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Taiwanese filmmaker Shih-Ching Tsou traces her path from a strict upbringing in Taipei to directing Left-Handed Girl, Taiwan's 2025 Oscar submission for Best International Film, and now streaming on Netflix. After years working alongside Sean Baker, the four-time Academy Award winner known for Anora, Tangerine, and The Florida Project, and her creative partner since they co-directed their first feature Take Out, Shih-Ching steps forward with her solo directorial debut.Shih-Ching and Baker wrote the script for Left-Handed Girl in 2010, but financing challenges kept the project on hold for more than a decade. Principal photography finally began in July 2022, a delay she now views as part of the film's natural evolution. The story draws from her experience growing up left-handed in a culture with rigid expectations for girls, and its emotional specificity has already connected with audiences around the world.Shot on an iPhone 13 with Beastgrip anamorphic lenses, the film captures Taipei's night markets with stripped-down realism influenced by Dogme 95 and Lee Chang-dong's Oasis. Shih-Ching worked with a small mobile crew, created the soundscape herself, and shaped the edit with Baker, whose instinct for editing performances she considers unmatched.After premiering at Cannes Critics' Week, Left-Handed Girl traveled the global festival circuit before Netflix acquired most territories, followed by theatrical releases in Taiwan, New York, and Los Angeles. Now representing Taiwan internationally, Shih-Ching reflects on stepping into visibility after decades behind the scenes. Her advice to filmmakers: trust your voice, avoid trends, build community, and keep going. Some films take time, and recognition often arrives later.What Movies Are You Watching? Listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, as well as at www.pastpresentfeature.com. Like, subscribe, and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature The Past Present Feature Film Festival - Nov. 20-22, 2026 in Hollywood, CA - Submit at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeature
We hear from recently released Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, head to Finland to meet former prime minister Sanna Marin and Taiwanese director Shih-ching Tsou discusses her new film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In December 2025, the I Ching is focused us on the importance of the right groupings formed at the right time and in the right way. Plus we get the chance to take in the bigger picture. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this month. I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:50 Last month's recap 2:38 Hexagram 8 Holding Together 8:40 Hexagram 8 Holding Together, Changing Line 6 12:38 Hexagram 20 Contemplation Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 8 Holding Together Changing Lines - 6th Position Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 20 Contemplation
In this week's I Ching forecast, we learn how to focus and direct our creative energy while building long-term value through our commitments. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:32 Last week's recap 1:42 Hexagram 26 Taming Power of the Great 4:46 Hexagram 26 Taming Power of the Great, Changing Line 1 5:52 Hexagram 26 Taming Power of the Great, Changing Line 2 8:27 Hexagram 26 Taming Power of the Great, Changing Line 5 10:56 Hexagram 53 Development Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 26 Taming Power of the Great Changing Lines - 1st, 2nd and 5th Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 53 Development
We speak with director Shih-Ching Tsou about her latest film, ‘Left-Handed Girl’, with Netflix – Taiwan's official entry for the Oscars. The film was produced, edited and co-written by 'Anora' director Sean Baker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back, peace scholars and story lovers. In this short but meaningful interlude, I (Avis) introduce a special new arc of episodes featuring none other than our offbeat, ever-curious peace reporter, Kitty O'Compost. Kitty's getting ready for something big: a bold new podcast series called CTRL–AI–Disarm, launching in early 2026. But before she jumps into dismantling digital weapons and reporting from the frontlines of peace futures, she's brushing up on her storytelling chops—with literature. In this transition episode, I reflect on the surprising discovery of the I Ching in a tiny trailer bookstore in Yak, Montana, and share a moment of synchronicity that's been guiding this next chapter. These upcoming Kitty Reads Lit episodes will be short, soulful, and just a little odd—in true Kitty fashion. She's reading to practice her voice, deepen her insight, and invite us all to slow down. Each reading will close with a roll call of global conflicts in a segment we call The Next Peacelands, a reminder that our peaceful futures must be grounded in present-day truth. This is a warmhearted moment of shift—bridging the reflective tone of The Architects of Enough with the fierce tenderness of the peace warrior work ahead. Get the Books: aviskalfsbeek.com Music is The Red Kite by Javier "Peke" Rodriguez Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW?si=uszJs37sTFyPbXK4AeQvow
In this week's I Ching forecast, we focus on releasing and dispersing stuck energy and locked issues. An energy detox is underway. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:51 Last week's recap 2:42 Hexagram 59 Dispersing Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 59 Dispersing Changing Lines - None Outcome Hexagram - None
In this week's I Ching forecast, we are focusing, stilling, and calming our movement, while finding ways to support and nourish what is in our care. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:27 Last week's recap 2:13 Hexagram 52 Keeping Still 7:15 Hexagram 52 Keeping Still, Changing Line 3 10:16 Hexagram 52 Keeping Still, Changing Line 6 11:43 Hexagram 2 The Receptive Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 52 Keeping Still Changing Lines - 3rd and 6th Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 2 The Receptive
"Left-Handed Girl" is an international indie drama written, directed, and produced by Shih-Ching Tsou, starring Janel Tsai, Shih-Yuan Ma, Nina Ye, Brando Huang, Akio Chen, and Xin-Yan Chao. Multi Academy Award-winner Sean Baker served as co-writer, producer, and editor. The film had its world premiere at the Critics' Week section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its direction, writing, and performances. It has been selected as the Taiwanese entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. Shih-Ching Tsou was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about her work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is set for a limited release on November 14th, before it streams on Netflix on November 28th. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's I Ching forecast, we are elevating our perspective and seeing things in a new light plus bringing a kind, gentle approach to our movement forward. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:26 Last week's recap 2:33 Hexagram 20 Contemplation 7:10 Hexagram 20 Contemplation, Changing Line 2 9:04 Hexagram 20 Contemplation, Changing Line 3 12:49 Hexagram 57 The Gentle Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 20 Contemplation Changing Lines - 2nd and 3rd Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 57 The Gentle
This week's I Ching forecast asks us to focus on the family and sorting out issues as early as possible. Plus some steady development is under way. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:38 Last week's recap 2:43 Hexagram 37 The Family 4:28 Hexagram 37 The Family, Changing Line 1 6:18 Hexagram 53 Development Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 37 The Family Changing Lines - 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 53 Development
In this month's I Ching forecast, we are shaken and accelerated into taking action and moving forward. Plus a positive turning point arises. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this month. I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:35 Last month's recap 2:07 Hexagram 51 Shock 6:09 Hexagram 51 Shock, Changing Line 4 10:49 Hexagram 24 The Return Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 51 Shock Changing Lines - 4th Position Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 24 The Return
In this week's I Ching forecast we are focusing our energy and accepting when to pull back and when to act, tapping into the details to aid our journey. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:37 Last week's recap 1:46 Hexagram 26 Taming Power of the Great 5:43 Hexagram 26 Taming Power of the Great, Changing Line 1 6:49 Hexagram 26 Taming Power of the Great, Changing Line 2 8:57 Hexagram 26 Taming Power of the Great, Changing Line 4 11:09 Hexagram 26 Taming Power of the Great, Changing Line 6 12:35 Hexagram 62 Attention to Detail Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 26 Taming Power of the Great Changing Lines - 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 62 Attention to Detail
In this episode of Girls On Film, we bring you a live-recorded Q&A from our Girls On Film BFI LFF For Free panel, recorded on Thursday, 16 October at 2:00 PM at BFI Southbank. Host Anna Smith speaks with: - Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, directors and co-screenwriters on Broken English, an inventive and soulful documentary portrait of cultural icon Marianne Faithfull. - Shih-Ching Tsou, director and co-screenwriter, on Left-Handed Girl, a powerful story following a family of women returning to Taipei to begin a new chapter in their lives. Later in this episode, Anna chats with Sandra Lipski, founder and director of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, joining us online from sunny Mallorca! Set against the stunning backdrop of Palma de Mallorca, the festival has become renowned for its creative energy, vibrant international community, and commitment to connecting cultures through film. Sandra shares insights into what's in store for this year's festival and how it has evolved since its early days. The Girls On Film Women in Leadership panel in Mallorca is on Sunday 26 October at the Es Baluard Museum in Palma de Mallorca. The panel this year will include: - Sarah Brocklehurst: BAFTA-nominated producer. - Abi Harris: founder of Altitude Management. - Alex Buruonova: writer and director, whose film Satisfaction is playing at the festival. Learn more about the festival and our panel here: https://www.evolutionfilmfestival.com Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith Executive Producer: Hedda Lornie Archbold Producer: Negin Nia Intern: Ruby Bradshaw Audio Editor: Benjamin Cook Podcast Cover Image: Ruby Bradshaw Principal Partners: Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer © HLA Agency
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KDive into the "Notorious Mass Effect" podcast with Analytic Dreamz as I react to the explosive official trailer for "Agent Ching Attacks," helmed by visionary director Atlee and starring powerhouse Ranveer Singh, alongside Sreeleela and the menacing Bobby Deol. This high-octane action thriller promises edge-of-your-seat suspense, jaw-dropping stunts, and Atlee's signature mass appeal that redefined Indian cinema with hits like Jawan. In this segment, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the trailer's pulse-pounding visuals, Ranveer's intense transformation into a rogue agent, Sreeleela's fierce debut energy, and Bobby Deol's chilling antagonist vibe. Is this Atlee's next blockbuster? We dissect the cameos, VFX wizardry, and plot teases that scream pan-India domination. From explosive fight choreography to a thumping score, discover why fans are buzzing about Agent Ching's chaotic world of espionage and betrayal.Whether you're a Mass Effect loyalist craving more cinematic thrills or new to Atlee's universe, join Analytic Dreamz for unfiltered insights, predictions on box office fireworks, and what makes this trailer a must-watch. Tune in now for the ultimate reaction—subscribe for weekly dives into Bollywood's boldest releases!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this week's I Ching forecast, we are connecting with purpose while creating a meaningful purpose for others to follow. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:33 Last week's recap 2:19 Hexagram 17 Following Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 17 Following Changing Lines - None Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram None
Last Friday, billions evaporated in a liquidation cascade—and nobody knows exactly what happened because centralized exchanges won't share the data. In this sponsored episode recorded at Aptos' NYC event, Aptos CEO Avery Ching says if their Decibel perpetual exchange had been live, traders would have seen every order, every spread change, every liquidation in real-time onchain. But while critics argue existing perp DEXs like Hyperliquid are already decentralized, Ching says most still match orders off-chain in black boxes. Avery explains why Decibel (launching Q1 2026) will be different, how 500 million Indian users are coming to crypto through Reliance Jio's Jiocoin, and why Aptos partnered with World Liberty Financial despite VCs calling it "garbage in your living room." Guest: Avery Ching, CEO & Co-Founder, Aptos Links: The Composable Global Exchange Engine, by Avery Ching, CEO Aptos Aptos Post: The fully onchain trading engine built by Decibel Foundation Previous coverage of Unchained on Black Friday: Crypto's Black Friday Was Its Largest Liquidation Ever. What the Hell Happened? Timestamps:
Last Friday, billions evaporated in a liquidation cascade—and nobody knows exactly what happened because centralized exchanges won't share the data. In this sponsored episode recorded at Aptos' NYC event, Aptos CEO Avery Ching says if their Decibel perpetual exchange had been live, traders would have seen every order, every spread change, every liquidation in real-time onchain. But while critics argue existing perp DEXs like Hyperliquid are already decentralized, Ching says most still match orders off-chain in black boxes. Avery explains why Decibel (launching Q1 2026) will be different, how 500 million Indian users are coming to crypto through Reliance Jio's Jiocoin, and why Aptos partnered with World Liberty Financial despite VCs calling it "garbage in your living room." Guest: Avery Ching, CEO & Co-Founder, Aptos Links: The Composable Global Exchange Engine, by Avery Ching, CEO Aptos Aptos Post: The fully onchain trading engine built by Decibel Foundation Previous coverage of Unchained on Black Friday: Crypto's Black Friday Was Its Largest Liquidation Ever. What the Hell Happened? Timestamps:
Bun-Ching Lam produced the album Mountain Clear Water Remote through her 1995 Jack Straw Artist Support Program residency. The album was performed with the New Performance Group: John Weller, violin; Ella Marie Gray, violin; Melissa Hamilton, viola; Walter Gray, cello; Paul Taub, alto flute, piccolo; Matthew Kocmieroski, percussion; Thomasa Eckert, piano; and Bun-Ching Lam, piano The post Bun-Ching Lam – Another Spring appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.
Yet again we dive into the flow with this week's I Ching forecast, learning how to let go while being vigilant and building the structures that tap into what we need. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:38 Last week's recap 2:18 Hexagram 29 The Abysmal 5:36 Hexagram 29 The Abysmal, Changing Line 3 8:55 Hexagram 48 The Well Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 29 The Abysmal Changing Lines - 3rd Position Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 48 The Well
Send us a message!As the vacation rental industry matures, growth has become the holy grail for many property management companies. But what happens when scaling too fast starts doing more harm than good?In this episode, Ashley Ching, Founder & CEO of InHaven, joins us to unpack her in-depth research on why many large property management companies fail and what separates the ones that last.Drawing insights from over 100 executive interviews across the hotel, restaurant, and vacation rental sectors, Ashley reveals the five pillars of successful hospitality management and how losing sight of them leads to the downfall of even the biggest brands.We cover:1️⃣ Why diseconomies of scale are real in hospitality and how to avoid them2️⃣ The five pillars that define sustainable hospitality businesses3️⃣ Why curated portfolios and empowered local teams matter more than size4️⃣ What Vacasa and Aimbridge's struggles teach us about over-expansion5️⃣ How InHaven is helping property managers raise the standard for quality and consistencyAshley also shares how her background with Tiffany & Co. and The Home Depot shaped her approach to brand standards and guest experience and how those same principles can guide operators in today's competitive landscape.Connect with Ashley:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-ching-7569a5240/ Website: https://inhaven.com/ Get 20% off any yearly or bi-yearly Lodgify plan, plus free personalized onboarding (a $3,000 value).
In this month's I Ching forecast we are once again working with consciously limiting flow and controlling our boundaries while also learning how to let go into that flow. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this month. I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:19 Last month's recap 4:15 Hexagram 60 Limitation 12:49 Hexagram 60 Limitation, Changing Line 1 15:13 Hexagram 29 The Abysmal Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 60 Limitation Changing Lines - 1st Position Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 29 The Abysmal
In this week's I Ching forecast, we need to prioritise what is really good for us and try to remove ourselves from what is not, recognising when our depletion is what it is, for now. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:48 Last week's recap 2:12 Hexagram 33 Retreat 4:27 Hexagram 33 Retreat, Changing Line 2 6:00 Hexagram 33 Retreat, Changing Line 3 7:44 Hexagram 33 Retreat, Changing Line 6 9:13 Hexagram 47 Exhaustion Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 33 Retreat Changing Lines - 2nd, 3rd and 6th Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 47 Exhaustion
Conheça, à luz do I Ching (Yì Jīng), como Yin-Yang, os 8 trigramas (Ba Gua) e o centro (Tài Jí) ajudam a compreender 9 tendências de temperamento humano. Falamos de princípios, ciclos da natureza (estações, dia/noite), Cinco Elementos (água, madeira, fogo, terra, metal) e aplicações práticas para o autoconhecimento.
In this week's I Ching forecast, it is time to get decisive and overcome the last bit of procrastination, rooting out the bad seeds. Plus some new creative energy awaits. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:42 Last week's recap 2:01 Hexagram 43 Breakthrough 4:07 Hexagram 43 Breakthrough, Changing Line 6 10:07 Hexagram 1 The Creative Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 43 Breakthrough Changing Lines - 6th Position Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 1 The Creative
In this week's I Ching forecast, we focus on withdrawing, temporarily or permanently, from something not of our highest while we resolve conflict peacefully and powerfully. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:37 Last week's recap 3:01 Hexagram 33 Retreat 7:32 Hexagram 33 Retreat, Changing Line 2 9:21 Hexagram 33 Retreat, Changing Line 3 12:59 Hexagram 6 Conflict Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 33 Retreat Changing Lines - 2nd and 3rd Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 6 Conflict
durée : 00:58:47 - Plan large - par : Antoine Guillot - Ce samedi, on vous emmène à Taipei et à Tokyo, avec deux femmes cinéastes, Shih-Ching Tsou, et Chie Hayakawa ; et aussi Laura Wandel, et encore N.T.Binh pour un hommage à Robert Redford. - réalisation : Anne-Laure Chanel - invités : Shih-Ching Tsou productrice, réalisatrice et actrice taïwanaise-américaine; Chie Hayakawa réalisatrice japonaise; N.T. Binh Journaliste, critique, enseignant de cinéma (Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne); Laura Wandel cinéaste
durée : 00:58:47 - Plan large - par : Antoine Guillot - Ce samedi, on vous emmène à Taipei et à Tokyo, avec deux femmes cinéastes, Shih-Ching Tsou, et Chie Hayakawa ; et aussi Laura Wandel, et encore N.T.Binh pour un hommage à Robert Redford. - réalisation : Anne-Laure Chanel, Anne-Vanessa Prévost - invités : Shih-Ching Tsou productrice, réalisatrice et actrice taïwanaise-américaine, Chie Hayakawa réalisatrice japonaise, N.T. Binh Journaliste, critique, enseignant de cinéma (Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne), Laura Wandel cinéaste Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
In this week's I Ching forecast, we need to hold onto our focus as change and shake ups can rattle our attention. Plus some abundance for us if we let the energy spur us into action. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:34 Last week's recap 2:10 Hexagram 51 Shock 5:05 Hexagram 51 Shock, Changing Line 3 6:47 Hexagram 55 Abundance Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 51 Shock Changing Lines - 3rd Position Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 55 Abundance
Have you ever found yourself wondering why so many large-scale property management companies rise quickly… and then fall just as fast? In this episode, I'm joined by Ashley Ching, Founder and CEO of Inhaven, who brings a fresh - and deeply researched - perspective to this question. Ashley recently published an eye-opening report, “A 25-Year History of Hospitality Management: Why Local Wins and National Scale Fails.” And when I say it's a must-read… I mean it. We talk in-depth about the rise and fall of companies like Vacasa and Aimbridge, and what their journeys can teach us about sustainable growth and operational excellence in our own businesses. Ashley doesn't just point fingers - she outlines the five key pillars that support successful hospitality operations, no matter your size. If you're managing short-term rentals and thinking about how to grow without losing your sanity (or your staff), this one is absolutely packed with insights.
In this week's I Ching forecast, we are decreasing excess and learning how to flow in increase and decrease with others. Plus a positive turning point comes. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:33 Last week's recap 3:13 Hexagram 41 Decrease 7:43 Hexagram 41 Decrease, Changing Line 2 9:42 Hexagram 41 Decrease, Changing Line 6 12:27 Hexagram 24 The Return Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 41 Decrease Changing Lines - 2nd and 6th Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 24 The Return
Most people think of the I Ching as a fortune-telling book. In this episode, we explore the Taoist view that time itself is non-linear — past, present, and future already coexist. That perspective explains why divination is possible and why Shi (the Sage's alignment with time and place) matters.Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod and Morgan Boatman look at how coins, sticks, and bones act as tools to bypass bias, and how the I Ching historically guided generals, nobles, and spiritual adepts. Finally, we share a simple framework — Circumstance, Action, Outcome (CAO) — that makes the I Ching practical for modern decisions about health, love, and life direction.If you're curious about Taoism, divination, or the deeper meaning of “being in the right place at the right time,” this conversation offers both history and usable insight.
Following last month's big melt, this month's I Ching forecast asks us to control our flow and follow what is truly meaningful. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this month. I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:48 Last month's recap 2:11 Hexagram 60 Limitation 10:31 Hexagram 60 Limitation, Changing Line 2 12:48 Hexagram 60 Limitation, Changing Line 4 15:29 Hexagram 17 Following Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 60 Limitation Changing Lines - 2nd and 4th Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 17 Following
In this week's I Ching forecast we are growing steadily as we reach out to inspire others and create a happy and harmonious work or home family. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:31 Last week's recap 1:37 Hexagram 53 Development 6:39 Hexagram 53 Development, Changing Line 1 9:24 Hexagram 37 The Family Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 53 Development Changing Lines - 1st Position Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 37 The Family
Finding Dead Space – Ep 174 In this walking podcast I discuss the concept of finding dead space in the breath, and in your life. This is also known as equanimity, or being content with the present moment as it is. It's a concept that has utility for athletes, as they are often rushing from thing to thing, and this rushing is often a consequence of the mentality that they are not inherently enough. “The best athlete wants his opponent at his best. The best general enters the mind of his enemy. The best businessman serves the communal good. The best leader follows the will of the people. All of these embody the virtue of non-competition. Not that they don't love to compete, but they do it in the spirit of play. In this they are like children and in harmony with the Tao.” Tao te Ching, Stephen Mitchell translation
In this week's I Ching forecast we are attracted and influenced by what we really and by what or who really needs us in return. Open up to this exciting tug upon the heart. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:51 Last week's recap 3:28 Hexagram 31 Influence Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 31 Influence Changing Lines - None Outcome Hexagram - None
Miriam's well sustained her people step by step in the wilderness. In this episode of Survival Guide for a Spiritual Wilderness (featuring Judaism Unbound Gemara/commentary from Lex and Rena Yehuda), to tap into this wellspring of belonging. In addition, connect to the Tao de Ching, what it means to be a “Miriam person,” twilight creations, the mystical meaning of wells, Lakewood New Jersey, and a practice for bringing Miriam's wisdom to life.----------------------------------We are proud to introduce the 3rd podcast in the Judaism Unbound family of podcasts: Survival Guide for a Spiritual Wilderness, hosted by Jericho Vincent. "We are the ancestors of the future." This new podcast offers a spiritual home for listeners seeking to connect Jewish ancestral, feminist wisdom with their own svara: moral intuition. Each episode of this limited series delves into a different story of our ancestor Miriam, illuminating her mystical teachings and offering practical tools for navigating and flourishing in personal or political spiritual wildernesses. We're thrilled to periodically feature episodes of Survival Guide for a Spiritual Wilderness here on Judaism Unbound. But we don't only feature those episodes alone. Lex Rofeberg and Rena Yehuda Newman, two members of Judaism Unbound's team, supplement each episode with some gemara (commentary) as well. We hope that our ideas will help spur you to form your own gemara, and channel your unique teachings -- about this podcast and beyond -- into the world. Subscribe to Survival Guide for a Spiritual Wilderness anywhere that podcasts are found!-----------------------------------Energized about Jewish learning and unlearning? Dive into our upcoming 3-week mini-courses in the UnYeshiva! Classes include Anti-Fascist Mussar, Elul: Your On-Ramp into Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, The Siddur (Prayer-Book) Unbound, and Comix Midrash: Drawing the Orchards (Pardes) of Elul. Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to learn more! Financial aid is available for all who need it.-------------------------------------
Filmwax Radio is proud to welcome 3 female documentary filmmakers to the podcast for their first time. First up is the filmmaker Wendy Lobel. "Anxiety Club" provides an intimate and humorous look at anxiety through the eyes and minds of some of the most brilliant comedians working today. Marc Maron, Tiffany Jenkins, Baron Vaughn, Aparna Nancherla, Mark Normand, Eva Victor and Joe List offer candid reflections on their relationship with anxiety through exclusive interviews, standup performances, sketch videos, therapy sessions, and everyday life. With rare access to private therapy sessions, the film follows comedian Tiffany Jenkins (a content creator with over 9 million followers) as she undergoes behavioral therapy, capturing the profound changes her treatment brings about. Others find support from alternative sources, such as world-renowned meditation expert Tara Brach, PhD, or the psychologist-in-residence at The Laugh Factory, or simply from mentors in the comedy community. All of the comedians in "Anxiety Club" have created standup or sketch material about their mental health that is not only funny but uniquely relatable and disarming to audiences. With comedy, vulnerability, and honesty, these comedians provide remarkable insight into anxiety - the most prevalent mental health disorder affecting an estimated 300 million people worldwide. Then filmmakers Steph Ching and Ellen Martinez with their PBS documentary "Slumlord Millionaire". Winner of the Audience Award at the 2024 DOC NYC Film Festival, “Slumlord Millionaire” explores the rapid gentrification of New York City neighborhoods and the housing crisis sweeping not only New York but the nation. Median rents nationwide are higher than ever, and in Manhattan, the average rent is now almost $5,000 per month. As rents increase, some landlords have become aggressive in getting long-term tenants to leave: ignoring repairs, turning off heat and gas, and doing nothing to eliminate mold and vermin infestations. The landlord's goal is to make the apartment so uninhabitable that residents are forced out, allowing them to deregulate the apartment and turn it over to market rate for a high profit. These actions drive up costs in the already unaffordable housing market and displace families who make up the fabric of these neighborhoods, changing communities forever. “Slumlord Millionaire,” premieres on the PBS series VOCES on Monday, July 28, 2025, 10:00-11:30 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS app.
In this week's I Ching forecast there is a lot to do in sorting out our chaos, resolving issues and biting through the obstacles we face. A week for vigor and courage! Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:40 Last week's recap 2:39 Hexagram 18 Work On What Has Been Spoiled 6:27 Hexagram 18 Work On What Has Been Spoiled, Changing Line 1 7:22 Hexagram 18 Work On What Has Been Spoiled, Changing Line 2 8:37 Hexagram 18 Work On What Has Been Spoiled, Changing Line 3 10:21 Hexagram 18 Work On What Has Been Spoiled, Changing Line 4 11:43 Hexagram 21 Biting Through Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 18 Work On What Has Been Spoiled Changing Lines - 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 21 Biting Through
In this week's I Ching forecast, we are learning how to go the long distance through endurance and perseverance while navigating well through issues of conflict. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:31 Last week's recap 3:49 Hexagram 32 Duration 8:04 Hexagram 32 Duration, Changing Line 2 9:37 Hexagram 32 Duration, Changing Line 5 12:22 Hexagram 32 Duration, Changing Line 6 14:37 Hexagram 6 Conflict Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 32 Duration Changing Lines - 2nd, 5th and 6th Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 6 Conflict
In this week's I Ching forecast, we get cooking and establishing something new, while first clearing out what is old. Abundance awaits if we do this well. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:45 Last week's recap 1:45 Hexagram 50 The Cauldron 5:01 Hexagram 50 The Cauldron, Changing Line 1 6:38 Hexagram 14 Possession in Great Measure Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 50 The Cauldron Changing Lines - 1st Position Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 14 Possession in Great Measure
This month the I Ching guides us through the release and dispersal of stuck issues as we prepare for the final push for the summit. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this month. I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:44 Last month's recap 3:14 Hexagram 59 Dispersing 6:43 Hexagram 59 Dispersing, Changing Line 4 8:17 Hexagram 59 Dispersing, Changing Line 5 10:12 Hexagram 64 Before Completion Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 59 Dispersing Changing Lines - 4th and 5th Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 64 Before Completion
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In this episode, we go behind the scenes of Reset Hotel, the first new hotel built in Joshua Tree in over 15 years. Co-founder Adam Wininger and investor Shannon Ching of HP Investors share candid insights and practical lessons from their experience bringing this ambitious, outdoor-focused hotel concept to life. You'll hear why they chose hotels over Airbnb, how trust shaped their partnerships, and why understanding guests' desires ultimately defined Reset's success.Also see: Designing Hospitality: From Teaching Millions to Crafting My Own Hotel Brand - Ben Uyeda, ResetTravel + Leisure story A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
This week the I Ching asks us to accept standstill, stoppages and hindrances, making peace with these obstructions and waiting them out. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:46 Last week's recap 2:54 Hexagram 12 Standstill Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 12 Standstill Changing Lines - None Outcome Hexagram - None
In this week's I Ching forecast, we reconnect to earth, support and care as we nurture growth around us. Plus we are vigorous in removing the obstacle to our own nourishment. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:45 Last week's recap 2:49 Hexagram 2 The Receptive 5:09 Hexagram 2 The Receptive, Changing Line 1 7:36 Hexagram 2 The Receptive, Changing Line 4 8:51 Hexagram 2 The Receptive, Changing Line 6 12:02 Hexagram 21 Biting Through Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 2 The Receptive Changing Lines - 1st, 4th and 6th Positions Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 21 Biting Through
Join me for the compelling journey of Dr. Tess Lawrie, a South African-trained medical doctor and independent researcher in evidence-based medicine. We will discuss her new book, Game of Trust. Dr. Lawrie shares her explosive account of events in 2021 that led to the creation of the World Council for Health and the Better Way movement. Discover how her unique blend of analytical precision and intuitive insight, combined with the ancient wisdom of the I Ching, reveals universal truths about modern medicine, academia, and health. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about traditional healthcare. Get the book: https://amzn.to/4eBf2XN More on Dr. Lawrie: https://lawriefiles.com/ Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288Stream All Astro Gnosis Conferences for the price of one: https://thegodabovegod.com/replay-sophia/
Live from the Connect 2025 conference, PioneerRx superuser Rannon Ching shares how he and his pharmacy team are tackling new opportunities in the industry—all by getting their workflow right. He discusses how Texas legislation is opening doors, how you can leverage your team (and residents) to create new programs, and most importantly, how you can make practical workflow fixes to implement those programs. He also talks all things immunizations, organizations, and why pharmacy websites matter more than you think. If there's one takeaway from Rannon, it's this: When you free up workflow, you make space for everything else that matters. 01:14 – Tarrytown & PioneerRx Origin Story 03:54 – Senate Bill 1236 and Texas Advocacy 12:28 – Insulin Emergency Supply Bill 20:27 – Tarrytown's Mid-Year Focus 26:13 – Internal Operations & Front-End Strategy 32:02 – Med Sync Success & Staffing Strategy 44:02 – Residency Program & Leadership Development Hosted By: Mark Bivins | Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies Johnathon Duhon | Director of Sales, PioneerRx Guest: Rannon Ching | President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Tarrytown Pharmacy Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com
Satya Doyle Byock is a psychotherapist, author of Quarter-Life, and a great teacher of Carl Jung's work. She uses the I Ching, an ancient Taoist divination system, as a tool to help guide her life. (Not dissimilar to how others might consult tarot, astrology, Human Design, etc.) Today, we talk about the beauty of the I Ching, and much more. Including: How we're seeking some combination of meaning and stability in our lives, a balance of the inner and outer world, and more harmony between rationalism and irrationalism. I learned some new things about Jung's theories on the unconscious, archetypes, and synchronicity. We pondered moments of meaning that can't be fully explained, and where the binary instinct comes from to either dismiss science or the sacred. And, ultimately, what a larger paradigm might look like if we made space for all of it—for expanded science, for synchronicity and meaning, for the masculine, and for the feminine. For the show notes (including links to resources on the I Ching and our video workshop), head over to my Substack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices