Podcasts about Confusion

John Tamny, author of The Money John Tamny, author of The Money Confusion: How a Literacy About Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution, provides an unconventional analysis of money, arguing that its only purpose is to circulate consumable goods as a product of specialized labor. Drawing on Adam Smith's principles, he asserts that wealth is created through the division of labor and that money is simply an agreement about value between producers. Tamny contends that current fears of "inflation" are misguided; he defines real inflation as a deliberate devaluation of currency by policy choice, such as the 1971 delinking of the dollar from gold. The book argues that the high prices seen after 2020 were caused by the economic destruction of lockdowns, not an excess of money. Tamny is highly critical of the Federal Reserve, claiming it has no real power over growth or interest rates for startups, as true credit always finds talent regardless of central bank fiddling. He uses Elon Musk as a recurring example of an innovator whose success in companies like PayPal and SpaceX was driven by venture capital and risk-takers rather than traditional banks. Tamny envisions a crypto revolution where private, stable money replaces failed government currencies. He suggests that the recent volatility in crypto is a healthy "shaking out" of the market, paving the way for mature, information-based money systems. He speculates that Musk may eventually use Twitter to launch a global, stable cryptocurrency, finally fulfilling the vision of a "global financial supermarket." (5)Confusion: How a Literacy About Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution, provides an unconventional analysis of money, arguing that its only purpose is to circulate consumable goods as a product of specialized labor. Drawing on Adam Smith's principles, he asserts that wealth is created through the division of labor and that money is simply an agreement about value between producers. Tamny contends that current fears of "inflation" are misguided; he defines real inflation as a deliberate devaluation of currency by policy choice, such as the 1971 delinking of the dollar from gold. The book argues that the high prices seen after 2020 were caused by the economic destruction of lockdowns, not an excess of money. Tamny is highly critical of the Federal Reserve, claiming it has no real power over growth or interest rates for startups, as true credit always finds talent regardless of central bank fiddling. He uses Elon Musk as a recurring example of an innovator whose success in companies like PayPal and SpaceX was driven by venture capital and risk-takers rather than traditional banks. Tamny envisions a crypto revolution where private, stable money replaces failed government currencies. He suggests that the recent volatility in crypto is a healthy "shaking out" of the market, paving the way for mature, information-based money systems. He speculates that Musk may eventually use Twitter to launch a global, stable cryptocurrency, finally fulfilling the vision of a "global financial supermarket." (5)1870 manhattan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

What do you do if your little boy comes downstairs wearing his sister's dress, and says he wants to be a girl? Kevin talks to Aaron Boldman from HelpMyBoy.com about effeminacy, and helping boys to ground their mindset and feelings in God's reality. They discuss the difference between body envy and lust…the power of nurture over nature in our present culture…and how dads can disciple boys to live out their sexuality in honor of God.

So much of the stress leaders carry isn't because their team is difficult… it's because expectations haven't been made clear. In this episode, we unpack one of the most common — and overlooked — leadership challenges: unclear expectations. If you've ever felt frustrated, repeated yourself, or wondered why things aren't being done the way you expected, this conversation will bring clarity and relief. Because leadership becomes significantly lighter when people know exactly what's expected of them. In This Episode we explore: • why unclear expectations create stress, frustration, and repeated issues • the hidden cost of “being nice” instead of being clear • why your team may not be meeting expectations (even when they're capable) • how assumptions create confusion in leadership • the difference between vague direction and clear leadership • how setting expectations early prevents difficult conversations later You'll walk away with practical, simple shifts you can apply immediately to lead with greater clarity and less emotional strain.   A Simple Leadership Shift: People can't consistently meet expectations that were never clearly set.   Clarity isn't harsh. Clarity is leadership. Ready to Communicate with Confidence? If setting expectations or having these conversations feels uncomfortable or unclear, you don't have to figure it out on your own.   The Difficult Conversations Script Pack will help you: • know exactly what to say in real leadership situations • communicate clearly without over-explaining or softening your message • set expectations with calm, professional authority • handle difficult moments without second-guessing yourself   Because confidence doesn't come from personality, it comes from preparation.   Get the Script Pack here: womenoffaithinleadership.com/conversation     How to Stay Connected   Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter Faith-based leadership strategies, practical tools, and encouragement for real leadership moments. https://womenoffaithinleadership.com/newsletter   Have a Listener Question? Submit it here: https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com/podcast   Follow Rika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rikawhelan  

In this episode of CCA On the Air, Alliance Engagement Director Jennifer Torres sits down with Anika Van Eaton and Brendan Williams from uAspire to unpack their December 2025 report, Caution: Prices May Vary. After analyzing 211 financial aid offers from institutions across 34 states, uAspire found that the way colleges communicate cost to students is inconsistent, jargon-filled, and in some cases deeply misleading — with real consequences for enrollment, persistence, and completion. Financial aid communication, it turns out, isn't just a formatting problem; it's a structural barrier standing between students and their degrees. Listeners will hear what the data actually shows and what states, systems, and campus practitioners can do right now to make financial aid offers work better for students.

What do you do if your little boy comes downstairs wearing his sister's dress, and says he wants to be a girl? Kevin talks to Aaron Boldman from HelpMyBoy.com about effeminacy, and helping boys to ground their mindset and feelings in God's reality. They discuss the difference between body envy and lust…the power of nurture over nature in our present culture…and how dads can disciple boys to live out their sexuality in honor of God.

Answering "Anglican", "Catholic", or "Baptist" on the Census isn't a test of church attendanceBefore filling out your form, hear researcher Mark McCrindle, and Bishop Michael Stead discussWhat the Bureau of Statistics is actually measuring.Why writing your specific denomination helps community planning more than generic labels.How census data impacts real-world support—like hospital, prison, and military chaplaincy.Don't let a secular misinformation campaign fill in your form for you. Get the facts and answer honestly!The Bureau of Statistics definition of religious affiliation is simple: it's the faith group you associate with, even if that differs from your active practice or participation.To watch or listen to Bible Teaching from Dominic Steele at Village Church Annandale Sydney goto this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

     The spiritual life cannot be fully understood or lived until the believer grasps the distinction between positional truth and experiential truth. Learning God's Word is always the starting point for the Christian way of life (1 Pet 2:2; 2 Tim 3:16–17). Until the believer orients to what God has already accomplished at initial salvation, he cannot discern what God now expects in fellowship (Rom 6:3–11). Confusion or neglect of Scripture inevitably drives the Christian into legalism, emotionalism, ritualism, activism, or frustration (Col 2:8, 20–23; Gal 3:1–3). Bible doctrine learned and applied provides the foundation for executing the spiritual life (Rom 12:2; Jam 1:22). God's riches for the believer include both positional and experiential blessings, and the former establishes the ground on which the latter are enjoyed (Eph 1:3; Col 2:6–7). Full study notes here: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10-The-Believers-Riches-in-Christ.pdf  & https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spiritual-Growth-and-Maturity.pdf  Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.

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Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt and Rabih discuss why uncertainty in the markets doesn't have to derail a long-term financial plan and unpack new research on the relationship between debt and happiness. They also talk about the decline of reading in the digital age, what it means for critical thinking, and why making time for long-form reading may be more important than ever. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.

7/31/26. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: Galatians 5:10. Hope Amidst Confusion. Sources: copilot; biblehub.com; Faithlife Study Bible and Logos.com. Blog for this lesson: none Podcast on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott Podcast website: https://www.hwscott.net/podcast.php MinutesWord Merch: https://minutesword.printify.me/ LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord @MinutesWord #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #Christian_podcaster #shopmerch Barnes Notes on the Bible https://amzn.to/445yM1g  #CommissionsEarned

Summer Reprise - 5 August Sermons on Acts, from 2021, Recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church and reproduced here with their kind permission.Moral ConfusionText: Acts 24:1-9Five days after Paul's night time flit, we find the fanatical Jews at Caesarea, and they are in the court of Felix, and they've even engaged the services of a barrister! let's see how he presents his case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#forchildrenofallages #thehiddenkingdoms #youtubeshortsatpastordeborah References 1. Audacity, Free Audio Recording Program 2. Pastor Deborah's Own Voice 3. Wondershare, Video creating and editing program with free music clips 4. The Authorized King James Bible 5. Pixabay, Free Motion Video Clips 6. Google Free Clip Art 7. Golden Pine Cone Story 8. Scuba Diving 9. Hubble Telescope Scriptures Used 1. Acts 17 : 23 - 30, Verses 23 - 26, Written by Paul and early disciple of Christ Jesus from Athens to the people from Mars Hill Free Music Clips from Wondershare 1. The Ambient Ocean 2. Missing Under The Chinese Parasol Tree 3. Epic Sci Fi 4. City Insider 5. Warm and Romantic Wedding Pastor Deborah's global web site of Agape Love, Love is Here is at www.agapeloveishere.org Pastor Deborah Schleich is on X and LinkedIn Pastor Deborah Schleich is on Instagram at pastordeborah4ever Pastor Deborah Schleich is on Spotify at Agape Love Ministries, Setting The Captives Free Pastor Deborah's many Free Podcast Shows of the videos are all on Free Podcast Platforms on the front page of the web site on the left hand side of the page The Hidden Kingdoms Channel has many playlist to look at and YouTube Shorts, Community Posts and YouTube Podcast Shows all for free.

Join host Kate Wade as she sits down with Derek Sang, Senior Technical Training Manager at Bulwark Protection, to answer the utility industry's most burning questions about protective clothing. With 25 years of experience, Derek breaks down the critical differences between flame-resistant (FR) and arc-rated (AR) garments, exposes common field errors in wearing and maintaining PPE, and highlights dangerous everyday products like fabric softeners and DEET. Listeners will also learn how modern fabric innovations help combat heat stress, the importance of worker acclimation, and why continuous education is the key to bridging the gap between compliance and real-world safety. Visit Bulwark Protection - https://www.bulwark.com/ Key Takeaways All arc-rated (AR) garments must be flame-resistant (FR), but not all FR garments have an arc rating. Wearing gear correctly—keeping sleeves rolled down, shirts buttoned to the neck, and shirts tucked in—is essential to prevent severe burn injuries. Wearing an arc-rated base layer removes the safety hazard of an untucked shirt because it eliminates access to lightweight, flammable cotton t-shirts. Common maintenance errors include using bleach, peroxide (like OxiClean), and fabric softeners or dryer sheets, which can leave a flammable petrochemical buildup over time. Deet-based bug sprays are highly flammable accelerants that can cause FR gear to catch fire; workers should use permethrin-based products instead. Single-layer work clothing does not contribute to heat stress, and modern 5.5-ounce performance fabrics help keep workers cooler by wicking moisture away from the body. Managing heat stress effectively requires a combination of electrolyte hydration, rest, shade, and structured worker acclimation programs. Continuous worker education and annual audits of industrial laundry programs are necessary to close the safety gap and protect workers from arc flashes. Questions and Answers Q: What is the main difference between flame-resistant (FR) and arc-rated (AR) clothing? A: All arc-rated garments are flame-resistant, meaning they self-extinguish and will not melt or drip. However, not all FR garments have an arc rating. AR garments undergo specific testing to measure their ability to protect against the incident energy of an arc flash, making them necessary for electrical utility and general industry environments. Q: How do everyday laundry and field products like bug spray affect protective gear? A: Products like chlorine bleach, peroxide (found in OxiClean), and fabric softeners can degrade protective properties or build up flammable residues over time. In the field, Deet-based insect repellents are dangerous because Deet is a severe accelerant that can catch fire. Workers should use permethrin-based repellents instead, which have been proven safe for FR clothing. Q: What fabric innovations and protocols help utility workers stay cool in extreme heat? A: The industry has transitioned to lightweight 5.5-ounce fabrics that blend hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers to push moisture away from the body. Beyond clothing, managing heat stress requires proper hydration supplemented with electrolytes, taking breaks in the shade, and utilizing structured acclimation programs to ease workers back into hot environments after taking time off.   #UtilitySafety #ArcFlash #FRClothing #SafetyEducation #PPE #IncidentPrevention #Bulwark   _______________________________ This podcast is sponsored by T&D Powerskills. If you are looking for a comprehensive lineworker training solution, visit tdpowerskills.com today and use the exclusive podcast listener promo code IP2026 to receive a 5% discount!

#forchildrenofallages #thehiddenkingdoms #youtubeshortsatpastordeborah References 1. Audacity, Free Audio Recording Program 2. Pastor Deborah's Own Voice 3. Wondershare, Video creating and editing program with free music clips 4. The Authorized King James Bible 5. Pixabay, Free Motion Video Clips 6. Google Free Clip Art 7. Golden Pine Cone Story 8. Scuba Diving 9. Hubble Telescope Scriptures Used 1. Acts 17 : 23 - 30, Verses 23 - 26, Written by Paul and early disciple of Christ Jesus from Athens to the people from Mars Hill Free Music Clips from Wondershare 1. The Ambient Ocean 2. Missing Under The Chinese Parasol Tree 3. Epic Sci Fi 4. City Insider 5. Warm and Romantic Wedding Pastor Deborah's global web site of Agape Love, Love is Here is at www.agapeloveishere.org Pastor Deborah Schleich is on X and LinkedIn Pastor Deborah Schleich is on Instagram at pastordeborah4ever Pastor Deborah Schleich is on Spotify at Agape Love Ministries, Setting The Captives Free Pastor Deborah's many Free Podcast Shows of the videos are all on Free Podcast Platforms on the front page of the web site on the left hand side of the page The Hidden Kingdoms Channel has many playlist to look at and YouTube Shorts, Community Posts and YouTube Podcast Shows all for free.

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If you run a business that exports to the United States, how big is the tariff you have to pay? In 2025 that question was hard to answer. Between February and December, 53 separate announcements introduced, delayed, reinstated or changed US tariffs, with different countries and products pulled in or exempted each time.Kalina Manova (UCL, CEPR) and her colleagues built a database of every one of those announcements, but they also measured  the confusion that those announcements created. She tells Tim Phillips about how tariff confusion has become a second tax on trade, as confusion puts off exporters: but it's one that raises no revenue. On average, uncertainty about the actual tariff doubled the damage done to trade by the tariff hikes themselves. For some countries it tripled it. Does this result mean that, if the US cleared up the confusion by not changing its tariffs regularly, it could double tariff income for the same impact on trade?The research behind this episode:Manova, Kalina, Dennis Novy, Thomas Sampson, and Aaron Tang. 2026. "Tariff Confusion." CEPR Discussion Paper DP21688 (gated).To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim, and Kalina Manova. 2026. "Tariff Confusion." VoxTalks Economics (podcast).About the guestKalina Manova is Professor of Economics at University College London and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research. Her work spans global production networks and multinational activity, firm productivity and management, trade policy, and the financial frictions that shape international trade and investment. She holds an AB, AM and PhD from Harvard, and has previously held posts at Stanford, Princeton and Oxford.Research cited in this episodeUS Tariff Announcement Database (USTAD). The dataset Manova and her co-authors assembled by hand from US presidential executive orders and proclamations, recording all 53 tariff announcements of 2025 and tracing, for roughly 230 origin countries and more than 18,000 ten-digit product categories, the statutory tariff in place each month.The four confusion measures. With no direct way to measure confusion, the paper proxies it four ways: the cumulative number of relevant announcements a firm had to track; the number of possible tariff calculations those announcements could produce (labelled tariff mess, defined as two to the power of the number of announcements); the highest tariff a firm might infer if it heard only the bad news (tariff max); and how far that worst case sits above the true statutory rate (tariff miss).The firm survey. A survey of roughly 4,500 firms in the US and Canada in March and April 2025 found that around 45% believed tariffs on Chinese goods were below 20%, when the true average was about 42%; at the same time, 87% underestimated how many announcements had postponed or rolled back tariffs. Firms were wrong in both directions at once.Trade policy uncertainty. A prior literature on uncertainty about future tariffs, which tends to find that firms delay forming trade relationships when the future is unclear. The paper's contribution is to separate confusion about current tariffs from uncertainty about future ones, and to show the former bites on its own.Relationship-specific investment and trust. Trade in goods that require buyers and suppliers to customise to one another, or that sit in stickier supply relationships, proved more resilient to confusion; so did trade with countries whose populations report higher trust in foreigners. Informal trust, rather than formal contract enforcement, did the work of cushioning the shock.The IEEPA ruling. In February 2026 the US Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs imposed in 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were unlawful. The paper's data stops before the ruling, which generated fresh policy change and, presumably, fresh confusion.More VoxTalks Economics episodesWorld War Trade. Richard Baldwin on how the April 2025 tariffs settled into a trade Cold War, and why the rest of the world kept trading without the US.Europe in the Middle. Pol Antrà s and Beata Javorcik on where redirected Chinese exports go when they can no longer sell in the US, and what that means for European firms and consumers.How exchange rates responded to tariffs. Giancarlo Corsetti on why the dollar fell after Liberation Day when tariffs should, in theory, have pushed it the other way.Related reading on VoxEU.orgTrump and Tariffs, a VoxEU debate page collecting research on how the 2025 tariffs are reshaping supply chains, trade relationships and market stability.

Virgo, confusion is lifting and direction is becoming clear.

Romans 7 is one of those chapters people quote when they feel stuck, ashamed, or exhausted: “I keep doing what I hate.” But if we treat that paragraph like the whole story, we end up with a Christian life defined by excuses and defeat. We want better than that, so we open the text, read it carefully, and keep it anchored to the larger message of Romans: justification by faith alone, the purpose of God's law, and the shift from flesh to Spirit.We talk through the big interpretive camps that show up around Romans 7, including antinomian readings that shrug off obedience and more “pious” readings that quietly assume real change is impossible. Then we trace Paul's logic: the law is holy and good, but it also exposes sin, gives language to what our hearts already do, and leaves us face-to-face with our inability to produce righteousness through willpower. That's why isolating Romans 7 can be so disorienting, especially when you ignore how hard Romans 6 pushes against continuing in sin and how strongly Romans 8 announces freedom and “no condemnation” for those in Christ Jesus.We also get practical about modern buzzwords. When is “addiction” a real category, and when is it a cover for a sin pattern we don't want to put down? What is legalism actually, and why do people use the word to deflect correction? If you want a clearer Bible study framework for Romans 7, law and grace, sanctification, and life in the Holy Spirit, you'll leave with categories that restore hope and sharpen repentance.Subscribe for more, share this with someone who wrestles with Romans 7, and leave a review that tells us what passage you want us to tackle next.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes Jason Hawkes, MD, MS, for a special Tea with Dr. D edition exploring the immunology that underpins inflammatory skin disease and how a deeper understanding of cytokine biology can inform clinical decision-making. The discussion begins by challenging the common tendency to classify diseases according to a single "dominant" cytokine or immune pathway. Drs Del Rosso and Hawkes emphasize that while frameworks such as type 1, type 2, and type 3 inflammation are valuable for organizing complex biology, they should be viewed as conceptual models rather than rigid categories, as immune responses are dynamic, overlapping, and highly interconnected. Using a series of educational slides, Dr Hawkes reviews how naïve T cells differentiate into distinct immune responses after interacting with antigen-presenting cells within the lymph node. He highlights 3 key cytokines that help clinicians remember the major pathways driving differentiation: IL-12 for type 1 inflammation, IL-4 for type 2 inflammation, and IL-23 for type 3 inflammation. These regulatory cytokines shape downstream immune responses that ultimately contribute to diseases such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. A major focus of the episode is the distinct but complementary roles of IL-4 and IL-13 in type 2 inflammation. Dr Hawkes explains why IL-4 serves as the critical regulator of type 2 immune differentiation, functioning within the lymph node to establish the broader immune response, while IL-13 plays a prominent role within peripheral tissues, particularly the skin. He also addresses the misconception that higher tissue expression necessarily indicates greater biologic importance, noting that cytokines often exert profound effects despite relatively low expression levels. Throughout the discussion, the speakers reinforce that cytokines should not be viewed in isolation. Their overlapping and synergistic effects help explain why patients can present with different clinical manifestations despite sharing common inflammatory mechanisms. Ultimately, the goal is not to identify a universally superior therapeutic target, but to understand each patient's disease biology well enough to select the therapy that best matches their clinical presentation. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about the foundations of type 1, type 2, and type 3 inflammation, the distinct roles of key cytokines in immune regulation and tissue disease, common misconceptions surrounding cytokine biology, and how a stronger understanding of immunology can support more personalized treatment decisions in everyday dermatology practice.

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New York Jets training camp is here, and Wayne Chrebet is ready. The latest episode of The Underdog Jets Podcast previews camp and reveals a bit of a gaffe — the man who was notoriously not allowed into camp in 1995 failed to recognize a New York Knicks player.

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Daily Morning Prayer and the Litany (7/29/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 1139-141; Jeremiah 23; John 17; Metrical Psalm 40:14-1714 But, Lord, to my relief draw near, for never was more pressing need ! In my deliv'rance, Lord, appear, and add to that deliv'rence speed. 15 Confusion on their heads return, who to, destroy my soul combine; Let them, defeated, blush and mourn, ensnared in their own vile design. 16 Their doom let desolation be, with shame their malice be repaid, Who mocked my confidence in thee, And sport of my affliction made: 17 While those, who humbly seek thy face, to joyful triumphs shall be raised ; And all. who prize thy saving grace with me, resound, The Lord be praised.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

Daily Morning Prayer and the Litany (7/29/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 1139-141; Jeremiah 23; John 17; Metrical Psalm 40:14-1714 But, Lord, to my relief draw near, for never was more pressing need ! In my deliv'rance, Lord, appear, and add to that deliv'rence speed. 15 Confusion on their heads return, who to, destroy my soul combine; Let them, defeated, blush and mourn, ensnared in their own vile design. 16 Their doom let desolation be, with shame their malice be repaid, Who mocked my confidence in thee, And sport of my affliction made: 17 While those, who humbly seek thy face, to joyful triumphs shall be raised ; And all. who prize thy saving grace with me, resound, The Lord be praised.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

FILE 15. Headline: The Iran War: A Strategy Stuck in Stalemate Guest: Jonathan SAYEH and Bill Roggio Summary: After twelve days of intense US bombing, there is confusion regarding the long-term plan for achieving behavior change in Tehran. Jonathan Schanzer argues that the regime remains ideologically committed to power and is unlikely to offer concessions for money alone. Furthermore, Iran's capability to launch ballistic missiles remains significant, and the IRGC has not yet felt the impression that a total regime collapse is imminent.

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3645: Bob Lotich explores practical ways to reduce financial complexity by streamlining accounts, eliminating unnecessary debt and expenses, simplifying investing, and focusing on the habits that matter most. His advice shows how fewer financial obligations and distractions can lead to greater control, less stress, and more freedom in everyday life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/simplify-finances/ Quotes to ponder: "Debt doesn't just cost you money, it also makes life more complicated." "Confusion is never a sound position from which to simplify your financial life." "Implementing just a few of these changes can go a long way toward simplifying your financial life." Episode references: SeedTime: https://seedtime.com/ Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://creditcards.chase.com/rewards-credit-cards/sapphire/preferred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever looked back at another relationship and thought, How did I end up here again?You're dating someone completely different, yet somehow you end up with the same anxiety, the same confusion, and the same disappointment.In this solo episode, Andrea dives into one of the biggest dating mistakes women make after divorce or heartbreak: believing awareness equals healing.Just because you recognize red flags doesn't mean you've stopped choosing them.Andrea shares her own dating experiences, answers listener questions, breaks down situationships, explains why "almost" relationships keep us stuck, and reveals the difference between understanding someone's behavior and actually choosing yourself.If you've ever found yourself saying, "This one feels different," this episode may completely change the way you look at dating.In this episode:The difference between awareness and healingWhy we keep repeating relationship patternsSituationships and upgraded inconsistencyWhy your nervous system mistakes chaos for chemistryDating potential instead of realityHow to stop settling for breadcrumbsThe question that instantly changes how you date⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome back to From Mrs. to Ms.01:10 Did I really heal... or just upgrade the packaging?03:05 Awareness vs. healing05:15 Why understanding someone's behavior isn't growth08:00 Confusion is not chemistry10:10 The danger of "almost" relationships11:35 What a situationship really looks like14:00 Why we keep accepting breadcrumbs17:30 The hardest part of dating after divorce21:30 Listener Question: "Am I overthinking this?"25:00 Why your nervous system mistakes chaos for chemistry27:20 Stop dating someone's potential29:30 Listener Question: "He says he's not ready for a relationship"33:45 My own situationship story38:20 If they want to, they will41:00 Your attraction hasn't caught up to your healing43:30 Interview them like they're applying for the job46:00 Final challenge: Are you choosing differently?

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3645: Bob Lotich explores practical ways to reduce financial complexity by streamlining accounts, eliminating unnecessary debt and expenses, simplifying investing, and focusing on the habits that matter most. His advice shows how fewer financial obligations and distractions can lead to greater control, less stress, and more freedom in everyday life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/simplify-finances/ Quotes to ponder: "Debt doesn't just cost you money, it also makes life more complicated." "Confusion is never a sound position from which to simplify your financial life." "Implementing just a few of these changes can go a long way toward simplifying your financial life." Episode references: SeedTime: https://seedtime.com/ Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://creditcards.chase.com/rewards-credit-cards/sapphire/preferred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3645: Bob Lotich explores practical ways to reduce financial complexity by streamlining accounts, eliminating unnecessary debt and expenses, simplifying investing, and focusing on the habits that matter most. His advice shows how fewer financial obligations and distractions can lead to greater control, less stress, and more freedom in everyday life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/simplify-finances/ Quotes to ponder: "Debt doesn't just cost you money, it also makes life more complicated." "Confusion is never a sound position from which to simplify your financial life." "Implementing just a few of these changes can go a long way toward simplifying your financial life." Episode references: SeedTime: https://seedtime.com/ Chase Sapphire Preferred: https://creditcards.chase.com/rewards-credit-cards/sapphire/preferred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people recognize narcissistic abuse and psychopathy—but Machiavellianism is a Dark Triad personality style that is often much harder to spot. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano breaks down how Machiavellian individuals use strategic kindness, emotional intelligence, patience, and calculated leverage to gain control. Unlike narcissists who seek admiration, or psychopaths who seek stimulation, Machiavellians are focused purely on advantage and outcome. What You'll Discover: Dark Triad Dynamics: The key differences between narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. The Vulnerability Trap: Why codependency, abandonment wounds, and childhood emotional neglect make individuals targets for strategic charm. Calculated Kindness: How generosity and helpfulness can be weaponized as transactional leverage. Relational Discernment: How to use Lisa's "Above the Veil" approach to recognize manipulation, break trauma bonds, and trust your nervous system. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Understanding Machiavellianism 00:45 – Advantage, Leverage, and Quiet Control 02:15 – The Dark Triad: Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism 03:06 – Why Codependents May Trust Machiavellians 04:12 – How Machiavellians Study Personal Vulnerabilities 06:19 – Confusion, Cognitive Dissonance, and Warning Signs 09:36 – Living "Above the Veil" by Observing Patterns 13:30 – Lisa's Personal Experience with Machiavellian Manipulation 16:04 – Healing the Inner Ache & Closing Message Take the Next Step in Your Healing Journey: Take the Free Codependency Quiz: Get instant results and discover your next steps toward emotional recovery. Free Quiz Instant Results-Next Steps Ready for Deeper Support? Access group coaching, courses, workbooks, meditations, and more—Become a Breakthrough Warrior Member today.  Private Conscious Healing Community With Group Coaching Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care, legal advice, or safety planning.

Bria Gadd is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer, who specializes in female hormones, helping women with weight release and energy gain in pre and post menopause, and finding clarity in hormonal chaos.After helping thousands of women lose weight in their 20's and 30's, Bria recognized a difficult shift in women's ability to get results in their body during their perimenopause years. With more than 15 years of experience in the fitness and nutrition industry, Bria created a proven strategy to dramatically improve the challenges women are experiencing in weight release and energy.Her podcast The Period Whisperer is a top 1% wellness podcast in the world with an instagram following of over 19,000. Bria has been featured in Fox News, Women's Health and top women's podcasts such as The MidLife Makeover Show to name a few. SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!3:09 About Bria Gadd4:03 Welcome her to the show!5:27 Is perimenopause the problem?7:18 Spotting initial symptoms10:32 Confusion around HRT11:20 Functional lab testing14:12 Digestive & Gut Support16:20 What perimenopause symptoms are trying to tell you18:45 Root causes of adrenal dysfunction20:56 Why working with a practitioner cuts through the noise24:18 Before detox27:15 How your period changes30:08 Before starting HRT34:33 Birth control stories35:50 Impact of endotoxins on hormones41:59 Deficiency in joy43:14 Peptides for perimenopause48:45 Poor sleep & blood sugar 52:51 Her POV on peptides56:49 Her Midlife Mojo program58:22 Her final piece of advice59:12 Thanks for tuning inRESOURCES:Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ IG: @bria_period_whispherer Facebook: BriaThePeriodWhisperer/ TikTok: briagadd YouTube: @bria_period_whisperer Podcast: The Period Whisperer Podcast Beam Minerals - code: Yuka AppEllie MDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Are you dating or hooking up with someone right now and you're not really sure what's going on? It feels like a relationship but you've never had the ‘exclusive chat'. You might be in a situationship… In this episode Dee is joined by guest co-host Ben Ilobuchi to unravel the relationship limbo. Show notes:Deding and Describing Situationships: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378872949_Defining_and_Describing_Situationships_An_Exploratory_InvestigationWorld Health Org: https://www.who.int/news/item/02-09-2025-over-a-billion-people-living-with-mental-health-conditions-services-require-urgent-scale-upDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Vancouver Police Officers Guild president Jeff Anaya says officers remain frustrated and confused even after Chief Troy Price's follow-up statement on low-level crime enforcement. Anaya says a software change now blocks citations entirely, the jail won't accept referrals, and city councilors didn't know about the July 17 memorandum until the guild went public. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-officers-guild-still-frustrated-confused-even-after-chiefs-statement/ #VancouverWA #VancouverPolice #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #ClarkCounty #PolicePolicy #ClarkCountyToday

In this broadcast I take you on a journey that brings together biblical insight and mental–emotional health, especially around the struggles many believers face. I share honestly from my own battle with chronic illness (Epstein-Barr), fatigue, and brain fog and how I have been in a learning journey, where I learn to accept where I'm […]

In the midst of confusion and division, Jesus lays a bombshell...the Holy Spirit is coming and He will have a powerful ministry after the ascension! Confusion, Division, and a Bombshell Todd Jaussen Download Sermons Archive RSS Luke 12:51-52 Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three. Luke 12:53 Father will be divided against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.” “Such thirst as this, unhappily, is known by few. All ought to feel it, and all would feel it if they were wise. Sinful, mortal, dying creatures as we all are, with souls that will one day be judged and spend eternity in heaven or hell, there lives not the man or woman on earth who ought not to “thirst” after salvation. And yet the many thirst after everything almost except salvation. Money, pleasure, honor, rank, self-indulgence—these are the things which they desire. There is no clearer proof of the fall of man, and the utter corruption of human nature, than the careless indifference of most people about their souls. No wonder the Bible calls the natural man “blind,” and “asleep,” and “dead,” when so few can be found who are awake, alive, and athirst about salvation.” — J.C. Ryle Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, And floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, And My blessing on your offspring;Isaiah 58:11 The LORD will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.Isaiah 55:1 “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price.Isaiah 12:3 Therefore with joy you will draw water From the wells of salvation.Joel 2:28-29 “And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.Zechariah 14:8-9 And in that day it shall be That living waters shall flow from Jerusalem, Half of them toward the eastern sea And half of them toward the western sea; In both summer and winter it shall occur. And in that day it shall be That living waters shall flow from Jerusalem, Half of them toward the eastern sea And half of them toward the western sea; In both summer and winter it shall occur.Revelation 22:1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb.Revelation 7:17 for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.Romans 8:9 But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.Ephesians 1:13-14 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.John 14:16-17 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.Acts 2:33 Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.Ephesians 5:18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,Revelation 20:13-15 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. Sermon Discussion Questions:Why does Jesus bring division, and why did He warn us of this? What does Jesus mean that He will quench our thirst through the Holy Spirit? How is all of this tied to His ascension, and glorification at the right hand of the Father? What should you look for in yourself as proof that all of this has come to you?

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     The spiritual life cannot be fully understood or lived until the believer grasps the distinction between positional truth and experiential truth. Learning God's Word is always the starting point for the Christian way of life (1 Pet 2:2; 2 Tim 3:16–17). Until the believer orients to what God has already accomplished at initial salvation, he cannot discern what God now expects in fellowship (Rom 6:3–11). Confusion or neglect of Scripture inevitably drives the Christian into legalism, emotionalism, ritualism, activism, or frustration (Col 2:8, 20–23; Gal 3:1–3). Bible doctrine learned and applied provides the foundation for executing the spiritual life (Rom 12:2; Jam 1:22). God's riches for the believer include both positional and experiential blessings, and the former establishes the ground on which the latter are enjoyed (Eph 1:3; Col 2:6–7). Full study notes here: https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10-The-Believers-Riches-in-Christ.pdf  & https://thinkingonscripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spiritual-Growth-and-Maturity.pdf  Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.

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Kiera shares ways practices can make patients feel valued from that first visit to their final treatment, including tips for establishing consistency, intentionality, and the genuine connections between it all. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I wanted to just talk about how to help people feel valued. Like, I know that seems so cliche. I know you're like, great, but patience to team members, like, what are some of those secret sauces that just really make people feel that extra ump to feel that extra peace? Because honestly, patients don't leave because of bad dentistry. Patients leave because they don't feel seen, known, or valued. And I don't think it's about being overly nice.   I just think it's about being intentional. And so today I want to just kind of dive into something that's going to impact your patients, your team, your leaders. of just like little tips. What are some little ways? And I'll I'll do a patient side and I'll do a team side of how do you help people just feel valued, feel like humans? And the reason I want to bring this up is because I feel like this actually is a like, gosh, it's like the   Like the cheat code, if you will, to success right now. I feel like so many people are mean. I feel like so many people don't genuinely care right now. People are just not nice in the world anymore. And so to me, I'm like, this is the cheat code to success. This is one of the easiest ways for you to improve and to win in the patient experience, to improve and to win in the team retention experience. And it's one of those of like, how do we have a full journey and different little things to have? So   A lot of pieces that I'm gonna pull from are a book that I really enjoyed, Unreasonable Hospitality. If you haven't read it, read it. That one is one of my like go-tos that I think of often of how can I make magic moments for my patients and for my team. And that's really showing them and help them to feel valued. So a couple of things, and this ties to leadership and this ties to patient experiences. We've got to make sure that we're consistent, having consistency in how we lead, not having favorites, consistency in our patient experience. There was a book, gosh.   I can see the title of it. It's blue. You guys are gonna like write me an email and tell me what it is. But it was about this guy who went to the barber. And every time you go into the barber, it was a different experience. So, like the first time he got like a warm towel and a great shave. Then the second time he like got a shave, but not a warm towel, and then he got a drink. The third time, like towel, no shave, no drink. And he left. And I thought about it like.   Gosh, if you could just be consistent. I think about Starbucks. People say I go to Starbucks not because they have great coffee, but because I know it's always going to be consistent every time I go. And I think about this like people want that consistency. They want the experience to be consistent. They want their boss to be consistent. Like every single month we do one-on-one check-ins and I check in on you on your life and who you are. And we do morning huddles every day. Like things that can feel consistent with our patients. We have a warm handoff. Like it's   A handoff every single time where it just feels like we're a put together movie set, if you will. Like it's like we don't feel rushed. I remember I was in the ER for my appendix years ago. Yep. That was fun. That was a fun moment. And I remember the ER doctor just it felt like he was the nicest human in the entire world. I was not doped up on drugs. at the point, I was in a lot of pain still, but he was so nice to me. And my husband happened to like step out to go use the bathroom and   I remember he's like, Kiera, I saw that ER doctor and he was freaking running, like running. But as soon as he got to the door, he like put himself together, walked in, and was like calm as a cucumber. And I think for us in our patient experience, like we don't want to feel rushed. We don't want to feel like we are rushing through. You can be very efficient and consistent and help patients really feel very valued. So for example, we have a very consistent handoff from hygienist to doctor, where the patient's a part of it. We're not talking behind their head.   We're talking to them as a human, they're part of it. And like I call it the ICRP handoff. So introduction, compliment, recap the treatment already discussed, and do a personal note. This way the patient feels like you heard me, you listened to me. This hygienist has been actually taking care of me or dental assistants. Dental assistants are a little trickier, I get it. but if we say like, hey, Dr. Jones, this is Kiera, you met her last time. she's been doing an amazing job on her flossing. She's really, really ramped that up.   Just so you know, we already chatted. She knows she's got a couple of crowns probably on the upper right. She knows she needs to come back for that deep cleaning. and then she also knows that there's probably a couple of fillings on the lower left. And then just so you know, Dr. Jones, Kiera is headed off to Hawaii next month. and she's just we're so excited for that Hawaii trip. She's gonna absolutely love it. Well, now Dr. Jones can seem incredibly warm. Have a warm welcome, talk to me about Hawaii, compliment me on my flossing. Me as a patient, I instantly feel at ease and I feel like you love me.   You know me, you heard about me, you're going to take great care of me and you're genuinely interested in me. Then doctor does the exam. Doctor then wraps up with the next visit, the date, the time, the recare, making sure that's all done. Wishes me well on Hawaii because we've already made that easy connection. That could take five to seven minutes tops from start to finish. And that patient just felt like I had the most incredible experience with that doctor. I felt like the whole team is on board. Then that hygienist takes that front office team member up.   Or that patient up to the front office and they say, Hey, perfect, Dr. Jones on C Care back in two weeks. We're gonna start with the upper cro the upper right crowns. We're also gonna get her scheduled for that deep cleaning. Kiera, Sarah's amazing. She's gonna take incredible care of you. We've already got your cleaning scheduled for you. I can't wait to see you back in a couple of weeks. she's gonna take great care of you. Now Sarah picks it up and Sarah schedules me and perfect. Let's get you in with Dr. Jones. We'll make sure you're super taken care of. How was it today for you? All these different pieces for you.   Let's get you scheduled. We're gonna get you scheduled for that crown. Blah dah da. Gets me scheduled, sends me on my way. I have a great experience. That feels so consistent. And if that happens every single time where the doctor gets a handoff, the doctor handoffs to the hygienist, hygienist hands off to the front office or clinical team. We say it the same way. We have it. People feel like this experience was magical. They feel like, wow, they like really have their stuff put together. They feel very connected. They feel like they know me. I didn't feel rushed through the process.   You can be psychotic, rushed and behind, but that patient doesn't need to feel that because you are like that ER doctor where you are a duck on water and you're just paddling underneath, but you're taking care of all the pieces. And they're judging like patients and team judge the entire experience. So if we're talking about patients and helping them feel valued scene, practice these interactions. Practice how it is. We can practice how the new patient experience happens. Like, what do we say on the phone? How do we schedule them? What happens if it's ringing?   Also pay attention to when they walk in. Like, does someone greet them consistently every time? Do we have our coffee bar stocked all the time? Do we have like nice things all the time for them? Whatever our experience is, you don't have to go expensive. You don't have to have, but you just make it consistent for them where they can count on it and it feels welcoming. I will also do a hard, like no food at the front office. It drives me nuts. I can't tell you how many times I've walked in and they're eating, and I'm just like, stop it. I know you don't think it's that big of a deal, but it feels you're in a medical space. Stop that. Don't.   Front office, I used to be guilty of this. I had like my little snacks in the drawer. No, go to the break room, get your water in the back. Don't have clutter everywhere. Have it clean when they walk in. Make those patients feel like this is the best decision. It's clean. It's welcoming. Also, if you're on the phone, no problem. You can like wave to them. You can make eye contact with them. You can like point to the drinks. give them a little heart. Like you're so happy that they're there and so welcoming to them. When you answer the phone, smile.   Like every single time we smile, we're so happy to answer that phone. and to truly love them. And so if you do each of those little checkpoints, patients feel insanely valued. And then we pivot that to how do we make our team feel the same way? Let's have morning huddles where we do shout outs of core values. Let's have one-on-one check-ins with them every time. Let's every single day doctors like if you need to, I had a doctor set a compliment alarm where you genuinely compliment and say thank you. Not just a   Thanks for a great day. It's a, hey Kiera, thanks for rocking that root canal with me today. Like you crushed it. I couldn't do this without you. And I'm so grateful I can always count on you. Very intentional thank yous to your team members. Both sides of that equation make both people feel very valued. Doesn't take a lot of time. It's just very consistent. Other things I feel are just very confident on like next steps. And this ties to patients and team members. that's NDTR. Like, what is the next step at the end of my exam? Like,   What am I doing? Where are we going? How much time is this? That way patients aren't defaulting to like, I'm gonna think about this or whatever. Same thing with team members. If we've got one-on-one corrective action, like what is the next step? What is that process? Britt in our company, she does a lot of our operations in HR and she says clear is kind. And I think for both patients and team members to feel valued, to feel seen, what's clear? Like how do I make this as clear as possible? Clear is kind. So what are the next steps? Being very clear on our communication.   Making sure our treatment plans are clear, making sure we're asking what questions do you have, not do you have questions? Same thing with team members. Both of these are interchangeable. Like, here is the plan. What questions do you have for me? When we're rolling out a new training, what questions do you have for me? I'm going to send over the plan. This is what's expected of every person. These are the dates. These are the times. This is the expectation of what we're going to do. This way people feel certain. Certainty creates confidence and certainty creates value. People feel like   They're ready to go. Like confusion is the enemy of execution on either side. Confusion is where people feel anxious. People feel don't value. They don't feel seen. They don't feel loved. So how do we make everything with our patient experience and our team experience where we have clear communication, where it's drawn out, it's very much where people can just feel solid. You might not like the decisions, you might not like the treatment, but you're very clear. The communication was clear, the expectations were clear. Pieces were very, very clear for you. And then another piece is like,   Making sure we have genuine relationships, not just transactional relationships. So knowing people, like so if we have a big case, I'm really big on like calling those patients. There are pe places where you can have automated voicemails so it acts like you call them, but you don't actually have to call them. Medenta was fantastic at this. And you could just have a voicemail after a big case where it's like, hey, care, hey, like, hey, this is Dr. Jones. I'm just calling to check in and see how that appointment went for you. If you have any issues or any pain, please give me a call. I'm hoping that you're doing really, really well on all of this.   You don't even have to the patient's name, but it feels like you cared about them. what are check-ins? How can we check in to see how they're doing? like when patients come in, remembering little subtle things about them. So if care is going to Hawaii, we put it in our notes and we ask her, How is Hawaii when you come back in? Those little simple things create relationships. Same thing on the one-on-ones. If someone tells you that they're going on vacation, ask your team member how was that vacation? if it's their birthday or anniversary.   What ways can I foster the relationship? And to me, this is where I tie into unreasonable hospitality of how do I make magic moments for these people where they're like making meaningful moments in the everyday moments. So how do I help people feel seen, heard, and loved in both of them? So we don't just stop at checkout for our patients. We don't just stop after the one on one. We know them as humans. shout out to Tiff with her consultant team. She does Tiffany's connection time.   And she literally like meets with the consultants, talks to them, connects with them as humans. And I love that she calls it connection time because I feel like that's her building relationships. Connection time with your patients. How do I build those relationships? How do I remember who they are? How do I remember little things? I have a fee for service chiropractor. I love her every time. She's like, So you just got back from Kentucky? And I'm like, Yes. And she's like, How is like in your next trip? You guys are headed out to wherever? Like, I feel she knows me. She has a lot of patience.   But people want to be known, they want to be remembered, they want to be seen for birthdays and anniversaries, like big small big team, small team. How do you make that person feel seen, valued, heard? How do you do the small daily things where you're looking out, you're sending out thank yous? you guys compliment each other? Do you guys have a shout-out jar where you guys call out on each other? What can you do to make sure that there's strong bonds and relationships? Because people don't leave offices because of   usually money, sometimes they do, but typically it's due to a lack of a relationship, a lack of a bond. Tip told me she said, cure the reason I've been with you for almost a decade. Shout out to the TT Spiffy Tiffy over there. she's like it's because of the relationship we have. And I think about that and I know it can feel like as our team's getting larger, this is something I'm often questioning of how do I make sure team members feel seen, valued and heard. And I will say as a CEO, one of the things I do and as an office manager,   Gosh, I hope my team doesn't listen. I don't, I'm not perfect at this, but I do have a list of every team member and I actually hand write letters to them and I'll mail them to them. or if I know something's going on for them, I will make it a point to either ask about it or make sure I help out with certain things with them. I'm not perfect at it, but I do feel like when people feel seen, valued, and heard, we always for their birthdays, we have in a survey and we send them their absolute favorite things. And every time, and we send them a gift, we send them something personal for them.   when I know someone's got a rough day, we'll just send over a little treat. You don't have to have a lot of money, you just have to have intentionality. And this goes to patients and it goes to team members. If you know someone's birthday's coming up, like so many times I I check in at places and it's my birthday, and people get my ID. They type in my birthday and they don't say it. Like, could you just look ahead and see whose birthday's coming up? How could I like could we celebrate? Anyone whose birthday is in June or July? Tell your patient happy birthday.   If you see something that they did, how do you just build the relationship so it's not transactional? It's very much feels like a it feels like you know them, that you love them. And I would say that comes from genuinely loving people, from genuinely wanting them to feel valued, genuinely wanting to make a magic moment for them, getting excited. There's a doctor in Georgia that's on our team, and he got so giddy. He just got so giddy. He's like, Here, I'm putting together the holiday party for them. And   He like goes all out and he like spent all night decorating and he just got so giddy. And I love working with him. I love learning from him because to have that genuine joy and curiosity and excitement and love for your team, it filters into then how you say thank you to them. And I think it's seeing teams and patients. Do you see them as liabilities or do you see them as assets? Do you see them as value ads or soul sucking?   and the way you view them is how you're going to treat them and you're going to create more of that. So I might encourage you of just looking to see how we can do that. So just a couple of things, just as a quick recap for you, is making sure you are consistent, making sure you have clear communication, clear as kind, and really truly trying to build that relationship with them. and I think if you can can just again.   To me, these are the sprinkles on a cupcake. You've already got the cupcake, you've already got the frosting. I feel like the sprinkles really are what make the pop, the pizzazz, the the what makes you stand out from the other offices. All the other offices have a cupcake and they got frosting. Maybe some offices only have cupcake. Like they do dentistry. You need dentistry and you at least have some of the pieces. But to me, this is where I feel like value comes from sprinkles. And I think it in the analogy of this cupcake, the cupcake's the core. That's their job, that's their coming to the dentist. The frosting is   I don't know, probably their management and their clinical care. the sprinkles to me are what are going to set you apart and what people are going to remember. And I love the analogy because the cupcake is the largest, the frosting is smaller, and the sprinkles are really just the accent pieces. but it's crazy. I had a designer come out, we were doing some fun things and she's like, Kiera, it's crazy because the little things, like she literally like had a bowl and   rolled the napkins and like the placemats and put them in the bowl rather than just like I was gonna just stack them. And she's like, Kiera, those small little details are what make people feel like this is a home and it's cozy and it's warm versus like sloppy and not put together. And I thought about that and I'm like, it's those sprinkles that make people feel valued or make them feel like they're just a transaction or just a number on the page. And so I would I would encourage you to figure out like what sprinkle of these ones that we talked about can you do to make your patients and your team feel more valued.   Again, it's not more and I know I said more valued, but I think it's just intentionally valued where it's not doing more, it's being intentional. It's changing of how I do it. Can I be intentional on my thank yous at the end of the day? Can I be more intentional on my communication with them so everything's clear and mapped out for them? Can I have it where I have a consistent experience for my patients every single time? can I look to build the relationship a bit stronger and write?   a thank you card. It could take six months, guys. Like I'm not saying it's every single month. Like I have a list and I work through it and then I go back and is there a way where I can maybe change our birthdays and our anniversaries? Our team does videos for everyone and I know it's like we have so many. They come up so often. But to get like that takes 30 seconds from our teammates to make somebody feel valued and important and special. Those to me are the sprinkles. 30 seconds out of an entire eight hour day is so minimal. And yet   That's sprinkle on your cupcake. So where can you add the sprinkles? Where can you add the value? Teams deserve it. You deserve it. And I believe that this is the greatest way to like truly it's the secret sauce to win, to win, to hire and retain people, to bring in patients that feel valued, to feel seen, to feel loved. We're all looking to see how we can compete with others and how we can have a cutting edge. And I would say, like, add the sprinkles, add the sprinkles, stand out just a bit stronger. Everyone else has the cupcake. Most people have the frosting. Not all have the frosting.   But if you've got the cupcake and the frosting, add those sprinkles, help people feel valued. And if you're struggling with this, or you're like, gosh, that's just not my thing. As I said, we give doctors the the to-do of you put a compliment alarm on your on your phone and you do that. this is where I love to help people go to the next level to optimize, to scale, to have structure, but in a way that's not necessarily production scale.   But in happiness scale and fulfillment scale, which ultimately is going to lead to higher production, higher profitability. So reach out. I'd love to chat with you. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Go make it a magical day. Go spread some sprinkles. Go share. Go love. Go genuinely enjoy what you get to do every single day. It won't be forever that you get to do this. So let's make it magical. Let's make it impactful. And let's make it meaningful with helping people feel seen, valued, and loved. And as always, thanks for listening. And I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

We are subjected to the temptations of confusion, cynicism, and nihilism like never before. So many pressures, including new ones, seemingly by the day, push us in these directions. What formative things can we do to help ourselves and our society be a part of a hopeful story instead? Two of our Trinity Forum Senior Fellows, psychiatrist Curt Thompson and columnist David French, come from different disciplines, but in this episode, they provide complementary insights into the hopeful practices of thought and action we're all looking for. This episode was recorded live at the 2025 gathering of the Trinity Forum Senior Fellows in Washington, DC. The moderator is Trinity Forum President Cherie Harder.Go deeper into the topics discussed with these Trinity Forum Readings:The Federalist Papers (with an introduction by David French)The Purchase of a Soul by Victor HugoPolitics, Morality, & Civility by Václav HavelOn Friendship by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to introduce you all to: Satanic ritual abuse, mind control, and organized abuse survivor, overcomer and whistleblower, devoted wife, content creator, podcaster, published writer and author, IT extraordinaire, and an remarkable woman turning her powerful testimony into a masterpiece of redemption: AngelA little bit about Angel and what you can expect to hear about on today's episode:When most people look back on their childhood, they are flooded with tender memories. Those recollections feel like a gentle melody of innocence and love. For Angel, the melody was shattered before it could begin. Instead of fireflies and hugs, she remembers being a sad, terrified little girl shoved into cages, ritually abused in unspeakable ways, and forced to fight for her life in complete terror for thirteen relentless years. That is the childhood she carries. Yet from those depths of engineered darkness, Angel has risen as a living testament to the power of faith, resilience, and divine intervention.Born in 1996 into the ancient Reynolds bloodline, Angel's very existence was no accident. Her birth had been meticulously planned for over a century. Her maternal grandmother (a Reynolds) and step-grandfather were deeply embedded in high-level Rosicrucianism. While Angel's own parents were not occult practitioners, the bloodline's legacy reached her through her grandparents. Her distant cousin Nathan Reynolds has courageously shared parallel truths from the same volatile lineage on this very podcast. Angel's story stands unique: the occult did not come through her immediate parents, but through carefully orchestrated generational programming and military ties.Her birth itself unfolded under a strange and orchestrated shadow. As her mother went into labor and her father was struck with a severe, mysterious flu, her grandmother was the first to hold the newborn. In that moment, Angel was initiated into the occult. Soon after, doctors aligned with the same dark network extracted her DNA. She was cloned as an infant, switched out in a horrifying process that left physical evidence in her body. Her parents unknowingly took home the clone and raised it with flashes of what seemed like a normal childhood. The real Angel remained in captivity—first in her grandparents' basement, then transferred at around age six or seven to an underground military base where she would endure the next seven years.For years, Angel's memories were limited to scattered flashes from the clone's life above ground. Then at around age twenty-five, the programming began to fracture. Confusion, deceptive visions she mistook for “signs from God,” and relentless torment descended—she believed she was not fully human, that she was on a messianic mission, and that demons were raping and burning her alive every night. She was lost in deception.But God was not finished. What worked was a raw, relational breakthrough with Jesus. She saw Him as broken-hearted and righteously angry over her suffering. That vision dissolved years of resentment toward God and brought profound healing.Today, Angel lives in glorious freedom. She works successfully in IT, her intellect sharp and remarkable. She cherishes simple joys—Sanrio characters, time with her devoted husband and dogs, and caring for her body. Through her podcast Angel's Journey, her voice rings out like a powerful, attention-grabbing anthem of truth—unfiltered, compassionate, and full of hope. She speaks openly about satanic ritual abuse, underground captivity, the supernatural realm, cults, and the conspiracies that once held her captive, always pointing listeners toward the redemptive love of Christ.Angel stands as an extraordinary figure of resilience and faith. Her story moves hearts to tears and then lifts them in awe. It proves that no pit is too deep, no programming too strong, and no bloodline too cursed for the light of Christ to penetrate and redeem. She inspires survivors everywhere: healing is possible. Freedom is real. And chains can be broken. Angel is not defined by the cages or the darkness. She is defined by the light she now carries and freely gives. Her courage, her voice, and her unwavering stand make her a beacon of hope and an inspiration to all who hear her testimony. Her journey continues to set captives free—one testimony, one prayer, one beautiful day at a time. CONNECT WITH ANGEL: YouTube: @AngelsJourneyPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelsjourney1.0

Send us Fan MailLong before someone books a call or buys from you, they're already deciding whether or not they trust you.In this episode, I sit down with Master Brand Photographer and Fractional Marketing Strategist Lisa Craig to talk about how your visuals, messaging and marketing work together to shape the way potential clients perceive you long before you ever even have a conversation.Lisa explains why brand photography is about much more than having a few profressional headshots. When your photos and content are consistent with your personality, goals and values, they create credibility, build connetion and help potential clients feel confident saying yes. When they're not, they can create confusion and make it harder for people to understand who you are, what you do and why they should trust you.We also discuss:Practical ways to show up more effectively online including simple Zoom adjustments that can dramatically improve connection and engagementWhat it means to show up authentically in your marketing, especially in a world filled with AI-generated content, stock photos and filtersHow to use AI tools to save time and generate ideas without sacrificing the authenticity and personal connection that make your brand stand outIf you've ever wondered whether your brand truly reflects the quality of your work, this conversation will help you think differently about the role visuals, messaging, and authenticity play in growing your business.Links & References:Come network with us! CLICK HERE to attend your first PWR Connection Network virtual speed networking event at no cost using the promo code  FIRSTTIMELearn more about Lisa Craig here:  https://www.lisacraigphotography.comConnect with Lisa on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedInSupport the showConnect with Your Host!Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist and the founder of Powerful Women Rising - a business growth ecosystem for female entreprenuers who want to create real momentum through real relationships.Inside the PWR Connect Network and the PWR Business Growth Mastermind, Melissa helps women in business get build relationships, increase visibility and get more referrals without pressure, perfection or performative networking.She's on a mission to change the way women grow their businesses - proving that you can be authentic, values-driven and profitable at the same time.Melissa lives in Colorado with two dogs (Peyton and Ally), three cats (Giorgio, Karma and Betty) and any number of foster kittens. She hates winter, seafood and feet.  She loves iced coffee, Taylor Swift, and buying books she'll never read.

Glenn starts the show by discussing the sudden, tragic passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Glenn also condemns anyone celebrating the loss of Sen. Graham and shares who Sen. Graham actually was, aside from his career in the Senate. Glenn speaks about the importance of living in the moment and not letting life's negative stories take control of your thoughts. Child marriages are on the rise around the globe, and the Left claims it's due to climate change?! Glenn calls out the bigotry rooted within the conspiracy theory that "Jews run the world" and also points out the inconsistencies of the mindset that is plaguing the younger generations. What is the current status of the Strait of Hormuz? With contradictory reports from both sides, Glenn and Jason theorize about what is going on as the conflict with Iran continues to escalate. New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino joins to discuss NYC Democrat Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inappropriate meeting with Iran and his recent backtracking after omitting "Little Italy" from an NYC neighborhood map. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices