Podcasts about Consumption

From Success to Significance: Claus Geissendoerfer on Effective Giving and Purposeful LeadershipIn this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge speaks with Claus Geissendoerfer, the Director of Programme & Change Management at Amstadd, about the profound shift from professional achievement to personal significance. Claus, an ambassador for the effective altruism movement, shares how his background in high-level change management helped him navigate his own midlife transition toward a life rooted in impact and data-driven philanthropy. Their conversation serves as a masterclass for high-achieving entrepreneurs who find themselves questioning the deeper meaning of their success and are seeking a rigorous, evidence-based approach to contribution and global change.Navigating the Transition from Consumption to ContributionFor many successful business leaders, reaching the peak of professional achievement can unexpectedly lead to a sense of stagnation rather than satisfaction. Claus explains that the traditional "midlife crisis" is often a mislabeled search for meaning, where the antidote is not further consumption but a deliberate shift toward contribution. This evolution requires a willingness to experiment relentlessly with new roles—such as coaching, mentoring, or serving as a non-executive director—to discover where one's skills can solve the world's most pressing problems. By applying the same growth mindset that built their businesses to their personal evolution, leaders can transform restlessness into a renewed sense of mission that extends far beyond the boardroom.True fulfillment is found at the intersection of continuous personal growth and measurable service to others. Claus advocates for a life of "lifelong learning" as a defensive strategy against the decline that comes with professional plateauing. Whether it is mastering the complex physics of sailing to unplug from digital distractions or exploring new professional competencies, staying in a state of active growth keeps an entrepreneur vibrant and prepared for the next stage of their legacy. This proactive approach to self-development ensures that a leader's transition into significance is built on a foundation of refined wisdom and high-level capability rather than a reactive escape from their current reality.Effective philanthropy, much like successful business management, requires a commitment to data and rigorous analysis over mere sentiment. Claus highlights the effective altruism movement, specifically through organizations like Giving What We Can, which encourages individuals to pledge a portion of their income to evidence-based charities. By focusing on cost-effectiveness—such as distributing malaria nets where a few thousand dollars can statistically save a human life—donors can ensure their generosity achieves the highest possible return on impact. This approach allows entrepreneurs to treat their giving with the same strategic discipline as their investments, moving philanthropy from a random act of kindness to a powerful tool for global systemic change.About Claus GeissendoerferClaus Geissendoerfer is the Director: Programme & Change Management at Amstadd and a passionate advocate for effective altruism. With extensive experience in navigating complex organizational changes, he now leverages his expertise to help individuals and organizations transition from traditional success models to lives of purpose, significance, and high-impact giving.About AmstaddAmstadd is a consultancy focused on program and change management, helping organizations navigate complex transitions and operational shifts. Led by experts like Claus, the firm emphasizes strategic discipline and effective leadership to drive sustainable growth and meaningful organizational evolution.Links mentioned in this episode:

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Auctions and the Consumption of Second-Hand Goods in Georgian England (Bloomsbury, 2026) by Dr. Sara Pennell & Professor Jon Stobart provides the first comprehensive examination of household auctions as the key mechanism for recirculating household goods through the 18th and early 19th century. Dr. Pennell and Dr. Stobart contextualise and historicise the importance of used goods to consumer choices, experiences and identities. They tell the stories of the people and things, as well as the broader processes, practices and attitudes that were bound up in the commercial recirculation of used goods through auctions.Auctions and the Consumption of Used Goods in Georgian England rebalances the historiography of second-hand consumption – currently dominated by used clothing and the sale of books, art and antiques – and brings second-hand into the mainstream of household consumption. It also explodes the twin myths that second-hand was the last resort of the poor and that it declined rapidly as Britain industrialised and the supply of new consumer goods increased. The book demonstrates that consumer motivations were far more complex than simple financial necessity and household auctions did not fade to the margins; they remained an important part of how households acquired a wide variety of goods and fulfilled a variety of consumer needs. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story of a video game controversy to his friends: Kate Lynch and Andy Hunter. Just in time for the latest installment of the Real Game Awards, we finish our look back at the first installment of the anti-woke game awards show made by gamers courageous enough to give Stuttering Craig Skistimas money. This time, we wade into the role of Warhammer 40,000 and the Real Game Awards and examine the show's impact (or lack thereof).Topics discussed include: literally betting on a game getting a good review score, imperial cheeseburgers, the complicated meanings of Warhammer 40,000's Imperium of Man, Craig's membership dues come up, and we read a TRGA acceptance speech.For more details on the people who get into Warhammer 40,000 specifically for the fascism, check out:Tim Colwill, “Satire Without Purpose Will Wander In Dark Places,” June 2023, https://timcolwill.com/40K.htmlJordan Carroll, “Welcome to Warhammer 40K's anti-fascist future,” Polygon, October 25, 2022, https://www.polygon.com/23414657/warhammer-40k-anti-fascism-space-marines-capitalism-leagues-of-votann-hate Edwin Evans-Thirlwell, “Why play a fascist? Unpacking the hideousness of the Space Marine,” Rock Paper Shotgun, October 24, 2024, https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/why-play-a-fascist-unpacking-the-hideousness-of-the-space-marineHenry Neilson, “Satire Dies in Grimdarkness: Warhammer 40,000 and Fascism,” Medium, August 23, 2022, https://medium.com/@huntingsunrise/satire-dies-in-grimdarkness-warhammer-40-000-and-fascism-b0dccc2280af. For some genuinely good introductions to 40K's lore, I recommend you check out the work of Arbiter Ian: https://www.youtube.com/@ArbitorIanIf you'd like to read along our look at the 40K rulebook, we referred to this edition: https://archive.org/details/warhammer-40-k-rogue-trader-rulebook/mode/2up. More info, including show notes and sources at http://scandalousgamespodcast.wordpress.com. 

Auctions and the Consumption of Second-Hand Goods in Georgian England (Bloomsbury, 2026) by Dr. Sara Pennell & Professor Jon Stobart provides the first comprehensive examination of household auctions as the key mechanism for recirculating household goods through the 18th and early 19th century. Dr. Pennell and Dr. Stobart contextualise and historicise the importance of used goods to consumer choices, experiences and identities. They tell the stories of the people and things, as well as the broader processes, practices and attitudes that were bound up in the commercial recirculation of used goods through auctions.Auctions and the Consumption of Used Goods in Georgian England rebalances the historiography of second-hand consumption – currently dominated by used clothing and the sale of books, art and antiques – and brings second-hand into the mainstream of household consumption. It also explodes the twin myths that second-hand was the last resort of the poor and that it declined rapidly as Britain industrialised and the supply of new consumer goods increased. The book demonstrates that consumer motivations were far more complex than simple financial necessity and household auctions did not fade to the margins; they remained an important part of how households acquired a wide variety of goods and fulfilled a variety of consumer needs. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auctions and the Consumption of Second-Hand Goods in Georgian England (Bloomsbury, 2026) by Dr. Sara Pennell & Professor Jon Stobart provides the first comprehensive examination of household auctions as the key mechanism for recirculating household goods through the 18th and early 19th century. Dr. Pennell and Dr. Stobart contextualise and historicise the importance of used goods to consumer choices, experiences and identities. They tell the stories of the people and things, as well as the broader processes, practices and attitudes that were bound up in the commercial recirculation of used goods through auctions.Auctions and the Consumption of Used Goods in Georgian England rebalances the historiography of second-hand consumption – currently dominated by used clothing and the sale of books, art and antiques – and brings second-hand into the mainstream of household consumption. It also explodes the twin myths that second-hand was the last resort of the poor and that it declined rapidly as Britain industrialised and the supply of new consumer goods increased. The book demonstrates that consumer motivations were far more complex than simple financial necessity and household auctions did not fade to the margins; they remained an important part of how households acquired a wide variety of goods and fulfilled a variety of consumer needs. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will pledge in her upcoming policy speech to accelerate efforts to submit bills to revise tax-related legislation, aiming to cut consumption tax on food to zero for two years, it was learned Tuesday.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Dive into the rising wave of corridos bélicos on Notorious Mass Effect with Analytic Dreamz. This segment analyzes the fresh collaboration "Aguas" by Luis R Conriquez featuring Netón Vega and Rey Quinto, released January 29, 2026, via K Music/Sony Music Latin.Analytic Dreamz explores Netón Vega (Luis Ernesto Vega Carvajal), the young songwriter from La Paz, Baja California Sur, born around 2001–2002. Known for penning major tracks like "Rubicon" and "La People" on Peso Pluma's 2023 album Génesis, Vega has transitioned into a performing artist, blending traditional corridos structures with reggaetón rhythms in the música mexicana scene.The track pairs him with Luis R Conriquez, born 1996 in Caborca, Sonora—a leading figure in corridos bélicos. From his origins as a gas station worker building buzz via Instagram custom corridos, Conriquez signed in 2019 and built his brand through the Corridos Bélicos series, becoming a staple in regional Mexican collaborations."Aguas" delivers classic corrido bélico energy with luxury signaling, bravado, and narcocorrido motifs over a hard-hitting production. It shows strong early momentum: the official video on YouTube has amassed over 5.8 million views shortly after launch, while Spotify streams have climbed to approximately 9.5 million. The song secured a #4 debut on Billboard Hot Latin Rhythm Songs, highlighting its rapid traction in the regional Mexican ecosystem, driven by playlist placements on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music, plus heavy social sharing on TikTok and Instagram.Analytic Dreamz breaks down the key signals: explosive streaming velocity in a short window, Sony-backed distribution boosting Latin market reach, and synergy from Vega's songwriting cred combined with Conriquez's dedicated fanbase. Consumption remains concentrated in Mexico and U.S. Latin clusters, with no mainstream crossover yet—no Hot 100 entry or UK charting—but solid digital performance fuels the ongoing música mexicana surge.As a pure streaming-era release with no physicals or major syncs so far, "Aguas" exemplifies genre tailwinds and collaboration power in building niche-to-broader potential. Analytic Dreamz delivers the data-driven deep dive on this high-impact 2026 drop and its role in the evolving corridos landscape.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When Jo Boundy greenlighted the second series of CommBank's financial wellbeing series The Brighter Side on Paramount 10, she expected good things but maybe not as good as the audience engagement levels turned out. The bank’s The Brighter Side TV series garnered 2 million viewers. Tailored social content, which was “double stacked” in production with the TV series, reached another 8 million in social media and Boundy says 80 per cent of people who watched the show “took an action to improve their finances … so we're seeing when the content is relevant, when it's utility, when it connects with people, it's really making a difference.” And Boundy is tantalisingly close to tagging her brand content program as a full funnel silver bullet. “It is such a critical piece in the full funnel tool kit,” she says. “It’s a really cluttered market so we have used our content to help build that consideration and then it ultimately goes through to conversion with customers.” It’s the latter point around creating compelling, relevant brand-originated content across rapidly changing formats and distribution channels that Nick Smith, Managing Director of content agency Medium Rare, says has spawned a “nuanced shift” from in-house “content ecosystems”, often led by corporate affairs teams or viewed through the lense of performance marketing. "That’s a company-centric approach,” says Smith on how corporate content ecosystems are typically run. “We’ve got to get particular messages out on our own channels and it’s lined up with the calendar of business objectives and all the things we want to tell the customer.” “Brand worlds” flip the content model to start with what “a consumer is doing in the real world,” says Smith. “It’s a different content approach than just talking about products.” Boundy says it’s a welcome shift – content starts with designing first for a customer problem or need. All of this new thinking and brand content trends has been captured in News Australia’s recent 2026 Future of Brand Content report – among the headline statistics is that brand content consumption is up 11 per cent. Trust and the relevance of brand-originated content among consumers increased by double digits. The former adman and CEO of WPP ANZ, Mike Connaghan, jumped from advertising to content when he was appointed to run News Australia’s commercial content division, which includes Medium Rare, Storyation, Suddenly and Visual Domain. Connaghan says the likes of CommBank, Qantas, Chemist Warehouse, Coles and Bunnings are all firing with their brand content programs. He agrees with Boundy that they drive results through the funnel to purchase, rather than just mid. “They’re creating mini publishing businesses for themselves,” says Connaghan. “We also work with Chemist Warehouse on the House of Wellness. It’s a media conglomerate. They have a huge print presence, they advertise very heavily through News Corp newspapers, they've got their own radio, they've got their own podcasts, they've got their own TV shows, all of which we are helping them with. It's a really powerful platform for them. So the sector is in high demand and high interest. Having people like Jo and Commonwealth Bank step into the breach in financial services has only really stirred more interest.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, Alex and Kate talk about the rise of performative consumerism as a form of moralization and how it manifests from Tumblr to Bad Bunny's halftime show. Plus a reminder about some of the politics of some of the most misunderstood musicians. We aren't just the things we consume; go be a community!

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What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...CX to sin. Peak-end to forgiveness. Episode 250 won't be what you're used to.This milestone episode examines how experiences actually end, and why organizations avoid designing that moment. In a wide-ranging conversation with Joe Macleod, CX Passport connects customer experience to religion, environmental responsibility, shame, and the circular economy. The conversation challenges the idea that endings are merely operational details rather than emotional and moral ones. Joe also becomes the show's first guest from Sweden, adding a perspective shaped by consensus, systems thinking, and responsibility.5 Key Insights from the EpisodeMost organizations never ask “How does this end?” as an experience, only as an operational handoffThe customer journey builds empowerment and agency, then abandons customers at the moment of exitShame appears when responsibility for disposal, data, or materials is shifted entirely to the customerReligious and cultural frameworks offer richer language for endings than modern consumer systemsPoorly designed endings damage brand memory and trust long after the relationship is overChapters00:00 Intro02:00 Designing beginnings while ignoring endings05:20 Shame vs guilt at the end of the customer journey08:40 Dark patterns, abandonment, and off-boarding11:30 Consumption and environmental responsibility13:10 Sweden, the UK, and systems thinking16:45 First Class Lounge21:30 Religion, forgiveness, and consumer psychology24:50 Buddhism, Shinto, and product endings28:00 Brand damage caused by poor endingsGuest LinksAndend website  https://www.andend.coLinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephmacleod/Ends (book, affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3M3zDKLEndineering (book, affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4atZWmy Ends ebook — https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/744267 25% off discount code: NCKEVEndineering ebook — https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1116883 25% off discount code: NCKEVIntroduction to Endineering course — https://www.andend.co/introductionendineering-125% off discount code: 7D7AQF5Continue the JourneyListen: https://www.cxpassport.com Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@cxpassport Newsletter: https://cxpassport.kit.com/signupI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport.DisclaimerThis podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

Joe Nucci is an expert in breaking down how people talk about mental health. He's a psychotherapist who corrects widely misused terms, adds valuable nuance and explains complex ideas in ways anyone can understand. Joe reached over 10 million people in his first 6 months of posting content. His upcoming book "Psychobabble" explores why mental health information is so confusing to navigate and how to more easily understand different perspectives about mental health. Psychobabble Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free By Joe Nucci, LPC https://www.harpercollins.com/products/psychobabble-joe-nucci-lpc?variant=43731707461666 Find more about him: https://www.instagram.com/joenuccitherapy/ https://joenuccitherapy.com/ Additional Resources:

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Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 155 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger visit Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Exeter, Rhode Island, in search of the mortal remains of Mercy Brown. Mercy died of Consumption on January 17, 1892. Three months later, her father had her heart and liver removed from her corpse so he could burn them to ashes and feed those ashes to his dying son. Why? Because some suspected Mercy was a vampire. This episode first aired March 28, 2019 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends 

Florida is the nation's fourth-largest consumer of natural gas, and its consumption has tripled since 2000, mostly due to the development of nearly 30 GW of new gas-fired power plants. In today's RBN blog, we examine the state's remarkable growth and whether additional pipeline capacity might be needed.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in Nashville this week, speaking at both the State Capitol and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association convention. During his remarks, he highlighted the Trump administration's health care policies and promoted the new food pyramid, which emphasizes a high-protein diet.

#crimechatwithnatandkat presents another Case Update! Update #3 includes 19 Crimes Wine (Episode 001) and The Woman in the Box, Colleen Stan (Episode 144). Plus, two Season Two Crime & Cosmetics Episodes: The Lime Crime Scandal (Episode 044) and Maybe It's Consumption?! (Episode 067)! Case updates are airing every 1st Saturday of the month during #season5, anywhere you get your favorite #truecrimepodcast! #googlepodcasts #amazonpodcasts #applepodcasts #youtubepodcasts #patreon #rss #spotifypodcasts

This week's Frankly unpacks humans' current identification with the label "consumer." Consumption is something much deeper and more nuanced than shopping or spending. Nate highlights the ways that it shows up across our whole lives – from basic needs and stability to status and mental escape. He outlines a "consumption pyramid" framework that acts as a map for the different layers of consumption present in daily life, emphasizing that they vary in dependency, reliability, and necessity. This episode also explores why this understanding is especially relevant in a world that will be increasingly volatile, expensive, and uncertain. In the energetically-intensive reality we have lived in for the past few decades, it has been easy to drift to the top of the consumption pyramid without even really choosing to. This has made us increasingly dependent on systems that reliably provide us comfort and convenience. Rather than taking some sort of moral high ground on consumption, Nate aims to invite listeners to pay closer attention to their own patterns of consumption. He analyzes habits that could support stability, and how listeners might intentionally simplify before external circumstances force the issue – mirroring the taking stock he's doing in his own life. Where in your life do you feel most dependent on things always being fast, easy, and available? What kinds of consumption actually make you feel better afterward, not just distracted in the moment? Finally, if you stopped thinking of yourself primarily as a consumer, which other roles – maker, neighbor, caretaker, citizen – do you think would come most clearly into focus? (Recorded February 1, 2026)   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners

On this week's episode, Nathan is joined by two very special guests – former (until, you guessed it, layoffs) Verge reporter Ash Parrish and prolific freelancer Joshua Rivera – for a special announcement: both will soon be regularly contributing to Aftermath! Ash will be blogging a day per week, and Joshua is the monthly columnist prophesied in our subscriber goals. We discuss our shared histories at Kotaku, as well as current beats and interests (ask Ash about monster fucking). Then we delve into the media landscape at large, where we can't even go a week without, for example, The Washington Post laying off hundreds of people. Next our light and breezy conversation takes us to Epstein Island thanks to former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick's involvement with the convicted sex criminal. Oh, we also talk about this week's Nintendo Direct and Overwatch, which is no longer Overwatch 2, but is also not Overwatch 1.Credits- Hosts: Nathan Grayson, and special guests Ash Parrish & Joshua Rivera- Podcast Production & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Aftermath!About The ShowAftermath Hours is the flagship podcast of Aftermath, a worker-owned, subscription-based website covering video games, the internet, and everything that comes after from journalists who previously worked at Kotaku, Vice, and The Washington Post. Each week, games journalism veterans Luke Plunkett, Nathan Grayson, Chris Person, Riley MacLeod, and Gita Jackson – though not always all at once, because that's too many people for a podcast – break down video game news, Remember Some Games, and learn about Chris' frankly incredible number of special interests. Sometimes we even bring on guests from both inside and outside the video game industry! I don't know what else to tell you; it's a great time. Simply by reading this description, you're already wasting time that you could be spending listening to the show. Head to aftermath.site for more info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Ober is a Managing Partner at Social Leverage, an early stage venture capital firm focused on investing in fintech and enterprise SaaS. The firm is best well know for being early investors in Robinhood, Etoro, Alpaca, & Kustomer which was acquired by Meta. Mat was most recently the Chief Data Scientist at Third Point. Prior to joining Third Point, Matt was the Head of Data Strategy at WorldQuant and part of the WorldQuant Ventures founding team focused on private investments in fintech, data, and technology companies. Matt is the founder of InitialDataOffering.com which is the largest community of data buyers and data vendors. Matt holds a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation and sits on the board of governors for his alma mater, California State University Chico. In this conversation, we discuss:- Identifying trends - Prediction Markets allowing people to monetize their niche - The degenerate economy & financial nihilism - Never been a better time to build a business - Tokenization of all assets - Stablecoins - Consumption-based data models - Early-stage investing - How wealth management technology is changing - How AI is influencing all startups Social LeverageX: @SocialLeverageWebsite: www.socialleverage.comLinkedIn: Social LeverageMatt OberX: @obermattjLinkedIn: Matt Ober---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicRSS Feed

Purpose isn't a slogan. It's a decision system.We explore why even high-performing leaders drift under pressure and how purpose quietly breaks down when stress is high.This episode unpacks the three most common purpose failures leaders experience, often without realizing it, and introduces a practical way to use purpose as a daily decision-making guide, not an abstract ideal.It's a conversation about choosing contribution over consumption, staying aligned when tradeoffs are real, and building a purpose that actually holds when it costs you something.If leadership starts with leading yourself, this is where it begins.

In this episode, host Steve Yates is joined by Leland Miller, co-founder of China Beige Book and U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission member, for a clear-eyed assessment of China's economy heading into 2026.Miller breaks down what analysts got wrong about China in 2025, why GDP figures and stimulus narratives are misleading, and how Xi Jinping is prioritizing advanced manufacturing and national security over household consumption. The conversation examines why a true shift to a consumer-driven Chinese economy is unlikely, how high U.S.–China tariffs have become sustainable rather than destabilizing, and why the real battleground has moved from trade wars to supply chain warfare.Key topics include supply-chain weaponization, rare earths and pharmaceuticals, tariffs versus effective tariff rates, transshipment, robotics and demographics, and the strategic risks facing the U.S. and its allies as globalization gives way to a fragmented, security-driven economic order. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

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In this episode of The CVMK Show, we sit down with Melanie Fentress, the visionary founder of Queen's Touch. Melanie hasn't just built a successful natural hair salon and handmade shea butter brand; she has built a movement rooted in the "Performance Over Hype" mentality.Melanie opens up about the grit required to turn a passion into a powerhouse brand and how she uses her platform to lead with integrity. This isn't just a story about beauty products—it's a masterclass in stewardship, perseverance, and unshakable faith.Inside this episode, we explore:The Foundation of Purpose: How Melanie transitioned from an idea to a handmade brand built on quality and trust.Perseverance in the "Red": Navigating the lean seasons of business while keeping your eyes on the Kingdom.Leadership through Service: Why the "Queen's Touch" is about more than hair—it's about elevating the spirit of every person who walks through the door.The Discipline of the Grind: The daily habits that keep a founder sharp, focused, and ready to perform.If you are a builder, an entrepreneur, or someone looking to align your work with your faith, this conversation with Melanie Fentress is your fuel for the journey.

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Rabbi Hanina helped Rabbi Hamnuna with understanding something in Torah that he counted as equivalent to all the rest of his Torah learning: namely, on the burning of the handful and pigul, of course. Also, starting chapter 3 with a new mishnah! Taking the fistful of grain, but as something that is not meant to be eaten or that which is not meant to be burned - that would still be valid (except for one who disagrees). With a delving into these details, and then a conundrum regarding the double-language in the source verses.

Many Catholics feel spiritually dry or burned out, even while praying often, attending Mass, and practicing multiple devotions.In this episode of St. Anthony's Tongue, we explore what I call spiritual gluttony. This is the subtle habit of consuming prayers, devotions, and spiritual practices in a way that exhausts us instead of transforming us.This is not a rejection of Catholic devotion. It is an invitation to stop performing and start receiving.We talk about why so many Catholics feel they need to earn the love of God, how prayer can quietly become transactional, and why silence and stillness are essential to the Christian life. We also reflect on the difference between spiritual dryness and spiritual exhaustion, and why many people are not distant from God but simply tired.This episode gently introduces the movement of prayer from vocal prayer to meditation and contemplation, and why devotion is meant to lead to union with God rather than accumulation.You are not broken.You may simply be exhausted.And God is not disappointed in you.Peace be with you.

Most men don't realize how much of their anxiety, distraction, and frustration is tied to what they own—and what owns them. We live in a culture that constantly tells us to want more, buy more, and accumulate more, yet peace, clarity, and contentment feel further away than ever. Today's conversation is about pushing back against that noise and asking a harder, more honest question: When is enough, enough? My guest is Joshua Becker, author of Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World. Joshua challenges the idea that minimalism is lifeless or empty and reframes it as an intentional act of stewardship, generosity, and purpose. We talk about consumerism, greed, anxiety, and the hidden cost of everything we own—and how living with less can actually free us to love people more deeply, live with greater clarity, and invest in what truly matters. This is a conversation about discipline, contentment, and creating a life that serves your mission—not your possessions. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Why Consumerism Fuels Misery 02:15 - The Inner Motivations Behind Overconsumption 04:49 - Selling With Integrity vs Manufacturing Need 07:10 - How Algorithms Shape Desire 11:44 - Purpose as the Filter for Consumption 14:42 - When Possessions Become a Burden 18:16 - Experimenting With Owning Less 21:13 - Reducing Phone Dependency 24:13 - The "Any Benefit" Mentality 28:01 - Wealth, Anxiety, and Possessions 32:20 - Wanting Less vs Earning More 34:06 - Money as a Magnifier 38:51 - What You Own Ends Up Owning You 44:17 - When Is Enough, Enough? 47:44 - Discovering You Have Enough Through Giving 51:59 - Generosity and Abundance 55:20 - Stewardship as the Antidote to Comparison 58:10 - Uncluttered Faith and the Hope Effect Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

Please consider supporting the show on Patreon!You can also join our free Discord server, or connect with us on Bluesky, Instagram, and TikTok!Hey folks! Please enjoy this bonus episode from the Patreon vaults. This episode was recorded and released in January of 2025.Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Any Questions Or Advice You Want the Chicos Tóxicos to Answer? Amigos Tóxicos™ is an alcoholic beverage. Please enjoy responsibly.GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeon General, womenshould not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the riskof birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs yourability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.Never drink and drive.Product availability, pricing, alcohol by volume (ABV), packaging, andspecific product formulations may vary by state and local market and aresubject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Someproducts may not be available in all areas. Consult local retailers for specificShop the merch here!⬇️https://chicostoxico.comFollow the chicos toxicos here! https://youtube.com/@Chicostoxicos?si=uwEqk208eMa9WlyL​⁠​Diego's personal YT:    /  ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ @Diegovnoboa ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠   Felipe's personal YT:    / ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ @felipito967 Chicos Toxicos YT: ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ @Chicostoxicos  @AmigosToxicosPodcast  FOLLOW FELIPE ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/felipit096/...SNAPCHAT: ITSSS.FELIPETIKTOK: FELIPITO96FOLLOW DIEGO ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/diegovnoboa...SNAPCHAT: DIEGONOBOAATIKTOK: DIEGOVNOBOA  / discord  FOLLOW BRANDON ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/donbrandom/

What do ghrelin, cortisol, insulin, and female sex hormones all have in common? In this episode, you'll discover the fascinating relationship between your emotions, hormones, and eating patterns—and how understanding this connection can open the door to true healing and freedom. Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 12 years experience helping high achieving women create a level of body confidence, intuition and optimal health through powerful mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. Having personally overcome a long battle with emotional eating—including gaining and losing over 1,000 pounds, spending more than $50,000 on binge foods, and dedicating five years to restoring her hormones and digestion—Amber has intimately dismantled the limiting beliefs and patterns that once kept her stuck. Today, she empowers others to experience life-changing breakthroughs and achieve what she calls “Body Freedom™”—the confidence, health, and vitality to create amazing lives. Follow her socials: https://amberapproved.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk   Additional Resources:

Fantasies of Hong Kong Disneyland: Attempted Indigenizations of Space, Labor, and Consumption (Rutgers UP, 2025) examines the attempt to transplant Disney's "happiest place on Earth" ethos to Hong Kong—with unhappy results. Focusing on the attempted localization and indigenization of this idea in a globalized transnational park, the book delves into the three-way dynamics of an American culture-corporation's intentions, China's government investment, and Hong Kong. The triple actors introduce an especially complex case as two of the world's most powerful entities, the nominally Communist state of China and corporate behemoth Disney, come together for a project in the third space of Hong Kong. The situation poses special challenges for Disney's efforts to manage space, labor, and consumption to achieve local adaptation and business success. Jenny Banh is a keynote speaker, curriculum developer, and professor of Asian American Studies and Anthropology at California State University, Fresno. Her current research examines the barriers/bridges to Southeast Asian American students, Asian Foodways, and a Hong Kong corporation. In her community work, she has conducted, coded, and transcribed over 40 oral histories of Southeast Asian Americans who live in California's Central Valley. She donated all the oral histories to the school's library to create the Central Valley Southeast Asian American Successful Voices Archive. Recently, she helped to co-create the ASAM-Asian Major, nineteen new Asian American studies courses, and three certificates. She has been awarded two teaching awards and four service awards. Donna Doan Anderson is the Mellon research assistant professor in U.S. Law and Race at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Fantasies of Hong Kong Disneyland: Attempted Indigenizations of Space, Labor, and Consumption (Rutgers UP, 2025) examines the attempt to transplant Disney's "happiest place on Earth" ethos to Hong Kong—with unhappy results. Focusing on the attempted localization and indigenization of this idea in a globalized transnational park, the book delves into the three-way dynamics of an American culture-corporation's intentions, China's government investment, and Hong Kong. The triple actors introduce an especially complex case as two of the world's most powerful entities, the nominally Communist state of China and corporate behemoth Disney, come together for a project in the third space of Hong Kong. The situation poses special challenges for Disney's efforts to manage space, labor, and consumption to achieve local adaptation and business success. Jenny Banh is a keynote speaker, curriculum developer, and professor of Asian American Studies and Anthropology at California State University, Fresno. Her current research examines the barriers/bridges to Southeast Asian American students, Asian Foodways, and a Hong Kong corporation. In her community work, she has conducted, coded, and transcribed over 40 oral histories of Southeast Asian Americans who live in California's Central Valley. She donated all the oral histories to the school's library to create the Central Valley Southeast Asian American Successful Voices Archive. Recently, she helped to co-create the ASAM-Asian Major, nineteen new Asian American studies courses, and three certificates. She has been awarded two teaching awards and four service awards. Donna Doan Anderson is the Mellon research assistant professor in U.S. Law and Race at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Fantasies of Hong Kong Disneyland: Attempted Indigenizations of Space, Labor, and Consumption (Rutgers UP, 2025) examines the attempt to transplant Disney's "happiest place on Earth" ethos to Hong Kong—with unhappy results. Focusing on the attempted localization and indigenization of this idea in a globalized transnational park, the book delves into the three-way dynamics of an American culture-corporation's intentions, China's government investment, and Hong Kong. The triple actors introduce an especially complex case as two of the world's most powerful entities, the nominally Communist state of China and corporate behemoth Disney, come together for a project in the third space of Hong Kong. The situation poses special challenges for Disney's efforts to manage space, labor, and consumption to achieve local adaptation and business success. Jenny Banh is a keynote speaker, curriculum developer, and professor of Asian American Studies and Anthropology at California State University, Fresno. Her current research examines the barriers/bridges to Southeast Asian American students, Asian Foodways, and a Hong Kong corporation. In her community work, she has conducted, coded, and transcribed over 40 oral histories of Southeast Asian Americans who live in California's Central Valley. She donated all the oral histories to the school's library to create the Central Valley Southeast Asian American Successful Voices Archive. Recently, she helped to co-create the ASAM-Asian Major, nineteen new Asian American studies courses, and three certificates. She has been awarded two teaching awards and four service awards. Donna Doan Anderson is the Mellon research assistant professor in U.S. Law and Race at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-american-studies

Fantasies of Hong Kong Disneyland: Attempted Indigenizations of Space, Labor, and Consumption (Rutgers UP, 2025) examines the attempt to transplant Disney's "happiest place on Earth" ethos to Hong Kong—with unhappy results. Focusing on the attempted localization and indigenization of this idea in a globalized transnational park, the book delves into the three-way dynamics of an American culture-corporation's intentions, China's government investment, and Hong Kong. The triple actors introduce an especially complex case as two of the world's most powerful entities, the nominally Communist state of China and corporate behemoth Disney, come together for a project in the third space of Hong Kong. The situation poses special challenges for Disney's efforts to manage space, labor, and consumption to achieve local adaptation and business success. Jenny Banh is a keynote speaker, curriculum developer, and professor of Asian American Studies and Anthropology at California State University, Fresno. Her current research examines the barriers/bridges to Southeast Asian American students, Asian Foodways, and a Hong Kong corporation. In her community work, she has conducted, coded, and transcribed over 40 oral histories of Southeast Asian Americans who live in California's Central Valley. She donated all the oral histories to the school's library to create the Central Valley Southeast Asian American Successful Voices Archive. Recently, she helped to co-create the ASAM-Asian Major, nineteen new Asian American studies courses, and three certificates. She has been awarded two teaching awards and four service awards. Donna Doan Anderson is the Mellon research assistant professor in U.S. Law and Race at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3268: Dr. Neal Malik breaks down the health risks of sugar-free energy drinks, pointing to concerns beyond just sugar, such as unregulated additives and potential links to heart and liver issues. He explains why switching to plain coffee is likely the safer, more beneficial choice for daily caffeine. Quotes to ponder: "Most health experts agree that the issue with energy drinks isn't necessarily their caffeine, but the amount of added sugar they contain as well as some of the other added ingredients." "Extra L-carnitine can increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease." "Three to four cups of plain coffee consumed each day may protect against type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, liver cancer, Parkinson's disease, and even cardiovascular disease." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO of Optimove, Pini Yakuel, returns to explore the roots of positionless thinking and how AI pushes us to visionary methods over specialization. We explore how breaking departmental siloes unlocks 88% faster campaign cycles, and why a refreshed mindset will be your strongest tool in 2026.Key takeaways:Positionless marketing drove 88% campaign efficiency gains in 2025AI accelerates range; humans provide judgment and validation70% of consumers unsubscribed from 3+ brands in 3 monthsMindset change precedes technology adoption in successful AI integrationKey Quotes:[00:09:20] "The biggest compliment you get is something called ‘rosh gadol'...It means, I want your head to think about more things than it's currently thinking.” – Pini Yakuel[00:21:26] "Consumption and making decisions are the work. If you can't make decisions for yourself, you can't work with AI." – Brian Lange[00:28:44] "We have access to knowledge on every field...we have the best personal tutor in our pockets available 24 over seven." – Pini Yakuel[00:38:10] "It's very, very difficult to scale personalization. That's the bottom line. It's almost impossible to scale it." – Pini YakuelIn-Show Mentions:Optimove Connect (March 2026)Optimove + Forrester Study: Closing the Gap Between Promise and PerformanceOptimove Marketing Fatigue ReportAssociated Links:Check out Future Commerce on YouTubeCheck out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and printSubscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce worldListen to our other episodes of Future CommerceHave any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3268: Dr. Neal Malik breaks down the health risks of sugar-free energy drinks, pointing to concerns beyond just sugar, such as unregulated additives and potential links to heart and liver issues. He explains why switching to plain coffee is likely the safer, more beneficial choice for daily caffeine. Quotes to ponder: "Most health experts agree that the issue with energy drinks isn't necessarily their caffeine, but the amount of added sugar they contain as well as some of the other added ingredients." "Extra L-carnitine can increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease." "Three to four cups of plain coffee consumed each day may protect against type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, liver cancer, Parkinson's disease, and even cardiovascular disease." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 8am hour of Wednesday's Mac & Cube kept on with a look at how quickly fans want to turn the page to the next player, even if the current one is an all-time great; then, listeners weigh in with their thoughts on the current consumption of College Football; later, Cole & Greg ask if parity has caused us to watch other teams sooner than expected; and finally, the guys look up the most famous Roman's in history. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viewpoints Explained: How Nuuly Cracked The Clothing Rental BusinessFor years, clothing rental was billed as the future of fashion, but few companies could make the numbers work. We cover what sets Nuuly apart and if this model is sustainable in the long-term.  Host: Ebony McMorris.  Producer: Amirah Zaveri Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Any Questions Or Advice You Want the Chicos Tóxicos to Answer? Amigos Tóxicos™ is an alcoholic beverage. Please enjoy responsibly.GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeon General, womenshould not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the riskof birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs yourability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.Never drink and drive.Product availability, pricing, alcohol by volume (ABV), packaging, andspecific product formulations may vary by state and local market and aresubject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Someproducts may not be available in all areas. Consult local retailers for specificShop the merch here!⬇️https://chicostoxico.comFollow the chicos toxicos here! https://youtube.com/@Chicostoxicos?si=uwEqk208eMa9WlyL​⁠​Diego's personal YT:    /  ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ @Diegovnoboa ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠   Felipe's personal YT:    / ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ @felipito967 Chicos Toxicos YT: ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ @Chicostoxicos  @AmigosToxicosPodcast  FOLLOW FELIPE ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/felipit096/...SNAPCHAT: ITSSS.FELIPETIKTOK: FELIPITO96FOLLOW DIEGO ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/diegovnoboa...SNAPCHAT: DIEGONOBOAATIKTOK: DIEGOVNOBOA  / discord  FOLLOW BRANDON ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/donbrandom/

Deleting social media should've tanked my income…, but instead it helped me skyrocket it.And I'm not saying that to be dramatic, I'm saying it because I didn't realize how much my phone was quietly stealing from me until I took my power back.In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm breaking down exactly why I deleted social media from my phone, what happened in my brain when I did it, and why it might be the single best “business move” you make all year — even if you're a personal brand, entrepreneur, or someone who “needs” social media to grow.Because here's the truth: social media isn't free. The cost is your attention. And attention is the most valuable currency in the world right now.I realized I wasn't using social media… social media was using me. I'd pick up my phone to text someone and somehow end up watching a dude build a cabin with zero tools for 18 minutes. And even when I told myself it was “research” or “business stuff,” I was mostly consuming instead of creating.And the scary part? It wasn't stealing my time. It was stealing my focus.The typical user spends 2.5–3 hours a day on social media, which is 17+ hours a week. A part-time job… for free. And every time you get interrupted, it can take anywhere from 8 to 25 minutes to fully regain your focus. That's not a small leak. That's an attention hemorrhage.So I made a decision: I deleted every social app off my phone.Not “limited.” Not “time blocked.” Deleted.And yes, I still have social media on desktop. My team still runs the content. But I stopped carrying the slot machine in my pocket. Because that's what it is — Silicon Valley literally models this stuff after Vegas casinos. Novelty, dopamine, addiction, repeat.The first phase was real: the phantom reach. That moment where your hand goes to your phone like a reflex. That “I should check something” feeling. That little hit of FOMO.But then phase two kicked in: calm and presence returned. I felt less anxious. Less compare-and-despair. More patient. More connected with my family. More me.And then phase three hit… and this is where it got wild: deep work came back. Creativity came back. Clarity came back. My brain stopped being a feed… and started being a weapon again.I thought less scrolling would mean less growth.But what actually happened was more creation, better content, cleaner energy, stronger execution, better sales calls, higher conversion… and more money.In fact, within two weeks, we found over six figures in “found revenue” opportunities I'm confident would've been missed if I were still trapped in the scroll.Here are the biggest takeaways I want you to steal from this episode:Social media isn't the enemy — mindless consumption is.Use it like a tool. Don't let it become a cage.Attention beats information.We don't have an information problem. We have an attention problem.Creation builds businesses. Scrolling kills momentum.Consumption feels like work, but creation is the real work.You don't need more discipline — you need better systems.Delete the apps. Set office hours. Use a desktop only. Let your team post and engage.Your peace is a profit strategy.When you're more present, more focused, and more grounded… you win in every area.My challenge to you is simple: go phone-free for 7 days.Delete the apps. Desktop only. One hour max. Track what happens to your mood, your sleep, your relationships, your creativity, and your output.If you want the full breakdown, the mindset shift, the step-by-step process, and the results I've seen already, go listen to the full episode at caryjack.com/podcastin.Less social media. More presence. More money. More life.

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Guest: Joseph Sternberg. China faces a "sluggish zombie economy" characterized by a burst property bubble and anemic consumption. Sternberg warns of "Japanification," where growth remains stagnant for decades. Beijing struggles with price deflation, further burdening a heavily indebted economy. Meaningful recovery requires political reforms Xi Jinping resists.1905 POSTCARD