://mailchi.mp/coachdannymatranga.com/free-guide-giveaway----Support the show

Late Confirmation by CoinDesk
THE MINING POD: Inside the $37B Crypto Lending Market

Late Confirmation by CoinDesk

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 37:09


Colin and Will break down Galaxy's report on crypto's $36.5 billion lending market.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREYou're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 16,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCheck out our free report on forecasting Bitcoin's hashrate: https://blockspace.media/insight/download-our-report-hashrate-forecast-for-2025-2027/Welcome to The Mining Pod! Today, Will and Colin dissect Galaxy's report on the crypto lending market. The crypto lending sector crashed 80% after peaking at $64.4 billion in Q4 2021 following failures at Genesis, BlockFi, and Celsius which fissured the lending landscape during bitcoin's 2022 bear market. Since then, DeFi lending has surged 959% to $19.1 billion and has now overtaken centralized lending. Plus, Tether emerged from the bear market as the dominant player in centralized lending, why ASIC-backed loans haven't recovered from 2021's go-go days, and why bitcoin miners will increasingly leverage their HODL to access financing.# Notes:- Crypto lending market: $36.5B in Q4 2024- DeFi lending grew 959% since Q4 2022- Tether controls ~70% of centralized lending- ASIC-backed loans collapsed in 2022- Large miners beginning Bitcoin lending operations- Interest rates lower in DeFi vs. OTC markets00:00 Start03:34 Why does lending matter?05:56 Lender types07:02 DeFi loan market08:30 Lending market growth24:47 Future of the lending market25:41 Lava27:02 AAVE28:22 Interest rates31:54 Predictions: Miners using BTC as collateral33:22 Predictions: Rates converging with tradfi35:10 Predictions: Retail lending products

Accredited Investor Podcast
Building Brands That Sell: Kevin Harrington Shares His Business Wisdom

Accredited Investor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 26:10 Transcription Available


Kevin Harrington takes us on a thrilling journey from his early days as the pioneer of the infomercial industry to becoming a powerhouse investor and Shark Tank celebrity. With remarkable candor, he reveals how acquiring unused cable television time in the 1980s launched his career and led to building multiple public companies and completing over 1,000 business transactions.The true magic of Harrington's success lies in his ability to adapt to changing market conditions. When he noticed television viewership declining as younger generations flocked to TikTok and Instagram, he pivoted away from his As Seen On TV empire toward digital marketing strategies. This foresight led to one of his most spectacular investments—Celsius energy drink—which he joined as a board member when shares were just $0.10, helping build it into a $20 billion company without spending a single dollar on television advertising.Make sure to download as we bring the best centimillionaires and billionaires interviews on the Accredited Investor Podcast. To learn more about Jonathan's recession resilient mobile home park real estate Fund & Flex Space Development investments for Accredited Investors: https://www.midwestparkcapital.com/To learn more about Jonathan's business growth consulting and fractional CMO services, and digital marketing for small businesses:https://www.revenueascend.com/consulting/The Family Office Club was founded in 2007 and has now become the world's largest association in the industry with over 7,500 registered ultra-wealthy investors-Richard C. Wilson is the partner of the Accredited Investor Podcast: https://familyoffices.com/To get your very own podcast guesting tour of 20, 40 or 60 episodes as a guest and become the celebrity thought leader in your industry: https://getpodcastbookings.com/Sign up to get on the list for the World's Most Exclusive Social Networking App: https://www.prestigesocialapp.com/To those looking to potential exit or sell their business or talk about potential business roll up partnerships:https://www.businesscashout.com/Join one of the fastest growing real estate groups on Facebook, which is our 27,400 Multifamily Investor Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451061265284414To learn more about mobile home investing, acquiring your first mobile home park:  https://www.mobilehomewealthacademy.com  https://linktr.ee/jonathantuttle

The Richie Allen Show
Episode 2071: The Richie Allen Show Monday May 12th 2025

The Richie Allen Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 100:11


Richie Allen with independent and alternative analysis of the day's top news stories. On today's show: Labour promises (again) to bring down net migration. NHS warns people to stay indoors to avoid overheating. It's only 23 degrees Celsius! Researchers claim weight loss jabs reduce cancer risk. Government committee aims to rid us of toxic masculinity and much more. Support Richie here:https://richieallen.co.uk/#support

Long Reads Live
The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week

Long Reads Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 23:36


Sentencing for the Celsius founder. Dueling crypto hearings in Washington. Bitcoin back over $100k. NLW and Scott Melker count down the 5 most important stories in crypto this week. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Techmeme Ride Home
Fri. 05/09 – Apple's Coming For The Meta Ray-Bans

Techmeme Ride Home

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 17:23


More signs that Apple is diversifying its smart headgear ambitions. Meta wants back in on the stablecoin game it arguably bailed on too early. The Celsius network CEO gets 12 years in prison. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions.Sponsors:Quince.com/ridehomeLinks:Apple Is Developing Specialized Chips for Glasses, New Macs and AI Servers (Bloomberg)Meta Explores Stablecoin Integration as US Senate Blocks Key Crypto Bill (Coinpaper)Google rolls out AI tools to protect Chrome users against scams (TechCrunch)Celsius Founder Mashinsky Gets 12 Years for Crypto Fraud (Bloomberg)Weekend Longreads Suggestions:Can we make AI less power-hungry? These researchers are working on it. (ArsTechnica)Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again (Wired)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control
FFP 573 | Is A New Male Contraceptive On The Horizon? | FAMM Research Series

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 30:17


Have you ever wondered why we don't have a hormonal contraceptive for men, despite women having had access to birth control pills for over 60 years? In this episode, we explore the current state of male contraception, why it's taken so long for options to emerge, and what challenges still stand in the way.  Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

Late Confirmation by CoinDesk
American Pope Beats 1% Crypto Predictions Market Odds | COINDESK DAILY

Late Confirmation by CoinDesk

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 2:44


Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as American Robert Prevost became pope, beating crypto prediction market odds.American Robert Prevost didn't think he would become pope, and neither did crypto prediction markets. Plus, Meta re-joins the stablecoin race and Celsius' Alex Mashinsky lands 12 years in prison. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You're Gonna Love Me with Katie Maloney
Disrespectfully - I'll Protect You in the Moshpit with Ariana Madix | Episode 107

You're Gonna Love Me with Katie Maloney

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 76:39


Hello to our lovely coven, happy Wednesday, and welcome back Ariana, our first repeat guest! She's back and badder than ever, and we have our Celsius cans cracked open. We discuss all of the prep and excitement going into Beyonce's concert, ponder if one gorilla can take 100 men, loathe loathe double hate loathe entirely AI, and we tell you why, and we get into everything Ariana: Relationships, plans for the future, and…what happens after menopause? In need of something cute and cozy? Get yourself or whoever's on your daddy list a beanie, hoodie, or daddy hat from our store! Please support our show and show off your love for Disrespectfully by repping our official gear :) K Love ya bye! Thank you to our sponsors! OSEA: Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code DISRESPECTFULLY at https://OSEAMalibu.com ROSETTA STONE: Visit https://RosettaStone.com/disrespectfully to get started and claim your 50% off TODAY SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1-per-month trial and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/disrespectfully O POSITIV: Take proactive care of your health and head to https://OPositiv.com/DRF or enter DRF at checkout for 25% off your first purchase Connect with the Coven! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1930451457469874 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/disrespectfullypod/ Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Follow us on Social! Disrespectfully Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disrespectfullypod Disrespectfully Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@disrespectfullypod Katie Maloney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musickillskate Dayna Kathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daynakathan Ariana Madix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arianamadix Leah Glouberman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahgsilberstein Allison Klemes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonklemes/ Buy our merch! https://disrespectfullypod.com/ Disrespectfully is an Envy Media Production.

Motley Fool Money
Palantir's Valuation Question

Motley Fool Money

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 27:54


When a stock trades at 600x trailing earnings and 90x sales, its investors want to see a flawless growth story. (00:21) Sanmeet Deo and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Palantir's impressive business results and astonishing valuation. - Celsius's “meh” quarter. - Why DoorDash kept growing after COVID. Then, (16:10) Cynthia Stewart, Executive Director of DART Collective, joins Robert Brokamp to discuss how AI is changing scams and how to protect yourself. Companies discussed: PLTR, CELH, DASH Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Sanmeet Deo, Robert Brokamp, Cynthia Stewart Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control
FFP 572 | Is Red Light Therapy Beneficial For Menstrual Cycle Health? | Tracy Donegan

Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 60:13


Red light therapy isn't just a wellness trend—it's a fertility tool with serious science behind it. From powering up your mitochondria to improving egg and sperm quality, this episode will change the way you think about light and conception. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

Unchained
Why Twenty One Capital Is More About Volatility Than Bitcoin - Ep. 826

Unchained

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 75:14


The race for Bitcoin supremacy just got more complicated. Twenty One Capital, backed by Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor Fitzgerald, plans to stack as much BTC as it possibly can.  But is this new venture really about Bitcoin … or about creating a hyper-volatile stock to play market cycles? This week on Unchained, Jeff Park of Bitwise and Mark Palmer of Benchmark join to discuss: Why SoftBank and Tether are a “perfect match”—and why they turned to Bitcoin How volatility, not bitcoin itself, might be the real asset investors are buying What Cantor's involvement says about Wall Street's readiness for crypto Why the launch timing matters Whether Twenty One could repeat MicroStrategy's mistakes Whether these new Bitcoin vehicles are better bets than spot bitcoin or ETFs Plus, is SoftBank getting into crypto a top signal?