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There's a mystical moment in every adventurer's life when you stare deeply into your character sheet, question every subclass you've ever loved, and think: "Is this really better… or did they just rename it again?" Welcome to the UA 2025 Subclass Update—where barbarians downgrade, fighters glow-up, monks chug things, and paladins summon skeletons with the enthusiasm of a dad discovering Bluetooth for the first time. Show Notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the team dives into the Unearthed Arcana 2025 Subclasses Update, a grab bag of returning classics and rebalanced favorites from the 2014 rules. Some subclasses got fresh polish; others… got "updates." Randall, Ash, and Tyler walk through each major subclass, offering analysis, jokes, and a metric ton of sandwich discourse. Covered Subclasses: Path of the Spiritual Guardian Barbarian – Once the iconic barb tank, now notably nerfed. The new "choose-your-effect" system softens its once-reliable battlefield control. Result: "Meh, but fixable." Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian – A clear upgrade with better scaling, damage options, and flexible aura selection. A quiet winner in this UA. Cavalier Fighter – Surprisingly buffed. Constant marking, battlefield lockdown, and double reactions at high level. The table unanimously loves the glow-up. Warrior of Intoxication Monk – Formerly Drunken Master. New Mystic Brews add fun, flavor, and chaos—but the name flops harder than spilled ale. The team unanimously prefers "Warrior of Libations." Oathbreaker Paladin – Now with better necromancy tools and improvements to Aura of Hate. Gains Conjure Undead to avoid relying on friendly necromancers. Not perfect, but more self-sufficient. Key Takeaways Spiritual Guardian took a noticeable hit, losing its fully reliable taunt-and-protect combo in favor of weaker pick-one options. Storm Herald received meaningful boosts, including scalable aura damage and flexible environment selection. Cavalier emerges as one of the strongest defenders in the UA thanks to unlimited marking and battlefield control. Warrior of Intoxication has fun ideas but clunky execution, suffering from naming issues and overly slow brew mechanics. Oathbreaker finally feels like a playable subclass on its own, thanks to Conjure Undead and improved aura integration. Overall: a mixed bag, but with more wins than losses—and lots of potential polish before the final books. Join the RPGBOT Patreon Love episodes like this? Want to shape them as they happen? Join the RPGBOT Patreon to: Listen LIVE to RPGBOT.Podcast recording sessions every week Access the entire RPGBOT.net catalog completely ad-free Enjoy ad-free recordings of the RPGBOT.Podcast Get early access to special projects, interviews, and deep-dive episodes Support the show, support the work, and help us keep producing the most detailed and ridiculous tabletop content on the internet. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati Time Stamps 1) 14:46.015 2) 30:59.032 3) 46:08.023

Why do high-achievers feel perpetually behind, even while consuming more content than ever? In this conversation, Pat Flynn explains the trap of “overlearning” and how it quietly keeps us stuck in motion without progress. You'll learn how to shift from “just-in-case” learning to “just-in-time” learning, create real momentum with a simple four-step framework, and protect what matters most with practical boundaries. Along the way, Pat shares how these principles helped him build multiple successful businesses (including a Pokémon channel with millions of followers) without sacrificing his family, health, or joy.Memorable Quotes“We all, in a way, are not just our overlearning, but we're getting over-inspired. We're so connected with so many amazing people out there who teach us this and push us over here, and then we're pulled over this way. We're spread so thin it's we're we're not seeing any results in our own life.”“Now we all have access to all the same kind of information, but we're still treating it as if it's scarce…However, we now live in a buffet line of information… and we're not quite evolved to absorb all of this because we're stuffing our plates full. Not only are we getting bloated and and and slowed down, but we're also getting force-fed on these platforms.”“This is the difference between ‘just-in-case learning,' which is what we've all been doing, and ‘just-in-time learning,' which is learning what you need to know to just take that next step. Because truly the action of taking that next step, the results of that one way or another—whether there are good results or bad results—can teach you so much more than just absorbing this information and never taking any action at all.” “[Silence] allows me to be with myself and to digest the things that I've already learned, to think about my priorities and the things I've already committed to. It allows me to make creative connections between things that I have already picked up instead of just getting more puzzle pieces to try to figure out where they go.”“I mean I was always taught that again, ‘The more you know the more successful you'll be,' and there's always seemingly opportunities to inject more of that learning. And it has this sort of fake productivity that goes along with it, because it is only truly productive, in my opinion, when you actually put into action those things that you do read or listen to or watch.”“At our authors retreat, a theme across most of the people there was not optimizing for revenue, not optimizing for scale, but optimizing for peace. And that was huge to think about.”“If I give myself five months to learn, I'm gonna take five months to learn it. If I give myself five hours to learn, I'm gonna take five hours to learn it. So I almost use time as a tool to help me get to the point of action and then understanding sooner.”“I've developed this rule called the 20% Itch Rule, and that is, out of all the things you do, 80% of your time is dedicated to the things you've already committed to, the things that, the responsibilities you have, the things that you've already said, yes to. The last 20% of time, allocate for curiosity, for play, for experimentation.”Key TakeawaysOverlearning Is a Hidden Productivity Trap. Constant consumption creates a sense of progress without producing results—and often adds more “to-dos” than your life can hold.Shift from “Just-in-Case” to “Just-in-Time.” Learn only what you need for the next step, then take action. Real learning accelerates through doing.Use the 4-Step Lean Learning Cycle. Identify the next step → choose one resource → implement → review. Repeat.Silence Helps You Digest What You Already Know. Pat's “silent car” habit creates space for integration, creativity, and clarity.Watch for “Junk Sparks.” Many ideas are just distractions dressed up as opportunity—especially when algorithms reduce the friction to buy, click, or binge.Try the “20% Itch Rule.” Dedicate 80% of your time to current commitments and responsibilities, and reserve 20% for curiosity, experimentation, and play—without blowing up your life.Optimize for Peace, Not Scale. More revenue isn't always worth the hidden cost. A Double Win means there's still room for what makes you feel most alive.ResourcesSmart Passive Income (Pat's Business)Superfans (Book)Lean Learning (Book)Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/aLp6hHTrYQsThis episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

"Everything will seem like a world-ending crisis if we don't know what has/hasn't happened before. If it has happened before, it's can be hugely comforting to know how it was resolved and/or what might happen next." - Cindy OtisToo much negativity leads to complacency, the inability to act, adopting a crisis perspective, depression, and PTSD. So we need to avoid overindulgence, accept your limits, set boundaries, take action where you can, be reasonable with yourself, pick ONE thing at a time, take some sort of action, and stop putting so much pressure on yourself to solve everything at once. Read Cindy Otis' post on how to handle the deluge of neverending bad news.SUPPORT JULIE (and the show!)DONATE to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund AND THE Sudan Relief FundGET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBESUBSCRIBE FOR BONUS CONTENT ON PATREON.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. I Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New details about the dogsitter Dr. Naomi hired have emerged, and she and Jordana dissect all the information to try and paint a picture of the woman who stayed in Dr. Naomi's house for a few days. A corporate Betch is feeling burned by a work friend after learning about her departure from a company-wide email, and she wonders if it's worth maintaining the friendship. Seeking some validation, a listener who is quickly falling hard for her new partner wonders if his insistence on only saying “I love you” means he isn't “in love” with her. After multiple layoffs and constant anxiety about their ever restructuring new company, a woman seeks an intention for calming the fearful thoughts that arise every time there is an organizational change. This week's triggers involve a woman who is hurt that her friend keeps dodging her attempts to see her baby, while another listener, who is trying to get pregnant, is offended after her father drunkenly asks if he can spot a baby bump. Subscribe to Oversharing on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OversharingPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Les footballeurs parlent aux footballeurs ! « Rothen s'enflamme », le rendez-vous des passionnés du ballon rond revient pour une deuxième saison !

If you've been dealing with constant dizziness and brain fog and you can't figure out why you feel off, spacey, or not fully in your body, this episode is for you. Dizziness and brain fog are not just random symptoms or signs of aging – they're often your brain's way of screaming that your balance system is overloaded and undertrained. Constant dizziness and brain fog can also quietly wreck your focus, drain your energy, spike your anxiety, and sabotage how you show up at work, in the gym, and in your relationships. In this episode, you'll learn why what feels like a “mind problem” is often actually a balance problem – and how to start changing it from the ground up.Human Performance Specialist Caydrick Bloomquist breaks down the hidden role of your brain's balance network in mood, focus, stress, and sleep, and why most guys never get taught how to train it on purpose. Caydrick's work in Neuro-Functional Training and Mental Fitness shows that when you start working directly with your balance and awareness systems, you can shift how you feel faster and more powerfully than just trying to “think positive” or meditate harder. Instead of floating through your day half-present and half-dissociated, you learn how to get back in your body, stabilize your system, and actually feel like yourself again.You'll hear how balance drills and vestibular-focused work – including spinning, head movements, and targeted visual-vestibular exercises – can literally help rewire your brain. These inputs tell your nervous system, “You're safe and in control,” which can calm anxiety, clear brain fog, and reduce that ongoing dizzy, floaty feeling in a way that sitting still often can't touch. If meditation has felt too slow or frustrating for you, this conversation gives you a more active, body-based way to train awareness, presence, and emotional regulation.We also explore why your balance system is really your awareness system – constantly feeding your brain information about where you are in space. When that system is off, your brain feels unsafe and ramps up symptoms like dizziness, weird vision, brain fog, irritability, and emotional overreactions. When you tune this system up, you don't just stand steadier; you think clearer, react calmer, and sleep deeper because your brain finally trusts your body again.If you're a man who's tired of living with constant dizziness and brain fog, feeling like your brain is always half a second behind, this episode gives you a new map for what's actually going on – and a path forward. You'll walk away with a new understanding of why you feel the way you feel, plus practical ideas and a fresh respect for the “hidden hardware” driving your mood, focus, and performance.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Brian From reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of sports fandom, Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, and why dark chocolate might help you live longer—even if he refuses to eat it. He explores the deeper spiritual challenge of Christmas: not consumerism or secularism, but our own boredom with the most astonishing story ever told. The episode closes with a sobering look at the Michigan football scandal as a reminder that sin always destroys—and the gospel always restores. Dark Chocolate Compound Linked To Slower Aging Thief Said He Was "Teleported” Into Stolen BMW | The Smoking Gun Fascinating on X: "Adolf (Adi) and his older brother Rudolph (Rudi) Dassler, born in Germany, established the world's first sports shoe company, Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik, achieving global fame when athletes clinched 17 medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in their footwear, including four golds https://t.co/jKXW1DH6rh" / X Desiring God on X: "Where do you place your hope in the hardest times? We are not promised an easy life, but we are promised a hope to carry us through every tribulation and trial: That hope is Jesus. Sermon: “Happy in Hope, Patient in Pain, Constant in Prayer” https://t.co/YDcQJy8X4b" / X Bend Toward the Light - Christianity Today RightNow Media on X: "Jesus is too wonderful for words to fully describe.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora talk about a freezing night pour in Cleveland, Ohio, the small things that added up to cause issues, and showing people what "good" looks like.

“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” — Oprah Winfrey “你能踏上的最大冒险，就是活出你梦想中的人生。”—— 欧普拉在这一集，我想带你走进我在泰国 Pai 的两天心情日记——那是一段 关于情绪、自我觉察、灵魂伴侣讯号、还有宇宙回应的故事。你会听到： 我如何把低落情绪转化成灵魂的讯息 朋友之间的能量张力与“我先照顾好自己”的 reminder 一场意外的 spiritual conversation 如何像心灵按摩 那个正在约会的男生突然的讯息与宇宙同步性 在马戏团表演里感受到被爱、被看见、被支持的神奇时刻Pai 是一个魔法之地，每天都在轻轻告诉我：“You belong. You are supported. Keep following your soul.”在节目最后，我也会带你一起复习 回忆录第 13 集(EP. 1848) 的单字精选，适合正在练习英语、也正在练习活出灵魂版本的你。如果你正在寻找一个全新的开始——一种能够边旅行、边成长、边打造自由事业的生活方式——你一定要加入我将在 1 月 18 日 开启的 迷你退休营 Mini-Retirement Retreat。� 线上＋线下并行� 你可以选择跟我一起在泰国旅行� 打造不受时间与地点限制的事业� 重建你的能量、使命与灵魂方向现在就预约你的 20 分钟免费谘询：� flywithlily.com/20让我陪你共同设计，你下一段人生的篇章。Are you ready to fly? 单词记忆strict（严格的）My father grew up in a very strict household.upbringing（成长环境）My adventurous upbringing shaped who I am today.humiliating（屈辱的）It was such a humiliating experience that he almost lost hope.adapt（适应）Constant moving taught me to adapt and appreciate every new beginning.bankrupt（破产）At the time, my father's company went bankrupt.independence（独立）My parents believed those challenges taught me independence.environment（环境）I didn't grow up in a stable environment, but it made me stronger.motivation（动力）Perhaps their free parenting nurtured my curiosity and motivation.

Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock talk honestly about why many pastors' kids (PKs) struggle spiritually or walk away from the faith, using Chuck Lawless's article, “10 Reasons Preacher's Kids Strayed,” as a starting point. If you're a pastor, ministry leader, or parent in church leadership, this episode will help you better understand the unique pressures pastors' kids face and how to care for their hearts with wisdom and grace. In this episode, they unpack 10 reasons pastors' kids stray from the church or from faith: 1. They weren't (and aren't) perfect. PKs often feel pressure to be the “ideal Christian kid.” Constant expectations and scrutiny can lead to burnout, resentment, or hidden struggles. 2. The church told them how to live, but didn't personally walk with them. They heard the rules and standards but lacked discipleship, mentoring, and real-life guidance. 3. They didn't know what to do when their pastor-parent seemed too busy. Ministry can crowd out family time, leaving kids feeling overlooked or unimportant. 4. They kept their struggles to themselves. Fear of judgment or hurting their parents' reputation can keep PKs silent about doubts and sin. 5. They felt overwhelmed by temptation and didn't know how to respond. Without safe, honest conversations about sin, grace, and repentance, temptation can isolate them. 6. They weren't actually saved yet. Growing up in a ministry home doesn't guarantee genuine conversion or a personal relationship with Christ. 7. They wanted to experiment. Curiosity, peer pressure, or a desire for independence can lead them to test boundaries and pursue the world. 8. They were rebelling against the church. Hurts, hypocrisy, or church conflict can cause PKs to push back against the church and its expectations. 9. They saw too much of the “underbelly” of church life. Witnessing criticism, conflict, betrayal, or gossip about their parents can deeply wound pastors' kids. 10. They followed the lead of their church friends. The influence of peers—whether spiritually apathetic or openly rebellious—can pull PKs away from the Lord. This episode offers pastoral wisdom and practical ideas for: Protecting and shepherding your own kids as a pastor Creating a church culture that cares well for pastors' families Helping pastors' kids process church hurt, doubt, and disappointment Resources Mentioned in This Episode: “10 Reasons Preacher's Kids Strayed” by Chuck Lawless “How does a pastor respond to: ‘When is my child ready for baptism?'” by Mark Hallock Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on pastors' kids, church hurt, and helping PKs follow Jesus with authentic, lasting faith.

Soraya grew up dancing, then lost herself in motherhood. Four kids, a demanding job, and years of putting herself last. When she finally tried to come back to fitness, she started jogging because it felt simple. But her joints hurt, her blood pressure was high, her clothes fit tighter every year, and she kept hiding in oversized layers. She was jogging and even did races, but nothing about her body was changing.When she started structured strength training with me in March, everything shifted. She went from a size 16 to slipping out of her 14s. Her waist started showing again, her posture improved, her glutes lifted and her blood pressure normalized! And she's wearing fitted clothes, even crop tops because the changes are visible.In this conversation, we talk about:the moment she realized cardio wasn't shaping her bodyhow lifting lowered her blood pressure when running didn'tthe confidence shift that showed up in her closet and her homethe boundaries she created as a mom to train consistentlyletting go of the “bulky” fear and inspiring her own mom to start liftingIf you're already working out and not seeing the results you expect, Soraya's story will make it clear: effort isn't the problem- strategy is.Book your Training AuditIf you train consistently but your body isn't changing the way you want, book a Training Program Audit. It's a focused, 20-minute zoom meeting where I look at exactly what you're doing- your exercises, your structure, your intensity and tell you what's blocking your aesthetic progress. You get expert bodybuilding eyes on your routine, clear feedback, a call recording, and a recap with specific adjustments.It's for women who are already showing up, already sweating, already trying and want those efforts to finally pay off.

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Have a message for Karena? She'd love to hear from you and share your comment or question on air!Leave Karena a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/KarenaDawnWhat if the thing you're running from is the exact thing holding you back from everything you're meant to be?In this raw and powerful episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with podcast host, author, and co-host of Impaulsive, Mike Majlak. From 10 years lost to heroin and OxyContin to 15 years clean and helping millions navigate their own mental health journeys, Mike's story is one of brutal honesty and hard-won wisdom. He opens up about recognizing anxiety as a teenager, the probation officer who saved his life, and why the path to healing isn't always a straight line. Whether you're battling anxiety, supporting someone through addiction, or just trying to show up for yourself every day, Mike's no-BS approach will remind you that you have something, and you're still here for a reason.How do you rebuild your life after losing everything to addiction, and learn that taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's survival?Going back to basics proves that healing doesn't require perfection. It's about sleep, movement, and treating yourself like you matter. Because you do.(02:39) Anxiety at Age 13Feeling like something was always "off"Constant questions: Why was I picked last? Do people not like me? Did I say something wrong?The onset of the opiate epidemic 10 years of addiction(04:56) His “Aha” MomentGetting clean from opiates The probation officer who wouldn't be finessedDetoxing from methanol, Xanax, heroin, and crack cocaine all at onceHow hurt became fuel(07:34) Managing AddictionThe new wave of recovery: showing the journey, the faults, the realityStill struggling with gambling and other addictionsLearning control tactics Being curious about mental health instead of seeing it as a detriment(12:01) Longevity, Biohacking & Why Basic Actually WorksWe're in an era obsessed with optimizationNail the basics: sleep, nutrition, movementHuberman talks about sleep constantly for a reason(12:45) Go Towards What Gives You ResistanceThat feeling is showing you where to goFirst episode of Impaulsive: Mike sweat so bad he had a panic attack and walked off setWhen your gut tells you "this isn't for me", it actually IS for you(13:37) Don't Burn Out: Your Mental Health Is Your Bottom LineThe most important thing to your EBITA, your ROI, is your own mental healthTake time for yourself to feel better, to get betterIt will make you a better business person, speaker, human—whatever you're trying to doRest isn't weakness; it's strategyReconnect with yourself and your community: We start the New Year, New TI-YOU Challenge January 5th in the Tone It Up App. Just download the Tone It Up App at ToneItUp.com/app and we will see you January 5th! Episode ResourcesWATCH:

In honor of the The Ringer's Best TV Episodes of the Century list, Jo and Rob pick up the phone to revisit and induct the ‘Lost' episode “The Constant” into the Prestige TV Hall of Fame. (0:00) Intro (25:19) Favorite characters (28:05) Best performances (28:31) Best line (31:48) Most iconic shot (32:40) Favorite underrecognized detail (33:19) Best moment (36:37) The runner-up pick Check out The Ringer's list of The 100 Best TV Episodes of the Century! Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Michael McIntyre unpacks the sneaky way we've become hooked on crisis—constantly checking headlines, market moves, and social feeds like our peace depends on it. He breaks down how the 24/7 bad-news cycle rewires your brain for fear, hijacks your money decisions, and quietly drains the life out of your closest relationships. You'll learn how to spot “crisis addiction” in your own habits, why it's nearly impossible to build wealth or intimacy from a place of panic, and simple, powerful steps to reset your nervous system, reclaim peace in your home, and start making decisions from clarity instead of chaos.

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. The previous episode, "The Constant," is a hard act to follow, and this one isn't really up to the job. It's best to look at it as an info dump to get us an inch or two closer to what we need to know. Sorry, Juliet, we know it's hard to be an Other! Mentioned: The Hoberman Sphere (the toy Terri likened to the ever-expanding romantic tanglements among the castaways and island-dwellers).​Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 4, episode 7, "Ji Yeon." Tomorrow, we'll continue our discussion of a newer show, The Lowdown.​This episode was recorded in front of a live audience ... of dogs.

Moins connue que la ménopause, l'andropause est une période au cours de laquelle la sécrétion de testostérone diminue chez l'homme. Baisse de la libido, fatigue, augmentation du risque cardiovasculaire, irritabilité, augmentation du tour de taille… Les symptômes de l'andropause sont nombreux. Contrairement à la ménopause qui touche toutes les femmes, l'andropause n'affecte qu'une faible proportion d'hommes âgés. Comment se fait le diagnostic ? Quelle prise en charge existe ?  Si, du côté des femmes, les effets et ressentis associés à la ménopause sont abordés plus ouvertement qu'il y a quelques années, chez les hommes, l'andropause reste encore largement méconnue et rarement évoquée publiquement. Pourtant, les changements hormonaux liés au vieillissement impliquent un certain nombre de conséquences pour la santé et le bien-être des hommes. La baisse du taux de testostérone peut entraîner de multiples symptômes.  Andropause : ménopause au masculin ?  Certains spécialistes (urologue, endocrinologue, andrologue...) peuvent orienter le patient vers des analyses pour évaluer le taux de testostérone sanguin. La chute des androgènes peut provoquer une série de symptômes tels que des troubles de la fonction érectile, une baisse de la libido, une prise de poids, des troubles de l'humeur et du sommeil… Alors si certains symptômes se retrouvent chez l'homme et la femme, passé un certain âge, ménopause et andropause se distinguent par un simple fait : son caractère systématique chez la femme, autour de la cinquantaine (avec l'arrêt des règles, qui annonce la fin de la fonction reproductrice), quand, chez l'homme, ce déficit d'hormones sexuelles mâles lié à l'âge n'est pas systématique.  En finir avec le non-dit  La prise en charge de l'andropause repose sur des mesures hygiéno-diététiques : activité physique, alimentation équilibrée, baisse de la consommation d'alcool... Pour certains hommes, une supplémentation en testostérone pourra être prescrite, associée à un suivi médical. D'où l'importance de dépasser le tabou : oser en parler, pour trouver, si besoin, des solutions auprès d'un spécialiste.  Avec : Pr François Desgrandchamps, chef du service d'Urologie de l'Hôpital Saint-Louis de Paris, et professeur d'Urologie, à l'Université Paris Cité.   Dr Oumar Gaye, urologue-andrologue au Centre Hospitalier National Dalal Jamm, à Dakar, au Sénégal.   Un reportage de Raphaëlle Constant.  ► En fin d'émission, nous faisons un point sur l'étude de l'Inserm à Paris, publiée dans The Journal of the American College of Cardiology qui fait état du fardeau que représente l'hypertension artérielle en Afrique subsaharienne. Interview du Dr Aboubakari Nambiema, chercheur en Santé publique à l'Inserm au Centre de recherche cardiovasculaire de Paris et au sein de l'Unité de Recherche en Santé des Populations (URESAP) à Lomé au Togo.  Programmation musicale : ► Olivia Dean - Man I need ► Lëk Sèn - Shine.

Moins connue que la ménopause, l'andropause est une période au cours de laquelle la sécrétion de testostérone diminue chez l'homme. Baisse de la libido, fatigue, augmentation du risque cardiovasculaire, irritabilité, augmentation du tour de taille… Les symptômes de l'andropause sont nombreux. Contrairement à la ménopause qui touche toutes les femmes, l'andropause n'affecte qu'une faible proportion d'hommes âgés. Comment se fait le diagnostic ? Quelle prise en charge existe ?  Si, du côté des femmes, les effets et ressentis associés à la ménopause sont abordés plus ouvertement qu'il y a quelques années, chez les hommes, l'andropause reste encore largement méconnue et rarement évoquée publiquement. Pourtant, les changements hormonaux liés au vieillissement impliquent un certain nombre de conséquences pour la santé et le bien-être des hommes. La baisse du taux de testostérone peut entraîner de multiples symptômes.  Andropause : ménopause au masculin ?  Certains spécialistes (urologue, endocrinologue, andrologue...) peuvent orienter le patient vers des analyses pour évaluer le taux de testostérone sanguin. La chute des androgènes peut provoquer une série de symptômes tels que des troubles de la fonction érectile, une baisse de la libido, une prise de poids, des troubles de l'humeur et du sommeil… Alors si certains symptômes se retrouvent chez l'homme et la femme, passé un certain âge, ménopause et andropause se distinguent par un simple fait : son caractère systématique chez la femme, autour de la cinquantaine (avec l'arrêt des règles, qui annonce la fin de la fonction reproductrice), quand, chez l'homme, ce déficit d'hormones sexuelles mâles lié à l'âge n'est pas systématique.  En finir avec le non-dit  La prise en charge de l'andropause repose sur des mesures hygiéno-diététiques : activité physique, alimentation équilibrée, baisse de la consommation d'alcool... Pour certains hommes, une supplémentation en testostérone pourra être prescrite, associée à un suivi médical. D'où l'importance de dépasser le tabou : oser en parler, pour trouver, si besoin, des solutions auprès d'un spécialiste.  Avec : Pr François Desgrandchamps, chef du service d'Urologie de l'Hôpital Saint-Louis de Paris, et professeur d'Urologie, à l'Université Paris Cité.   Dr Oumar Gaye, urologue-andrologue au Centre Hospitalier National Dalal Jamm, à Dakar, au Sénégal.   Un reportage de Raphaëlle Constant.  ► En fin d'émission, nous faisons un point sur l'étude de l'Inserm à Paris, publiée dans The Journal of the American College of Cardiology qui fait état du fardeau que représente l'hypertension artérielle en Afrique subsaharienne. Interview du Dr Aboubakari Nambiema, chercheur en Santé publique à l'Inserm au Centre de recherche cardiovasculaire de Paris et au sein de l'Unité de Recherche en Santé des Populations (URESAP) à Lomé au Togo.  Programmation musicale : ► Olivia Dean - Man I need ► Lëk Sèn - Shine.

This podcast begins the third week of Advent, the candles now are burning brightly! And people are progressing along the Nativity Fast in the Eastern Church. This week celebrates the event almost 500 years ago with an excerpt from my first book, "The Constant Procession," about the story of St. Juan Diego's apparition of the Virgin Mary in Guadalupe in 1531  And also there is the reading about a snowstorm from my 2nd book "The Very Fine Light."   There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my website: NikosSteves.com   I have written a contemporary novel with Christian themes entitled "The Very Fine Light" Preview it for FREE and/or purchase "The Very Fine Light" at Amazon.com   I value feedback through the comments section on my website, NikosSteves.com Or via email at NikosSteves@gmail.com Constant Procession tells of key apparitions of the Virgin Mary since she passed on from the world and how she serves humanity through Christianity. The origin of these podcasts began with my first book, The Constant Procession. Constant Procession (the podcast) is published every Tuesday morning and has links, photos, video and more information for each episode at NikosSteves.com

If overwhelm has become your constant companion - the thing you wake up with, carry through your day, and fall asleep thinking about - your well-being is trying to tell you something. In this episode, we're unpacking why happiness can feel so far away when stress keeps running the show, and how you can manage what's on your plate without sacrificing yourself in the process. If you're longing to feel happier, love yourself more deeply, and finally declutter the parts of your life that feel too heavy, you are absolutely in the right place! My guest, author and Afro-minimalist Christine Platt (Less Is Liberation: Finding Freedom From a Life of Overwhelm), shares how her “normal” busy life quietly turned into a health crisis, and how she began seeing overwhelm as her body's way of saying, Hey, one of your wells is empty. We talk about the five foundations of wellness (your “personal wells”), the emotional labor and mental load so many women carry, and how learning to declutter your stuff, your schedule, and your beliefs can help you manage stress more wisely and reconnect with a sense of happiness in your daily life. We also get into the messy real-world pieces: overwhelm by circumstance (divorce, money, kids, career), people-pleasing, the guilt around saying no, and why so many of us overbuy and hang onto clutter “just in case.” As you listen, notice: Which of your wells has been running low? What are you still trying to prove by doing so much? And what would “less” need to look like for your life to feel more like your life again? Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Constant Overwhelm and Stress: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You 03:03 Chronic Overwhelm and Hypertension: When Stress Becomes a Health Crisis 05:51 Five Foundations of Wellness: The “Personal Wells” Framework 09:45 Emotional Labor and Mental Load: Why Women Feel So Overwhelmed 12:30 Minimalism as Liberation: Living With Less to Reduce Overwhelm 16:06 Time Scarcity and Productivity: Limiting Beliefs That Keep You Overwhelmed 18:29 Messengers and Limiting Beliefs: Redefining “Selfish” Self-Care 25:32 Overwhelmed by Circumstance: Divorce, Scarcity, and Minimalism by Necessity 32:26 Psychology of Ownership: Why We Overbuy, Hoard, and Accumulate Clutter 42:51 Inner Work Before Decluttering: Healing People-Pleasing and Attachment to Stuff 48:47 Filling Your Wells: Daily Practices for Sustainable Wellness and Well-Being If you're living in that constant state of overwhelm, please know you don't have to sort this out on your own. At Growing Self, you can talk with someone about what's really happening - the stress, the burnout, the clutter on the outside and the inside - and get matched with a therapist or coach who truly understands what you're carrying. Schedule a consultation today! You deserve a life that feels lighter and more intentional, where you can manage stress wisely, feel happier in your day-to-day reality, and genuinely love yourself in how you care for your time, your space, and your emotional well-being.

In this episode, we sit down with Daniella Mini, who moved to the U.S. 25 years ago in search of answers, services, and support for her son, Diego. She shares her family's journey through diagnosis, acceptance, and the ongoing evolution of raising an autistic child into adulthood. Daniella talks about the hard work, the hope, the constant transitions, and what independent living really looks like when caregivers are still deeply involved. Her story is honest, encouraging, and full of wisdom for anyone navigating life with an autistic adult. Be sure to check out their website and social media—Diego's journey is a joy to follow. Email: hello@momstalkautism.com Want to watch us on video with extra content and no ads? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/MomsTalkAutism   Daniella and Diego's Instagram: @publicponder Website: https://publicponder.com/ Email: daniella@publicponder.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the bus and in the grocery store line, more and more people are keeping their AirPods in. While we work, while we walk, while we shower, even while we fall asleep — we listen. But what does constant listening do to our attention, our relationships, and the social fabric we all share? We talk about constant audio consumption and its cognitive and cultural costs. Guests: Jenny Odell, artist and critic, author of "How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy" and "Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock" Gloria Mark, Professor Emerita of Informatics, University of California, Irvine - her recent book is "Attention Span"; her Substack is called "The Future of Attention" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Come With Me episode, I wandered the streets of Amsterdam and invite you to join me. For women in midlife ready to start their next chapter, the city's canals, museums, and colorful streets spark inspiration and new possibilities. Every experience nudges you out of the ordinary, helping you find the clarity and courage to turn “maybe someday” into “right now.”//WHEN YOU'RE READY, HERE'S HOW I CAN HELP YOUBUY THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/czSh6zxGet the books' bonus resources: https://sharriharmel.com/Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Start your Breakthrough today: https://sharriharmel.com/breakthrough/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharriharmel/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/273197629997812

En direct de Florence, on se pose la question: qu'est-ce que c'est que la Renaissance italienne et comment ça s'est déployé ? Adhérez à cette chaîne pour obtenir des avantages : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4TCCaX-gqBNkrUqXdgGRA/join Montage: Diane, Artémis Production | artemisproduction.framer.website 00:00 Introduction 02:14 Qu'est-ce que la Renaissance 06:03 Humanisme et philosophie 09:29 Néoplatonisme et culte de la beauté 13:19 Sciences et découvertes 17:27 Peinture et perspective 25:57 Corps et beauté 34:01 L'Italie Pour soutenir la chaîne, au choix: 1. Cliquez sur le bouton « Adhérer » sous la vidéo. 2. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hndl Musique issue du site : epidemicsound.com Images provenant de https://www.storyblocks.com Abonnez-vous à la chaine: https://www.youtube.com/c/LHistoirenousledira Les vidéos sont utilisées à des fins éducatives selon l'article 107 du Copyright Act de 1976 sur le Fair-Use. Sources et pour aller plus loin: ANTONETTI, Pierre. Les Médicis. Paris, PUF, 1997. ARASSE, Daniel, L'Homme en perspective - Les primitifs d'Italie, Paris, Hazan, 2008 ARASSE, Daniel et A. TONNESMANN. La Renaissance maniériste. Paris, Gallimard, 1997. BARBIER, Frédéric. L'Europe de Gutenberg, le livre et l'invention de la modernité occidentale (XIIIe-XVIe siècle). Paris, Belin, 2006. BAXANDALL, Michael. L'œil du Quattrocento. Paris, Gallimard, 1985. BAXANDALL. M. Les humanistes à la découverte de la composition en peinture, 1340-1450. Paris, Seuil, 1989. BENNASSAR, Bartolomé et Jean Jacquart, Le 16e siècle, Paris, Armand Colin, 2002 (1972). BONNEY, Richard. The European Dynastic States, 1494-1660. Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1991. BLOCH, Ernst. La philosophie de la Renaissance. Paris, Payot, 2007 (1972). BRIOIST, Pascal, La Renaissance, 1470-1570, Paris, Atlande, 2003. BURKE, Peter, La Renaissance européenne, Paris, Le Seuil, 2000. CHASTEL, André. Art et humanisme à Florence au temps de Laurent le Magnifique. Paris, PUF, 1959. CHASTEL, André. Le geste dans l'art. Paris, Liana Levi, 2001. CASSAN, Michel, L'Europe au XVIe siècle, Paris, Armand Colin, 2008. CONSTANT, Jean-Marie. Naissance des États modernes. Paris, Belin, 2000. CLOULAS, Ivan (dir.). et al. L'Italie de la Renaissance, un monde en mutation 1378-1494. Paris, Fayard, 1990. CROUZET-PAVAN, Élisabeth, Venise, une invention de la ville XIIIe-XVe siècle, Seyssel, Champ Vallon, 1997. DAMISH, H. L'origine de la perspective. Paris, Flammarion, 1987. DAUMAS, Maurice, Images et sociétés dans l'Europe moderne, 15e-18e siècle, Paris, Armand Colin, 2000. DAUSSY Hugues, Patrick Gilli et Michel Nassiet, La Renaissance (vers 1470-vers 1560), Paris, Belin, 2003 DELUMEAU, Jean. La civilisation de la Renaissance. Paris, Arthaud, 1967. DELUMEAU, Jean. L'Italie de la Renaissance à la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Paris, Armand Colin, 1997 (1974). DUPRAT, Annie, Images et Histoire. Outils et méthodes d'analyse des documents iconographiques, Paris, Belin, 2007. LEBRUN, François, L'Europe et le monde, XVIe, XVIIe, XVIIIe siècle, Paris, Armand Colin, 1997. GARIN, Eugenio. L'humanisme italien. Paris, Albin Michel, 2005 (1947). GOLDWAITE. R.A. The building of Renaissance Florence. An Economic and Social History. Baltimore and London, The John Hopkins University Press, 1980. GUENÉE, B. L'Occident aux XIVe et XVe siècles. Paris, PUF, 1998. HAVELANGE, Carl. De l'œil et du monde. Une histoire du regard au seuil de la modernité. Paris, Fayard, 1998. HALE, John Rigby. La civilisation de l'Europe à la Renaissance. Paris, Perrin, 1998. HEERS, Jacques. Les temps dits « de transition » (1300 à 1520 environ). Paris, Mentha, 1992. HEERS, Jacques. La vie quotidienne à la cour pontificale au temps des Borgia et des Médicis (1420-1520). Paris, Hachette, 1986. HÉLIE, Jérôme. Petit Atlas historique des temps moderne, Paris, Armand Colin, 2016 (2000). JAHAN, Sébastien. Les renaissances du corps en occident : 1450-1650. Paris, Belin, 2004. JONES-DAVIS, Marie-Thérèse (dir.). L'oisiveté au temps de la Renaissance, Paris, PUPS, 2002 MANDROU, Robert. Introduction à la France moderne, 1500-1640, Essai de psychologie historique. Paris, Albin Michel, 1988 (1961). MUCHEMBLED, Robert (dir.), Les XVIe et XVIIe siècles, histoire moderne, Paris, Bréal, 1995. PERONNET, M. et L. Roy, Le XVIe siècle, 1492-1620, Paris, Hachette, 2005. POUSSOU, J.P. (dir.), Le Renaissance. Enjeux historiographiques, méthodologie, bibliographie commentée, Paris, Armand Colin, 2002. SALLMANN, Jean-Michel. Géopolitique du XVIe siècle, 1490-1618, Paris, Seuil, 2003. TENENTI, Alberto, Florence à l'époque des Médicis, de la cité à l'État, Paris, Flammarion, 1968. ZIMMERMAN, Susan and R.F.E. WEISSMANN. Urban Life in the Renaissance. Newark, University of Delaware Press, 1988. Autres références disponibles sur demande. #histoire #documentaire #renaissance #florence #italy #italie

Are you ready to "put on the whole armor of God" or is your goal in life to be happy and comfortable? Listen to this message to learn how to use the armor God has given believers to enable them to stand firm in spiritual warfare. See the role praying plays in this and find out that praying is to be constant and intense and a part of your daily life. Begin to realize that the problems we have are opportunities for us to trust God and grow to spiritual maturity.

Are you ready to "put on the whole armor of God" or is your goal in life to be happy and comfortable? Listen to this message to learn how to use the armor God has given believers to enable them to stand firm in spiritual warfare. See the role praying plays in this and find out that praying is to be constant and intense and a part of your daily life. Begin to realize that the problems we have are opportunities for us to trust God and grow to spiritual maturity.

What Turns Her Off — and What Godly Husbands Do Instead Have you ever wished you could just…get inside your wife's heart for a moment? Not to manipulate, but to genuinely understand her. To love her in a way that makes her feel safe and wanted—not pressured or confused. My husband Darrow and I sat down to talk through something men rarely get honest insight about: Her biggest turn-offs. And not because we want to shame or scold—but because clarity brings freedom. When you finally understand what shuts her down, you also discover what opens her heart. So take a deep breath.You're not in trouble.You're learning—and that already makes you a good man. Let's walk through these turn-offs together, with God's kindness leading us all the way. 1. When Affection Feels Like a Transaction One of the most common complaints I hear from wives is this: "Every time he does something sweet, it feels like he's trying to get sex." A back rub, a coffee, a hand on her waist, a date night—beautiful gestures—become tainted when she senses they come with an expectation. When affection is only a bridge to the bedroom, she feels: Used Not loved for who she is Like her worth is tied to her sexual availability God never intended marital intimacy to be a negotiation.Love her without a scoreboard. Bless her without an agenda. 2. Grabbing, Pinching, or Smacking Her Body When She's Not Comfortable Yes…wives talk about this. And I know many husbands mean it playfully.But if she doesn't feel safe—emotionally, spiritually, or physically—this kind of touch feels like entitlement, not affection. Her body is not something to be "snatched."She needs room to open, not pressure to surrender. When she feels cherished—not grabbed—she wants to share her body freely. 3. Taking "Not Now" Personally If she says she's tired, overwhelmed, stressed, or simply "not right now," it's almost never about you. But when a husband interprets it as: Rejection Lack of desire "She doesn't love me" …it puts enormous emotional weight on her shoulders. Instead, respond with: "No worries, sweetheart. Another time would be wonderful." That confidence and peace will draw her toward you—not away. 4. Moping After She Says No Emotional sulking is not harmless. Moping communicates: "You disappointed me." "Now I have to punish you with sadness." "You're responsible for my emotions."   This shuts her heart down.Fast. Your steadiness and joy—even when she's not available—makes her feel safe. And safety is the soil where desire grows. 5. Punishing Her for Not Wanting Sex This is one of the deepest wounds wives carry. Punishments include: Silent treatment Withholding affection Moving to another room Being cold or distant Only being "nice" when you want intimacy These behaviors feel manipulative and honestly frightening. Your wife is not the enemy. She is the assignment God entrusted to you. Lead with love, not consequences. 6. Lack of Playfulness Playfulness is essential to intimacy. If everything feels heavy, serious, structured, pressured…then her nervous system never relaxes enough to enjoy being sensual. Silliness is holy ground for a woman's heart. Laughter lowers her guard.Playfulness creates connection. If you want her to be playful in the bedroom, she needs to experience playfulness outside the bedroom. 7. Not Feeling Emotionally Safe Women cannot separate emotional connection from physical intimacy. I'll say that one more time. Women cannot separate emotional connection from physical intimacy. When she feels emotionally unsafe, her body shuts down. Emotional Safety looks like: Listening Compassion Being slow to speak and quick to understand Responding gently Supporting her heart, not "fixing" immediately  When she feels heard, she opens. 8. Being a "Negative Nellie" (or Negative Ned!) Constant complaining is exhausting and not attractive. It pulls the atmosphere of the home downward and makes her feel like she has to carry your emotional weight. There is space to process hard things—but constant negativity drains the joy God wants in your marriage. Rejoice. Notice blessings. Bring hope into the home. 9. Bitterness and Resentment Long-term resentment is a marriage-killer. Bitterness communicates: "I haven't forgiven you." "You owe me." "I'm still keeping score." This is the opposite of Christlike love. Your wife cannot relax into intimacy with a man who holds her mistakes over her head. Forgiveness clears the ground for closeness to grow again. And if you need a little extra inspiration, let us turn you to Matthew 6:15 (NIV): "But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." 10. Being Too Serious All the Time Intensity has a place—but not every moment. When a man is always stern, rigid, perfectionistic, spiritual-but-heavy…it makes her feel like she can never fully exhale. If she can't be herself around you, she won't be vulnerable with you. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit—not an optional extra. 11. Using Slang or Sexual Words She Doesn't Like Words matter. Some husbands use slang affectionately or playfully.Some wives love it.Others absolutely don't. If slang or sexual language makes her uncomfortable, embarrassed, or unsafe, it becomes a turn-off—not a turn-on. Honor her preferences. You're not losing freedom—you're gaining connection. Final Thoughts: So What Do You Do with All This? If reading this stirs conviction…good. Conviction is not condemnation.The enemy heaps shame.God invites repentance—and repentance leads to freedom. Your wife is God's daughter. And He entrusted her to you. Every shift you make toward loving her well brings you closer to His heart and closer to hers. We're rooting for you!   Blessing, The Delight Your Marriage Team   PS - If you want help walking this out in real life—not just head knowledge—that's exactly why our coaching and in-person training programs exist. Men who were separated from their wives…Men in sexless marriages…Men whose wives felt unsafe for years……have seen transformation they once thought impossible.For more information on our In-Person Training programs, launching January 2026, check out delightyourmarriage.com/ipt If you're ready to dive into the Coaching programs, please feel free to schedule a free Clarity Call at delightyourmarriage.com/cc PPS - Here is a quote from a recent In-Person Training pilot program graduate: "My wife and I have been separated for 6 months, and the same day as our [IPT] graduation, she chose to and began moving back into our matrimonial home. I also told her about our [IPT] program that same day. Up until then, I had said I was attending a men's bible study. All praise be to God."

Message us here!Ever feel a conversation snap from “let's talk” to “we're yelling” in seconds? When you find yourself butting heads with someone over a "sensitive" topic, it can seem impossible to get on the same page. In this episode, I unpack a research-backed way to dissolve stalemates and actually influence change without steamrolling the person you love. The trick isn't the perfect comeback: it's validation, or "tactical empathy."I talk about the clinical science behind validation that reveals why it's so powerful biologically. Then I talk through practical steps for using validation to go from talking AT each other to talking TO each other. These strategies lowers defensiveness, overwhelm, and hostility. Then, I walk through everyday examples (from talking about drinking and mental health to bedtime battles with a stubborn toddler)and show how to pivot from adversaries to teammates facing the same problem.I also cover what to do when someone shuts down entirely, how to validate the wall itself, and why this approach is especially powerful with sadness and shame. If you've been stuck in circular fights, these tools can open a path to collaboration, progress, and a little peace at home.Support the showIf you're navigating someone's mental health or emotional issues, join KulaMind, our community and support platform. In KulaMind, we'll help you set healthy boundaries, advocate for yourself, and support your loved one. Follow @kulamind on Instagram for podcast updates and science-backed insights on staying sane while loving someone emotionally explosive. For more info about this podcast, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.com

The Silent Signs of Survival Mode: Why You're Drained Feeling exhausted, unfocused, or emotionally overwhelmed, even though you're still performing? You may be in survival mode at work without realizing it. That's where so many leaders are right now. On the outside, you're delivering. You're holding everything together.  But inside? There's this quiet whisper: "I can't keep doing this." For so many high-achieving leaders, the challenge isn't a lack of capability. It's that your nervous system is stuck in protective mode. Constant change, uncertainty, restructures, and the weight of responsibility have all pushed your system into a place it was never designed to live. In this episode, Blake breaks down the signs you're stuck in survival mode. She explains why responsible leaders are most at risk and what it really takes to reclaim your clarity and energy. If you've ever wondered why rest doesn't fix the problem or why everything feels heavier than it should, this conversation is for you. Episode Highlights What Survival Mode Really Looks Like  [01:45] - Why it doesn't look dramatic  [02:20] - The functional version most leaders miss  [02:50] - Signs you're stuck in survival mode   Why Strong, Capable Leaders Get Trapped Here [05:45] - How strengths become coping strategies  [06:15] - The nervous system's learned patterns  [06:50] - The pressure-performance cycle that keeps you on edge   The Deeper Root: Lifelong Patterns of Survival  [07:30] - Early wiring and identity  [08:10] - How your body keeps trying to protect you  [08:45] - The real reason rest doesn't fix the problem   The Hope: What's Possible When You Shift Out of Survival Mode  [09:25] - More clarity, energy, and creativity  [09:55] - Returning to presence and confidence  [10:20] - Why transformation can be faster than you think   Powerful Quotes "You're not broken, and nothing about you has ever been the problem." -Blake Schofield "Survival mode isn't dramatic. It looks functional—until you realize you don't feel like you anymore." -Blake Schofield "If you've been operating in some version of survival mode for most of your life, you have no idea how much more capability, clarity, energy, creativity, and confidence are actually available to you." -Blake Schofield Resources Mentioned Take the Burnout Type™ Quiz Discover your unique burnout pattern so you can finally solve the real issue. Go to www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type/  Work With Blake (1:1 Coaching) For leaders ready to regain clarity, energy, and sustainable success. Go to impactwithease.com/coaching to apply! Corporate Leadership Development Support your teams with practical, neuroscience-backed tools to reduce stress, navigate uncertainty and communicate effectively. go to https://impactwithease.com/corporate-training-consulting/

Is It Constant?

Most firm owners try to “scale the business” by working harder or hiring faster - but never fix the structural ceiling that keeps them stuck. The result? Constant firefighting, team bottlenecks, unpredictable results, and a firm that can't run without them.In this episode of The Wize Way Podcast, we break down the real blueprint behind building a scalable, self-running firm - the same principles used inside $7M practices. You'll learn:✅ Why growth stalls when there's no deep-and-narrow team structure ✅ How weak SOPs and unclear roles quietly destroy capacity ✅ The two divisions that determine whether you scale or spin your wheels ✅ Why the Fab 5 is the only KPI system that shows whether your firm is truly healthy ✅ The mindset shift every owner must make to step out of the day-to-dayIf you're ready to stop doing more and finally build a business that grows without you, this episode is a must-listen.________________ PS: Whenever you're ready… here are the fastest 4 ways we can help you fix and grow your accounting firm: 1. Download our famous Wize Freedom Strategy Map for FREE - Find out the 96 projects every firm owner must implement to build a $5M+ firm that can run without them - Download here 2. Need to Hire right now? Book a 1:1 FREE discovery call with our WizeTalent hiring coaches to help find your next team member the Wize Way – Click Here 3. Book a 1:1 Wize Discovery Session – Spend 30mins with our Wize CEO, Jamie Johns, a $7M firm owner who is ready to give you his entire business plan to build a firm that can run without you – Find out more here 4. Work with Jamie and our mentors for 8 weeks - Build a custom business plan for your firm - Apply here

There are financial opportunities in Latin America, silver and more and today we are going to share them with you! We also talk holiday shopping trends and the struggles of retailers in our current economy. We also dive into "confuse-opoly" industries like furniture, mattresses, and healthcare where pricing is intentionally opaque, share personal experiences with overpriced goods, and discuss how margins, supply, and consumer behavior shape retail dynamics. Today we discuss...  Buying a new house and becoming newly attentive to pricing, noting how Black Friday sales have expanded so much that they no longer feel special. How holiday traditions and retail behavior have shifted, with Christmas decorations and sales appearing earlier each year. How perpetual discounts dilute the meaning of sales and reflect retailers' struggles in a weakening, K-shaped economy. Constant "sale" pricing makes it impossible for consumers to know real value, especially in industries like furniture. We share anecdotes about mattress shopping and how identical products are given different names across stores to prevent direct price comparisons. Market charts prompt discussion on growth vs. value investing, highlighting value's long-term underperformance and its historical cyclicality. We compare current market dynamics to the late 1990s tech bubble, noting similarities in speculation and skepticism toward value investing. Latin America's unusually low valuations and strong relative performance this year are examined as a potential opportunity. Emerging markets often struggle with consistency due to currency issues, political instability, and uneven economic development. We emphasize the importance of evaluating assets in relative terms—stocks vs. dollars, gold vs. currencies, and region vs. region. How relative performance charts reveal where capital is flowing, using gold, silver, and mining stocks as examples of cycle progression. Copper miners' potential breakout is highlighted as a key signal for commodity sector strength. Markets ultimately reflect where limited investor capital is being allocated at any given moment. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance Phil Weiss | Apprise Wealth Management Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/opportunities-in-latin-769 

Discover how Kate Wik, CMO of Las Vegas, drives bold innovation and storytelling to transform the city into a global destination brand. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian Fowler (00:00):I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse Liffreing (00:01):And I'm Ilyse Liffreing.Damian Fowler (00:02):And welcome to this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (00:09):Today we're joined by Kate Wik, chief Marketing Officer at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The team behind the city's newest brand campaign, which launched in September,Damian Fowler (00:20):Las Vegas, is known around the world for its energy, its entertainment, and its edge. But this ladies' campaign takes a closer look at what the city means today beyond the casinos and into its growing identity as a cultural and sports destination.Ilyse Liffreing (00:34):We'll talk with Kate about the ideas behind the campaign, how Vegas is connecting with new audiences, and what it takes to evolve one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Q,Damian Fowler (00:45):Frank Sinatra. It's okay. You have an unusual role in that you represent a city as an iconic one, but could you tell us about the role?Kate Wik (00:56):That's exactly right. So I work for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Nobody knows what that is or what that means. So really, I shorthand it and I say I am the CMO of four Las Vegas. Las Vegas is my product, which is very unique. It is a city, it's a destination. It's unbelievably dynamic. And what's so unique and thrilling for a CMO of Las Vegas is that our product is always changing, always evolving. If you think back, we were known as the gaming destination. We've evolved into, we're the number one hospitality destination in the US with more hotel rooms than any other destination. And we are the entertainment capital of the world. You've got the world's best artists coming and performing on stages across destination every single night. And we've worked really hard to evolve ourselves into the sports destination as well through a lot of recent things. So really the exciting thing for me in this role is no one day is ever the same. Our product is constantly iterating and evolving, and that is a marketer's dream come true.Damian Fowler (02:10):Just on that point about the evolution of the city and the perception of it, how fast has that happened in the last, say, five, 10 years?Kate Wik (02:20):Yeah, absolutely. Incredibly fast. And so today we are known as the sports and entertainment capital of the world, but less than 10 years ago, we did not have any sports teams. Yes, sports has kind of always been in our DNA. We'd host major boxing matches in the eighties, NFR we've had for decades. NBA, we hosted their in-season tournament, NBA Summer League, but really it was through infrastructure development that really led to the explosion of sports today. So what I mean by that is we had T-Mobile Arena, which was a joint venture between MGM resorts and a EG that enabled NHL to come to town with the Vegas Golden Knights in 20 17, 20 18, we purchased the WNBA team, which we renamed the Las Vegas ACEs. And so now we've got A-W-N-B-A team. And then in 2020, of course with Allegiant Stadium, we welcome the Raiders. And so now we've got the Las Vegas Raiders, and we are, so actually in four years, we went from having zero professional sports teams to having three, and we're actively working to bring our fourth to town, which is the major league baseball. We're welcoming the Las Vegas a,Damian Fowler (03:34):Not to mention Formula One.Kate Wik (03:36):Yes, exactly. And Formula One now an annual event on our calendar. So it's a lot. It's a lot. And it creates new reasons to come to Las Vegas for our visitors. And what we found through research actually, is that the sports traveler, number one, we know sports tourism has just exploded the sports traveler. Through our research, we found that it creates a new reason to come to Las Vegas for those that haven't been here before. It creates a reason to explore the destination, see it, consider it, and then ultimately come. And then most importantly, we find that they spend more money than the average leisure traveler. So it's a really rich new audience for Las Vegas. And F1 has definitely exploded that for us too.Ilyse Liffreing (04:24):Do you know by just how much more do they spend?Kate Wik (04:27):It's usually anywhere from 500 to 800 more per trip.Ilyse Liffreing (04:31):Wow, that's a lot. And the rest on gambling,Kate Wik (04:36):AnythingIlyse Liffreing (04:36):Extra? It'sKate Wik (04:37):Funny. Gambling hasn't been, revenue from gaming hasn't been the primary source of how consumers are spending their budget while they're in town. Hasn't been that for over a decade.Ilyse Liffreing (04:51):AndKate Wik (04:51):I think it speaks to the diversification of the experience in Las Vegas. And when I say we're the entertainment capital of the world, we absolutely are. People come here to see shows, to see comedians, to experience not just like a touring show, but unbelievable residencies where our property resorts will build these amazing theaters where Lady Gaga performs, Bruno Mars performs, Adele performs, they'll create these residencies, which is unlike nowhere else in the US or world.Damian Fowler (05:26):I mean, I've been aware of that. I mean, obviously it goes right back to the Rat Pack, but more recently, like Sting had a residency there. I've been aware, IKate Wik (05:34):Just saw Backstreet Boys at the Spear, which was probably mind blowing, which was mind blowing. That's a whole nother level to the entertainment experience where it's just completely immersive that has changed the game for live music.Damian Fowler (05:48):The perception of Vegas has changed or is changing, and maybe that teases up to talk a little bit now about the new brand campaign and why this is the right moment to do it.Kate Wik (06:00):Yeah, absolutely. So we just launched a new campaign September of this year, so just a couple of weeks ago really. And the intent behind it is this notion that there are so many different reasons to come to Vegas, but there are also so many different vacation options. What we wanted to do was break through the noise and make sure that people understood that Vegas is the ultimate destination regardless of the experience you're looking for. We have it all, the breadth and depth that exists within our destination iss, it's uncomparable to any other destination. So we needed to get out there and get that message out there in big form. And why now what we found was through a lack of big brand messaging over the summer, we actually took a hit with a lot of negative headlines. And so we needed to get in front of that. And I think one of the big takeaways for marketers out there is that if you're not actively talking about your brand day in and day out, you create room for others to create their own narrative. And so after we launched the campaign, it's been about a month in market, we've seen a lot of that negativity drop because now everybody's covering, oh, here's the new elements, here are the new promotions they're doing, here are the new experiences that you can find. So it's really about driving the narrative that you want for your brand.Ilyse Liffreing (07:29):Very cool. And could you tell us a little bit about the campaign itself, maybe the creative, and then what channels are you leaning into?Kate Wik (07:36):Yeah, absolutely. In looking at how we were going to develop the work around this new brand campaign, what we wanted first and foremost was to be really authentic about Las Vegas and be very unique to a message that only Las Vegas can deliver. And so we took inspiration from our iconic welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. So it's the sign that exists literally on Las Vegas Boulevard as you drive into town. And that sign, it's 65 years old today, but it is more iconic. And the awareness on that is it puts it as one of the highest elements assets within our portfolio. So you think Las Vegas, you think of Bellagio, you think of Wynn, even Luxor or all these amazing resorts. When we show that sign, the amount of awareness of what that is and where it is and what it's for just exceeds every other asset that we have out there. So we took inspiration from that. We took the neon, the lights, the really, the notion of setting the example of fabulous Las Vegas. That's the experience that our visitors can come to expect when they come to Las Vegas. So it truly has been our brand promise for over 65 years. So that's the inspiration behind the campaign.Damian Fowler (08:57):Yeah, I can see that sign now.Ilyse Liffreing (08:59):Yes,Kate Wik (08:59):That's right.Ilyse Liffreing (09:00):Yeah, that's right. Do you have a sense of the audience that you're trying to reach and through, I guess, which channels are you trying to reach them?Kate Wik (09:10):Yeah, so we have a really diverse audience set, which is very unique for a marketer, which usually has a single product or they've got a very specific audience for that product. Vegas is really the 21 and older adult playground. And so if you look at just an average audience, it's like a 45-year-old split, 50 50 male, female, et cetera. But what we offer is an unbelievable unbeatable experience at every single price point. So we absolutely cater to that high-end luxury market, that luxury traveler, all the way down to the entry level budget conscious traveler. And so we've got products from a circus circus all the way up to a win Las Vegas. And so for us, our audience is very broad, but generally it's adult travelers, people that have traveled in the past year looking to travel again,Ilyse Liffreing (10:11):We just had Marriott on the podcast and we were talking about how more travelers now are singles and single people. And I would think that might be particularly true for Vegas. For some reason, people are coming for a new experience and to get away.Kate Wik (10:28):I think that's exactly right. Not necessarily single travelers, but the idea of it's a getaway, it's a new experience. What we find from our visitors is number one, it's really high repeat visitation because every time they come, they're finding something new. So we usually get at least 80% repeat visitation from our visitors and really high satisfaction rate, but it's that mindset of wanting to try something new. For sure. Yeah.Damian Fowler (10:56):One thing that just occurs to me as we are talking is how the awareness of Las Vegas has been so kind of embodied in so many movies and TV shows. I was just thinking, I watched the studio recently, the Seth RoganKate Wik (11:09):Show,Damian Fowler (11:09):Which I think that has a combination in Vegas whileKate Wik (11:12):I actually haven't seen it yet. So no spoilers on my list.Damian Fowler (11:16):I mean, I was thinking about Oceans 11, you can go back and back. I have to see it. But that is all kind of part of the kind of braided cultural iconography as it were of the city, I guess.Kate Wik (11:27):Yeah, I think movies represent, you almost have to think of it as a channel for marketing. It represents an amazing opportunity to penetrate culture, reach new audiences that you wouldn't normally get to talk to. And so we have a history of iconic movies. Actually this past summer, you might've seen it, but the F1 movie, that was a partnership that we did with them to make sure that they filmed in Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit. That was really important. But again, reaching new audiences, keeping us sort of at the pinnacle and sort of leading culture. Also really awesome to have Brad Pitt lead in that. I'm not going to lie. That was pretty awesome. But a ton of movies. And it's kind of interesting to think of it as almost like a marketing channel, not a traditionalIlyse Liffreing (12:17):One, but yes. Yeah, like free marketing too sometimes, because a lot of things are based in Vegas,Kate Wik (12:22):Right? On the marketing channel front, I know you had sort of asked about how do we launch the campaign, and it was very much an integrated multi-channel approach. We did everything from brand marketing, product marketing, I call it value, but it's really promotional as well as experiential. So of course, from a brand marketing point of view, TV or movies are wonderful, but there's also tv. And we launched the campaign actually with NFL kickoff, so September 4th. We know that when people tune into tv, they're tuning in really into an NFL game. That's where the most eyeballs are at any single time. So from a marketing point of view, it's great return on your investment there. So we launched with a 62nd ad on September 4th on kickoff, but really it was about making sure that this is not just a TV campaign, but it's a platform that reaches the consumer at every different touch point throughout their travel journey or through their daily life.(13:27):And so we maximized the viewership by making sure that, yes, we had a TV spot, but we partnered with the Raiders to actually take over the tunnel walk. And so when players arrive at the stadium, any stadium across the us, it's usually sort of this gray back of house space. And what we did was we installed neon all over the wall as the backdrop. And so it gave our players the sense of pride as they're walking in where they see this huge fabulous Las Vegas neon sign, and then they get a bit of a swagger. And then we partnered with GQ to cover sort of the fit that the players are wearing because that's a whole thing, this sort of new cultural moment where you've got the intersection of professional sports and these athletes in fashion. And so GQ wants to cover that. And so now the backdrop for all of this is the fabulous Las Vegas neon sign that we installed.(14:22):And so then CVS and ESPN want to cover it because they're like, oh, what's going on with the Vegas tunnel walk? And so every time Vegas shows up, we want to make sure that we're sort of breaking through the clutter. We're doing something very unique, bold and different, and whatever we do, it's sort of Vegas worthy. So I guess another channel is outdoor. We don't just buy outdoor. We worked with media partners to find these super high impact spectacular units that just command attention. So around the corner, in Times Square, we have this huge 3D board where you've got a 3D view of the iconic welcome to Las Vegas sign that rotates and dice come out, chips come out, an F1 race car comes out, right? It's a showstopper. And when you walk into Times Square, you see people taking pictures of advertising and that blows your mind.(15:21):And then on the other side of the country, we've got an actual neon installation on Sunset Boulevard. So we took, quite frankly, one of the ideas behind the campaign is let's take the neon and export it. Let's take our Neon National. And so we've got these big neon relics all across the us and so this one on Sunset Boulevard is spectacular. And then you walk across any of our resorts in Las Vegas and you see our Neon Signs Launch week. We took over all of our, well in our top 10 markets, we took over our digital outdoor boards and we had a roadblock for the whole week of launch. So just doing these big spectacular moments to capture the attention of our viewers. Wow,Damian Fowler (16:08):That's a lot that you're doing a tremendous amount, but on the other side of it, how are you kind of measuring and tracking all of these moments that you've created?Kate Wik (16:18):Yeah, I think measurement is incredibly important for any brand. We are actually consistently in market every single week with a research tracker, a brand health tracker. We've been doing it for decades. Making sure that we're keeping a finger on the pulse of our consumer is really important to us. So before we launched the campaign, obviously we tested it to see, number one, does it break through? Does it resonate? Does it deliver on the message of escape? Does it make people want to go to Las Vegas? It actually tested stronger than any other campaign that we've tested, and we test all of our campaigns. So that was pretty exciting. And then post-launch, again, we're in the market every single week. We found that we continue to uptick in terms of likability of the campaign, the campaign that makes you want to travel to Las Vegas. Those metrics are really important to us, intent to travel, and so it's continued to climb every single week since we've been in market. That's really strong. I think outside of traditional campaign testing, something that we consistently do is social listening, and so understanding what the current conversation is on social, I had mentioned this summer was a little bit rough. There was a lot of negativity out there for us. What we found was we had peaked in terms of negativity online in, gosh, in August. We launched Campaign in September, and that number has dramatically reduced, which is fantastic. It goes back to this point of you have to constantly be talking and driving your own narrative.(18:01):Otherwise if there's a void, others are going to fill it for you. That's was aIlyse Liffreing (18:05):Quick turnaround time too fromKate Wik (18:07):InIlyse Liffreing (18:07):August to launching inKate Wik (18:08):September. Absolutely. So a couple weeks. So I would say early August was peak and then Campaign formally launched September 4th, but working with our property partners to seed components of the campaign before, that was a big part of it as well. And then I think a very tactical measurement is we launched actually the first ever destination wide sale, so we called it the Fabulous Five Day Sale. Our campaign is Welcome to Fabulous, so fabulous five day sale. We wanted to make sure that we were putting a spotlight on the value that exists across the destination. And what we found was we drove four times the amount of website volume that we normally do to visit las vegas.com and that we actually were driving more referrals, so people were coming in to see what these deals were, what the sale was, this first ever limited sale, and then the traffic, the referral traffic that we were sending out to the booking engines of each of our property partners. That was 120 times the normal weekly average that we have in terms of, oh my gosh, yeah, referral, wait. So really unbelievable. It was kind of mind blowing for us in terms of the results of that. Nice.Ilyse Liffreing (19:28):And what was the reception from businesses in Las Vegas too, because that involved all of them?Kate Wik (19:34):Absolutely. Yeah. We don't launch a campaign without the support of our property partners. The reception was fabulous to use a cliche, incredibly fabulous. They leaned into it, you'll see part of the campaign. We created these neon elements and literally handed over this toolkit to our property partners so they can push out on all of their digital signage, on all of their marketing elements, sort of reflections of the campaign work as well and tie into it.Damian Fowler (20:05):Great. Just out of curiosity, is the campaign driven from the ground up by businesses or does it come top down as it were, from what your office, what's the kind of interaction?Kate Wik (20:19):Yeah. Well, the interaction is we are the DMO, the destination marketing organization for Las Vegas. So what we do is we work closely with our property partners to understand what's the business needs, what are the trends they're seeing. We do research and provide them top level trends, and then we work with them on what do we need the advertising to accomplish, and then we develop the campaigns. We're funded by them. We're actually funded by a room tax, which is paid by our visitors. And so there is complete coordination with our property partners, and we really do all of the upper funnel marketing for them. That's kind of the role we play for them.Damian Fowler (21:00):Interesting. Yeah. Yeah. I want to ask you, actually, I guess this is a big picture question. Are there other big cities that kind of have similar outreach or similar marketing campaigns, or are you unique in lots of ways?Kate Wik (21:15):I think the big destinations like New York, la, they will have a tourism authority within their destination that we'll do it for them. I think what's unique about Las Vegas is how we're funded. Again, it is through this room tax. And so generally, I'm not out there every day trying to drum up membership funds or anything. Our job is to go market the destination 365 days a year. That is why we exist. And so I think other destinations have something similar, but not quite the structure or the support behind it. And I think what is unique for Las Vegas is tourism is the number one economic driver for southern Nevada, and so we're the engine behind that. We have to make sure we're continuing to fuel that. Tourism represents 55 million or 55 billion, excuse me, in direct economic impact. That's visitors coming, spending fueling the local economy. And so the role we play matters. The advertising that we do matters because it fuels the entire ecosystem and the economic climate for Southern Nevada. Wow.Damian Fowler (22:33):Another quick question, follow up question there because you keep making me think of things. You have a lot of international visitors. Do you have a sense of where the majority of them are comingKate Wik (22:42):From? Yeah. Yeah. So international visitors are really important to us. Interesting. Canada's typically is our number one market. We have seen a decrease this year from our Canadian visitors. That's true for the US overall. We love our neighbors to the north and we welcome them back. But Canada is generally number one. Mexico is number two. Mexico is still going strong. They've actually seen growth year over year. UK is our number three market. We love our UK visitors and our partnership with F1 continues to grow that, which is phenomenal. And then interesting, our fourth market is actually Australia, and we don't have a direct flight there today, but it's an easy stopover from la. But the Australians and the Aussies, they love coming to Las Vegas. Great cultural alignment, but in general, we love all of our international visitors, and it's about anywhere from 10 to 15% of our overall visitor mix,Damian Fowler (23:46):So Cool.Ilyse Liffreing (23:47):Well, so along with just how many changes Las Vegas has seen, how would you, I guess, describe the expectations around hospitality and how that has changed over the years?Kate Wik (23:59):Gosh, hospitality, not unlike marketing, it's really fueled by tech innovation. Everything from keyless check-in, you can check in on your phone, you can use your phone as your key. All of these things have been unbelievable accelerants to a great experience, but that's across the board in every city, across the world. Technology has fueled that. I think what's unique for Las Vegas is actually doubling down on the core of who we are. And that's about service, and that's about kind of going back to the brand promise of the campaign where the welcome to fabulous Las Vegas isn't just a sign. It is the brand promise of the experience you're going to have here. And before we launched the campaign, we actually went around to all the CEOs and all the presidents of all our resort property partners to say and to remind them, we're going to launch this campaign, we're going to go back to the roots of Las Vegas. And the roots of that is hospitality, and it's about making every individual feel like somebody special that is so uniquely Las Vegas. You can walk into a circus, circus, an Excalibur, and have this mind blowing unbelievable experience. You could also walk into a Bellagio, an aria, a fountain blue, and have a mind blowing unbelievable experience. It's not based on your economic value or your financial worth. It's based on who you are as a visitor coming. We're going to deliver that unbelievable experience, and that is service related, hospitality related for us.Ilyse Liffreing (25:39):Very cool. So what's next then? How are you planning to build on the success?Kate Wik (25:44):I think for us, welcome to Fabulous is not just like an A Flash in the Pan ad campaign. What we intended to do was create a marketing platform that will just stand the test of time that will continue to iterate off of it. We have three big announcements, not yet announced, but still coming out later this year that just continue to build on this platform. So it's a platform for us as the DMO, but it's also a platform for our property partners to continue to iterate because it is so unique to us.Damian Fowler (26:20):Now we've got some kind of quickfire questions now we've looked at that bigKate Wik (26:24):Picture.Damian Fowler (26:25):What are you obsessed with figuring out right now?Kate Wik (26:29):I am obsessed with figuring out how you hack the social algorithms. And I think what's super interesting is something that can go viral that isn't necessarily representative of the brand or the experience that you have. And so really making sure that for us, it's fueling a ton of content out there to make sure that we're dominating what that narrative is. And that's not just from brand voice, it's influencers or whatever, but that social algorithms I think is really important forDamian Fowler (27:05):Brands. Yeah, absolutely. I would love to figure that out too. It seems like a kind of a magic unlock.Ilyse Liffreing (27:11):Yes. Right.Damian Fowler (27:14):Okay.Ilyse Liffreing (27:15):This year you are included on the Forbes list of 50 Fierce Global leaders.Kate Wik (27:20):Yes.Ilyse Liffreing (27:20):Congratulations. Thank you. What is one piece of wisdom you'd pass on to other marketers?Kate Wik (27:27):Oh gosh. Constant learning, constant iteration. Nothing is ever done, right? You put something out in the world, there's always a chance to continue to iterate and learn and get feedback and continue to push it further. Yeah.Damian Fowler (27:44):Another is ai, a marketer's friend.Kate Wik (27:46):Yeah, absolutely. But actually, let's be careful with that. It's a friend, but it's like a starting point, right? I think using it as information, as research, as sort of an input but not a final output is really important.Damian Fowler (28:01):I like that. That distinction is important.Ilyse Liffreing (28:03):One last fun one for you, maybe outside of the Brad Pitt movie from the summer. What's your favorite movie set in LasKate Wik (28:12):Vegas? Oh, gosh. I love Oceans 11. I mean, how can you not? I mean, it's still Brad Pitt, butDamian Fowler (28:20):Oh, yeah.Kate Wik (28:20):But it's an icon. He can be at anything, everything.Ilyse Liffreing (28:27):And that'sDamian Fowler (28:27):It for this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (28:29):This show is produced by Molten Hart. Our theme is by Love and caliber, and our associate producer is Sydney Cairns.Damian Fowler (28:36):And remember,Kate Wik (28:37):If you're not actively talking about your brand day in and day out, you create room for others to create their own narrative.Damian Fowler (28:45):I'm Damian, and I'm Ilyse, and we'll see you next time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1305 December 4 2025  Substance of Life.  Constant change. Choose. Allow self to receive.

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. We've actually discussed this well-known and beloved episode before, in 2017, when Terri challenged Catherine to watch it. She liked it then and now, because you can appreciate the romance (and the need for a constant) even without having seen all that comes before.​Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 4, episode 6, "The Other Woman." Tomorrow, we'll continue our discussion of a newer show, The Lowdown.

McKay examines the modern epidemic that is silently reshaping our brains - "Switching and Scrolling" - drawing a powerful parallel between the rise of physical obesity and the growing crisis of fractured attention. He argues that our addiction to the shallows of digital consumption is not just a productivity loss, but a thief of our peace, creativity, and deep connection.Navigating the science of attention, McKay cites Johann Hari's Stolen Focus and a Hewlett-Packard study revealing that digital distraction drops IQ twice as much as cannabis use. He shares the "phantom vibrations" felt by campers at a device-free retreat and the success of San Mateo High School's magnetic phone pouches to illustrate how environment dictates focus. The episode concludes with practical strategies - from "unplugged nights" to the Boston Consulting Group's "predictable time off" - encouraging listeners to reclaim their minds from the attention economy.Main Themes:"Switch and Scroll" is a cumulative epidemic, mirroring the long-term costs of obesity.Multitasking forces the brain into superficial processing, blocking deep learning.The three costs of switching: slower speed, increased errors, and drained creativity.Constant micro-interruptions trigger physiological stress and background anxiety."Attention Theft" uses behavioral psychology to hijack focus without consent.Focus is an environmental condition that must be intentionally designed and protected.Top 10 Quotes:"When we multitask, we operate in the shallow end of the pool, thinking and processing at a very superficial level.""Where do new thoughts and innovation come from? They come from your brain shaping new connections out of what you've seen and heard and learned.""I didn't realize how flat my attention had become until it expanded again.""Attention now has economic value... The more attention they get, the more money they make.""Switching destabilizes identity, it fragments memory, it disrupts coherence, and over time, it can reshape who we think we are.""Focus is not just an individual skill; it's an environmental condition that can be designed and protected.""Most people learn focus by doing something that's either very important or very interesting to them.""You may not be able to change the trends of obesity in our society, but you can change them in your own life and home."Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

On a new episode of The Fellas with Anthony Gargano & Geoff Schwartz, the guys dive into the possible scenarios as we await Lane Kiffin’s decision on his coaching future, and how the entire college football coaching carousel is complete madness. Ant takes some time to do some Philadelphia Eagles therapy, after they lost to the Chicago Bears this week, while Geoff tries to come up with a diagnosis of what is happening with the team. The guys dive into the craziness of the AFC, and preview Rivalry Week in College Football! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Constant remote work requests signal a disconnect. Listening to employee needs through surveys and conversations is key to building trust, boosting morale, and shaping a policy that truly works for everyone. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about the cure for constant remote work requests.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/the-cure-for-constant-remote-work-requests/

Jerry emphasizes the importance of consistency in actions, whether in public or private, and encourages listeners to reflect on their true goals and whether they align with their daily actions. He stresses the need to examine one's values and aspirations to ensure they are genuinely important and worth striving for.Jerry emphasized that integrity prevents confusion and dishonesty, allowing for a simpler and more fulfilling life. He advised against trying to imitate others, as it can lead to a lack of authenticity and potential conflicts. He concluded by encouraging listeners to start living with integrity immediately, as it leads to greater happiness and long-term success. Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys

Comme chaque vendredi, un médecin spécialisé répond aux questions des auditrices de Priorité Santé. Cette semaine, nous parlons du lien entre fatigue et mémoire. Pourquoi la fatigue a-t-elle un impact sur notre mémoire ? Peut-on prévenir cette baisse de mémoire en agissant sur le niveau de fatigue ? Est-ce que les troubles de la mémoire sont réversibles ?   Les troubles de la mémoire constituent des symptômes de certaines maladies neurologiques. Mais, d'autres facteurs peuvent expliquer les trous de mémoire. Aujourd'hui, nous nous intéressons au lien entre fatigue et mémoire. La fatigue est l'un des motifs les plus fréquents de consultation médicale. Cet affaiblissement général constitue, pour de nombreuses affections, un symptôme à ne pas négliger.      Dette de sommeil, stress ou système immunitaire affaibli   La fatigue ou l'asthénie peut avoir des origines nombreuses et diverses : la mauvaise qualité du sommeil (qui peut nécessiter des aménagements ou des explorations pour en comprendre les causes), qui peut être également associée à une maladie ou un trouble, tout comme à des périodes particulières (maternité, post-partum ou bouleversements comme un deuil, une agression, un changement de repères.).     Fatigue physique et fatigue mentale  Rechercher les causes de ces pertes de mémoire nécessite donc une remise à plat de ses habitudes : sommeil, emploi du temps, récupération, alimentation. Prendre en compte les contraintes y compris psychiques, le poids des obligations et des responsabilités et imaginer des adaptations qui vont permettre au corps comme au cerveau des temps de récupération. Agir sur le stress et le bien-être, en reprenant aussi une activité physique, en s'accordant des temps de pause, pour que cette hygiène de vie puisse aussi bénéficier au cerveau.   Pr Marième Soda Diop Sène, neurologue épileptologue et neurophysiologiste à l'Hôpital de Fann de Dakar, au Sénégal. Secrétaire générale de la Ligue Sénégalaise contre l'épilepsie.   La palabre au féminin de Raphaëlle Constant.  Programmation musicale :  ► Vanister Enama – Parle-moi de toi ► Maleïka, OBA – Miel.

Unlike any generation before them, today's children are growing up in a world where screens, social media, and constant connectivity are woven into everyday life. Their friendships, self-image, and sense of belonging are being shaped not in classrooms or playgrounds, but in the curated feeds and endless notifications of their screens.  And while parents have become vigilant about supervising their children in the real world, few realize how unprotected they are in the digital one, where the boundaries are invisible and the influence relentless. Behind the statistics on rising anxiety, sleep loss, and attention struggles lies a deeper shift: the way technology is rewiring childhood itself.  We're not just seeing more anxious or distracted kids; we're witnessing a fundamental change in how they experience the world. The line between real and virtual life has blurred, and with it, the natural rhythms of play, rest, and connection.  What happens when the very tools designed to connect us start reshaping how children think, feel, and relate to others? Are we raising a generation more informed, or more isolated, than ever before? If technology is rewiring childhood itself, how do we begin to rewrite the story? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Carol Vidal, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins University. From TikTok "self-diagnoses" to the illusion of online friendships, Dr. Vidal helps us understand what's really happening inside the minds of today's youth, and how families can begin to take back control.   Things You'll Learn In This Episode  The hidden cost of "connection" Social media was designed to keep kids engaged, not safe. What happens when algorithms built for profit start shaping a generation's mental health? The new face of attention problems It's not always ADHD. Constant overstimulation from screens is raising the brain's threshold for focus, but can that attention be retrained? Sleep: the first casualty of late-night scrolling Blue light isn't the only culprit. How does nighttime screen use quietly unravel mood, behavior, and emotional stability? When identity goes digital Likes and followers have replaced real-world feedback. How does this reshape self-esteem, social development, and the ability to form real relationships?   About the Guest Dr. Carol Vidal is double-board certified in general and child and adolescent psychiatry. She is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Medicine and holds an adjunct appointment in the Department of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed her M.D. and PhD at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and MPH at Drexel University in Philadelphia, and residency in general psychiatry and fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Maryland. She provides clinical services through the JHU Bayview expanded school-based mental health program, evaluating and treating adolescents with behavioral and depressive disorders, and co-directs the SMART (School Mental Health Advice and Response Team) program, funded by the Maryland Department of Health to conduct a suicide prevention program in Baltimore City Schools. Dr. Vidal is the recipient of the NIDA/AACAP K12 (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Scientist Program in Substance Abuse Award) and studies the associations between cannabis use and suicide in adolescents using ecological momentary assessment methods. She has recently published a book called "Status and Social Comparisons Among Adolescents, Popularity in the Age of Social Media." Her research and clinical interests are around problematic digital media use, addictions, depression, and suicide-related behaviors in adolescents. Find her book on Amazon.    About Your Host Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD, MBA, a triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidence-based lifestyle medicine.   The 6 Pillars of Health Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental, and physical well-being? Get access to Dr Deepa's 6 Pillars of Health video! 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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton dive into one of the most emotionally exhausting realities of modern policing — the weight of constant public scrutiny. From viral videos to media narratives, today's officers live under a microscope where every move, every word, and every split-second decision can be judged, dissected, or weaponized online (Amazon Affiliate). This level of exposure doesn't just change how officers do their jobs — it fundamentally alters how they see themselves, their community, and their sense of worth. We unpack the psychological cost of this relentless pressure and explore what officers, departments, and families can do to protect mental health in an era where perception often overshadows truth.

Life is loud—holiday loud, work-notifications loud, “my brain won’t stop” loud. Psalm 23 reminds us that God doesn’t just suggest rest; sometimes He has to make us lie down so our souls can breathe again. In a world addicted to noise, reclaiming quiet becomes an act of trust and a doorway into genuine gratitude. When we intentionally pause—before the inbox, before the scrolling, before the schedule—we begin to uncover a steadier, quieter thankfulness that anchors us in God’s presence. Highlights God often has to “make” us rest because we naturally resist silence. Constant noise—from work, devices, and distraction—can drain the soul. Many of us fill forced downtime with more noise instead of inviting God into the quiet. Silence can feel uncomfortable, but it’s where God restores, steadies, and speaks. Starting with a simple morning gratitude rhythm helps reframe your day. Look for small pockets—commutes, showers, quiet moments—to pray and thank God. Choosing silence creates space for peace, intimacy, and a thankful heart. Gift Inspiration: Crosswalk's Holiday Gift Guide Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the season? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide—from beautifully illustrated Bibles and devotionals to novels, greeting cards, and picture books, there’s something for everyone on your list. Wrap up stories for loved ones, tuck a book into your own nightstand, and join us in celebrating the wonder of giving this Christmas! Full Transcript Below: A Heart of Thanks in a Season of NoiseBy Peyton Garland​​ Bible Reading: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1-3 (NKJV) I recognize that most of the Old Testament was written in Hebrew, and most of the New Testament in Greek, so it’s not only safe but wise to assume that our English translation of each word of Scripture isn’t always an exact cultural match. However, I often chuckle at the verb that leads Psalm 23:2: “He makes me to lie down in green pastures…” (emphasis added). I’m quite certain that if Christ didn’t force me to lie down, to take a breath, to drown out the noise, I wouldn’t. Yet, when I push back against His command and allow life’s unfiltered chaos to control me, I become spiritually drained and crawl back to Him in an unhealthy emotional state, begging that He bring steadiness and peace to my loud world. Perhaps you can relate. You want to put down your phone and enjoy a family dinner or your kid’s ballgame, but you’re waiting on several important work emails to come through. You have to stay glued to your screen. Or you want to dedicate a few quiet moments to prayer, but your mind doesn’t know what to do with such empty headspace. Before long, you aren’t concentrated on God, but your mind has wandered to drafting a grocery list, scheduling a dentist appointment, overthinking a previous conversation with a friend, etc. Furthermore, in those moments when God “makes” us take a break, whether due to sickness, weather cancellations, or mandatory R&R from a boss, do we fill these opportunities for heavenly reprieve with shows that we binge all day? Do we stay glued to our social media reels? It’s as though we aren’t sure we can function–or even “rest”– without noise. I daresay that most of us are far too comfortable with noise and distractions. After all, it’s easier to be distracted with surface-level schedules and mindless social media scrolling than to sit in the silence where God can work on our hearts. If silence makes you uneasy and the quiet feels anything but peaceful, especially during the holidays, you aren’t alone. Many of us wrestle with the same anxiousness. However, mutual understanding doesn’t mean we leave one another in this frazzled state. Instead, let’s encourage each other to start with a short, simple act of thankfulness amid the quiet. When you first wake up in the morning, before you get out of bed and allow your cellular notifications to consume your mind, sit in the silence and thank God for three things in your life. This will only take a matter of seconds, but it will begin your day in a quiet atmosphere in which you invite God and His goodness into your life. Once you find a comfortable rhythm of listing three things each morning, push it to five, then ten. Start searching your daily routine for brief pockets of time where you can pray another list of thanksgivings to God, or where you can offer up prayers for wisdom, discernment, and patience. Consider taking the first five minutes of your commute to work to pray for family and friends. Allow yourself the first five minutes of your shower to be a time when you sing praises to God. His presence isn’t hard to access. He is forever available to talk with you. However, you must face your fear of the silence to sit in His grace and open yourself to a posture of thanksgiving in all life’s busyness. Truthfully, the noise won’t relent. It’s not only the hustle and bustle and chaos of the holidays that make us feel trapped in a muffled megaphone, but it’s also the everyday grind that we are subjected to in this modern world. Don’t cave to the chaos, though. Surrender it to God as you create pockets of peace to experience intimacy with your Savior. If you need a breakthrough prayer to begin this reckoning with the silence, start here: Jesus, in today’s world, we are far too familiar with noise. We are consumed and even controlled by the soundbites that engulf our heads and hearts, leaving little room for us to hear your voice. Please grant us the grace to consider our relationship with silence, and help us be courageous enough to open ourselves up to ways we can enter a silent, sacred space to better commune with you. Christ, may we use this quiet time to nurture a heart of gratitude for your unending love and eternal salvation. Amen. Intersecting Faith & Life:Take a few moments to jot down your general weekly/weekend schedule. Find 2-3 times each day that have room for silence. Pick one time slot to begin with and start whispering a simple, peaceful prayer of thanksgiving each day. See where your journey with silence takes you! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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