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Every Day Oral Surgery: Surgeons Talking Shop
Pro Tips on Posterior Immediate Implants and Custom Healing Abutments, with Dr. Rick Akin

Every Day Oral Surgery: Surgeons Talking Shop

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 47:14


Better implant outcomes start with how we shape tissue from day one. In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes return guest Dr. Richard Akin, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Louisiana, to explore immediate implants and the art of crafting custom healing abutments. Dr. Akin explains how years of refinement shaped his chairside method for building custom healing abutments with bulk-fill composite. This approach helps capture and maintain the natural tissue contours during healing. He shares practical lessons on case selection, torque control, and grafting, and unpacks why wide-platform implants play such a critical role in the long-term success of posterior and second molar cases. Beyond surgical precision, Dr. Akin reflects on how collaboration with restorative dentists and lab technicians helps bridge knowledge gaps, streamline workflows, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Tune in for a masterclass in technique, teamwork, and continual learning within oral surgery!Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to Dr. Richard Akin, an OMS practicing in Louisiana.How a 2010 course sparked his interest in immediate provisionals.The evolution of his chairside custom healing abutment technique.Using bulk-fill composite to capture patient-specific tissue contours.Publishing the “anatomic harmony abutment” concept in 2016.Why soft-tissue management is as critical as implant stability.Key benefits from his custom healing abutment technique.Dr. Akin's full immediate implant workflow from extraction to final abutment.Optimizing insertion torque for predictable immediate placement.Case selection, grafting, and managing buccal gaps for success.Preference for wide-platform implants in posterior and molar cases.Long-term recall data showing success in second-molar implants.Prioritizing thorough socket debridement and irrigation to achieve clean, bleeding bone.Avoiding over-drilling through feel and control during osteotomy preparation.Collaborating with restorative dentists and other specialists for improved patient outcomes.The importance of actively bridging gaps between surgeons, labs, and restorative teams.A breakdown of Dr. Akin's approach to maxillary immediate implants.Final reflections on teamwork, gratitude, and patient-centered care.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dr. Richard Akin — https://www.drakin.com/Dr. Richard Akin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-akin-644aa932/Dr. Richard Akin email — rick@drakin.com‘A New Concept in Maintaining the Emergence Profile in Immediate Posterior Implant Placement: The Anatomic Harmony Abutment' — https://www.researchgate.net/publication/304779134_A_New_Concept_in_Maintaining_the_Emergence_Profile_in_Immediate_Posterior_Implant_Placement_The_Anatomic_Harmony_Abutment‘Clinical Advantages of Immediate Posterior Implants With Custom Healing Abutments: Up to 8-Year Follow-Up of 115 Cases' — https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363099744_Clinical_Advantages_of_Immediate_Posterior_Implants_with_Custom_Healing_Abutments_Up_to_8_Year_Follow_Up_of_115_CasesEveryday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyda

Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach

Send us a textI'm overjoyed to be bringing you episode 97 Finding Our Way with Tom Bober, Michelle Cusolito, Valerie Bolling, and Cindy Jenson-Elliott. Before I release an episode, I always listen to it. Today, I listened while wrapping Christmas gifts, which truly filled my afternoon with cheer.If you're wondering what this episode will bring you, you can count on hearing about mentor texts, bullet journals and leaning into what you love. Thank you for taking time out of your day to listen to this podcast–whether you listen on your commute, on a walk or a run, or while you're doing your dishes, I'm so grateful to you. I look forward to talking with you again three more times in 2026. I'm not sure when exactly the next episode will release or what it will be about, but I am sure it will be jam packed with inspiration that will keep you twirling along on your writing and teaching journey. Until next year, happy teaching and happy writing.Support the show

Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach

Send us a textI'm overjoyed to be bringing you episode 97 Finding Our Way with Tom Bober, Michelle Cusolito, Valerie Bolling, and Cindy Jenson-Elliott. Before I release an episode, I always listen to it. Today, I listened while wrapping Christmas gifts, which truly filled my afternoon with cheer.If you're wondering what this episode will bring you, you can count on hearing about mentor texts, bullet journals and leaning into what you love. Thank you for taking time out of your day to listen to this podcast–whether you listen on your commute, on a walk or a run, or while you're doing your dishes, I'm so grateful to you. I look forward to talking with you again three more times in 2026. I'm not sure when exactly the next episode will release or what it will be about, but I am sure it will be jam packed with inspiration that will keep you twirling along on your writing and teaching journey. Until next year, happy teaching and happy writing.Support the show

The Movie Podcast
Interview with F1 Director Joseph Kosinski | Evolving Beyond Top Gun: Maverick, Collaborating with Hans Zimmer & Steering Brad Pitt's Next Chapter

The Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 21:32


On this episode of The Movie Podcast, we're joined by Director Joseph Kosinski to discuss Apple Original Films' “F1” which makes its global streaming debut today on Apple TV. Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he's a nomadic racer-for-hire when he's approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He'll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team's hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny's past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition — and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone. APXGP Team Race Car from F1® The Movie Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheMoviePodcast.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@themoviepodcast.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shahbaz on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Anthony on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Movie Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kelly Alexander Show
Jessie Reyez talks “Paid in Memories,” Poetry, Touring Life & Collaborating with Eminem!

The Kelly Alexander Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 22:24


JUNO Award-winning artist Jessie Reyez joins us on this week's episode of The Kelly Alexander Show! Jessie opens up about her latest album “Paid in Memories,” her new poetry book "The People's Purge: Words of a Goat Princess Volume II," and what life on tour has really been like. She also shares the emotional difference between performing a full concert and reading intimate pieces from her poetry collection on stage. We talk about the most “Canadian” thing about Jessie, who she'd choose as her flight crew to space and why she loves collaborating with Eminem and Calvin Harris. Jessie also reflects on how creativity has evolved for her and what keeps her grounded during such a busy year. Plus, we break down this week's biggest entertainment stories - including the new Netflix–Warner Bros. deal, an upcoming surprise guest appearance on Grey's Anatomy and a heart-melting new wildlife docuseries you won't want to miss. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening to The Kelly Alexander Show!     Follow The Kelly Alexander Show  YouTube: youtube.com/kellyalexander Instagram: @kellyalexandershow  TikTok: @kellyalexandershow

The Chef JKP Podcast
Season 11 - Episode 13 - How Early Food Memories Shaped Path to the Michelin World | Alex Dilling

The Chef JKP Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 87:39


Send us a textSeason 11 continues with a story built on discipline, precision and a chef who believes great food comes from craft, culture and the people you grow with.Alex Dilling grew up between London and California, splitting his childhood between home-cooked food, travel, music and skateboarding. Cooking was not the plan until it became the only thing that made sense.From culinary school in London to the demanding Michelin kitchens of New York, Alex built his career inside some of the most intense brigades in the world. He trained under Alain Ducasse teams, worked alongside Helene Darroze, developed his own creative identity at Caviar Russe, and later took the helm at The Greenhouse in London before opening his namesake restaurant at Hotel Cafe Royal.Today, Alex Dilling at Hotel Cafe Royal holds two Michelin stars awarded just six months after opening and has become one of London's most precise, technique-driven and emotionally honest dining rooms.This conversation opens up the world behind fine dining, leadership, creativity, the realities of pressure, and the craft behind dishes that take years to understand and seconds to enjoy.What You Will Hear in This Episode• Growing up between the UK and California• Early food memories with his mother and grandfather• Punk bands, skateboarding and choosing cooking late• Culinary school, externships and finding French classics• Moving to New York with no job and entering Michelin culture• Training under Ducasse and running sections at 21• Creative freedom and earning a Michelin star at Caviar Russe• Becoming head chef for Helene Darroze at The Connaught at 28• Leadership, pressure and the realities of managing big teams• Rebuilding The Greenhouse and shaping his identity• Opening Alex Dilling at Cafe Royal• Achieving two Michelin stars in six months• Menu development, technique and perfectionism• Why collaboration fuels growth• His Bangkok project and global work• Advice for young chefs entering fine diningChapters00:00 Introduction and welcome to the episode04:00 Childhood across London and California08:00 Music, skateboarding and teenage years12:00 Family cooks and early food memories18:00 Culinary school and discovering French technique23:00 Moving to New York with no job lined up26:00 Entering Ducasse kitchens and learning intensity33:00 Creative freedom and a Michelin star at Caviar Russe40:00 Becoming head chef for Helene Darroze48:00 Leadership, pressure and managing a brigade55:00 The Greenhouse and redefining French cuisine67:00 Opening Alex Dilling at Cafe Royal78:00 Earning two Michelin stars in six months87:00 Collaborating with Albert Adria102:00 Bangkok project and a new chapter112:00 Advice for young chefs and closing reflectionsProudly Brought to You by Potatoes USAPotatoes USA represents America's potato growers and inspires chefs, home cooks and food lovers everywhere. From nutrition to creativity, they show why the humble potato remains one of the most powerful ingredients in every kitchen.Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/potatogoodnessgcc/Websitehttps://www.potatogoodnessgcc.comFollow Alex DillingInstagram (Personal)https://www.instagram.com/adills1/Restauranthttps://www.instagram.com/alexdillingcaferoyal/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-dilling-b658b295/Follow Chef JKPInstagramhttps://www.instagraSupport the showFollow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE

SMART Mandarin- Katrina Lee
EP310 The Truth Behind Collaborating with Chinese - Real Talk Advanced Chinese with @dashumandarin ​

SMART Mandarin- Katrina Lee

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 42:19


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Night at Sea Podcast
Episode 412 (ft: Sun Swept)

Night at Sea Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 9:18


Episode 412 Sun Swept (Sarah Christiansen): Flute with Effects Dante Villagomez: Pocket Piano and Effects Listen to Sun Swept's latest release "Germinations" with the link below auralcanyonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/germinations Night at Sea is an avant-garde music podcast aiming to shift the mind towards a meditative state. Collaborating with Pittsburgh and Denver musicians, Spices Peculiar presents a weekly improvised instrumental deep listening journey. Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out Produced by Dante Villagomez New episode uploaded every Tuesday @ 9 P.M. Eastern Explore the full array of music, videos, and art at www.spicespeculiar.com/ spicespeculiar.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: @spicespeculiar -true wisdom is only heard in silent darkness

Public Defenseless
425 | How Ramsey County Prosecutors and Public Defenders are Collaborating to Improve the Legal System w/John Choi and Greg Egan

Public Defenseless

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 68:28


Today, Hunter was joined by Greg Egan and John Choi. For the first time on the show, a Public Defender and the District Attorney join the show at the same time to describe how their collaborative efforts have improved public safety without mass incarceration.   Guest: Greg Egan, Public Defender, Ramsey County, Minnesota John Choi, Elected District Attorney, Ramsey County, Minnesota   Resources: Contact John https://www.ramseycountymn.gov/your-government/leadership/county-attorneys-office/meet-john-j-choi https://www.ramseycountymn.gov/your-government/leadership/county-attorneys-office john.choi@co.ramsey.mn.us https://www.ramseycountymn.gov/your-government/projects-initiatives/transforming-systems-together/youth-justice-transformation Contact Greg linkedin.com/in/greg-egan-2a5a5359 greg.egan@pubdef.state.mn.us   We Resolve https://weresolve-mn.com/about-us/         Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

I Wish They Knew
(Ep. 254) Adam Kahane: Collaborating with the enemy

I Wish They Knew

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 12:56


IN EPISODE 254:Can you collaborate with people you don't like, agree with, or trust? In Episode 254, Adam Kahane shows how it's possible to collaborate even when we can't pick our partners. We explore the limits of traditional collaboration and how "stretch collaboration" can allow us to better embrace conflict, experiment with solutions, and recognize our personal agency.ABOUT ADAM KAHANE:Adam Kahane is the co-founder of Reos Partners, a global social impact company that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues - from executives and politicians to generals and guerrillas, civil servants and trade unionists, community activists and United Nations officials, even clergy and artists. Adam is also the author of six books and was named a Schwab Foundation Social Innovation Thought Leader of the Year at the World Economic Forum in Davos.LINKS:Website: http://www.adamkahane.comBook: https://reospartners.com/resource-library/collaborating-with-the-enemyReos Partners: https://reospartners.com/

Acupuncture Marketing School
116 | Simple Instagram Wins for Brick‑and‑Mortar Acupuncture Practices with Molly Cahill

Acupuncture Marketing School

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 39:06


If you've ever felt like you're shouting into a void on Instagram (posting, hoping for engagement, and seeing nothing in return), this episode is for you.I'm joined by Instagram marketing expert Molly Cahill. Molly works with acupuncturists and chiropractors, helping local, brick‑and‑mortar practices use Instagram authentically and strategically to bring patients through the door.We dig into why marketing for a local service business is actually easier in many ways than marketing an online business. We also unpack what's actually going on with Instagram engagement in 2025, and what you should be doing instead of just chasing likes.What you'll learn:You don't need thousands of followers to make Instagram work.True engagement is less about likes and more about reach + relational action.Real collaborations with local businesses, patient ambassadors, and micro‑influencers create visibility and trust in your immediate community.Find it quickly:00:34 - Instagram Marketing with Molly Cahill01:05 - Understanding Instagram Engagement04:07 - Engagement Strategies for Local Businesses08:27 - Outbound Engagement Techniques12:32 - Collaborating with Local Businesses18:36 - Real-Life Success Stories21:49 - Digital Marketing Insights23:16 - Building Community Connections25:08 - Leveraging Micro-Influencers26:30 - Engaging with Local Influencers28:41 - Patient Ambassadors and Facebook GroupsMentioned in this episode:Holistic Marketing Hub: $200 off with discount code “AMS”: tck0d5a3nkz.krtra.com/t/SJo0V7c9yBoQMolly's Free Instagram Engagement Checklist: tck0d5a3nkz.krtra.com/t/cUp9tgFxj0YfMolly's previous episode on the podcast: Molly's previous episode on the podcast: michellegrasek.com/social-media-for-acupuncturistsFollow Molly Cahill on Instagram: instagram.com/mollyacahillMolly Cahill Website: mollycahill.comHolistic Marketing Simplified Podcast: mollycahill.com/podcast

Home Health Revealed
Building a Texas Hospice: The Power of the Pivot with Lindsay William

Home Health Revealed

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 15:06


In this episode of Home Health Revealed, hosts Hannah Vale and Joe Russell sit down with Lindsay Williams, founder of Four Pillars Hospice in Texas, for a truly powerful conversation on what it truly takes to open and grow a hospice agency today.  Lindsay shares her journey launching a hospice while navigating the realities of purchasing a location, serving rural communities across long distances, and building a team capable of wearing multiple hats. From salaries clinicians who balance care delivery with outreach, to the day to day decisions that shape a new agency's identity, Lindsay pulls back the curtain on the challenges and opportunities of building something meaningful.  This episode explores "the power of the pivot" when regulations, geography and resources don't align, how innovative staffing models can create stability and continuity, lessons learned from starting a hospice in rural Texas (and renting a jet to get from place to place). More than anything, this is a lesson about how flexibility, grit, and mission-driven leadership shape success.  Chapters (00:00:02) - Home Health Revealed(00:00:32) - An Ohioan on the Issues(00:01:16) - Startup Four Pillars Hospice(00:04:00) - Hospice Care for Rural Communities(00:06:03) - Hospice: Utilizing the Community(00:07:15) - Hospice Care as a Rural Provider(00:12:48) - How Hospice Care is Collaborating(00:13:22) - Hospice CEO on Next Step(00:14:51) - Wonders of the World interview

It’s In the Experience
Collaborating for Change: Building an Adventure Therapy Certificate Program

It’s In the Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 33:01


In this episode, host Sherry Bagley sits down with Patrick McMillion, core faculty in Counseling and Counselor Education and co-coordinator of the Adventure Therapy Certificate Program at Westminster University, and Alex White, MS, CMHC, a clinical mental health counselor in private practice in Salt Lake City. Together, they discuss their paths into adventure therapy and experiential education, sharing the pivotal experiences that shaped their work and the ways they each define and practice adventure therapy today. Patrick and Alex also talk about their collaboration on Westminster University's Adventure Therapy Graduate Certificate program, offering insight into its structure, impact, and the growing interest in training the next generation of practitioners. They close the conversation by reflecting on the importance of mentorship, openness, and community connection in fostering meaningful professional collaborations.   It's in the Experience is produced by Association Briefings.

“What It’s Really Like to be an Entrepreneur”
Music, Entrepreneurship, and Future Ventures with Brian Kelly (Rewind the Clock)

“What It’s Really Like to be an Entrepreneur”

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 16:34


In this episode of That Entrepreneur Show, Brian Kelly returns to share his journey as a multifaceted entrepreneur involved in music, clothing, and now gaming. He discusses the importance of networking, the synergy between his music and merchandise, and the challenges he faces as an artist. Brian emphasizes the need for flexibility in pursuing opportunities and reflects on his artistic identity. He also shares insights on how independent artists can navigate the industry and the exciting future projects he has in store.Brian offers insights into the difficulties faced by entrepreneurs, the importance of networking, and his progress in the music industry despite personal losses. He discusses the symbiotic relationship between his music and clothing lines, providing advice for upcoming artists. Brian also hints at:Future collaborationsSolo projects, and Ventures into gaming and acting. Other takeaways include:Staying passionate and persistent is key for artists.Merchandise can enhance exposure and revenue for musicians.The music industry often prioritizes popularity over talent.Creating a diverse catalog is important for artists.Collaborating with others can yield better results.Maintaining a positive mindset helps overcome challenges.The episode concludes with Brian's reflections on the music industry and his future aspirations, and is a must-listen for any entrepreneur who is looking to scale.Be sure to follow his journey by tuning in to his 2024 apperance on the show here: https://thatentrepreneurshow.buzzsprout.com/737252/episodes/14922395-357-merch-lines-new-music-with-brian-kellySend us a textSupport the showRemember to subscribe for free to stay current with entrepreneur conversations. Want the episode freebie or have a question for our guest or Vincent? Interested in becoming a guest or show partner? Email us.This Episode is Brought to You By: Coming Alive Podcast Production: www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.

Reza Rifts
Tate Donovan

Reza Rifts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 48:01


Tate Donovan on Acting, Directing, and Nostalgia Tate Donovan stops by Reza Rifts and offers a masterclass in Hollywood longevity in this engaging interview, sharing candid career insights from his decades in the industry. He delves into stories from iconic 90s films like 'Love Potion Number Nine' and beloved TV shows like 'Friends' (as Joshua), 'Damages,' and voicing Disney's Hercules. Donovan reflects on the evolution of storytelling, the audition process, and the emotional craft of acting techniques. He also discusses his directing aspirations and the collaborative nature of filmmaking, providing a transparent look at the highs and lows of Hollywood. Tate's Socials IG @t8donon ... https://www.instagram.com/t8dono/?hl=en  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Social Media Recovery 02:15 Welcoming Tate Donovan 06:10 Reflections on Past Roles 10:12 Love Potion Number Nine: A Classic Comedy 18:36 Navigating Relationships and Friends 20:28 The Experience of Damages 23:15 Hercules: Voice Acting and Legacy 28:44 Behind the Scenes of Argo 31:28 Auditioning and Nerves in Acting 33:54 Directing and Collaborating with Actors 35:59 Memorable Co-Stars and Learning from Others 38:21 Future Directing Aspirations and The Pyramids   Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!               #TateDonovan #HollywoodInterview #FriendsCast #VoiceActor #ActingLife #FilmIndustry #Storytelling #DirectorGoals #BehindTheScenes #ClassicTV

Blackout Podcast
C Stone-Léon Hip-Hop Artist/Curator

Blackout Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 25:50


C Stone-Léon, a rapper/producer/curator residing in Halifax, NS. He draws inspiration from underground and old-school sounds, citing influences like Westside Gunn, Roc Marciano, MF Doom, and The Alchemist. Collaborating with long-time friend French, they released Léon's debut mixtape “Burning Bushes on Marble Floors” in January 2021. The lead single “Matilda” received recognition from Ghostface Killah, Redman, and Busta Rhymes. Léon is the founder of DIRECTOR, a brand spanning music, film, art, and fashion, and has released 9 projects and various singles. His newest collaboration effort with Luke French & Ghostboyrj “Tokyo, Sayonara!” Is out now everywhere.Check him out @cstoneleon

Architect My Life
Sustainable Architecture That Actually Works: Mass Timber, Living House & the Future of Design with Richard Naish

Architect My Life

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 56:48


"The best way to know what you're capable of is to throw yourself in the deep end and make all the key decisions." In this episode of Architect My Business, Aya Schlachter sits down with Richard Naish, one of New Zealand's most acclaimed architects, founder and creative director of RTA Studio, to explore the journey of building a successful architecture practice. They discuss the challenges of running a firm without formal business training, managing talent shortages, and setting up systems for scalable growth. Richard shares how he balances work-life priorities, leverages creative problem-solving, and sustains a firm over decades through client relationships, mentoring, and a culture that keeps teams long-term. They also cover marketing strategies, from awards and publications to reputation building, and the importance of designing sustainable, innovative projects, from mass timber buildings to the Living House, a carbon-zero, affordable home. This conversation is full of practical insights and lessons for architects and business owners on growing a firm without compromising quality, creativity, or team well-being. Key Takeaways: Working on different project types keeps ideas fresh and innovative. Eco-friendly buildings like the Living House prove green design is possible and cost-effective. Teamwork with experts and communities leads to innovative, meaningful solutions. Architecture can tackle housing shortages, climate change, and more. Setting goals and building systems from the start allows a small team to scale efficiently. Boundaries, regular breaks, and subconscious thinking spark creativity and prevent burnout. Creating a "come home to work" environment keeps staff engaged and loyal. Training the next generation ensures design and financial continuity. Technology can assist, but architecture must respond to people, light, and space. Timestamps: 00:00 – Episode Snippet   02:36 – Early career challenges and lessons from a recession 04:34 – Working on different project types and taking the leap to start his own firm 07:30 – Designing the E-Type House for a family's life cycle 11:34 – Scion Innovation Hub 15:19 – Designing with cultural respect and functionality 17:41 – The Living House: affordable, flat-pack, climate-positive home 21:55 – Prototype success and first-home buyer story 23:32 – Timber construction: sustainability and carbon benefits 25:07 – Myths about sustainable architecture and cost solutions 29:31 – Building a practice: challenges, mistakes, and strategic planning 29:58 – Sponsor Spotlight: Need extra hands to meet deadlines? MGS Global Group provides skilled architectural professionals on demand so your projects stay on track. Visit mgsglobalgroup.com.   33:29 – Balancing family life and running a business 36:11 – Growth ceiling and gradual expansion of RTA Studio 39:31 – Dealing with rejection and building relationships 41:33 – Collaborating with other firms and the value of referrals 44:29 – Delegating management duties to focus on design, clients, and mentoring 46:48 – How to ensure financial and design sustainability 48:08 – Creating a workplace culture that attracts and retains talent post-pandemic 50:08 – Marketing through strong reputation instead of traditional ads 52:06 – AI: A tool but not a replacement for human creativity 53:47 – What is the next thing for Richard Nish? 54:51 – Keeping architecture human-centered About the Guests: Richard Naish is the Founder and Executive Director of RTA Studio, a design-led architecture practice known for work that connects people, landscape, and culture. A Registered Architect and Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects (FNZIA), Richard's philosophy, "What you draw is what you mean," has guided his career from studying at the University of Auckland to working on major heritage projects in London. Since founding RTA Studio in 1999, he has focused on creating sustainable, innovative designs rooted in 'New Zealand-ness' and has earned over 100 local, national, and international awards. Outside architecture, Richard explores art, photography, and sculpture, bringing the same adventurous spirit to his creative pursuits as he does to his buildings. Connect with RTA Studio: Website: https://rtastudio.co.nz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rtastudio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rtastudio/ Other links: An Architect's Own Family Home of Pavilions and Courtyards is Named New Zealand's Home of the Decade

Night at Sea Podcast
Episode 411

Night at Sea Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 29:36


Episode 411 Dante Villagomez: 201 Pocket Piano, Pocket Piano and Effects Night at Sea is an avant-garde music podcast aiming to shift the mind towards a meditative state. Collaborating with Pittsburgh and Denver musicians, Spices Peculiar presents a weekly improvised instrumental deep listening journey. Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out Produced by Dante Villagomez New episode uploaded every Tuesday @ 9 P.M. Eastern Explore the full array of music, videos, and art at www.spicespeculiar.com/ spicespeculiar.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: @spicespeculiar -true wisdom is only heard in silent darkness

Brownfield Ag News
Collaborating for Corn

Brownfield Ag News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 3:59


The Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes corn checkoff funding to partner with numerous organizations to strengthen Illinois agriculture. In this Managing for Profit, John Klemm, a central Illinois farmer and director on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses a few of these partnerships and how they benefit Illinois corn farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Afterlight Podcast
Inside the mind of a forensic medium with Sheila Marie part 2

The Afterlight Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 28:22


In this compelling and intimate conversation, Lauren reconnects with world-renowned forensic medium Sheila Marie—a former police officer who has worked with law enforcement agencies and the FBI on hundreds of missing-person and criminal cases. In part two of Inside the mind of a forensic medium with Sheila Marie,  Sheila explains how cases reach her (usually via detectives or families after leads run dry) and why she only accepts those with a direct connection—not headline requests. Highlights of this episode include: How cases arrive, why she requires a direct link (family/agent), and her two-step consult approach Forensics beyond missing persons: murders, cold cases, and court-related insights Energetic boundaries: when (and why) she says no—even to major TV opportunities Psychometry explained: objects help, but intention and guide-led connection are key Practical spirituality: prayer, trust, and humility as antidotes to fear This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the spiritual discipline, discernment, and compassion behind authentic forensic mediumship. To listen to part 1 head here or listen where you get your podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-vyuj3-199ff54 ----more---- Welcome to The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, a spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Lauren Grace, host of The Afterlight Podcast, is a high-impact coach and medium dedicated to helping professionals deepen their connection to their soul so they can experience more freedom, fulfillment, and purpose. The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace aims to inspire and educate. Remember, you are the authority on your own life. While we encourage you to take what resonates, we also urge you to do your own research and consult with qualified professionals for advice on your personal situation. The opinions shared by guests are their own, and any advice by our guests or Lauren Grace is not a substitute for professional guidance. The Afterlight Podcast: The Afterlight Podcast on Social: @theafterlightpodcast To be a guest, apply here: theafterlightpodcast.com Sign up for our newsletter: laurengraceinspirations.com/contact Connect with Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations: Lauren on Social: @LaurenGraceInspirations Website: laurengraceinspirations.com Want to work with Lauren? Book a Free Discovery Call Free Offers: laurengraceinspirations.com/freeoffers Disclaimer: Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations, and The Afterlight Podcast are not licensed counselors, medical professionals, or financial advisors. Any information or advice provided during the Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or psychiatric advice. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding any specific questions or concerns you may have. Contact Sheila Sheila Marie is a world-renowned Forensic Medium who has made a significant impact in the field of criminal investigations, both nationally and internationally. Collaborating with the FBI and various law enforcement agencies worldwide, she has played a vital role in solving numerous notorious world events, missing person cases, and both recent and cold criminal investigations.  Sheila also served as a Police Officer for over 15 years. She is reputed within the police community and known as a "Medium with Integrity." Her exceptional abilities have effectively linked agencies and families with crucial data, landmarks, maps, and guidance. To date, she is credited with resolving over 400 high-profile criminal cases, leaving an indelible mark on the world of forensic investigation. Website: https://sheilamariemedium.com  

Night at Sea Podcast
Episode 410 (ft: Painter)

Night at Sea Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 22:51


Episode 410 Painter: Violin Dante Villagomez: Pocket Piano, 201 Pocket Piano Percussion and Effects Night at Sea is an avant-garde music podcast aiming to shift the mind towards a meditative state. Collaborating with Pittsburgh and Denver musicians, Spices Peculiar presents a weekly improvised instrumental deep listening journey. Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out Produced by Dante Villagomez New episode uploaded every Tuesday @ 9 P.M. Eastern Explore the full array of music, videos, and art at www.spicespeculiar.com/ spicespeculiar.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: @spicespeculiar -true wisdom is only heard in silent darkness

Arroe Collins Like It's Live
It's About Collaborating And Building New Paths Trinity From NBC's The Voice

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 21:49 Transcription Available


Trinity is an independent artist whose versatile sound spans alternative, rock, classical, neosoul, pop and jazz. From grunge to opera, Trinity blends genres to create a unique and memorable sonic experience. Having studied music since the age of 5, Trinity continues to hone her craft, completing her studies at Five Towns College in New York. With a deep commitment to collaboration, Trinity also curates events that bring artists together to foster community and creativity. As a singer-songwriter, Trinity performs her own music and uses her platform to connect with listeners on a personal level. Her music offers representation and builds spaces for those who share relatable experiences, creating a bridge between her art and the people who need it most. Trinity's goal is clear: to continue to use music as a means of connection, offering both artistic expression and a voice for those who feel seen through her sound.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
Writing The Future, And Being More Human In An Age of AI With Jamie Metzl

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 62:14


How can you write science-based fiction without info-dumping your research? How can you use AI tools in a creative way, while still focusing on a human-first approach? Why is adapting to the fast pace of change so difficult and how can we make the most of this time? Jamie Metzl talks about Superconvergence and more. In the intro, How to avoid author scams [Written Word Media]; Spotify vs Audible audiobook strategy [The New Publishing Standard]; Thoughts on Author Nation and why constraints are important in your author life [Self-Publishing with ALLi]; Alchemical History And Beautiful Architecture: Prague with Lisa M Lilly on my Books and Travel Podcast. Today's show is sponsored by Draft2Digital, self-publishing with support, where you can get free formatting, free distribution to multiple stores, and a host of other benefits. Just go to www.draft2digital.com to get started. This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Jamie Metzl is a technology futurist, professional speaker, entrepreneur, and the author of sci-fi thrillers and futurist nonfiction books, including the revised and updated edition of Superconvergence: How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions Will Transform Our Lives, Work, and World. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. Show Notes How personal history shaped Jamie's fiction writing Writing science-based fiction without info-dumping The super convergence of three revolutions (genetics, biotech, AI) and why we need to understand them holistically Using fiction to explore the human side of genetic engineering, life extension, and robotics Collaborating with GPT-5 as a named co-author How to be a first-rate human rather than a second-rate machine You can find Jamie at JamieMetzl.com. Transcript of interview with Jamie Metzl Jo: Jamie Metzl is a technology futurist, professional speaker, entrepreneur, and the author of sci-fi thrillers and futurist nonfiction books, including the revised and updated edition of Superconvergence: How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions Will Transform Our Lives, Work, and World. So welcome, Jamie. Jamie: Thank you so much, Jo. Very happy to be here with you. Jo: There is so much we could talk about, but let's start with you telling us a bit more about you and how you got into writing. From History PhD to First Novel Jamie: Well, I think like a lot of writers, I didn't know I was a writer. I was just a kid who loved writing. Actually, just last week I was going through a bunch of boxes from my parents' house and I found my autobiography, which I wrote when I was nine years old. So I've been writing my whole life and loving it. It was always something that was very important to me. When I finished my DPhil, my PhD at Oxford, and my dissertation came out, it just got scooped up by Macmillan in like two minutes. And I thought, “God, that was easy.” That got me started thinking about writing books. I wanted to write a novel based on the same historical period – my PhD was in Southeast Asian history – and I wanted to write a historical novel set in the same period as my dissertation, because I felt like the dissertation had missed the human element of the story I was telling, which was related to the Cambodian genocide and its aftermath. So I wrote what became my first novel, and I thought, “Wow, now I'm a writer.” I thought, “All right, I've already published one book. I'm gonna get this other book out into the world.” And then I ran into the brick wall of: it's really hard to be a writer. It's almost easier to write something than to get it published. I had to learn a ton, and it took nine years from when I started writing that first novel, The Depths of the Sea, to when it finally came out. But it was such a positive experience, especially to have something so personal to me as that story. I'd lived in Cambodia for two years, I'd worked on the Thai-Cambodian border, and I'm the child of a Holocaust survivor. So there was a whole lot that was very emotional for me. That set a pattern for the rest of my life as a writer, at least where, in my nonfiction books, I'm thinking about whatever the issues are that are most important to me. Whether it was that historical book, which was my first book, or Hacking Darwin on the future of human genetic engineering, which was my last book, or Superconvergence, which, as you mentioned in the intro, is my current book. But in every one of those stories, the human element is so deep and so profound. You can get at some of that in nonfiction, but I've also loved exploring those issues in deeper ways in my fiction. So in my more recent novels, Genesis Code and Eternal Sonata, I've looked at the human side of the story of genetic engineering and human life extension. And now my agent has just submitted my new novel, Virtuoso, about the intersection of AI, robotics, and classical music. With all of this, who knows what's the real difference between fiction and nonfiction? We're all humans trying to figure things out on many different levels. Shifting from History to Future Tech Jo: I knew that you were a polymath, someone who's interested in so many things, but the music angle with robotics and AI is fascinating. I do just want to ask you, because I was also at Oxford – what college were you at? Jamie: I was in St. Antony's. Jo: I was at Mansfield, so we were in that slightly smaller, less famous college group, if people don't know. Jamie: You know, but we're small but proud. Jo: Exactly. That's fantastic. You mentioned that you were on the historical side of things at the beginning and now you've moved into technology and also science, because this book Superconvergence has a lot of science. So how did you go from history and the past into science and the future? Biology and Seeing the Future Coming Jamie: It's a great question. I'll start at the end and then back up. A few years ago I was speaking at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, which is one of the big scientific labs here in the United States. I was a guest of the director and I was speaking to their 300 top scientists. I said to them, “I'm here to speak with you about the future of biology at the invitation of your director, and I'm really excited. But if you hear something wrong, please raise your hand and let me know, because I'm entirely self-taught. The last biology course I took was in 11th grade of high school in Kansas City.” Of course I wouldn't say that if I didn't have a lot of confidence in my process. But in many ways I'm self-taught in the sciences. As you know, Jo, and as all of your listeners know, the foundation of everything is curiosity and then a disciplined process for learning. Even our greatest super-specialists in the world now – whatever their background – the world is changing so fast that if anyone says, “Oh, I have a PhD in physics/chemistry/biology from 30 years ago,” the exact topic they learned 30 years ago is less significant than their process for continuous learning. More specifically, in the 1990s I was working on the National Security Council for President Clinton, which is the president's foreign policy staff. My then boss and now close friend, Richard Clarke – who became famous as the guy who had tragically predicted 9/11 – used to say that the key to efficacy in Washington and in life is to try to solve problems that other people can't see. For me, almost 30 years ago, I felt to my bones that this intersection of what we now call AI and the nascent genetics revolution and the nascent biotechnology revolution was going to have profound implications for humanity. So I just started obsessively educating myself. When I was ready, I started writing obscure national security articles. Those got a decent amount of attention, so I was invited to testify before the United States Congress. I was speaking out a lot, saying, “Hey, this is a really important story. A lot of people are missing it. Here are the things we should be thinking about for the future.” I wasn't getting the kind of traction that I wanted. I mentioned before that my first book had been this dry Oxford PhD dissertation, and that had led to my first novel. So I thought, why don't I try the same approach again – writing novels to tell this story about the genetics, biotech, and what later became known popularly as the AI revolution? That led to my two near-term sci-fi novels, Genesis Code and Eternal Sonata. On my book tours for those novels, when I explained the underlying science to people in my way, as someone who taught myself, I could see in their eyes that they were recognizing not just that something big was happening, but that they could understand it and feel like they were part of that story. That's what led me to write Hacking Darwin, as I mentioned. That book really unlocked a lot of things. I had essentially predicted the CRISPR babies that were born in China before it happened – down to the specific gene I thought would be targeted, which in fact was the case. After that book was published, Dr. Tedros, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, invited me to join the WHO Expert Advisory Committee on Human Genome Editing, which I did. It was a really great experience and got me thinking a lot about the upside of this revolution and the downside. The Birth of Superconvergence Jamie: I get a lot of wonderful invitations to speak, and I have two basic rules for speaking: Never use notes. Never ever. Never stand behind a podium. Never ever. Because of that, when I speak, my talks tend to migrate. I'd be speaking with people about the genetics revolution as it applied to humans, and I'd say, “Well, this is just a little piece of a much bigger story.” The bigger story is that after nearly four billion years of life on Earth, our one species has the increasing ability to engineer novel intelligence and re-engineer life. The big question for us, and frankly for the world, is whether we're going to be able to use that almost godlike superpower wisely. As that idea got bigger and bigger, it became this inevitable force. You write so many books, Jo, that I think it's second nature for you. Every time I finish a book, I think, “Wow, that was really hard. I'm never doing that again.” And then the books creep up on you. They call to you. At some point you say, “All right, now I'm going to do it.” So that was my current book, Superconvergence. Like everything, every journey you take a step, and that step inspires another step and another. That's why writing and living creatively is such a wonderfully exciting thing – there's always more to learn and always great opportunities to push ourselves in new ways. Balancing Deep Research with Good Storytelling Jo: Yeah, absolutely. I love that you've followed your curiosity and then done this disciplined process for learning. I completely understand that. But one of the big issues with people like us who love the research – and having read your Superconvergence, I know how deeply you go into this and how deeply you care that it's correct – is that with fiction, one of the big problems with too much research is the danger of brain-dumping. Readers go to fiction for escapism. They want the interesting side of it, but they want a story first. What are your tips for authors who might feel like, “Where's the line between putting in my research so that it's interesting for readers, but not going too far and turning it into a textbook?” How do you find that balance? Jamie: It's such a great question. I live in New York now, but I used to live in Washington when I was working for the U.S. government, and there were a number of people I served with who later wrote novels. Some of those novels felt like policy memos with a few sex scenes – and that's not what to do. To write something that's informed by science or really by anything, everything needs to be subservient to the story and the characters. The question is: what is the essential piece of information that can convey something that's both important to your story and your character development, and is also an accurate representation of the world as you want it to be? I certainly write novels that are set in the future – although some of them were a future that's now already happened because I wrote them a long time ago. You can make stuff up, but as an author you have to decide what your connection to existing science and existing technology and the existing world is going to be. I come at it from two angles. One: I read a huge number of scientific papers and think, “What does this mean for now, and if you extrapolate into the future, where might that go?” Two: I think about how to condense things. We've all read books where you're humming along because people read fiction for story and emotional connection, and then you hit a bit like: “I sat down in front of the president, and the president said, ‘Tell me what I need to know about the nuclear threat.'” And then it's like: insert memo. That's a deal-killer. It's like all things – how do you have a meaningful relationship with another person? It's not by just telling them your story. Even when you're telling them something about you, you need to be imagining yourself sitting in their shoes, hearing you. These are very different disciplines, fiction and nonfiction. But for the speculative nonfiction I write – “here's where things are now, and here's where the world is heading” – there's a lot of imagination that goes into that too. It feels in many ways like we're living in a sci-fi world because the rate of technological change has been accelerating continuously, certainly for the last 12,000 years since the dawn of agriculture. It's a balance. For me, I feel like I'm a better fiction writer because I write nonfiction, and I'm a better nonfiction writer because I write fiction. When I'm writing nonfiction, I don't want it to be boring either – I want people to feel like there's a story and characters and that they can feel themselves inside that story. Jo: Yeah, definitely. I think having some distance helps as well. If you're really deep into your topics, as you are, you have to leave that manuscript a little bit so you can go back with the eyes of the reader as opposed to your eyes as the expert. Then you can get their experience, which is great. Looking Beyond Author-Focused AI Fears Jo: I want to come to your technical knowledge, because AI is a big thing in the author and creative community, like everywhere else. One of the issues is that creators are focusing on just this tiny part of the impact of AI, and there's a much bigger picture. For example, in 2024, Demis Hassabis from Google DeepMind and his collaborative partner John Jumper won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry with AlphaFold. It feels to me like there's this massive world of what's happening with AI in health, climate, and other areas, and yet we are so focused on a lot of the negative stuff. Maybe you could give us a couple of things about what there is to be excited and optimistic about in terms of AI-powered science? Jamie: Sure. I'm so excited about all of the new opportunities that AI creates. But I also think there's a reason why evolution has preserved this very human feeling of anxiety: because there are real dangers. Anybody who's Pollyanna-ish and says, “Oh, the AI story is inevitably positive,” I'd be distrustful. And anyone who says, “We're absolutely doomed, this is the end of humanity,” I'd also be distrustful. So let me tell you the positives and the negatives, and maybe some thoughts about how we navigate toward the former and away from the latter. AI as the New Electricity Jamie: When people think of AI right now, they're thinking very narrowly about these AI tools and ChatGPT. But we don't think of electricity that way. Nobody says, “I know electricity – electricity is what happens at the power station.” We've internalised the idea that electricity is woven into not just our communication systems or our houses, but into our clothes, our glasses – it's woven into everything and has super-empowered almost everything in our modern lives. That's what AI is. In Superconvergence, the majority of the book is about positive opportunities: In healthcare, moving from generalised healthcare based on population averages to personalised or precision healthcare based on a molecular understanding of each person's individual biology. As we build these massive datasets like the UK Biobank, we can take a next jump toward predictive and preventive healthcare, where we're able to address health issues far earlier in the process, when interventions can be far more benign. I'm really excited about that, not to mention the incredible new kinds of treatments – gene therapies, or pharmaceuticals based on genetics and systems-biology analyses of patients. Then there's agriculture. Over the last hundred years, because of the technologies of the Green Revolution and synthetic fertilisers, we've had an incredible increase in agricultural productivity. That's what's allowed us to quadruple the global population. But if we just continue agriculture as it is, as we get towards ten billion wealthier, more empowered people wanting to eat like we eat, we're going to have to wipe out all the wild spaces on Earth to feed them. These technologies help provide different paths toward increasing agricultural productivity with fewer inputs of land, water, fertiliser, insecticides, and pesticides. That's really positive. I could go on and on about these positives – and I do – but there are very real negatives. I was a member of the WHO Expert Advisory Committee on Human Genome Editing after the first CRISPR babies were very unethically created in China. I'm extremely aware that these same capabilities have potentially incredible upsides and very real downsides. That's the same as every technology in the past, but this is happening so quickly that it's triggering a lot of anxieties. Governance, Responsibility, and Why Everyone Has a Role Jamie: The question now is: how do we optimise the benefits and minimise the harms? The short, unsexy word for that is governance. Governance is not just what governments do; it's what all of us do. That's why I try to write books, both fiction and nonfiction, to bring people into this story. If people “other” this story – if they say, “There's a technology revolution, it has nothing to do with me, I'm going to keep my head down” – I think that's dangerous. The way we're going to handle this as responsibly as possible is if everybody says, “I have some role. Maybe it's small, maybe it's big. The first step is I need to educate myself. Then I need to have conversations with people around me. I need to express my desires, wishes, and thoughts – with political leaders, organisations I'm part of, businesses.” That has to happen at every level. You're in the UK – you know the anti-slavery movement started with a handful of people in Cambridge and grew into a global movement. I really believe in the power of ideas, but ideas don't spread on their own. These are very human networks, and that's why writing, speaking, communicating – probably for every single person listening to this podcast – is so important. Jo: Mm, yeah. Fiction Like AI 2041 and Thinking Through the Issues Jo: Have you read AI 2041 by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan? Jamie: No. I heard a bunch of their interviews when the book came out, but I haven't read it. Jo: I think that's another good one because it's fiction – a whole load of short stories. It came out a few years ago now, but the issues they cover in the stories, about different people in different countries – I remember one about deepfakes – make you think more about the topics and help you figure out where you stand. I think that's the issue right now: it's so complex, there are so many things. I'm generally positive about AI, but of course I don't want autonomous drone weapons, you know? The Messy Reality of “Bad” Technologies Jamie: Can I ask you about that? Because this is why it's so complicated. Like you, I think nobody wants autonomous killer drones anywhere in the world. But if you right now were the defence minister of Ukraine, and your children are being kidnapped, your country is being destroyed, you're fighting for your survival, you're getting attacked every night – and you're getting attacked by the Russians, who are investing more and more in autonomous killer robots – you kind of have two choices. You can say, “I'm going to surrender,” or, “I'm going to use what technology I have available to defend myself, and hopefully fight to either victory or some kind of stand-off.” That's what our societies did with nuclear weapons. Maybe not every American recognises that Churchill gave Britain's nuclear secrets to America as a way of greasing the wheels of the Anglo-American alliance during the Second World War – but that was our programme: we couldn't afford to lose that war, and we couldn't afford to let the Nazis get nuclear weapons before we did. So there's the abstract feeling of, “I'm against all war in the abstract. I'm against autonomous killer robots in the abstract.” But if I were the defence minister of Ukraine, I would say, “What will it take for us to build the weapons we can use to defend ourselves?” That's why all this stuff gets so complicated. And frankly, it's why the relationship between fiction and nonfiction is so important. If every novel had a situation where every character said, “Oh, I know exactly the right answer,” and then they just did the right answer and it was obviously right, it wouldn't make for great fiction. We're dealing with really complex humans. We have conflicting impulses. We're not perfect. Maybe there are no perfect answers – but how do we strive toward better rather than worse? That's the question. Jo: Absolutely. I don't want to get too political on things. How AI Is Changing the Writing Life Jo: Let's come back to authors. In terms of the creative process, the writing process, the research process, and the business of being an author – what are some of the ways that you already use AI tools, and some of the ways, given your futurist brain, that you think things are going to change for us? Jamie: Great question. I'll start with a little middle piece. I found you, Jo, through GPT-5. I asked ChatGPT, “I'm coming out with this book and I want to connect with podcasters who are a little different from the ones I've done in the past. I've been a guest on Joe Rogan twice and some of the bigger podcasts. Make me a list of really interesting people I can have great conversations with.” That's how I found you. So this is one reward of that process. Let me say that in the last year I've worked on three books, and I'll explain how my relationship with AI has changed over those books. Cleaning Up Citations (and Getting Burned) Jamie: First is the highly revised paperback edition of Superconvergence. When the hardback came out, I had – I don't normally work with research assistants because I like to dig into everything myself – but the one thing I do use a research assistant for is that I can't be bothered, when I'm writing something, to do the full Chicago-style footnote if I'm already referencing an academic paper. So I'd just put the URL as the footnote and then hire a research assistant and say, “Go to this URL and change it into a Chicago-style citation. That's it.” Unfortunately, my research assistant on the hardback used early-days ChatGPT for that work. He did the whole thing, came back, everything looked perfect. I said, “Wow, amazing job.” It was only later, as I was going through them, that I realised something like 50% of them were invented footnotes. It was very painful to go back and fix, and it took ten times more time. With the paperback edition, I didn't use AI that much, but I did say things like, “Here's all the information – generate a Chicago-style citation.” That was better. I noticed there were a few things where I stopped using the thesaurus function on Microsoft Word because I'd just put the whole paragraph into the AI and say, “Give me ten other options for this one word,” and it would be like a contextual thesaurus. That was pretty good. Talking to a Robot Pianist Character Jamie: Then, for my new novel Virtuoso, I was writing a character who is a futurist robot that plays the piano very beautifully – not just humanly, but almost finding new things in the music we've written and composing music that resonates with us. I described the actions of that robot in the novel, but I didn't describe the inner workings of the robot's mind. In thinking about that character, I realised I was the first science-fiction writer in history who could interrogate a machine about what it was “thinking” in a particular context. I had the most beautiful conversations with ChatGPT, where I would give scenarios and ask, “What are you thinking? What are you feeling in this context?” It was all background for that character, but it was truly profound. Co-Authoring The AI Ten Commandments with GPT-5 Jamie: Third, I have another book coming out in May in the United States. I gave a talk this summer at the Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York about AI and spirituality. I talked about the history of our human relationship with our technology, about how all our religious and spiritual traditions have deep technological underpinnings – certainly our Abrahamic religions are deeply connected to farming, and Protestantism to the printing press. Then I had a section about the role of AI in generating moral codes that would resonate with humans. Everybody went nuts for this talk, and I thought, “I think I'm going to write a book.” I decided to write it differently, with GPT-5 as my named co-author. The first thing I did was outline the entire book based on the talk, which I'd already spent a huge amount of time thinking about and organising. Then I did a full outline of the arguments and structures. Then I trained GPT-5 on my writing style. The way I did it – which I fully describe in the introduction to the book – was that I'd handle all the framing: the full introduction, the argument, the structure. But if there was a section where, for a few paragraphs, I was summarising a huge field of data, even something I knew well, I'd give GPT-5 the intro sentence and say, “In my writing style, prepare four paragraphs on this.” For example, I might write: “AI has the potential to see us humans like we humans see ant colonies.” Then I'd say, “Give me four paragraphs on the relationship between the individual and the collective in ant colonies.” I could have written those four paragraphs myself, but it would've taken a month to read the life's work of E.O. Wilson and then write them. GPT-5 wrote them in seconds or minutes, in its thinking mode. I'd then say, “It's not quite right – change this, change that,” and we'd go back and forth three or four times. Then I'd edit the whole thing and put it into the text. So this book that I could have written on my own in a year, I wrote a first draft of with GPT-5 as my named co-author in two days. The whole project will take about six months from start to finish, and I'm having massive human editing – multiple edits from me, plus a professional editor. It's not a magic AI button. But I feel strongly about listing GPT-5 as a co-author because I've written it differently than previous books. I'm a huge believer in the old-fashioned lone author struggling and suffering – that's in my novels, and in Virtuoso I explore that. But other forms are going to emerge, just like video games are a creative, artistic form deeply connected to technology. The novel hasn't been around forever – the current format is only a few centuries old – and forms are always changing. There are real opportunities for authors, and there will be so much crap flooding the market because everybody can write something and put it up on Amazon. But I think there will be a very special place for thoughtful human authors who have an idea of what humans do at our best, and who translate that into content other humans can enjoy. Traditional vs Indie: Why This Book Will Be Self-Published Jo: I'm interested – you mentioned that it's your named co-author. Is this book going through a traditional publisher, and what do they think about that? Or are you going to publish it yourself? Jamie: It's such a smart question. What I found quickly is that when you get to be an author later in your career, you have all the infrastructure – a track record, a fantastic agent, all of that. But there were two things that were really important to me here: I wanted to get this book out really fast – six months instead of a year and a half. It was essential to me to have GPT-5 listed as my co-author, because if it were just my name, I feel like it would be dishonest. Readers who are used to reading my books – I didn't want to present something different than what it was. I spoke with my agent, who I absolutely love, and she said that for this particular project it was going to be really hard in traditional publishing. So I did a huge amount of research, because I'd never done anything in the self-publishing world before. I looked at different models. There was one hybrid model that's basically the same as traditional, but you pay for the things the publisher would normally pay for. I ended up not doing that. Instead, I decided on a self-publishing route where I disaggregated the publishing process. I found three teams: one for producing the book, one for getting the book out into the world, and a smaller one for the audiobook. I still believe in traditional publishing – there's a lot of wonderful human value-add. But some works just don't lend themselves to traditional publishing. For this book, which is called The AI Ten Commandments, that's the path I've chosen. Jo: And when's that out? I think people will be interested. Jamie: April 26th. Those of us used to traditional publishing think, “I've finished the book, sold the proposal, it'll be out any day now,” and then it can be a year and a half. It's frustrating. With this, the process can be much faster because it's possible to control more of the variables. But the key – as I was saying – is to make sure it's as good a book as everything else you've written. It's great to speed up, but you don't want to compromise on quality. The Coming Flood of Excellent AI-Generated Work Jo: Yeah, absolutely. We're almost out of time, but I want to come back to your “flood of crap” and the “AI slop” idea that's going around. Because you are working with GPT-5 – and I do as well, and I work with Claude and Gemini – and right now there are still issues. Like you said about referencing, there are still hallucinations, though fewer. But fast-forward two, five years: it's not a flood of crap. It's a flood of excellent. It's a flood of stuff that's better than us. Jamie: We're humans. It's better than us in certain ways. If you have farm machinery, it's better than us at certain aspects of farming. I'm a true humanist. I think there will be lots of things machines do better than us, but there will be tons of things we do better than them. There's a reason humans still care about chess, even though machines can beat humans at chess. Some people are saying things I fully disagree with, like this concept of AGI – artificial general intelligence – where machines do everything better than humans. I've summarised my position in seven letters: “AGI is BS.” The only way you can believe in AGI in that sense is if your concept of what a human is and what a human mind is is so narrow that you think it's just a narrow range of analytical skills. We are so much more than that. Humans represent almost four billion years of embodied evolution. There's so much about ourselves that we don't know. As incredible as these machines are and will become, there will always be wonderful things humans can do that are different from machines. What I always tell people is: whatever you're doing, don't be a second-rate machine. Be a first-rate human. If you're doing something and a machine is doing that thing much better than you, then shift to something where your unique capacities as a human give you the opportunity to do something better. So yes, I totally agree that the quality of AI-generated stuff will get better. But I think the most creative and successful humans will be the ones who say, “I recognise that this is creating new opportunities, and I'm going to insert my core humanity to do something magical and new.” People are “othering” these technologies, but the technologies themselves are magnificent human-generated artefacts. They're not alien UFOs that landed here. It's a scary moment for creatives, no doubt, because there are things all of us did in the past that machines can now do really well. But this is the moment where the most creative people ask themselves, “What does it mean for me to be a great human?” The pat answers won't apply. In my Virtuoso novel I explore that a lot. The idea that “machines don't do creativity” – they will do incredible creativity; it just won't be exactly human creativity. We will be potentially huge beneficiaries of these capabilities, but we really have to believe in and invest in the magic of our core humanity. Where to Find Jamie and His Books Jo: Brilliant. So where can people find you and your books online? Jamie: Thank you so much for asking. My website is jamiemetzl.com – and my books are available everywhere. Jo: Fantastic. Thanks so much for your time, Jamie. That was great. Jamie: Thank you, Joanna.The post Writing The Future, And Being More Human In An Age of AI With Jamie Metzl first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Productivity Straight Talk - Time Management, Productivity and Business Growth Tips
404 | Collaborating With Your Bookkeeper For Best Results With Misa Bacon

Productivity Straight Talk - Time Management, Productivity and Business Growth Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 59:05


I sit down with the founder and CEO of Perfectly Kept Books®, Misa Bacon, to dive into the inner workings of your relationship with your bookkeeper and specific strategies to make it a seamless back-and-forth collaboration that's personalized to get the best results for you and your business. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Misa Sees Out In The Wild West Of Her Clients' Books ✔ The Nuances Of Business Owners & Good Bookkeeper / Accountant Relationships ✔ What To Do If You're Not Receiving The Reports You're Paying For ✔ How Often You Should Be Talking With Your Bookkeeper ✔ Strategies To Work With Your Bookkeeper To Get The Results You Want ✔ Red Flags To Watch Out For & What To Consider When Hiring / Working With A Bookkeeper ✔ The Best Time Of Year To Hire A Bookkeeper ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/404   P.S. Want to discover what's most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level!  And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I'd like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call

To The Studio
Steven Gee of Piccalilli

To The Studio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 87:33


Steven Gee is a London-based artist, curator, and founding Director of Piccalilli. In 2013 he graduated with a BA from the University of East London and in 2015, an MA in Painting from the Royal College of Art.In 2017 Steven subsequently co-founded the curatorial collective IKO (It's Kind Of hard to explain) alongside Corey Bartle-Sanderson and Oliver Durcan, curating exhibition across London, Margate and Hastings. Collaborating with and commissioning early career artists and writers in the UK, they were interested in viewership and challenging how artworks and exhibitions can be engaged with through fabricated specific framing devices (literal and conceptual) to house the artworks. Their projects rejected the showroom model of presenting pre-made artwork in white rooms, working closely with project participants to collaborate and build projects in line with a collective goal.In 2022, Steven co-founded and is current Director of Piccalilli. An artist-led initiative and gallery, supporting early career and under-represented artists by providing them with a supportive framework to develop their practices with ambition and experimentation at the fore. Through cultivating a supportive environment and concept collaboration, piccalilli aims to bridge a dialogue between artists, audiences, community and place.Now based in South Bermondsey, Piccalilli is a permanent space based in the Penarth Centre. Following an ethos where the space and programme are centred around the engagement of commissioned artworks, within a specific environment which acknowledges the architecture rather than ignore. Invited artists are supported to research, develop and realise projects over a dedicated period of time - a space for rumination and fermentation. As an artist, Gee's practice navigates the everyday and the absurd — he works across mixed media, sculpture, installation, painting, and recently bespoke jewellery, often incorporating unconventional materials like mayonnaise, teeth, energy drinks and everyday ephemera. His solo exhibitions — such as Sandwiched, Tasteful Thickness, and Every Time You Lick a Stamp, You're Consuming 1/10th of a Calorie — reveal a playful yet probing engagement with consumer culture, digestion, materiality, and texture.

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism
The Art of Medicine Is Dying: Dr. Sabine Hazan on Transforming Autism & Disease Through the Gut

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 91:37 Transcription Available


Dr. Sabine Hazan is a pioneering gastroenterologist and the first physician to launch a private microbiome testing lab in the U.S. In this powerful episode, she reveals how decades of clinical experience and cutting-edge research have convinced her that the gut microbiome—especially the near-extinction of key bacteria like Bifidobacteria—lies at the root of Autism, Alzheimer's, cancer, and many chronic diseases. Speaking candidly about the erosion of the doctor-patient relationship, relentless censorship, and the profit-driven forces that have turned medicine into a pill-pushing machine, Dr. Hazan explains why she believes the art of medicine is dying—and how restoring the microbiome could bring it back to lifeProgenabiome: https://progenabiome.comClinical Trials: https://progenabiome.com/clinical-trialsX: https://x.com/SabinehazanMDChroma Light Devices, use "BFCM2025" for 21% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autismUse "autism"$50 discount https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autism10% discount https://figtreegolf.com/?ref=autismhttps://thecognity.com0:00 Chroma, use "BFCM2025"; Daylight Computer & Fig Tree Golf, use "autism"2:00 Dr. Sabine Hazan; Gastroenterologist; Microbiome; Fecal Transplant; Covid, Alzheimers, Cancer, Gut Conditions7:12 The Impact of COVID on Medical Perspectives; Censorship & Narratives12:26 The Art of Medicine & Relationships- more than just pills (Big Harma)16:28 Understanding Autism & Microbiome connections; Cancer21:16 Challenges with Clinical Trials & Funding26:58 Innovations in Treatment versus the Status Quo31:44 Censorship & Narrative Control (Profits over Humanity); Dr. Andy Wakefield & Autism35:52 The Role of Vaccines & Antibiotics40:16 Future of Microbiome Research & Treatment; Bifidobacteria47:52 Preserving the Microbiome; Mother's & Autism; Autism Research54:18 Fighting Censorship in Science; Narrative Control1:00:56 Lab Testing for Autism; Red Light; Dr. Jack Kruse1:09:14 Collaborating versus Censorship1:13:03 Humanity & Health; Profits over Humanity1:17:27 The Medical Oath; Urgency in Microbiome & BifidobacteriaX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxEzLKXkjppo3nqmpXpzuAemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

Spotlight on the Community
Celebrating Small Businesses: Convening, Collaborating, and Supporting the Next Crop of Leaders

Spotlight on the Community

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 28:45


Chris Cate, President and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, discusses the mission of Chamber, which has more than 2,000 member businesses.  Cate emphasizes the economic impact of small businesses, which constitute 98% of San Diego's businesses. The Chamber collaborates with local chambers, universities, and organizations such as the EDC to support economic growth. The Chamber also manages LEAD San Diego, a leadership development program. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Art Biz Podcast
Artist Friendships that Lead to Collaborative Exhibitions and Opportunities (249)

Art Biz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 48:08


host: Alyson Stanfield Alicia Bailey and Melinda Laz are part of a four-artist collaborative group in Denver that's been working together for years because it's made them better artists. In this conversation, they share the practical realities of collaboration: the systems that keep things organized, the communication that prevents problems, and the trust that makes it all possible. If you've ever wondered whether working with other artists is worth the effort, this episode will show you what's possible when you get it right.

The Afterlight Podcast
Inside the mind of a forensic medium with Sheila Marie part 1.

The Afterlight Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 47:24


In this compelling and intimate conversation, Lauren reconnects with world-renowned forensic medium Sheila Marie—a former police officer who has worked with law enforcement agencies and the FBI on hundreds of missing-person and criminal cases. In this episode, Sheila reveals the real work of a forensic medium—channeling maps, faces, names, and landmarks to surface pivotal leads for investigators and clients—while navigating the balance between human emotion and spiritual duty. Sheila  opens up about learning to detach from fear, set energetic boundaries, and trust her guides completely—even when confronted with dark or disturbing energies. Throughout the conversation, Lauren and Sheila dive deep into: How forensic mediumship differs from traditional psychic work. Using dreams as direct communication from Spirit. Maintaining faith and focus during emotionally intense cases. Setting boundaries and avoiding “spiritual hitchhikers.” Overcoming fear through trust, light, and gratitude. The healing and love that often emerge, even in tragic cases. Sheila also recounts incredible real-life experiences—like a case where a detailed dream helped locate a missing woman alive—and offers wisdom for mediums learning to separate human emotion from spiritual service. Listen now. ----more---- Welcome to The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, a spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Lauren Grace, host of The Afterlight Podcast, is a high-impact coach and medium dedicated to helping professionals deepen their connection to their soul so they can experience more freedom, fulfillment, and purpose. The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace aims to inspire and educate. Remember, you are the authority on your own life. While we encourage you to take what resonates, we also urge you to do your own research and consult with qualified professionals for advice on your personal situation. The opinions shared by guests are their own, and any advice by our guests or Lauren Grace is not a substitute for professional guidance. The Afterlight Podcast: The Afterlight Podcast on Social: @theafterlightpodcast To be a guest, apply here: theafterlightpodcast.com Sign up for our newsletter: laurengraceinspirations.com/contact Connect with Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations: Lauren on Social: @LaurenGraceInspirations Website: laurengraceinspirations.com Want to work with Lauren? Book a Free Discovery Call Free Offers: laurengraceinspirations.com/freeoffers Disclaimer: Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations, and The Afterlight Podcast are not licensed counselors, medical professionals, or financial advisors. Any information or advice provided during the Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or psychiatric advice. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding any specific questions or concerns you may have. Contact Sheila Sheila Marie is a world-renowned Forensic Medium who has made a significant impact in the field of criminal investigations, both nationally and internationally. Collaborating with the FBI and various law enforcement agencies worldwide, she has played a vital role in solving numerous notorious world events, missing person cases, and both recent and cold criminal investigations.  Sheila also served as a Police Officer for over 15 years. She is reputed within the police community and known as a "Medium with Integrity." Her exceptional abilities have effectively linked agencies and families with crucial data, landmarks, maps, and guidance. To date, she is credited with resolving over 400 high-profile criminal cases, leaving an indelible mark on the world of forensic investigation. Website: https://sheilamariemedium.com  

Every Soul Has A Story
Reclaiming Your Identity in Menopause, with Lauren Tetenbaum

Every Soul Has A Story

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 26:13 Transcription Available


What if menopause could be an opportunity for empowerment and reclaiming your identity? In this episode of Every Soul Has a Story, host Dara Levan speaks with Lauren Tetenbaum, a licensed social worker and author of Millennial Menopause. They dive into the often-overlooked symptoms of perimenopause that can start as early as one's late thirties, the critical importance of setting loving but firm boundaries, and how to shift your mindset to navigate this life transition with confidence. Listen in for expert insights on women's mental health, practical advice for advocating for your well-being, and how to build a supportive network. Discover why knowing more about menopause is essential for every millennial woman and those who care about them.0:00 - Intro1:09 - Lauren's Miami and Cuban Roots2:18 - The Origin of Millennial Menopause3:41 - The Pivotal Book Idea4:56 - Collaborating with Health Experts6:21 - Menopause as a Liberating Phase7:50 - Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy9:09 - Body Image and Eating Issues11:36 - Lauren's Self-Care Practices13:39 - Setting Boundaries at Work16:43 - How to Set Loving Boundaries19:52 - Handling Boundary Pushback22:22 - Lessons for Your Younger Self25:23 - Where to Find Lauren's Book26:03 - OutroRESOURCESMillennial Menopause BookLauren's WebsiteDara Levan's WebsiteDara Levan's Instagram (Handled mentioned as "Follow me on Instagram at Dara Levan")

One More Thing Before You Go
Turning Dreams Into Reality: The Chrissy Tasker Story

One More Thing Before You Go

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 41:49 Transcription Available


In this episode of we explore the transformative power of resilience, vision, and community through the extraordinary journey of Chrissy Tasker—author, publisher, entrepreneur, and relentless dream-chaser.Chrissy's story is more than a tale of success; it's a blueprint for turning aspirations into tangible achievements, even when life throws its hardest challenges. From navigating personal setbacks to building a thriving creative empire, she exemplifies what it means to seize opportunity, lean into growth, and build a legacy that uplifts others.Together, we unpack the pivotal moments that shaped her path, the mindset shifts that fueled her rise, and the lessons that can inspire anyone to pursue their own dreams with clarity and courage. If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain, or ready for your next chapter—this conversation is for you.Welcome to One More Thing Before You Go—where every story is a step toward transformation.Takeaways: The journey from a childhood dream of writing to becoming a successful entrepreneur is often fraught with challenges and requires resilience. Experiencing a life-altering decision at a young age can significantly shape one's future and instill a sense of responsibility and independence. Building a publishing company allows one to not only fulfill personal aspirations but also to empower others in their writing endeavors. Collaborating with others in the writing and publishing process can lead to shared success and create a supportive community of authors. Transforming personal experiences into stories can inspire others and create meaningful connections through literature. The importance of pursuing one's passions and maintaining the freedom to choose one's path is vital for personal fulfillment and professional success. Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/onemorethingThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Night at Sea Podcast
Episode 409

Night at Sea Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 21:48


Episode 409 Dante Villagomez: 201 Pocket Piano, Pocket Piano and Effects Night at Sea is an avant-garde music podcast aiming to shift the mind towards a meditative state. Collaborating with Pittsburgh and Denver musicians, Spices Peculiar presents a weekly improvised instrumental deep listening journey. Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out Produced by Dante Villagomez New episode uploaded every Tuesday @ 9 P.M. Eastern Explore the full array of music, videos, and art at www.spicespeculiar.com/ spicespeculiar.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: @spicespeculiar -true wisdom is only heard in silent darkness

Catholic Health USA Podcast
Collaborating to Address Food Insecurity in Rural Communities

Catholic Health USA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 25:29


Health Calls Season 6, Episode 6 focuses on addressing food insecurity in rural communities. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka welcome Lindsey Meyers, MBA, Vice President of Communications, PR, and Community Engagement at Avera Health. Lindsey shares how Avera's community health needs assessments revealed rising food insecurity across its largely rural footprint, prompting the creation of wellness pantries within clinics. These pantries provide emergency food supplies and connect patients to sustainable resources, complementing mobile food pantries and partnerships with Feeding South Dakota. Lindsey explains why food access is essential to whole-person care and how collaboration among clinicians, volunteers, and community partners drives success. The conversation highlights the program's rapid growth, its impact on patients, and underscores Catholic health care's commitment to meeting social determinants of health and evolving to serve community needs. Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeLearn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

1000 w/ Ron Placone
Carving a Lefty Niche Out of the Bernie Movement, Collaborating in Film with a Spouse, Leila Leigh - 114

1000 w/ Ron Placone

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 69:17


Leila Leigh is an actress, writer, and podcaster. We first met amidst the online Lefty Bernie Movement. She's the co-host of one of my favorite Lefty YouTube Shows, PunchUp Pod. In addition to podcasting, she's done a ton in the indie film space, some of it with her husband, Josh Stolberg, who was Episode 98.

The Making Of
"Sinners" Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC on Crafting the Film using IMAX Cameras, Collaborating with Coogler, & More

The Making Of

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 42:54


In this episode, we welcome Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC. Autumn has shot films including Sinners, The Last Showgirl, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Beastie Boys Story, “Loki” and Palo Alto. In our chat, she shares about her roots, early cinematic inspirations, pathway into filmmaking, and how she approached the cinematography of Sinners. Autumn also talks about working with IMAX cameras, her lens choices, and other insights into the making of this standout film of 2025.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:UDC-4K: More than just an average 12G-SDI and HDMI up/down/cross converterAJA's newest Mini-Converter boasts powerful 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 I/O, 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD scaling, frame sync, frame rate conversion, and more. Unlocking an expansive range of conversion possibilities, UDC-4K enables teams to get disparate sources into a common format and timing reference. Explore how UDC-4K solves some of the most common production and post challenges here.Shoot. Store. Secure. Smile.The OWC Guardian is a bus‑powered, portable NVMe SSD featuring 256‑bit AES OPAL hardware encryption and a color touch‑screen for intuitive, secure access. With up to 1,000 MB/s real‑world transfer speeds, platform‑agnostic operation (Mac, PC, iPad Pro), and a rugged anodized aluminum enclosure, it's built to protect audit‑sensitive media and projects anytime, anywhere. Learn more hereMeet Stream Deck Studio:Meet Stream Deck Studio, the ultimate control surface designed for professional broadcast and live production environments. Built on the iconic Elgato hardware and powered by Bitfocus software, it offers a hyper-customizable experience that simplifies even the most complex workflows. With compatibility across hundreds of devices from the industry's top vendors, Stream Deck Studio gives you complete command over your production setup, making it easier than ever to create seamless, high-quality broadcasts. Call Videoguys at 800-323-2325 to learn more and take your production control to the next level today! Explore hereWomen in Media — Holiday Toast 2025Dec 6th | 10am – 2pmHotel Sofitel | Beverly Hills, CAJoin Women In Media as we raise a glass to legendary women of the entertainment industry. There will be a champagne brunch, silent auction, panel with honorees, and celebratory toasts by their toastmasters.Holiday Toast 2025 Honorees include Ashley Nicole Black, Writer/Actor (Shrinking, Ted Lasso, A Black Lady Sketch Show), Toastmaster Chelsea Devantez, Comedian, Writer (The Problem with John Stewart, Girls5Eva), Krystina Figg, Best Boy Grip, Grip (Superman, Killers of the Flower Moon, Dunkirk), and Mandy Walker, AM, ACS, ASC, Director of Photography (Elvis, Hidden Figures, Mulan), President of the American Society of Cinematographers. Get tickets and tables herePodcast Rewind:Nov. 2025 - Ep. 104…Advertise in this newsletter and reach 250K film and TV industry professionals each week. For more information, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast
5 AI-Proof Assessment Ideas

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 16:45


Let's talk about 5 AI-proof assessments you can add into your online learning experiences!

The Incubator
#375 -

The Incubator

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 15:58


Send us a textThis discussion features Dr. Beena Kamath-Rayne, a neonatologist at Lurie Children's and Senior Vice President of Global Health and Clinical Skills at the American Academy of Pediatrics, describing how collaborative programs are improving neonatal care quality nationwide. She explains the AAP's NICU Verification (Neonatal Excellence) Program, which supports level II–IV units in evaluating their structures, processes, and outcomes against national standards through a collaborative, non-punitive survey model. Dr. Kamath-Rayne also highlights the DRIVE Network, which captures delivery room practices to address variation, including CPAP use in term infants. Key takeaways include coordinating with obstetric teams, preparing early for NRP updates, and engaging in mentorship and global neonatal initiatives.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

Smart Acids™
Driving Impact Across the Value Chain

Smart Acids™

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 30:19


Andy and Chris kicked off the episode in big hats—and even bigger conversation. In this episode, Liam McCarroll, DProf, Senior Director, Global Sustainability and Sukhjit Varaich, Director Regional Sustainability unpack how Univar Solutions is driving impact across the value chain as we close in on our 2025  ESG goals and look ahead to 2030.  Listen to Driving Impact Across the Value Chain to hear how we're:   • Reducing emissions through smarter operations• Collaborating across the supply chain for shared value• Using AI to optimize performance and manage risk• Building transparency and resilience for long-term success  Big hats were just the beginning—this episode is packed with insights on how responsible practices and smart strategy are shaping the future of our business.  #TogetherWeWin #SustainabilityMatters #ReliabilityThatDeliversSmart Acids™ is the source for product insights and current market moves related to chemical and specialty ingredient distribution—breaking it all down one boron at a time. Join hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst for straightforward and honest chat that speaks to the why behind pricing and supply, delivered in a smart, fun and entertaining way. Smart Acids is the winner of a B2 Silver Award, a top national recognition among leading global brands and marketers in B2B.About the hosts: Andy Erickson, senior director of product marketing for essential chemicals, and Chris Ernst, senior director of product marketing for solvents, converse with guests from chemistry and specialty ingredient backgrounds who are keyed in to manufacturing and markets across industries.Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers, and helping to keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, we offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries and applications.

The Emo Social Club Podcast
Lúpína on Iceland's Emotional DIY Scene & The "Þetta reddast" Mentality

The Emo Social Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 9:58


"We have this phrase called Þetta reddast, which we say a lot, and it's just like the things will work out somehow. And I think that describes it quite well."We're live from Reykjavik for the Iceland Airwaves festival! Brian sits down with Icelandic experimental pop artist Lúpína to discuss the vibrant and creative local music scene. Lúpína shares why singing in her native Icelandic language feels so special and how her music, while not strictly "emo," is built entirely around emotion. She describes the unique DIY culture of Reykjavik , where gigs happen in record stores and bookshops , all driven by the national mentality of "Þetta reddast" (things will work out). We also discuss her use of vocal effects , her collaboration with Dadi Freyr , and why Icelandic music has such a unique, spacious, and electronic sound. Key Topics & Timestamps:[00:25] The most emo song Lúpína is listening to (Highasakite)[01:53] The special feeling of singing in Icelandic[02:53] The Reykjavik DIY Scene & "Þetta reddast"[04:51] Defining the Lúpína sound (Experimental Pop)[05:16] Why Icelandic music has so much "space"[07:03] Collaborating with Dottie Frere[08:15] Why is there so much talent in Iceland?[08:53] Where to find Lúpína Guest/Band Links:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WBanXfuVc8n09WZIwhGGc?si=YiETkPVDRNagWrb1j1EFiQ&nd=1&dlsi=8d47dbe1c9ee4f7a Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lupina.is/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eg.er.lupina/Official Website: https://lupinamusic.com/ Episode Highlights:"I wouldn't categorize my music as emo, but it all comes from emotions and it's all built around emotions.""I feel like there's something about singing in your native language that's just really special.""We have this phrase called Þetta reddast... it's just like the things will work out somehow." JOIN THE CLUB! Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtube Instagram: https://emosocial.club/instagram TikTok: https://emosocial.club/tiktok Twitch: https://emosocialclub.tv Discord: https://emosocial.club/discord Facebook: https://emosocial.club/facebook Twitter: https://emosocial.club/twitter Support the Show:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts/SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itSupport us and watch exclusive episodes: https://emosocialclub.tvIt was never just a phase. We connect the Myspace era to today's waves.

Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach

Send us a textToday's episode focuses on the joy of collaborating, accountability and finding the golden thread. You'll hear from the following fabulous creators: Carole Boston Weatherford, Jeffery Boston Weatherford, Rob Sanders, Ruth Behar, Andrew Hacket and Chris Baron. Our next chat will be Sunday, November 16th at 12 EST. If you want to join me, Tom Bober, Michelle Cusolito, Valerie Bolling, Cindy Jenson-Elliott, and  René Colato Laínez, please fill out this form.Support the show

Garza Podcast
206 - SPITE: Deathcore, Writing Riffs & Brainrot Addiction

Garza Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 123:04


Garza sits down in-person with deathcore band SPITE. New album “NEW WORLD KILLER” out now! https://instagram.com/spiteofficial00:00 - NEW WORLD KILLER02:28 - Bay Area to Los Angeles04:40 - Working in Restaurants07:56 - Alex & Darius Being Siblings09:02 - Ben Joining the Band11:13 - Travis Living in Canada & Joining Spite24:00 - Improving as a Drummer28:30 - Writing Drum Parts34:23 - Recording the New Album42:00 - Writing Songs, Collaborating & Experimenting47:26 - Being a “Downtempo” Band48:50 - LIGHTS OUT54:26 - Chasing Trends, AI & Real Music1:04:35 - HUGE Drum Set1:08:54 - Travis' Brainrot Addiction1:20:21 - Catharsis Through Heavy Music1:25:26 - YouTube Video Reactions1:27:53 - Sloppy vs Clean Musicians1:31:46 - Online Trolls & Misinformation1:38:34 - Talking Sh*t & Competition1:43:05 - GAVEL1:46:38 - Writing Caved In1:51:14 - Dave Davidson of Revocation1:52:42 - Horror Movies1:58:50 - Getting a Hernia1:59:48 - Bring SolidSPITE is:Darius Tehrani - VocalsAlex Tehrani - GuitarBen Bamford - BassTravis Regnier - Drums

Answers from the Lab
Forging Collaborations That Deliver Better Outcomes

Answers from the Lab

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 17:12


In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, welcomes William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Together, they discuss recent news about virus activity and explore the value of collaboration in shaping innovative diagnostic strategies.   Testing for viruses appearing closer to home (00:45): Gain insights on using available testing to manage measles and detect chikungunya, which was recently transmitted in the U.S. for the first time in years. Collaborating for more coordinated care and innovation (06:04): Explore how strategic partnerships in diagnostics foster innovation and enable a more integrated approach to clinical decision-making.Building successful collaborations (12:16): Discover practical insights into establishing and maintaining collaborations that deliver meaningful value to all involved. Note: Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting.ResourcesAnswers From the Lab Podcast: How the Evolving Role of Diagnostics and Platforms Impact Healthcare: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Bill Morice shares how a platform for collaboration transforms diagnosticsMary Jo Williamson offers four steps to maximize collaboration benefits

Estate of Mind, The Art of Selling Luxury Real Estate
Turning Open Houses into Luxury Experiences That Sell

Estate of Mind, The Art of Selling Luxury Real Estate

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 46:51


00:00 – Introduction: Elevating the luxury open house experience01:00 – Meet Jerry Hammond: From Canada to the global luxury market03:00 – Why open houses should be experiences, not events05:00 – Micro events vs. macro soirées: What's the difference?08:00 – Partnering with luxury brands to enhance every showing11:00 – The $15M sale that showcased the power of experience14:00 – Creating FOMO and emotional engagement at events17:00 – Balancing privacy, security, and client trust20:00 – Protecting art, property, and personal assets23:00 – How to select properties ideal for luxury events26:00 – Collaborating with vendors and measuring ROI29:00 – Curating the guest list and sending personal invites32:00 – Capturing media, photos, and future marketing assets35:00 – Reinvention: staying relevant in the luxury market38:00 – Final thoughts and takeaways from Jerry Hammond

Skincare Anarchy
The Art Of Storytelling Through Scent Ft. House Of Dastan

Skincare Anarchy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 20:00


In this Fragrance Friday episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Hamed Arefian, co-founder of House of Dastan, the niche fragrance brand blending Persian heritage, Parisian craftsmanship, and New York sophistication. Rooted in the Persian word “Dastan,” meaning “stories,” the brand reimagines perfume as a medium for cultural storytelling—where every scent is a narrative, and every bottle, a work of art.Hamed shares how childhood memories of rosewater, cardamom, and tea inspired the sensory poetry behind Dastan's creations. Drawing from his family's deep connection to Persian culture and poetry, each fragrance captures emotion, memory, and identity—bridging generations through scent.Collaborating with renowned perfumer Richard Herpin (creator of Tom Ford's Oud Wood), House of Dastan brings to life a refined harmony of East and West. Their standout fragrance, You?, epitomizes this philosophy—crafted to adapt to each wearer's chemistry, creating a completely unique signature scent. “It's not just worn,” Hamed says. “It becomes you.”As luxury evolves, House of Dastan champions emotional craftsmanship over excess—where true artistry lies in care, integrity, and depth. With three new limited-edition fragrances on the horizon and a SoHo boutique opening this November, the brand continues to redefine what modern luxury means in 2025: intimate, personal, and timeless.Tune in to hear how House of Dastan is transforming fragrance into a living art form—one rooted in heritage, yet designed for the modern soul.CHAPTERS:0:02 – Introduction & Welcome1:00 – The Journey to Founding House of Dastan2:04 – Blending Persian, Parisian, and New York Influences3:42 – The Heritage of Persian Fragrance & Storytelling5:09 – Collaborating with Perfumer Richard Herpin7:09 – The Story Behind “You?”9:09 – The Rise of Middle Eastern Fragrance Culture12:07 – Crafting the First Collection & Fragrance Design Process15:03 – From Retail to Brand Building19:39 – Redefining Luxury & What's Next for House of DastanPlease fill out this survey to give us feedback on the show!Don't forget to subscribe to Skin Anarchy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.Reach out to us through email with any questions.Sign up for our newsletter!Shop all our episodes and products mentioned through our ShopMy Shelf! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relentless Health Value
EP491: Incumbent TPAs and Consultants Getting Called to Jumbo Employer Client HQ to Answer Awkward Questions, With Elizabeth Mitchell

Relentless Health Value

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 50:00


In Episode 491, Stacey Richter interviews Elizabeth Mitchell, CEO of the Purchaser's Business Group on Health (PBGH), about the PBGH Transparency Demonstration Project. They discuss the project's aim to provide jumbo self-insured employers with transparency in healthcare costs, quality, and safety data. Collaborating with Milliman and Embold and funded by the Peterson Center on Healthcare, PBGH's project reveals no correlation between higher prices and quality in healthcare services. The episode highlights the impacts on TPAs, consultants, and clinical organizations, and underscores the importance of employers using this new transparency data for strategic advantage and compliance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Richter and Mitchell delve into the broader implications for creating high-value networks and fostering market competition based on quality and affordability. === LINKS ===

Beyond the Studio - A Podcast for Artists
Mookntaka talks Finding Joy in Challenging Times, Collaborating as a Couple, and the Importance of Play

Beyond the Studio - A Podcast for Artists

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 97:30


Hear more from Mark Zlotsky and Karyn Lao of Mookntaka on making art more accessible with their larger-than-life inflatables, infusing public spaces with play and spontaneity, finding funding and support for temporary or ephemeral work, collaborating as a couple, and setting a 'north star' for attaining creative goals. Find links to resources mentioned throughout the episode here in our show notes: beyondthe.studio Submit to our Listener Spotlight: Listener Spotlight Follow us on Instagram at: @beyondthestudio @nicolemariemueller @closecallstudio Intro and Ad Music: Suahn Branding: David Colson

The New Music Business with Ari Herstand
GRAMMY Winning NYC Jazz Singer/Songwriter/Arranger Makes It Work

The New Music Business with Ari Herstand

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 64:22


This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Nicole Zuraitis, a GRAMMY-winning, New York–based jazz singer, songwriter, pianist, and arranger. Her 2023 album How Love Begins—co-produced with Christian McBride—won Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 66th GRAMMY Awards (2024). She's performed widely from Birdland and Dizzy's Club to symphony halls, and first earned GRAMMY attention in 2019 for her arrangement of Dolly Parton's “Jolene” with the Dan Pugach Nonet. Recent projects include the concert release Live at Vic's and international touring, with additional 2025 GRAMMY nominations connected to her work with husband, Dan Pugach. In this episode, Nicole traces her path from early days hustling in New York's scene to recording a live album, collaborating with Christian McBride, touring in China with Jazz at Lincoln Center partners, and navigating the realities of indie artistry. She digs into the power of networking, the pandemic's impact on jazz rooms, why physical formats still matter, and how grants and private donors help fund albums—before previewing what's next on her creative slate. https://www.nicolezmusic.com/4:53 - Introduction and Nicole's new live album9:23 - The decision to record live at VIXX15:53 - Collaborating with Christian McBride22:38 - Touring in China and working with Jazz at Lincoln Center29:08 - The Grammy experience and independent artist challenges36:33 - The role of networking in New York's music scene44:13 - The impact of the pandemic on jazz clubs51:43 - The importance of physical music products in the digital age59:23 - Funding albums through grants and private donors1:05:53 - Nicole's upcoming projects and future plansEdited and mixed by Peter SchruppMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's TakeOrder the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Witness History
The invention of the balloon-expandable stent

Witness History

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 10:35


An estimated 2 million stents are implanted into people's hearts around the world each year – making it one of the key treatments for heart disease. The treatment was invented by Argentinian doctor Julio Palmaz, who credits a piece of metal being left by a construction worker in his home as inspiration for the structure of the stent. Collaborating with a US Army cardiologist and getting funding from the owner of a fast-food chain and a pharmaceutical giant; the coronary stent was approved for use in human beings in the 1990s. Julio Palmaz speaks to Tim O'Callaghan about his invention. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: Julio holding a stent. Credit: Julio Palmaz)

Basketball Coach Unplugged ( A Basketball Coaching Podcast)
Ep 2748. Transition from Fall Sports to Basketball Season

Basketball Coach Unplugged ( A Basketball Coaching Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 20:15


https://teachhoops.com/ In a recent episode of "Coach Unplugged," hosts Coach Collins and Coach Steger discuss the challenges high school athletes and coaches face when transitioning from fall sports like football or soccer to the basketball season. They emphasize the importance of understanding both the physical and mental adjustments required during this period. Building Personal Connections Coach Collins highlights the significance of knowing each player's name to foster stronger relationships and enhance communication. Using a player's name captures their attention and makes them feel valued, which is crucial for team cohesion. Balancing Expectations and Well-being The coaches stress that athletes should not be overwhelmed immediately after their fall sports season. Coach Collins avoids holding evening open gyms in September to prevent adding stress to players already committed to other sports. Instead, he offers morning sessions for those interested, respecting their time and need for rest. Understanding Physical Differences Between Sports Transitioning athletes need time to adjust to basketball's continuous pace, which differs from the stop-and-go nature of sports like football. Coaches should implement gradual conditioning programs to prevent injuries and fatigue, recognizing that immediate peak performance is unrealistic. Mental Health and Avoiding Burnout The mental shift between seasons is as crucial as the physical one. Overloading athletes can lead to burnout. Providing mental breaks and low-pressure activities like shooting practice helps athletes enjoy the game without feeling overwhelmed. Collaborating with Other Coaches Maintaining positive relationships with other sports coaches is vital. Open communication ensures athletes are not caught between conflicting commitments and that their best interests are prioritized. Providing Flexible Opportunities Offering optional activities allows athletes to engage with basketball without feeling obligated. This flexibility maintains their enthusiasm and prevents them from being overwhelmed by additional commitments. Supporting Non-Fall Sport Athletes Coaches can encourage athletes not participating in fall sports to focus on conditioning and skill development but should avoid excessive pressure. A balanced approach prepares them physically without risking burnout. Emphasizing Skill Development Focusing on shooting and fundamental skills during the transition period helps athletes acclimate to basketball. It provides a low-impact way to improve performance and serves as a mental break. Avoiding Early Season Burnout Starting the season too intensely can cause athletes to peak early and lose momentum. Coaches should pace the season appropriately, gradually increasing intensity to keep athletes fresh and engaged. Conclusion: Start Slow to Finish Strong The key message is to "start slow to finish strong." By pacing the transition and focusing on athletes' physical and mental health, coaches can set their teams up for a successful season. This approach leads to sustained performance and a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices