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The Assyrian Australian Association and the Ashurbanipal Library honoured three Assyrian writers in recognition of their valuable contributions to Assyrian literature and the preservation of the Assyrian language. Adam Homeh, Youel Hawil, and Agnes Nisan received awards and expressed their gratitude to the Ashurbanipal Library for its initiative in acknowledging and celebrating their efforts. They noted that such recognition encourages the continued preservation, development, and sustainability of Assyrian literary works for future generations.
Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen to Print. Our listener contribution for June is a short story written and performed by Sarah Frideswide. Sarah is a lifelong writer with a First Class Honours degree in Literature and Creative Writing. Her poetry has been published by OSP Review and Dust Poetry. She was selected for the 2025 Poetry School/TLC Free Reads Scheme and shortlisted for the 2025 Malorie Blackman Scholarship. She is working on her first novel and first poetry collection. The short story is called ‘Tactical Advance To Battle' and it has a content warning for strong language and some sexual references. Find out more about Sarah Frideswide by following her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/sarahfrideswide/ You can read Sarah's Write On! showcase from February here https://pentoprint.org/showcase-words-true-love-stories-castles-air/ All content associated with this podcast in audio and in print is protected and may not be copied or used for any purposes including generative AI/AI training. We're always delighted to read your contributions so if you'd like to see your words in Write On! or hear them on this podcast please get in touch. Please submit to: https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/submit-to-write-on/ Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio. This edition has been presented and produced by Chris Gregory. Write On! Audio is an Alternative Stories production for Pen to Print. This podcast is produced using public funding from Arts Council England.
In 1226 BCE, his sixty-seventh year of rule, the long life of Ramesses II finally ended. We explore his final decades, the difficult life revealed by his mummy, his ascent to status of "living god," and the aftermath of his reign. Music: Luke Chaos. Support the History of Egypt at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast Select References: Balout, L., Roubet, C., & Desroches-Noblecourt, C. (1985). La momie de Ramsès: Contribution scientifique à l'Egyptologie. Brand, P. (2010). Reuse and Restoration. In W. Wendrich (Ed.), UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology online. Brand, P. J. (2023). Ramesses II: Egypt's Ultimate Pharaoh. Demarée, R. J. (2016). Announcement of the passing of Ramesses II. JEOL, 46, 121--125. Academia.edu. Gallet, L. (2013). Karnak: The Temple of Amun-Ra-Who-Hears-Prayers. In W. Wendrich (Ed.), UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology online. Hawass, Z. A., & Saleem, S. N. (2016). Scanning the Pharaohs: CT Imaging in the New Kingdom Royal Mummies. Hornung, E., Krauss, R., & Warburton, D. (Eds.). (2006). Ancient Egyptian Chronology. Shehab El-Din, T. (1997). The title, “mdw jAwj”: “the staff of old age” “ 'ukkāza aš-šayḫuḫa.” Discussions in Egyptology, 37, 59--64. Academia.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Melbourne resident Saurabh Mishra has been recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for his outstanding service to the community. After more than two decades volunteering at a palliative care centre, he supports patients and helps document and preserve their life stories through the centre's care programs. He is also co-founder and organiser of the Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music, now in its sixth year. Speaking with SBS Hindi, he reflects on his work in palliative care and the importance of social inclusion and community connection.
The red meat sector is a significant part of New Zealand's economy, generating $17.5 billion in GDP every year and generating almost $50 billion in spending. A new build study out today shows the industry backs more than 120,000 full-time jobs across the country. Beef and Lamb Chair Kate Acland told Francesca Rudkin, "it's really just keeping the economy going round and round." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia's property market is adjusting to a post-budget reality, South Korean investors are piling into leveraged AI bets at a breathtaking pace, and a community question sparks a deep dive into one of the biggest investing decisions Australians face: should you invest more through super or outside it? Plus, Owen Rask reviews a real Equity Mates portfolio featuring ETFs, individual stocks and a REIT.In this episode:00:00 – Property investing after the budget08:41 – South Korea's AI-fuelled stock market frenzy12:49 – Community Question: Invest inside or outside super?14:42 – The tax advantages of superannuation16:25 – Flexibility, FIRE and accessing your money early19:00 – Contribution caps, balance limits and Div 29623:15 – Life-stage considerations when building wealth24:34 – Pimp My Portfolio with Owen Rask and community member MartyStocks & ETFs mentioned: Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (ASX: VAS), VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL), VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB), Fortescue (ASX: FMG), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), Magellan Financial Group (ASX: MFG), Big River Industries (ASX: BRI), Centuria Office REIT (ASX: COF), Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW), REA Group (ASX: REA), Domain Holdings Australia (ASX: DHG), Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Megaport (ASX: MP1), NextDC (ASX: NXT)How I Got Started Newsletter: https://getstartedinvesting.beehiiv.com/ Newsletter Sign Up: https://equitymates.com/join-our-newsletters/ ———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we've got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We're particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-Men with narcissistic mothers learn a false lesson. They believe their moral duty in life is to serve their mother (and then their wives) with no limits, even if it hurts him and gets in the way of his needs. Stories from Josh and guest host Scott Kim show what it looks like. -A six-point plan to bring back something creaky and like, totally ancient: customer service -Let’s hear it for the rich. Without the wealth and philanthropic impulse of the wealthy elite, America would be so much poorer in beauty and history. Take a tour of the 45-acre repository of American history in buildings, machines, and crafts, right in Vermont, thanks to a rich sociliate named Electra Webb Did you like the show? Throw us some cash support! One-off Contribution. ******************************************************************************************************************-Disaffected is sponsored by purveyors of the finest cured meats. Visit biltongusa.com and use promo code JOSH to get 10 percent off your order. -Slocum Consulting: You can book an hour with Josh on video to talk about troubled relationships, political clashes at work, and more. If you’re looking for someone who won’t call your concerns “crazy,” Josh is the guy you want. Book at https://www.joshuaslocum.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us Fan MailMike's first music festival. Three days in Napa, LSD at noon, a boathouse on the river, and strangers keep asking if they're playing here. They're not — but something about being mistaken for rock stars at Bottle Rock makes June 13th feel inevitable. Also: what Dionysian masculinity looks like when women are standing on shoulders, and why worrying about the future is a lot harder to do when you're dancing in wine country with your best friend.June Concert - RSVP LinkWant more? Our full archive of 200+ Mormons on Mushrooms episodes — past conversations, stories, and musical adventures — now lives in on Supercast.
It's no secret that machine intelligence is evolving by the day. But what if there's a uniquely human intelligence that's altogether different? In this episode, neuroscientist, researcher, and Special Ops consultant Angus Fletcher joins Michael and Megan to explore our uniquely human contribution to the world. They unpack why children are more creative than AI, what intuition truly is (it's not pattern recognition), and how embracing your inner child can make you a better entrepreneur.They also delve into human relationships, examining why mystery and curiosity are the engines of lasting love and how three simple practices helped turn around a 90% divorce rate among Army Special Forces operatives.Memorable Quotes“I think our brains are smarter than computers. I think children are more creative than AI. And I think that one of the real powers of the human brain is that unlike a computer, it doesn't need a lot of information. I think that it can handle volatility and uncertainty and all these kinds of things.”“What we need to do as humans now is we need to say, ‘Hey, AI is great because it can handle all the label stuff, it can handle all the efficiency. It's time for us to get back to being human again,' and realizing that being human again means cherishing the way that people are not like the labels I put on them."“What's the one thing you learn in school? You learn that there's an answer, and the system has it. And what we know is that the more that a child believes that there's a right answer, the less likely she is to come up with a new answer. And so school, by its very method, crushes entrepreneurs.”“Humans don't predict the future, we make the future. And the way that we make the future is we see a possibility that no one else has seen before, and we move faster to make that possibility happen, and that is unpredictable because it relies on the ability to spot exceptions faster.”“When you despair, it's over. When you despair, you've already told yourself the end of the story, and so you've given up. Whereas what you've always gotta realize is that you're still in control, and you can still write the last chapter.”“The reason that the hedonic treadmill exists is because once your brain has automated something, it wants you to move on from it. Your brain actually doesn't want you to take pleasure in automated activities because your brain wants you to automate something and then grow. Growth is what your brain takes perpetual pleasure from.”“All the wisdom, all the emotional strength you have, those come from moments in your life when you struggled, when you failed, when you experienced setbacks and maybe even tragedies. And so really what you wanna do is you wanna start being thankful for those hard times because you realize those were a source of growth.”“What we teach the operators is… to ask the other person who, what, when, where, how, but never why. Because the moment you ask ‘Why?', you serve a judgment, and the conversation is over… The moment you've made a judgment, your relationship is over. You've fallen out of love. Love is about mystery.”Key TakeawaysAI Optimizes. Humans Innovate. Computers excel in transparent, stable, data-rich environments. The human brain evolved for the opposite: murky, volatile, unpredictable conditions. Anytime you need something new, something human, or something that has never existed before, humans will always have the edge.Intuition Is the Opposite of Pattern Recognition. That widely accepted belief that intuition is pattern recognition? It's demonstrably wrong. Computers are far better at pattern matching than humans, yet they have terrible intuition. Real intuition is the brain's ability to spot anomalies, exceptions, and outliers—the foundational skill of every entrepreneur.Leave Optimizing to the Robots. The hedonic treadmill is real: the more you automate your life and work, the less pleasure you get from it. Your brain rewards growth. Leaders who focus exclusively on efficiency are, paradoxically, making themselves more replaceable in an AI world.Your Inner Child Is Your Competitive Advantage. Children notice what's special. They don't think in labels and categories but embrace individuality and discovery. Reconnecting with that capacity—through travel, unfamiliar conversations, art, and genuine curiosity—is how you recultivate the intuition that school and workplace culture have suppressed.Mystery Is Key to Love. Love thrives on the feeling that there's always something more to discover about your partner. Great partners keep asking questions: Who? What? When? And how? But they rarely ask Why?, because that renders judgment, and judgment kills curiosity and connection.ResourcesPrimal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Know by Angus FletcherOperation: Human (Angus Fletcher's newsletter)Watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/7w38CL5iX2YThis episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound
What happens when a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis forces you to re-evaluate everything? In this powerful episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with happiness coach and Stage 4 cancer survivor Amie Jelich Yaniak for a deeply personal conversation about adversity, identity, forgiveness, and what it truly means to live. After facing both a devastating diagnosis and a painful divorce, Amie found herself questioning everything she once believed about happiness, success, and purpose. But instead of allowing fear and uncertainty to define her, she chose to rebuild her life from the inside out. This conversation explores the power of mindset, self-worth, resilience, and learning how to find peace even in the middle of life's hardest moments. From bucket lists and forgiveness to authenticity and choosing joy before it's too late, this episode is a reminder that life is happening now — and we don't have to wait for permission to start living it. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Starter Girlz Podcast01:05 Amie Jelich Yaniak: Happiness Coach & Cancer Warrior02:45 Life Before the Storm: Marriage & Music Therapy04:35 The Bone Tumor & Early Health Challenges07:00 Hollywood Dreams & Unexpected Opportunities10:40 The Car Accident & Marital Strain13:05 Divorce: A Three-Year Ordeal15:00 Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: A Life-Altering Moment17:40 Facing the End: Forgiveness & Bucket List19:55 Internal Happiness: A Gift Many Take for Granted22:35 Jennifer's Health Journey & Shared Perspective26:20 Daily Choice: Finding Blessings in Adversity28:50 Manifesting a Car & The Price Is Right Win33:30 Trusting Intuition & The "Love Bubble"36:25 Amie's Philosophy on True Happiness39:00 The Power of Self-Love & Non-Judgment42:10 The Body Keeps Score: Prioritizing Health45:10 Forgiveness, Authenticity & Living Without Regret48:40 Live Your Bucket List: Passion Over Profit50:20 Amie's Message for When You Feel Stuck51:20 Don't Let Your Illness Define You53:40 The Beauty of Contribution & Helping Humanity54:40 Connecting with Amie Jelich Yaniak55:25 Final Inspiration from Jennifer What You'll Take Away From This Episode • Why adversity can completely change your perspective on life• The connection between internal happiness and authentic living• How forgiveness can become part of the healing process• Why many people wait too long to truly live• The emotional impact of identity shifts after illness and divorce• How mindset influences resilience during difficult seasons• Why self-love and self-worth matter more than external success• The importance of pursuing joy before “someday” About Amie Jelich Yaniak Amie Jelich Yaniak is a happiness coach, speaker, and Stage 4 cancer survivor who helps others reconnect with joy, resilience, and authentic living. Through her personal experiences with illness, divorce, and major life transitions, Amie now shares a message centered around internal happiness, self-worth, and choosing to fully live in the present moment. Connect with Amie Jelich Yaniak Website: https://thetruehappiness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amiejelich TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambig1122 Connect with Starter Girlz https://startergirlz.com Take the 2-Minute Success Block Quiz to discover what may be holding you back. Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz? https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b
Please support this podcast by pressing the follow button and support Chinmaya Mission Mumbai projects taken up by Swami Swatmananda, through generous donations. Contribution by Indians in INR can be made online using this link: https://bit.ly/gdswatmanDonors outside India who would like to offer any Gurudakshina/donation can send an email to enquiry@chinmayamissionmumbai.com with a cc to sswatmananda@gmail.com to get further details.These podcasts @ChinmayaShivam are also available on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podomatic, Amazon music and Google PodcastFB page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinmayaShivampageInsta: https://instagram.com/chinmayashivam?igshid=1twbki0v3vomtTwitter: https://twitter.com/chinmayashivamBlog: https://notesnmusings.blogspot.comLinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/swatmananda
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really means to make a positive contribution in your life - especially when you're feeling stuck, scared, or like you're falling behind.I share a little bit about working on my memoir and why author Ryan Holiday says that chasing word or page counts can backfire, and how shifting to small, doable daily actions can change everything.We revisit Kaizen (continuous improvement through tiny steps), and I show you how to apply the concept in your writing, money, fitness, relationships, and spiritual practice. It can help even when you only have 5 or 10 minutes!I also pull in some wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, A Course in Miracles, and some of my favorite teachers to remind you that no sincere effort is ever wasted!If you're tired of your own (or others) “all-or-nothing” thinking and want a more compassionate, sustainable way to grow…Then this episode will help you start making positive contributions today, from exactly where you are and with exactly what you've got to give. ❤️KAREN KENNEY BIO:Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach.She's known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work.Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using practical tools, universal principles and stories, and a variety of resources.KK has been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been giving Thai Yoga Massage since 2008, and began teaching it in 2015.She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB, and host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and via her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney
Justin sits down with Charles Lee for a deep conversation around meaning, implementation, purpose, and the future of human fulfillment. Drawing from Charles' new book framework, the conversation moves beyond surface-level productivity into the deeper questions most people avoid: Why are you doing what you're doing? What kind of life are you actually building? What happens when achievement no longer satisfies? Together they explore: Why implementation builds confidence The emotional cost of unfinished ideas Community as an intentional practice Contribution vs self-platforming Creativity, meaning, and human flourishing Why the modern world is making it easier to avoid purpose The growing existential crisis hiding underneath productivity culture This episode challenges the idea that success alone leads to fulfillment and argues for a more intentional, deeply human way of living. Links For Justin:Read Justin's SubstackOrder In The Low - NEW Book with Scott EricksonCoaching with JustinOrder In Rest - New Book of PoemsOrder Sacred StridesJustinMcRoberts.comSupport this podcastNEW Single - Let GoNEW Music - Sliver of HopeNEW Music - The Dood and The BirdThe Book - It Is What You Make itHearts and Minds Amazon Barnes and Noble
What if you could retire from the military at 50, bridge a decade of income, and pay less in taxes than you ever expected? It sounds too good to be true — but it's written right into the tax code. Spencer and Rob walk through exactly how a Roth conversion ladder works, who it's built for, and whether a simple brokerage account might actually beat it. Spencer Reese interviews Rob Moore, Army veteran, CFP candidate, and founder of Everman Wealth and Prosperity. Topics Discussed What a Roth Conversion Ladder is — moving funds from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA each year before military retirement to create penalty-free supplemental income during the bridge period between military retirement and age 59½ Who it's for — service members retiring before 59½ who need to bridge their income gap, and those in the FIRE community with lower taxable income Contribution vs. Conversion — contributions can be withdrawn penalty/tax-free anytime; conversions require a five-year waiting period per conversion year The Five-Year Rule — each conversion starts its own five-year clock on January 1st of the conversion year; after five years, the converted amount can be withdrawn penalty and tax-free TSP limitations — Roth conversion ladders live entirely in the IRA universe; TSP rules are different and don't qualify (though the new TSP Roth conversion feature, live in 2026, is noted as a separate benefit) Practical example — a service member at age 49, five years from retirement, converts $20,000/year; at retirement (age 54), the first conversion is available penalty/tax-free, with each subsequent year unlocking the next rung Alternatives to the Roth ladder: Rule 72(t) / SEPP — rigid but allows early retirement account access Rule of 55 — penalty-free TSP access if retiring in the year you turn 55 Taxable brokerage account — flexible, no rules, and often more tax-efficient than people assume Brokerage vs. tax-deferred comparison — Rob's case study on a retiring O-5 showed the brokerage account came out ~$13,000 ahead in aggregate taxes over 16 years vs. a Roth conversion ladder strategy Tax bracket inflation adjustment — a reminder that brackets adjust for inflation, so projecting future RMD tax burden in today's dollar terms overstates the hit Backdoor Roth contributions — briefly mentioned as an option for those without existing traditional IRA funds; subject to the same five-year conversion rule and annual limits ($7,500/person, $15,000/couple in 2026) Resources Mentioned Fiscal Foxhole Podcast https://www.instagram.com/fiscalfoxhole— co-hosted by Rob Moore and Oman Quavo; available on all major podcast platforms Everman Wealth and Prosperity https://www.prosperwitheverman.com/— Rob's financial planning firm (Northern Virginia, fee-only) How Tax-Advantaged is Tax-Deferred? https://www.prosperwitheverman.com/podcastarticles/how-tax-advantaged-is-tax-deferred— Rob's article comparing brokerage vs. tax-deferred retirement savings Moneychimp.com http://www.moneychimp.com — simple compound interest/tax calculator mentioned by Spencer Military Money Manual Podcast Ep. 216 — prior interview with Oman Quavo Military Money Manual Podcast Ep. 162 — backdoor Roth IRA deep dive with Brian Alf O'Neill of Winged Wealth Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call. militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Over 22,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free, Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 In the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course, you can learn how to apply for the most premium credit cards and get special military protections, such as waived annual fees, on elite cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card. https://militarymoneymanual.com/amex-platinum-military/ https://militarymoneymanual.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-military/ Military Money Manual may receive compensation from JPMC. Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain. Learn how active duty military, military spouses, and Guard and Reserves on 30+ day active orders can get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual.
In this special message, we hear from three of Highland's Outreach Partners who are bringing hope and the love of Jesus to people locally and around the world. David Jordan shares about the work of Agape in Memphis, serving vulnerable and overlooked communities with compassion and care. Ron Wade talks about the ministry of HopeWorks and their new initiative, The Next Story, helping men leaving prison find housing, purpose, and hope in Christ. Nathan Luther gives an update from Bacolod, Philippines, where he and Karen continue decades of ministry through Shiloh Christian School, serving children and families in Jesus' name. Take time to listen and be encouraged by the many ways God is moving through these ministries.
It’s been quite some time since I have responded to “mail” so I have curated five questions to address:. What should the USAF do now? Is fraud a form of irregular warfare? What should the DoW do with 1.5 trillion dollars? References: Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast RAND wish-casting on drones in 2015. Slaughterbots (2017) Slaughterbots: if human: kill() (2021) How are Drones Changing Modern Warfare? Sun Tzu The Art of War Carl von Clausewitz On War Miyamoto Musashi A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy H. John Poole The Last Hundred Yards: The NCO's Contribution to Warfare Christian Brose The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare Qiao Liang & Wang Xiangsui Unrestricted Warfare: China’s Master Plan to Destroy America My Substack Email at cgpodcast@pm.me
There's been a lot of buzz recently around the new 530A Accounts, also known as “Trump Accounts,” a savings and retirement vehicle designed specifically for children, even starting at birth. In this week's episode of Educational Insights, Jason Hatley breaks down how these accounts work, who qualifies, and why families are asking whether this could become a valuable long-term planning tool. From potential government contributions to unique tax advantages, there's a lot to unpack. Watch to learn more. Jason Hatley, CFP®, CPA, PFS Senior Vice President Financial Planning Manager Email Jason Hatley here Fi Plan Partners is an independent investment firm in Birmingham, AL, with a team of professionals serving clients across the nation through financial planning, wealth management and business consulting. The team at Fi Plan Partners creates strategies in the best interest of their clients using fee based investing. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Economic forecasts set forth in this presentation may not develop as predicted. No strategy can ensure success or protect against a loss. Stock investing involves risk including potential loss of principal. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor. Trump Accounts offer tax deferred growth on earnings. Family contributions are made with after tax dollars, and eligible employer contributions may be excluded from the employee's taxable income. A one time $1,000 federal contribution may be available for eligible children born between 2025 and 2028. Distributions are generally prohibited during the child’s growth period and, once permitted, are taxable as ordinary income and may be subject to a 10% IRS early distribution penalty if taken before age 59½. Contribution limits and other restrictions apply, and some rules remain subject to future Treasury and IRS guidance. Consult a qualified tax advisor or financial professional before making decisions. This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax advisor.The post Understanding 530A Accounts first appeared on Fi Plan Partners.
What if your biggest money block has nothing to do with money? In this deeply insightful and empowering coaching session, Christine works with Karishma, a trauma-informed relationship coach who feels torn between following her purpose and contributing financially to her family in a more traditional way. Even though Karishma loves her work and knows she's helping people transform their lives, she struggles with inconsistent income, self-doubt, and the pressure to prove she can "make it" as an entrepreneur. But as the conversation unfolds, Christine uncovers something much deeper: a childhood belief formed at just six years old that still shapes how Karishma sees her capabilities today. Together they explore how early experiences around intelligence, performance, and worth can quietly sabotage confidence in adulthood—even when someone is deeply gifted and aligned with their purpose. Christine also offers a refreshing and nuanced conversation around feminine energy, contribution, entrepreneurship, accessibility, and what it truly means to be an "independent woman." If you've ever struggled to monetize your gifts, doubted your abilities, or felt conflicted between purpose and financial security, this episode will deeply resonate. Press play to discover why your purpose may not be the problem—and how old beliefs could be blocking the abundance you're meant to receive. Consider / Ask Yourself Do you feel deeply aligned with your purpose but financially stuck? Are old beliefs about intelligence, capability, or worth affecting your confidence? Do you feel pressure to prove your value through income or productivity? Are you trying to fit yourself into a version of success that doesn't actually align with your soul? Key Insights and A-Ha's Purpose-driven work and entrepreneurship require very different skill sets. Childhood experiences around failure or "not being good enough" can shape adult money beliefs. Neurodivergence can impact confidence, communication, and traditional ideas of success. Contribution isn't measured solely by income or productivity. Feminine magnetism grows when we align with authenticity, purpose, and service—not pressure and proving. How to Deepen the Work Reflect on the earliest memories connected to feeling "not capable" or "not smart enough." Notice where you may be measuring your worth through financial contribution alone. Reconnect with the deeper mission and purpose behind your work. Explore ways to simplify your business so you can spend more time in your zone of genius. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Kaizen Coffee + Electrolytes Christine shares her favorite mold-tested coffee and electrolyte company. Learn more at: christinehassler.com/coffee Inner Child Course ("Rewired") Christine references her evergreen inner child healing course focused on rewiring subconscious programming and childhood beliefs. Learn more at: christinehassler.com/innerchild Social Media + Resources: Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Apply to be coached on the show: christinehassler.com/waitlist Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches!
Send us Fan MailA week together in Idaho has a way of surfacing things. Doug hears himself on a recording and has to sit with what he finds. Mike discovers he's more mystic than mechanic — and that statues find you when you're ready. Also: golf, piercings, six beers, and a Michael Jackson movie nobody planned on seeing.June Concert - RSVP LinkWant more? Our full archive of 200+ Mormons on Mushrooms episodes — past conversations, stories, and musical adventures — now lives in on Supercast.
Read the full transcript here. What should count as trauma, and what gets lost when the word expands to cover ordinary distress? Why do some frightening events leave lasting psychological injury while others fade into ordinary memory? Is trauma best understood as the event itself, or as the enduring failure of the mind to recover from it? What is the difference between being influenced by the past and being imprisoned by it? Can a society acknowledge real harm without teaching peIf progress is real but uneven, what metrics actually matter—outcomes, perceptions, or lived vulnerability? How do we rigorously separate descriptive claims about human tendencies from normative claims about how people should behave? What evidence would genuinely change our beliefs about gender differences, and are we even asking falsifiable questions? If most differences are small but outcomes at the extremes are large, how should policy and culture respond to tails rather than averages? And when injustice affects both men and women differently, what framework avoids turning that into a zero-sum argument? Links: Kate's Research Kate's Latest Book Unshrinking: How To Face Fatphobia Kate is a Professor of Philosophy at the Sage School at Cornell University who specializes in moral, social, and feminist philosophy, and has written three award-winning books decisively exploring topics such as misogyny, male privelege, and fatphobia. In 2024, she was awarded the APA's Lebowitz Prize for Philosophical Achievement and Contribution for her work on the reasons to be skeptical about dehumanization as an explanation for misogynistic violence and other forms of human cruelty. Staff Spencer Greenberg — Host + Director Ryan Kessler — Producer + Technical Lead WeAmplify — Transcriptionists Igor Scaldini — Marketing Consultant Music Broke for Free Josh Woodward Lee Rosevere Quiet Music for Tiny Robots wowamusic zapsplat.com Affiliates Clearer Thinking GuidedTrack Mind Ease Positly UpLift [Read more]
What makes Elon Musk mentally different from everyone elseJonathan Cohen sits down with entrepreneur and author Eric Jorgenson to unpack the mindset, mental toughness, and high-agency thinking behind Elon Musk's success. From Tesla's obsession with efficiency and first-principles thinking to Musk's relentless focus on mission-driven work, this conversation explores leadership, resilience, purpose, innovation, and the psychology of world-class performers.The episode also dives into feedback loops, ambitious thinking, meaningful work, and why focusing on the most important problem can completely change your life and career.
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The Filipino Nursing Diaspora Network marks a significant milestone by celebrating its history of nursing migration, professional contributions, and the upcoming international symposium in Australia. - Binigyang-pugay ng Filipino Nursing Diaspora Network ang mahabang kasaysayan ng migrasyon ng mga nurse at propesyonal na serbisyo kasabay ng paghahanda para sa isang international symposium sa Australia.
What if the biggest barrier to student success isn't curriculum, funding, or leadership - it's that we're burning out the very people holding it all together?In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Burley - The Teachers' Health Coach - to get real about the burnout crisis hiding in plain sight across our schools. Charlie shares the moment his own breakdown became his calling, and why fixing teacher wellbeing can't just mean a yoga session at the next INSET day.Charlie Burley is a former primary school teacher turned health coach, author, and founder of the Building Better Balance programme. After burning out in year five of his teaching career, navigating chronic stress, anxiety, and panic attacks, he retrained as a nutritionist and mental health coach and has spent the last seven years working with individual teachers, school leaders, and multi-academy trusts to rebuild wellbeing from the ground up. His diagnostic framework, the Six C's, gives schools a clear picture of where their culture is thriving and where it's quietly crumbling.In this episode, we cover:- Why teachers are burning out - the personal, professional, and systemic factors that pile up unseen- The Six C's framework - Care, Clarity, Capacity, Competence, Connection and Contribution, and how Charlie uses them to diagnose wellbeing across a whole school- Staff before students - Charlie's (perhaps controversial) argument that putting school staff first is the only way to genuinely serve children and families- The Sunday Scaries - what's actually happening in your brain on Sunday evenings, and Charlie's practical three-step approach: Calm, Clarity, Certainty- Marginal gains for mental health - why five minutes before you walk through the school gate might matter more than any wellness programme- Coaching in education and why it's normalised in sport and business but still underused in schools, and what changes when you bring it in- The community cure - Robin Dunbar's research on loneliness, why connection is the first chapter of Charlie's new book, and why belonging might be the most underrated lever in educationIf you're a teacher running on empty, a leader wondering why your wellbeing initiatives aren't landing, or anyone who cares about what education could look like when the people inside schools are actually looked after - this one is for you. Charlie brings the lived experience, the research, and the practical tools. No toxic positivity. No empty platitudes. Just an honest conversation about what it actually takes to rewrite wellbeing in schools."If you put your staff first, they will take care of everything."Chapters:00:00 Introduction & what's been going on at Edufuturists03:00 Meet Charlie Burley: from Year 6 teacher to health coach05:30 Charlie's burnout story: self-worth, grief, and throwing himself into work10:15 Why teacher stress cascades down to students12:20 The Six C's framework: diagnosing wellbeing across a whole school18:00 Why coaching is still underused in education21:30 Crisis leadership vs. strategic wellbeing: the difference that matters24:20 Staff first: the case for putting teachers before targets29:15 Practical wellbeing: creating space in a packed day34:30 Is teaching uniquely stressful? The emotional labour debate40:55 The Sunday Scaries: anticipatory anxiety and the three C's fix47:40 Community, connection and why belonging underpins everything54:35 Quickfire Questions
Connect with Rohit Punyani: https://ownersasset.com/resource-libraryBook a call: https://remnantfinance.com/calendar Out Print the Fed with a 1% target per week: https://remnantfinance.com/optionsEmail us at info@remnantfinance.com or visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance)Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588)Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance)TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE_____________________________In this episode, Hans is joined by Rohit Punyani, co-founder of The Owner's Asset and a former Wall Street CIO who oversaw $4 billion at a multi-family office and community bank. After 20+ years in financial services starting as a large-cap stock picker, moving into wealth management at Wilmington Trust, and ultimately running money for hundred-millionaires and billionaires—Rohit fell in love with whole life insurance. Now he's built a firm dedicated to helping small business owners buy whole life with pre-tax dollars through cash balance plans.Chapters: 00:00 – Opening segment 01:50 – Rohit's background: from $2B mutual fund to multi-family office CIO 04:30 – How the wealthiest clients actually think (structure over IRR) 06:00 – Why affluent families pushed Rohit toward whole life 08:35 – The five pillars of wealth (and why investments rank third) 09:05 – Overcoming bias: how a Wall Street guy learned to love whole life 13:30 – Banking function: sourcing capital and the limits of margin loans 17:50 – Asset vs. liability: how to think about policy loan repayment 22:35 – Introducing cash balance plans: the 96% cousin of the 401(k) 25:25 – The four major differences between 401(k)s and cash balance plans 26:25 – Contribution limits: putting away up to $400K per year 28:45 – The three-to-five year commitment requirement 33:15 – Who's the ideal candidate (quarterly estimated tax payers) 38:00 – Why you can't use a PUA rider in a cash balance plan 42:25 – The "synthetic PUA": getting Uncle Sam to fund your policy 51:25 – The optionality argument: why this beats chasing rate of return 55:15 – Enhanced ERISA creditor protection inside the plan 58:55 – Building self-escrow systems for retirement 01:03:55 – Wholesale vs. retail pricing on whole life premium 01:06:25 – The distribution mechanics: pulling life insurance out of the plan 01:21:35 – Converting term insurance into a cash balance plan policy 01:24:35 – Asset allocation rules: the 40% life insurance cap 01:31:30 – The 5% corridor: why the IRS caps your returns 01:33:30 – The 50% excise tax on overfunded plans 01:39:55 – Whole life as the "high ground" in your portfolio 01:43:15 – Statement wealth vs. contractual wealth 01:53:55 – Pairing annuities with whole life inside the plan 02:00:00 – Rohit's personal retirement plan 02:06:35 – Designing your 401(k) as your pension (not "on steroids") 02:11:00 – Closing segment Key Takeaways:The wealthy don't worship at the altar of IRR. After running money for hundred-millionaires and billionaires, Rohit learned that affluent clients optimize for structure, behavior, and optionality before they optimize for return. TThe "synthetic PUA" reframes everything for IBC practitioners. You can't use a PUA rider inside a cash balance plan, which might make IBC enthusiasts dismiss it immediately. But think of the tax deduction itself as a synthetic PUA. .Wholesale pricing changes the math entirely. To pay $100,000 of premium with after-tax dollars, you have to earn roughly $140,000 to $150,000 depending on your state. The distribution arbitrage is the cherry on top. When you pull a $1 million policy out of the plan, you owe taxes just like an IRA distribution. But unlike an IRA, the custodian cannot withhold from the policy itself.
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Are you standing in the store aisle staring at leafy green packaging and wondering if you're being played?You aren't alone—80% of consumers care about their impact, but most of us are exhausted by the sheer volume of self-proclaimed eco-friendliness.In this episode of EnvironMental, Aub sits down with Linda Kelly, Senior Vice President of Certification Programs at ClimeCo, to talk about how third party certifications build an infrastructure of trust in the 2026 marketplace.
What if every time you reached for a packaged snack… you were quietly increasing your risk of a heart attack? In this urgent and deeply personal solo episode, Darin breaks down groundbreaking new research showing that each serving of ultra-processed food may increase cardiovascular risk by over 5%, not over time, but every single time you eat it. This isn't about calories. It's about chemistry, biology, and a system engineered for convenience at the expense of your health. From the shocking data to the underlying mechanisms: gut destruction, visceral fat accumulation, brain hijacking, and toxic exposure, this episode exposes the real cost of ultra-processed food and gives you the tools to reclaim control of your health and your life. What You'll Learn The shocking stat: 5% increased heart risk per serving of ultra-processed food Why ultra-processed foods act like compounding debt on your health The difference between calories vs chemical toxicity in food How emulsifiers and additives destroy your gut microbiome Why ultra-processed foods increase visceral fat around your organs How these foods are engineered to override your brain's satiety signals The hidden toxins from processing and packaging (PFAS, bisphenols, AGEs) Why this crisis disproportionately impacts certain communities The truth: you can't "out-exercise" ultra-processed food damage Practical ways to transition back to real, whole foods Chapters 00:00:04 – Opening: SuperLife mission and setting the stage 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Alkemis Paint and hidden indoor toxicity 00:01:24 – Why conventional paints off-gas harmful chemicals for years 00:02:27 – Cradle-to-Cradle certification and non-toxic living 00:03:24 – Entering the episode: the 5% heart risk question 00:03:34 – The shocking claim: every serving increases heart risk 00:04:16 – Ultra-processed food as "compounding debt" 00:05:08 – Leaning into discomfort as a path to growth 00:06:33 – The convenience trap: food delivered instantly 00:07:15 – The real cost: trading time for lifespan 00:08:07 – 2026 study overview (MESA dataset, 6,800 participants) 00:09:01 – 5.1% increased cardiovascular risk per serving explained 00:09:29 – 66.8% higher risk in high-consumption groups 00:10:08 – Risk is independent of calories, weight, and fitness 00:10:56 – "This is not a calorie story—it's a chemistry story" 00:11:10 – Racial disparities and food system inequality 00:12:08 – Additional studies confirm elevated heart risk 00:13:04 – Global meta-analysis: over 1 million participants 00:13:26 – The conclusion: the science is no longer debatable 00:14:18 – Sponsor: Shakeology and nutrient density 00:15:36 – What is ultra-processed food? (NOVA classification) 00:16:18 – Examples: chips, cereals, protein bars, fast food 00:16:57 – "These foods are engineered—not real food" 00:17:00 – Mechanism #1: gut microbiome disruption 00:18:03 – Emulsifiers and inflammation explained 00:18:49 – Gut inflammation triggers systemic disease 00:19:18 – Mechanism #2: visceral fat accumulation 00:19:56 – Why visceral fat is more dangerous than visible fat 00:20:18 – Mechanism #3: brain hijacking and satiety override 00:20:47 – Engineered foods and addictive eating patterns 00:21:04 – Mechanism #4: toxins from processing and packaging 00:21:30 – PFAS, bisphenols, and chemical contamination 00:21:37 – The solution: whole food first 00:22:02 – Breaking habits and reclaiming control 00:22:20 – Simple swaps: fruit, nuts, whole ingredients 00:23:00 – "If you can't trace it back to a real food, put it down" 00:23:32 – Making whole food convenient 00:24:06 – Batch cooking and preparation strategies 00:24:16 – Personal story: losing a friend to diet-related illness 00:24:40 – The emotional reality: this is life or death 00:25:00 – Community support and accountability 00:25:25 – Call to action: share this message 00:25:41 – Closing: courage, awareness, and living a SuperLife 00:26:23 – Outro Thank You to Our Sponsors: Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Alkemis Paint: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Every time you reach for ultra-processed food, you're not just making a small decision—you're compounding a biological cost that your body has to pay later. But the moment you become aware, you reclaim your power. Because the same way those choices can slowly take your health away… different choices, repeated daily, can give it all back." Bibliography/Sources Primary Study — News Hook Haidar, A., Rikhi, R., Watson, K. E., Wood, A. C., & Shapiro, M. D. (2026). Association between ultraprocessed food consumption and cardiovascular disease risk: MESA. JACC: Advances. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.102516 Supporting Studies — 2026 Willett, Y., Yang, C., Dunn, J., et al. (2026). Consumption of ultra-processed foods and increased risks of cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults. The American Journal of Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2026.01.012 Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses Dose-response meta-analysis: UPF consumption and cardiovascular events risk — 20 studies, 1.1M participants. (2024). eClinicalMedicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102480 Ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular disease: Analysis of three large US prospective cohorts and a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2024). The Lancet Regional Health – Americas. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(24)00186-8/fulltext Mechanisms — Gut, Inflammation & Additives Ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular diseases: Potential mechanisms of action. (2021). Advances in Nutrition. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8483964/ Ultra-processed foods and food additives in gut health and disease. (2024). Nature Reviews. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38388570/ Ultra-processed foods and incident cardiovascular disease in the Framingham Offspring Study. (2021). Journal of the American College of Cardiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2021.01.047 Ultraprocessed foods and their association with cardiometabolic health: A science advisory from the American Heart Association. (2023). Circulation. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001365 Visceral Fat Konieczna, J., et al. (n.d.). Contribution of ultra-processed foods in visceral fat deposition: Prospective analysis nested in the PREDIMED-Plus trial. Clinical Nutrition. https://www.explorationpub.com/Journals/edd/Article/100523 NOVA Classification Monteiro, C. A., Cannon, G., Levy, R. B., et al. (2019). Ultra-processed foods: What they are and how to identify them. Public Health Nutrition, 22(5), 936–941. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30744710/ Policy & Public Health Context American College of Cardiology. (2025). ACC 2025 concise clinical guidance: Front-of-package labeling endorsement. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Dietary guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030. https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov General Coverage — News Hook Food Safety Magazine. (2026, April). Study links diets high in ultra-processed foods to increased heart attack, stroke risk. https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11290-study-links-diets-high-in-ultra-processed-foods-to-increased-heart-attack-stroke-risk ScienceDaily. (2026, March). Ultra-processed foods linked to 67% higher risk of heart attack and stroke. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260319074604.htm
What does it take to create an ownership culture when most employees don't literally own the business? In this episode, Kevin talks with Greg Hawks about the mindset shifts leaders need to make to help people act like owners by bringing more of their heart, head, and hands to work. Greg explains how his framework of owners, renters, and vandals influences behavior and why leaders must pay close attention to the environments they create. He shares how organizations unintentionally produce renters by limiting contribution, tolerating toxic behaviors, and failing to help people see the bigger picture. They also discuss why the desire for responsibility is often driven by more than money, how leaders can broaden the circle, so people think beyond their own "room" in the house, and why shaping a culture of trust, contribution, and shared perspective is one of the most important responsibilities any leader has. Listen For 00:00 Why Ownership Mindset Matters (Beyond Financial Ownership) 00:38 Creating an Ownership Culture 02:54 The Big Idea: Why Acting Like an Owner Changes Everything 03:42 What "Ownership" Really Means at Work and in Life 05:20 The 3 Workplace Mindsets: Owners, Renters, Vandals 06:20 How Each Mindset Shows Up (Heart, Head, and Hands) 07:21 The Real Problem: Why Vandals Drive Disengagement 08:23 The Tipping Point Strategy: Reduce Vandals, Grow Owners 09:01 Should You Fix or Remove Toxic Employees? 10:11 Why Organizations Tolerate "Vandals" 12:08 Leadership Responsibility vs. Labeling People 14:05 How Leaders Accidentally Create "Renters" 14:35 The Power of Contribution in Building Ownership 16:32 "Reach for Responsibility" – The Key to Ownership 23:05 Breaking Silos: Widening Perspective Across Teams 28:03 Final Leadership Insight: Culture Shapes Everything Greg's Story: Greg Hawks is the author of Act Like an Owner: Five Unlocks for Creating Culture People Love and Results Leaders Need. He is a keynote speaker and corporate culture specialist who challenges leaders and teams to Act Like an Owner. For more than 25 years, he has partnered with organizations across the country to reshape culture, deepen trust, and activate ownership mindsets. Earlier in his career, Greg spent a decade as Executive Director of a nonprofit, leading teams through complex challenges and building environments where people contributed their best. That experience became the foundation for his work with companies of every size, from ESOPs and credit unions to Fortune 500 corporations and national associations. Known for his energetic presence, distinctive language, and practical strategies, Greg equips executives and employees alike to re-engage, increase accountability, and spark growth. https://www.greghawks.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghawks https://www.instagram.com/greghawks/?hl=en Looking to Develop Stronger Leaders? Want help developing the leaders in your organization? Reach out to explore how the Kevin Eikenberry Group can support your team. info@kevineikenberry.com Book Recommendations Act Like an Owner: Five Unlocks for Creating Culture People Love and Results Leaders Need by Greg Hawks Right Kind of Wrong: How the Best Teams Use Failure to Succeed by Amy C. Edmondson Like this? Compassionate Accountability with Nate Regier How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability with Michael Timms Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group
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Cian Murphy, CEO of the National Lottery, outlines the findings of a new report on the negative impact of lottery betting, the process by which bookmakers take bets on the Lotto draw.
Meilin Ehlke shares personal stories of following intuition and embracing authenticity, encouraging listeners to trust their inner guidance for personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and expressing one's unique essence to contribute positively to the world. Ehlke's experiences, like a recent visit to a pharmacy, highlight the power of listening to intuition and being open to surprising outcomes. (00:00:07) Embracing Authenticity for Personal Growth and Contribution (00:04:49) Enhancing Creativity Through Diverse Movements (00:13:47) Embracing Authenticity for Happiness and Fulfillment (00:17:51) Radiating Inner Light Through Authentic Expression (00:19:19) Sacred Sound ~ * ~ ~ * ~ ~ * ~ ~ * ~You are invited to bring your wisdom and powerful energy over to our Fb group where you can share it with us and others. Feel welcomed and comforted in our community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingtooneness You can request a topic of your choice to be spoken about or a song to be sung for you on a future podcast. Just let us know. :) Email me: meilin@MovingToOneness.comFollow the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzEWKXR957EmpmXvG9YgbhwIn Love and Light, Your host, Meilin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
An exhibition on Italian architect Enrico Taglietti, whose work helped shape modern Australian architecture, is on in Canberra until 3 May. The city is also hosting a wool expo, as well as a performance by DRUM TAO, a taiko drumming group based in Oita Prefecture, Japan. This week on Australia Wide, Emi Hazelwood reports from Canberra. - キャンベラの建築に貢献したイタリア人建築家タリエッティをご存知ですか?彼のエキシビションが5月3日まで開催されているほか、キャンベラでは「毛糸」のエキスポ、さらには大分県を拠点に活動する和太鼓演奏グループ、DRUM TAOの公演も予定されています。キャンベラから、ヘイゼルウッド恵美さんのリポートです。
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In this episode, Anthony Vaughan sits down with Jacob Chase, founder of The Infin, for a focused and forward-looking conversation on one of the most critical challenges in modern organizations: how to accurately measure employee contribution.Drawing from his background in finance and scaling multi-entity businesses, Jacob shares the insight that led to the creation of The Infin a platform designed to quantify individual impact through real-time, decentralized, peer-informed data.Together, they explore the structural limitations of traditional performance reviews, the unintended consequences of centralized evaluation systems, and the opportunity to build a more transparent, data-driven, and financially relevant model for understanding workforce value.The conversation highlights how this approach can:Strengthen decision-making across the executive teamElevate HR leaders into more strategic, financially credible rolesCreate direct alignment between contribution and compensationImprove accountability, development, and overall organizational performanceThis is not a discussion about incremental improvements to performance management. It is a broader perspective on how workforce intelligence, financial rigor, and human-centered leadership can converge to reshape how organizations operate and how individuals grow within them.
Send us Fan MailThe church is changing the names of it's young women age groups and is suing Mormon Stories, and somehow all of it connects — tithing scams, Prop 8 money, the MAGA cult, and what happens when you've been off the hamster wheel long enough to actually see it spinning. Also: Mormonism, Scientology, and the possibility they use the same marketing firm.Want more? Our full archive of 200+ Mormons on Mushrooms episodes — past conversations, stories, and musical adventures — now lives in on Supercast.
Roxy Butner joins the show to break down practical retirement saving strategies—especially for entrepreneurs who struggle to pay themselves first. The conversation covers foundational options like IRAs and Roth IRAs, then moves into more powerful tools such as Solo 401(k)s, SEP IRAs, and SIMPLE IRAs for business owners. They highlight the enormous impact of starting early through compounding, common planning mistakes (like neglecting retirement and estate planning), and current client concerns around market volatility and geopolitical risk. Listener questions tackle HSA asset allocation and whether bonds belong in a portfolio nearing withdrawal, along with a comparison between money market funds and bond funds. The episode reinforces a core theme: ignore the noise, build a plan, and stick to it.0:09 Show intro and Roxy joins; focus on practical, common-sense advice0:50 Entrepreneurs and the challenge of saving vs reinvesting in business1:14 Getting started: traditional IRA basics and tax deferral2:41 Roth IRA advantages and contribution limits3:41 Retirement options for self-employed: overview4:20 Solo 401(k): high contribution potential and dual-role benefits5:17 SEP IRA: flexible contributions for variable income6:40 Contribution discipline and “pay yourself first” strategy7:44 SIMPLE IRA for small businesses with employees8:22 The power of compounding and starting early9:12 Early vs late investor example—time beats total contributions10:29 Common mistakes: not planning early, ignoring estate planning12:00 Tax season behaviors and last-minute contributions13:15 Listener question: HSA allocation—100% equity vs adding bonds14:03 Suggested shift toward 80/20 or modest fixed income allocation15:34 Risk considerations and need for stability nearing withdrawals16:00 Listener question: money market vs bond fund performance16:51 Apples-to-apples comparison and limits of historical data17:57 Role of bonds vs money markets in long-term portfolios18:49 Client fears: market drops and volatility concerns19:49 Geopolitical risk and sticking to a long-term plan20:17 Importance of real financial planning vs guessing returns21:57 What listeners get from a free advisor consultation23:16 How to connect with an advisor and submit questionsQuestions? Comments? Click!
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This week's Excess Returns Weekly Wrap brings together insights from Jim Grant, Liz Ann Sonders, and Brent Donnelly to break down the biggest forces driving markets right now, including war-driven inflation, oil shocks, market resilience, and the evolving role of sentiment and policy reactions. The conversation connects macro history with real-time market behavior to help investors understand what actually matters beneath the headlines.Topics Covered:Why war has historically been one of the most consistent drivers of inflationHow oil shocks impact both inflation and economic growth simultaneouslyThe nuance behind the “US as a net energy exporter” narrativeWhy markets require a steady stream of bad news to sustain a declineHow policy reaction functions (Fed, government) shape market outcomesThe difference between structural trends and short-term shocks in tradingWhy “buy the dip” has worked—and the risks if it stops workingThe role of retail traders and short-term flows in modern market dynamicsContribution vs. price performance in the Mag 7 and S&P 500How sentiment has evolved across different investor cohorts and timeframesTimestamps:00:00 Intro and overview of this week's guests01:03 Jim Grant on why war is inherently inflationary05:16 Historical context for inflation and wartime dynamics10:40 Liz Ann Sonders on oil shocks and stock market reactions13:11 Demand destruction and the “cure for high prices”15:57 Brent Donnelly on shocks, positioning, and mean reversion18:33 Policy reaction functions and market reflexivity21:44 Jim Grant on bubbles, technology, and the air conditioning analogy27:04 Liz Ann Sonders on buy-the-dip behavior and retail traders32:37 Why markets need sustained bad news to decline38:24 Jim Grant on trust as the foundation of credit markets41:47 Liz Ann on Mag 7 growth vs. the rest of the market46:02 Contribution vs. performance in index construction48:01 Jim Grant on inflation, oil shocks, and policy mistakes52:38 Inflation as a continuous process and purchasing power loss57:09 Liz Ann on Marty Zweig, sentiment, and modern market structure01:02:35 Final thoughts on sentiment, behavior, and market complexity
Embracing Change: The Future of AI in Business Summary In this conversation, Theo Satloff discusses the necessity for companies to adapt to rapid changes in technology, particularly with the rise of AI tools. He emphasizes the importance of embracing change as an exciting opportunity rather than a threat, and encourages individuals to actively engage with AI technologies to enhance their skills and understanding. Takeaways Classic companies are failing to adapt to change. Things are moving quickly in the tech world. Embrace change as an exciting opportunity. Spend time experimenting with AI tools. Engage with ChatGPT to understand its capabilities. Explore different ways to prompt AI for better responses. Utilize resources like YouTube to learn new skills. Continuous learning is essential in a fast-paced environment. AI tools can enhance productivity and creativity. Adaptation is key to staying relevant in business. Chapters 00:00 - Welcome and episode overview: How AI is transforming sales and customer experience 01:11 - The declining costs of software production and AI commoditization 02:22 - Tools like V0, Lovable, and their impact on scaling human expertise 03:36 - How AI has shifted customer perceptions of service quality 05:03 - Enhancing online shopping through AI-driven personalization 07:02 - Bridging the gap between brick-and-mortar and online conversion rates 08:58 - Creating AI personas from expert knowledge to improve sales and support 10:06 - The potential future of physical AI booths in stores 12:12 - Strategies for increasing online conversion rates from 1% to 10%+ 14:11 - Contribution of AI to revenue growth for brands 15:39 - Managing AI-generated content quality and avoiding "AI slop" 16:58 - Challenges with hallucinations in large language models and controlling AI output 18:38 - The importance of high-quality, curated data in AI systems 20:28 - Balancing automation with human touch in retail environments 22:41 - Utilizing AI for complex product advice without losing human empathy 24:47 - Exciting emerging tech like Cursor that empowers non-coders to build with AI 27:44 - Voice cloning advancements and implications for digital assistants like Alexa 29:59 - Ethical considerations: transparency and collaboration between humans and AI 34:12 - Skills CEOs should focus on to stay ahead in AI-driven markets 37:03 - Final thoughts: adopting AI to turn browsers into buyers The AI for Sales Podcast is brought to you by BDR.ai, Nooks.ai, and ZoomInfo—the go-to-market intelligence platform that accelerates revenue growth. Skip the forms and website hunting—Chad will connect you directly with the right person at any of these companies.
In his debut work, Companionship and Virtue in Classical Sufism: The Contribution of al-Sulami (I.B. Tauris, 2024), Jason Welle sheds a new light on al-Sulami, an influential Sufi master during Sufism's formative era, by examine his work on suhba (companionship). Welle provides a historical reconstruction of Sufi companionship in Khurasan in the period, arguing that al-Sulami's concept of suhba, specifically among and between young disciples, envisioned the transformation of society as whole, not just the master-disciple relationship. Bringing debates in contemporary virtue ethics to bear on al-Sulami's spiritual method, the book offers an original analysis of the latter's thought that will be of interest to scholars of early Islam and classical Sufism as well as moral theologians interested in virtue ethics, character and friendship. Jason Welle is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Boston College, where he teach courses on Christian-Muslim Relations and Islamic Mysticism. Saman Nasser holds an MA in history from James Madison University, where he works as an educational staff. 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
In his debut work, Companionship and Virtue in Classical Sufism: The Contribution of al-Sulami (I.B. Tauris, 2024), Jason Welle sheds a new light on al-Sulami, an influential Sufi master during Sufism's formative era, by examine his work on suhba (companionship). Welle provides a historical reconstruction of Sufi companionship in Khurasan in the period, arguing that al-Sulami's concept of suhba, specifically among and between young disciples, envisioned the transformation of society as whole, not just the master-disciple relationship. Bringing debates in contemporary virtue ethics to bear on al-Sulami's spiritual method, the book offers an original analysis of the latter's thought that will be of interest to scholars of early Islam and classical Sufism as well as moral theologians interested in virtue ethics, character and friendship. Jason Welle is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Boston College, where he teach courses on Christian-Muslim Relations and Islamic Mysticism. Saman Nasser holds an MA in history from James Madison University, where he works as an educational staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies
In his debut work, Companionship and Virtue in Classical Sufism: The Contribution of al-Sulami (I.B. Tauris, 2024), Jason Welle sheds a new light on al-Sulami, an influential Sufi master during Sufism's formative era, by examine his work on suhba (companionship). Welle provides a historical reconstruction of Sufi companionship in Khurasan in the period, arguing that al-Sulami's concept of suhba, specifically among and between young disciples, envisioned the transformation of society as whole, not just the master-disciple relationship. Bringing debates in contemporary virtue ethics to bear on al-Sulami's spiritual method, the book offers an original analysis of the latter's thought that will be of interest to scholars of early Islam and classical Sufism as well as moral theologians interested in virtue ethics, character and friendship. Jason Welle is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Boston College, where he teach courses on Christian-Muslim Relations and Islamic Mysticism. Saman Nasser holds an MA in history from James Madison University, where he works as an educational staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
In his debut work, Companionship and Virtue in Classical Sufism: The Contribution of al-Sulami (I.B. Tauris, 2024), Jason Welle sheds a new light on al-Sulami, an influential Sufi master during Sufism's formative era, by examine his work on suhba (companionship). Welle provides a historical reconstruction of Sufi companionship in Khurasan in the period, arguing that al-Sulami's concept of suhba, specifically among and between young disciples, envisioned the transformation of society as whole, not just the master-disciple relationship. Bringing debates in contemporary virtue ethics to bear on al-Sulami's spiritual method, the book offers an original analysis of the latter's thought that will be of interest to scholars of early Islam and classical Sufism as well as moral theologians interested in virtue ethics, character and friendship. Jason Welle is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Boston College, where he teach courses on Christian-Muslim Relations and Islamic Mysticism. Saman Nasser holds an MA in history from James Madison University, where he works as an educational staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion
Can contributing to a 401(k) help protect your FERS Special Retirement Supplement? Many people assume this, but the rules don't always work the way federal employees expect. In this FERS Federal Fact Check, Micah Shilanski, Managing Partner and Wealth Advisor, answers a listener's question and walks you through how the earnings test applies to your supplement and why certain strategies, like increasing 401(k) contributions, may not reduce the impact. Working after retirement may reduce your supplement depending on your earnings. Understanding how income is measured can help you avoid unexpected changes to your retirement income. Tune in and find out: - How the FERS Special Retirement Supplement works - What the earnings test is and how it applies - Why 401(k) contributions don't reduce counted income - What types of income are included (and excluded) - Planning considerations if you expect to work in retirement
Liz Ann Sonders of Schwab joins Excess Returns to break down how war, an oil shock, and shifting market dynamics are reshaping the investing landscape. She explains why the surface-level strength in markets is misleading, what's really happening beneath the index, and how investors should think about inflation, the Fed, AI, and the evolving role of retail traders.Follow Liz Ann on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/LizAnnSondersLiz Ann's Research and Commentaryhttps://www.schwab.com/learn/author/liz-ann-sondersTopics CoveredHow war and oil shocks are impacting markets, inflation, and Fed policyWhy the US being a “net energy exporter” doesn't protect investorsThe hidden bear market beneath index-level resilienceRotation vs. correction and what it means for portfoliosThe rise of retail traders and the shift away from “dumb money”Why better or worse data matters more than good or bad dataThe K-shaped economy and its impact on consumption and marketsAI's three phases and its real impact on jobs and productivityWhy this earnings season may be more important than usualThe shifting role of the Mag 7 and broader market participationWhy the bond market may be the true driver of equitiesRisks in credit markets and what investors should watchLabor market dynamics and challenges for younger workersHow investors and young professionals should think about AITimestamps00:00 Intro and current market environment04:05 Why the US isn't immune to oil price shocks05:35 Lessons from past oil shocks and inflation07:22 Why markets seem resilient despite macro risks08:00 The hidden drawdowns beneath the index surface10:13 Rolling recessions and sector-level weakness10:37 Are investors conditioned to buy every dip12:58 What happens when the dip doesn't get bought14:36 Valuations, corrections, and market structure15:12 Sentiment analysis in a new market regime18:50 Retail investors outperforming institutions20:08 Better or worse vs good or bad economic data23:00 How markets anticipate economic turning points25:22 Understanding the K-shaped economy28:00 Wealth effects and risks from equity declines29:09 AI as a transformative force vs macro risks30:00 The three phases of AI development33:04 Why this earnings season matters more34:00 Earnings revisions and sector concentration36:00 The future of Mag 7 leadership vs the rest of the market38:00 Contribution vs performance in index returns40:00 Sector sensitivity to inflation and supply chains42:00 Fundamentals vs speculation in small caps44:21 The Fed's dilemma in an oil shock environment48:00 Why the bond market is driving equities50:05 Credit markets and systemic risk signals53:26 Lessons from past bond market dislocations54:19 Labor market challenges and younger workers57:00 Career advice in the age of AI59:26 How Liz Ann uses AI in her research process01:01:00 Closing thoughts and where to follow Liz Ann
Send us Fan MailThis week: a surprise visit from a ghost of missions past — and Doug's suspects a group effort to bring him back to the church. Also, the question of what you'd actually do if money wasn't the thing, Mike turns 46 and has some feelings about it, and two guys getting way too excited about a backyard concert.Want more? Our full archive of 200+ Mormons on Mushrooms episodes — past conversations, stories, and musical adventures — now lives in on Supercast.
"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guests Stanton Welch and Larissa SavelievJoin host Joanne Carey as she kicks off a 4 part Series highlighting Houston Ballet & YAGP! Joanne begins by welcoming Stanton Welch, Artistic Director, Houston Ballet, and Larissa Saveliev, founder of Youth America Grand Prix, to explore their careers, the impact of YAGP, and the upcoming Houston event May 10-18. Discover insights into ballet community building, talent development, & international collaboration. Hurry to Houston!Stanton Welch the acclaimed Australian choreographer, assumed the leadership of Houston Ballet in 2003, America's fifth largest ballet company. Since his arrival, Mr. Welch has transformed Houston Ballet by raising the level of classical technique, infusing the company with new energy, drive and vision; introducing works by distinguished choreographers to the repertoire; and attracting some of the world's best coaches to Houston to work with the dancers.He has created works for such prestigious international companies as Houston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, The Australian Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and Royal Danish Ballet.Mr. Welch was born in Melbourne to Marilyn Jones, O.B.E., and Garth Welch, A.M., two of Australia's most gifted dancers of the 1960s and 1970s. In 1986 he began his training at the late age of seventeen, quickly winning a scholarship to San Francisco Ballet School. In 1989 he was engaged as a dancer with The Australian Ballet, where he rose to the rank of leading soloist, performing such principal roles as Des Grieux in Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Manon, Lensky in John Cranko's Onegin, Camille in Ronald Hynd's The Merry Widow, and Alan Strang in Equus. He has also worked with internationally acclaimed choreographers such as Jiří Kylían, Nacho Duato, and Maurice Béjart.For his contributions to the world of dance, Mr. Welch was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) in June 2015. The prestigious Order of Australia Award, established in 1975, is bestowed on Australian citizens for meritorious service in a particular area or field of activity. Mr. Welch was recognized for his significant service to the performing arts as a ballet dancer, mentor, choreographer and artistic director. Mr. Welch's choreographic career developed during his time with The Australian Ballet.Since 2006, Welch serves as a Jury Member for the Young America Grand Prix.Larissa Saveliev is the Founder and Artistic Director of Youth America Grand Prix. Born in Moscow, she trained at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy and danced with the Stanislavsky Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet, before emigrating to the United States in 1994. She went on to perform with the Los Angeles Classical Ballet, New Jersey Ballet and Tulsa Ballet, and began an active teaching career. In 1999, together with Gennadi Saveliev, Larissa founded Youth America Grand Prix, in order to fill the void in connecting students and teachers with school and company directors, and to provide continuing educational and professional opportunities to dancers worldwide. Larissa Saveliev is the 2014 recipient of the Dance Magazine Award, recipient of the 2014 “Educator of the Year” award from the Russian-American Foundation. In 2015 she was recognized by the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York for her Outstanding Achievement and Contribution to Community Improvement. In 2017 Larissa Saveliev was named one of the top 25 most influential people in dance by Dance Magazine, and is a part of the Dance Magazine Advisory Board.Houston Ballethttps://www.houstonballet.org/YAGPhttps://yagp.org/Tickets for YAGP Houston https://yagp.org/yagp-2026-houston-tx-finals/“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/Please leave us a Review.Please help support the podcast:https://gofund.me/e561b42ac
Send us Fan MailMike and Doug sit down with the legendary Brady and Meg Parks from The National Parks to talk about writing and recording a new album on their own—late nights in a backyard studio, kids asleep inside, and songs coming together in a chaotic mess until something clicks. They get into co-writing as a couple, dropping ego, and letting the music be less polished and more real—crickets, mistakes, and all.The conversation also moves through faith transitions, band changes, and the feeling of everything you thought was set in stone starting to erode. From the dark night of the soul to becoming goo before transforming into something new, this one is about creating through hard times and remembering that even when everything changes, "still the river flows." About The National Parks:The National Parks is an American indie folk-pop band based in Provo, Utah, formed in 2013, known for their nature-inspired "adventure pop" sound. Founded by Brady Parks, the group often features themes of the outdoors, love, and growth in their five albums, including Young and Wild Spirit.Their next album releases on August 28, 2025!Want more? Our full archive of 200+ Mormons on Mushrooms episodes — past conversations, stories, and musical adventures — now lives in on Supercast.
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Relationships often carry hidden financial pressure, especially when income shapes influence. This isn't about budgeting. It's about identity misalignment quietly reorganizing marriage, leadership, and power.Money doesn't just fund your life. It shapes your relationships.In marriage, leadership, and family systems, income can quietly become influence. Contribution can subtly become authority. And financial responsibility can create both pressure and loneliness — especially for the one who carries the weight.This episode explores how money moves relationally:The loneliness of being the financial stabilizerThe quiet diminishment of earning lessHow contribution can become control without anyone intending itWhy resentment grows when identity fuses with incomeThe fear that if financial leverage disappears, influence might tooMany high performers and high-responsibility leaders don't struggle with strategy. They struggle with the invisible tension money creates in relationships.When income becomes proof of competence, safety, or worth, it reorganizes power dynamics. Conversations tighten. Voices defer. Resentment builds quietly on both sides.This isn't a budgeting conversation. It's an identity conversation.This Saturday episode is about Horizontal Alignment — how internal recalibration shows up in marriage, leadership relationships, boundaries, and everyday conversations. Not through effort. Through presence.If you've felt:Financial pressure in your marriageDecision fatigue as the primary earnerRelational strain around contributionConfusion about why money conversations feel chargedYou're not failing at communication. You may be carrying identity load.Today's Micro Recalibration:Think of one relationship where money carries weight.When money enters the room, who do you become?Do you tighten? Dominate? Withdraw? Over-explain? Shrink?Then gently ask:If my worth were already secure, what would shift in this dynamic?Not to fix it.Just to notice.Because recognition is where recalibration begins.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Learn about The Recalibration Cohort→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things...