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Episode Notes On E437, we go back to our flirty, sexy roots as Andrew sits down with Evan aka ChairBear and they talk all about sex and disability and queerness together. This was such a fun one. Enjoy! Follow Evan / ChairBear on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thechairbear.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/thechairbear.bsky.social Episode Sponsors  Buy the new novella Descent here Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Just when we thought this week couldn't get any worse for Scottish Football, Rangers were beaten on penalties by Czech side Jablonec to be knocked out of the Europa Conference League Play-Offs!Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday, Derek Ferguson & Gordon Dalziel are LIVE as they react to a disastrous night for Derek McInnes and Rangers before getting on to Celtic's Champions League calamity from Tuesday night as they lost a FOUR goal-lead to LASK meaning they'll now be playing Europa League football this season.It wasn't all bad news this week however, as the lads discuss the heroic effort from Hearts in Vienna this week which saw them beat Rapid on penalties to reach the league phase of the UEFA Europa Conference League as well as chat about Hibs' late heartbreak as the came so close to qualifying against Gent at Easter Road before losing 3-2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get monthly bonus episodes, perks, and priority on their knitting questions. Lots of lively conversation, a book club and knit-along too! www.patreon.com/verypinkknits Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out the self-striping yarns on their website - www.turtlepurl.com Coupon code information: For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles* A special note to Turtlepurl's US customers from Emily, "I am thrilled to share that Turtlepurl Yarns is CUSMA-approved (no tariffs/no extra fees)! Thank you for your continued support!" August Code - AUG26VP September Code - SEP26VP Shearing Day Tubescent Socks Polly's current project, April Cardigan Clasped weft join Weavin' Stephen Spit Splicing Weaving Cotton Ends Our links Polly's Instagram Polly's Ravelry Notebook VeryPink Instagram Verypink.com VeryPink Knits YouTube Channel Staci's Ravelry Notebook Sign up for the free VeryPink Knits weekly newsletter

The Fat One is back with a recap of his day in Fat Acres which included a trip to Shady Pines, sportsball, Apple Snack reading, nippy walking, the coupon and watching quiz programs. Don't forget that the 1,000th episode of Big Brother is TONIGHT at 8pm in the evening in the only time zone that … Continue reading BFO4840 – iPhone Origami

Hey everybody! Episode 201 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Adam Butler. Adam and I sat down and had a really interesting conversation about his background, his struggle with depression and how that led him to DMT, what DMT is and how it helped him, the space and entities that are encountered there, his views on healing and the work he is doing. He has a genuine passion for this work and wrote a great little book called Butler's DMT Field Guide. I hope you enjoy this conversation and gain from Adam's experience and wisdom. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!If you enjoyed our recent episode with Robert Gourlay and would like to purchase a MEA water device (https://meawater.com/universe), as listeners of the show, you receive a 10% discount on all orders using the Coupon code: UNIVERSEIf you enjoyed our recent episode with Dr. Nathan Bryan and are curious to try Nitric Oxide, as listeners of the show, you can receive a 10% discount on all orders from their WEBSITE at checkout by using the Coupon code: UNIVERSETo learn more about or contact Adam, visit his instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thealchemistoftears/To learn more about our work, visit our website: https://NicotianaRustica.orgTo view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_wI will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in:September 1-8: Remote Online DietaNovember 2-30: Sacred Valley of PeruDecember 9-16: Remote Online Dieta February 7- March 7, 2027: Sacred Valley of PeruIf you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgIntegration/Consultation call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultationPatreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithinYouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerksPayPal donation: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanikWebsite: https://jasongrechanik.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanikFacebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcastMusic: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

Episode Notes In E436, Andrew has a cozy episode where they review the Emmy award winning film, Patrice: The Movie all about Patrice Jetter's mission to get married to her disabled partner, but they can't get married or they might lose their benefits. We learn so much about disability inequality and the fight to love in a disabled body. This film explores disability, a disabled couple, but it really brings home the cracks in our systems that leave disabled people out. There are so many reasons to watch this film along with us. Enjoy! Episode Sponsors  Buy the new novella Descent here Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

If an AI Crash Happens, It Will Be 5x Worse Than Dot-Com Bubble PoppingIn this episode of Macro, Micro and Small Cap News, we examine two major macro developments pointing to aggressive financial engineering.First, US national debt crosses $40 trillion, pushing 30-year Treasury yields to near 20-year highs. We break down the US Treasury's bond buyback programme and why funding it with short-term T-bills introduces severe rollover risk into the financial system.Second, we analyze the AI earnings bubble and circular funding structures involving Nvidia, hyperscalers, and neocloud providers like CoreWeave. We explore what happens if commercial AI monetization continues to lag behind massive infrastructure capex.We also cover market movements in Gold and Bitcoin, followed by company research on UK-listed small caps: gaming publisher Everplay (EVPL) following the launch of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and SaaS provider Cerillion (CER).Special Summer OfferGet 40% off membership to the Sharepickers Investment Club with our Summer Special discount: Discount Code: POD40 (Capital letters, no spaces) Offer Price: £149 (reduced from £249) Expiry Date: 31st August 2026 How to Claim: Visit Sharepickers.com, scroll down to the checkout section, and enter POD40 in the "Have a Coupon" field. Show Notes Macro Story 1: US National Debt Crosses $40 Trillion Contextualizing $40 trillion: servicing costs exceeding $1 trillion annually and debt reaching roughly 120% of US GDP. Surging 30-year Treasury yields reaching ~5.3% and the impact on borrowing costs. US Treasury bond buyback expansion funded via short-term T-bills and the resulting rollover risk. Macro Story 2: The AI Earnings Bubble & Circular Deals The divergence between massive capex spend on data centers/GPUs and realized end-user software revenues. Hyperscaler cash flow pressures in the race for market dominance. Case study of circular vendor financing structures, accounting useful life vs. debt maturities, and index concentration risks. Market Movements: Commodities & Crypto Spiking bond yields driving Gold's rally. Bitcoin price strength, short liquidations, and US administration commentary regarding digital asset purchases. Small-Cap Stock Research Everplay (EVPL): Early SteamDB concurrent user data and estimated gross unit sales for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, alongside its importance to H2 2026 weighting. Cerillion (CER): Review of H1 performance, the £42.5m Omantel contract, an expanding back-order book (£56m+), £31m cash position with zero debt, and moving average technicals. About The SharePickers Investment ClubThe SharePickers Investment Club employs a unique, systematic method to uncover small, profitable companies on the London Stock Exchange.Each potential investment undergoes comprehensive analysis and is evaluated against 15 crucial financial metrics. This fact-based, quantitative approach allows us to pinpoint high-potential growth businesses and deliver consistent results, bypassing the hype and focusing strictly on the numbers.Learn more at www.sharepickers.com.

Ryan Jack joins Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to review a big week of European Football for Scottish Clubs as Celtic have one foot in the Champions League after an impressive 3-0 win over LASK with Rangers still having work to do following their 1-0 win over Jablonec at Ibrox after they went down to 10-men due to Cammy Devlin's red card.We also discuss a massive away result for Hibs as they kept a clean sheet over in Belgium against Gent to take back a 0-0 draw to Easter Road while their rivals Hearts were so close to a 1st leg victory over Rapid Vienna after a James Wilson wonder strike but a late equaliser saw the game finish 2-2 at Tynecastle.The lads chat about Motherwell's valiant effort against last season's Europa League Finalists, Freiburg and also look ahead to the first Dundee Derby of the season at Tannadice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get monthly bonus episodes, perks, and priority on their knitting questions. Lots of lively conversation, a book club and knit-along too! www.patreon.com/verypinkknits Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out the self-striping yarns on their website - www.turtlepurl.com Coupon code information: For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles* A special note to Turtlepurl's US customers from Emily, "I am thrilled to share that Turtlepurl Yarns is CUSMA-approved (no tariffs/no extra fees)! Thank you for your continued support!" August Code - AUG26VP The hat in the episode photo is Branta Polly's probable next project, April Cardigan The website with the cardboard cones and weights Our links Polly's Instagram Polly's Ravelry Notebook VeryPink Instagram Verypink.com VeryPink Knits YouTube Channel Staci's Ravelry Notebook Sign up for the free VeryPink Knits weekly newsletter

The Fat One is back with the return of FUQ Month (actually it's becoming a season). There's also a scratch-off, a recap of the day which includes the coupon and lots of nattering. Happy National Bacon Lover's Day!

I've been digging into mobile home park investing for some personal initiatives lately, so this was a genuinely selfish interview for me. My guest, Brad Johnson, is the co-founder and CIO of Vintage Capital, and he's got the kind of resume that makes you want to just sit back and ask questions: 20 years across traditional and alternative asset classes, over $3.3 billion in commercial real estate acquisitions closed, and a rare perspective as both a former mobile home park operator and a current capital allocator in the space. We started with his own jump from Wall Street, leaving a real estate investment bank in his mid-30s, right after having his first kid, because manufactured housing showed the highest cash flow yields paired with the lowest default rates he'd ever seen, a combination that shouldn't exist but does. From there we got tactical: what makes mobile home parks structurally different from other real estate, why owning the infrastructure instead of the homes themselves changes your entire profit margin, and the specific due diligence checklist Brad runs on every deal, from market-level home price ratios down to road and utility conditions. We also got into the money side that most people never hear about: seller financing on smaller parks, how mom-and-pop sellers with decades of depreciation often want creative structuring more than a cash-out, and the accelerated depreciation tax benefit tied to land improvements that can hand investors an outsized first-year tax loss. Brad closed with a stat that stuck with me: the major players in this space have never had a negative year of net operating income growth in 25 years, a steady 5% annual compound that's almost unheard of in a normally cyclical asset class. If you've ever driven past a mobile home community and wondered whether there was real money in it, or you're already investing creatively and want to know how this niche fits into a three paydays approach, this conversation is worth your full attention.   Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:44  Introducing Brad Johnson, co-founder and CIO of Vintage Capital 01:04  Brad's 20 years across traditional and alternative asset classes, and $3.3 billion in acquisitions 02:05  Why Brad chose real estate over Wall Street securities: insider knowledge and lower volatility 03:15  Discovering manufactured housing's unusual combination of high yield and low default rates 03:33  Leaving a W-2 in his mid-30s, right after his first child, to buy mobile home parks 05:19  Advice for high income earners stuck and afraid to leave their W-2 07:23  Why mobile home parks structurally have low default rates and declining supply 08:35  Why owning the infrastructure instead of the homes creates higher profit margins 09:42  Park sizes Vintage Capital focuses on: the 50 to 150 pad middle market 11:53  Key due diligence: market-level home prices, population stability, and infrastructure condition 16:20  The accelerated depreciation tax benefit tied to land improvements and infrastructure 17:33  Why Vintage Capital partners with local operators and avoids anti-landlord states 19:34  How seller financing shows up in mobile home park deals, and why 22:08  A real community story: a woman who focused on free-and-clear parks for creative financing 23:12  Why clustering smaller parks into a regional portfolio creates arbitrage opportunities 24:32  How to reach Brad and Vintage Capital directly 25:37  The stat that stands out: 25 years without a single negative year of NOI growth   Quotables "If I don't do it now, I'm never going to do it." "You can and should operate with the utmost confidence… it doesn't matter if you're in an up, down, or sideways market." "The major players in our space have never had a negative year of NOI growth… a steady compound at 5% per year."   Links Vintage Capital — Brad's mobile home park investment firm and educational resources — https://vintage-funds.com   3 Paydays® Live https://3paydayslive.com/podcast   Free Discovery Call https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/discovery   3 Paydays® System Mastery Course - Use coupon code for 50% off https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qls Coupon code: pod   Apprentice Program https://3paydaysapprentice.com Coupon code: Podcast   Masterclass https://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast   3 Paydays Books https://3paydaysbooks.com/podcast   Partners https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcastresources

AI's appetite for data centers is sending tech giants to the bond market—and some of that debt will still be around in 2075. Don and Tom look at the scale of the borrowing and why a tempting yield deserves a closer look.They separate coupon rate from yield to maturity, explain senior unsecured debt, and show how brutally interest-rate-sensitive a 50-year bond can be. The verdict: these bonds may belong in a broad index, but they don't belong on your personal shopping list.Listener questions cover sequence-of-return risk, Roth IRAs versus 529s for children, and the smart savings order for a 19-year-old earning real money for the first time.Timestamps:0:38 AI, data centers, and corporate debt3:40 The $50 trillion U.S. bond market5:21 Big Tech's borrowing binge7:06 Coupon rate versus yield to maturity8:10 The danger in a 50-year bond12:45 Sequence-of-return risk in retirement16:05 Roth IRAs and 529s for children20:14 A young saver's order of operationsQuestions? Comments? Click!

Episode Notes Dating apps and being disabled is f@cking hard. The discrimination, the ableism, it can all be too much to handle. Welp, finally there is an app for us. Dateability! I sit down with the two sisters and co-founders as we talk about how this app came to be, disability and dating stories, why this app is so important and more! Enjoy! Download the Dateability App today or head to https://info.dateabilityapp.com for more info! Episode Sponsors  Buy the new novella Descent here Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Before departing for the Horrah Hotel, the Fat One opens several cards and plays several voiceletters before recapping his day which included 9 hours and 10 minutes of sleep, sportsball, the coupon and much more. Happy National Filet Mignon Day.

It's all happening in the transfer window now as Celtic confirmed the signing of Egyptian World Cup star, Haissem Hassan to add to their on-form forward options with German midfielder Mika Baur also on the verge of joining Martin O'Neill's side. Meanwhile, Rangers broke the news this week that Youssef Chermiti has been ruled out of action with an ACL only days after the club knocked back a potential record bid for the striker!Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel discuss the latest transfer news as well as look ahead to a big weekend of Premier Sports Cup action! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all happening in the transfer window now as Celtic confirmed the signing of Egyptian World Cup star, Haissem Hassan to add to their on-form forward options with German midfielder Mika Baur also on the verge of joining Martin O'Neill's side. Meanwhile, Rangers broke the news this week that Youssef Chermiti has been ruled out of action with an ACL only days after the club knocked back a potential record bid for the striker!Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel discuss the latest transfer news as well as look ahead to a big weekend of Premier Sports Cup action! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey everybody! Episode 200 of the show is out. This episode is a podcast I was interviewed on called The Psychedelic Podcast hosted by Paul Austin. Paul has a great podcast and I was happy to be invited on. We spoke about my work, ayahuasca, tobacco, dietas, lineage and deeper aspects of this work. Paul has been involved in this work and field for a number of years so he led a great interview. I hope you all enjoy it. And if it resonated, consider supporting his work. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!If you enjoyed our recent episode with Robert Gourlay and would like to purchase a MEA water device (https://meawater.com/universe), as listeners of the show, you receive a 10% discount on all orders using the Coupon code: UNIVERSEThis episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms (https://realmushrooms.com) As listeners, enjoy a discount of 25% off your first order at checkout using the Discount code: UNIVERSEIf you enjoyed our recent episode with Dr. Nathan Bryan and are curious to try Nitric Oxide, as listeners of the show, you can receive a 10% discount on all orders from their WEBSITE at checkout by using the Coupon code: UNIVERSETo learn more about or contact Jason, visit his website at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgTo learn more about or contact Paul, visit his website at: https://thethirdwave.coTo view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_wI will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in:September 1-8: Remote Online DietaNovember 2-30: Sacred Valley of PeruIf you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgIntegration/Consultation call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultationPatreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithinYouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerksPayPal donation: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanikWebsite: https://jasongrechanik.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanikFacebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcastMusic: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

Send us Fan MailWren Lloyd joins the Quantum Health Connection podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the path from being called to homeopathy to becoming a confident, supported practitioner. She traces the experiences that led her from Montessori education and self-study into clinical practice, practice-building mentorship, international service, and the creation of the Inspired School of Homeopathic Practice.The discussion moves beyond remedies into the inner life of the practitioner. Wren explains how The Three Principles inform her approach to self-responsibility, perception, client care, trauma narratives, and professional resilience. Wren also shares about her model of apprenticeship-based education, about building community, ethical niche marketing, homeopathic detox, and the importance of helping graduates build viable practices.In this episode:The early experience that first placed homeopathy on Wren's radarHow education, motherhood, self-study, and formal training shaped her professional pathWhy many graduates know how to do homeopathy but do not yet know how to be practicing homeopathsThe Inspired School's apprenticeship model, live cases, small cohorts, and practice-building emphasisUsing a defined niche to communicate clearly without limiting who a practitioner can serveThe role of practitioner self-awareness and The Three Principles in client careCreating supportive professional communities and reducing post-graduation isolationWren's evolution from strictly classical training toward a broader clinical toolkit, including detox approachesA nuanced discussion of thought, trauma, resilience, insight, and the meanings attached to experienceConnect with Wren:https://wrenlloyd.comhttps://internationalhomeopathsforautism.comhttps://inspireschoolofhomeopathicpractice.comhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wren-sofrahttps://wrenlloyd.com/super-users-guide-homeopathic-detox ➡️ Coupon code "QUANTUM"https://www.similia.io/?via=wren [Wren's affiliate code for Similia]Clinical Confidence Program:  https://link.feacreate.com/widget/bookings/ishp-ccpSupport the showFind Heather:Book with HeatherHeather's Free Product Guide with Discount CodesHeather's Instagram Find Vanessa:Vanessa's Instagram Vanessa's Website Free Product Guide with Discount CodesFree Homeopathy at Home Guide 

If you're waking up at 3 a.m., drenched in sweat, staring at the ceiling with a racing mind, or feeling exhausted even after eight hours in bed, you're not imagining it—and you're definitely not alone. In this episode, we take a deep dive into why perimenopause and menopause can turn once-reliable sleep into a nightly battle. We'll explore how declining estrogen and progesterone affect your brain, body temperature, melatonin, stress response, and even your ability to stay asleep.But insomnia isn't the only sleep problem women need to watch for. We'll uncover some of the often-overlooked reasons you may be sleeping poorly during midlife—including hot flashes, sleep apnea, restless legs, and thyroid dysfunction. You'll learn why menopause can leave your brain feeling like it simply “won't shut off,” why sleep apnea risk rises after menopause, and which warning signs suggest it's time to look beyond typical menopausal fatigue.Most importantly, this episode is about solutions. From hormone therapy and non-hormonal medications to CBT-I, soy isoflavones, exercise, and practical sleep strategies, we'll explore the evidence-based options that can help you reclaim restorative sleep. Because sleepless nights don't have to become your new normal—menopausal sleep disruption has identifiable causes and is treatable. 

In this week's episode, I share a few tips for writing effectively and politely in a public space like a coffee shop, library, waiting room, or similar location. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Ghost Exile series at my Payhip store: SUMMEREXILE The coupon code is valid through August 24, 2026. So if you need a new ebook this summer, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 315 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is August the 7th, 2026 and today I am sharing tips for writing while in public in places such as a coffee shop, a waiting room, or a library. We will also have Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. First off, let's start with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Ghost Exile series at my Payhip store. That coupon code is SUMMEREXILE and this coupon code will be valid through August the 24th, 2026, so if you need a new ebook to read this summer, we have got you covered. And as always, the coupon code and the link to my Payhip store will be available in the show notes for this episode. Now for an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. I am very nearly done with Cloak of Frost. In fact, I'm so close to being done with Cloak of Frost, I am hoping (if all goes well and the creek doesn't rise), to finish it this afternoon after I finish recording this episode. So after you finish listening to this episode when it goes live, go check out your nearest ebook store for Cloak of Frost because hopefully it should be working its way through the platforms and be available then. Once Cloak of Frost is finished and published, my next main project will be Blade of Visions, the sixth book in the Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series. I am currently 17,000 words into that. If all goes well, I am hoping to have that book out sometime in September. I'll need a new secondary project since Blade of Visions is getting promoted from secondary project. So my new secondary project will be Elven-Warlock, the seventh book in the Half-Elven Thief series. That hopefully will be out sometime in October, again, if all goes well. In audiobook news, we have a couple different audiobook things to discuss. Dragon-Mage, the sixth book in the Half-Elven Thief series (as narrated by Leanne Woodward) should now be available at all audiobook stores. Stealth & Spells Online: Final Quest (as narrated by C.J. McAllister) should be at my Payhip store, Google Play, and Kobo as of right now, and it should be working its way through the other audiobook platforms before too much longer. Cloak Mage: Omnibus Four, which is a three-book bundle containing Cloak of Illusion, Cloak of Dragonfire, and Cloak of Embers (as narrated by Hollis McCarthy) is now available in audio as well. It's 38 hours [long] and you can get that at Audible, Apple, and Amazon. As for upcoming books, Brad Wills is working on Blade of Thieves and as of this recording, he's about halfway through it. Hollis McCarthy is working on Cloak of Worlds and I believe she's done with main recording and doing edits right now. So before too much longer, if all goes well, we'll have a bunch of new audiobooks for you. So that is where I'm at with my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. 00:02:57 Tips for Writing in Public Spaces Now let's move on to our main topic this week, writing or working in a coffee shop, waiting room, library, or other public space. People often romanticize the process of writing and imagine that writers spend all day in a cozy cafe with a leather notebook and a fountain pen, sipping espresso with [chuckles] acoustic guitar music playing faintly in the background. In reality, most full-time writers don't regularly work that way. For myself, I don't generally like working in public, and I prefer either to work in my office at home or with my laptop on my couch (also at home). I only work in public spaces like coffee shops, libraries, and waiting rooms when I'm waiting for someone or don't have any other option. Because of course, real life has its demands, I do that a fair bit. I've written large chunks of most of my books in various waiting rooms while waiting on various appointments. But again, it's not my first choice. If I had total freedom to pick where I was going to work today, I would not pick a coffee shop. I would not pick the library. I would probably pick either my office or my couch with my laptop, depending on how hot the day happened to be. However, just because I don't like working in a public space doesn't mean that other people do not, and many people do love to work in public spaces like coffee shops or find it a necessity for a variety of reasons. So today we're going to go over what you should consider when working in these kinds of spaces. For many people, the benefits of working in a space like a coffee shop or a library are significant. Let's go over a few of the reasons that people might benefit from this working arrangement. Some people don't have much control over the noise or activity levels in their home environment or are experiencing a temporary issue like a power outage or home renovations. For example, this morning at about seven o'clock, a tree trimming truck pulled up directly in front of my house, so I was worried that I would not be able to record this podcast today due to chainsaw noise, but for whatever reason, they haven't started yet, so I'm hoping I can actually finish recording this episode before any chainsaw noise begins. Many people also like having a change of scenery or like getting out of the house if they primarily work from home. Some people find this helps them to feel more creative or interested in their work or feels like a reward for doing the work. Another reason is that some people also miss the social aspect of working in person and enjoying making small talk or working alongside a friend in these types of spaces. Some people, especially those who've been diagnosed with ADHD, benefit from being in a space where others are also working, even if they're not interacting with those people. It actually helps them to focus and be more productive when they can see others working. If you're interested in learning more about that, you can read about the concept of body doubling, which describes this in more detail. So with those reasons in mind, let's go over some of the appropriate etiquette for working in a public place. You might think these etiquette tips about working in an American public space are obvious, but after you spend a fair amount of time in a coffee shop, you'll see that many people never get this advice or blatantly ignore it. So let's spend some time stating what feels like the obvious, especially for people who might not be familiar with American customs and behaviors. First, if you're spending time in a business, you need to order, and if you're in America, you should at least leave a small tip. If you're staying more than an hour or so, you should probably order more than once. For example, if you're spending an afternoon working in a coffee shop, you can start with a plain coffee and then after a couple of hours order another cup or a snack. You're essentially renting their space at their expense, so you shouldn't be there all day after buying only a $2 cup of coffee (or worse yet, nothing at all). Another important factor is to have realistic expectations. Coffee shops are primarily places for people to eat and gather, so you can't be upset when people do just that. These spaces are not designed to be workspaces and you have to adjust your expectations about the noise and activity level. It might be tempting to ask that table of high school girls to be quieter or the toddler across the room to stop running about, but that's not your job and it's not appropriate of you to ask that of strangers in a place where people come for conversation. If you truly need quiet space, many libraries have designated quiet areas and larger cities usually have rentable coworking spaces designated for just working. And if you are going to the library, remember that the library doesn't cost you anything as opposed to a coffee shop or a coworking space. Also, don't hog space. If the establishment is absolutely packed and there are no available tables, it's not good etiquette to take up an entire table for hours on end. Try to choose a lower traffic shop if this is something that you regularly observe happening in your preferred one or come in outside of peak hours. Likewise, it's generally considered impolite in America to use your belongings to hold the table more than a minute or two. And if, depending on where you are in the country, if you leave your belongings at the table for too long without being there to attend them, there's a fair chance that something's going to get stolen. It's also a good idea to have some situational awareness about cords and not being a tripping hazard. If you're using a charger, make sure the cord isn't going into an employee space like the condiment bar or causing a tripping hazard for others. Likewise, make sure that your bags are also situated on the floor in such a way that others won't easily trip on them or have to step over them. Another point is no pacing. Many of us like to pace while working or thinking, but that's generally considered annoying or even unsettling and threatening in a public space like a coffee shop or a library or a waiting room. [As for] making noise, how appropriate it is to take a video or a phone call will depend greatly on your environment. Some coffee shops have many people working and it's normal there. In a small town coffee shop where the locals gather to talk about the forecast or local news or the local parade at great length, it's most likely going to be inappropriate or annoy other people. If you're taking calls or on video meetings, be sure to learn what settings on your devices and software minimize background noise and amplify your speaking voice so those on the other side of the line can hear you more clearly and not be bothered by all the noise in the background. This will also minimize how loudly you need to talk in order to be heard clearly, and a good headset can definitely help you with that. Another seemingly obvious thing that needs to be said is that you should bring headphones if you're going to be listening to music or watching videos. At my last gym (before I left for another, better gym), there was an elderly man who frequently would come to use the elliptical, put his phone on the console, and then watch various Facebook AI slop videos at maximum volume. It was really quite annoying and is part of the reason I no longer go to that gym. So don't be that person and make sure if you're listening to music while you're working in public, bring headphones. And finally, be nice. If you're spending a significant amount of time in a space like a coffee shop, it's important to be a good customer and to maintain a positive relationship with those people working there. Be polite, but don't take up the workers' time with excessive conversation. Of course, what is excessive is wholly subjective. If you're the only one there and they're totally bored, it's polite to have a little conversation but if there's 15 people in line behind you, it's probably best to move along. Clean up your messes and leave a few minutes before closing time so they don't have to kick you out. I used to work in retail many years ago, and I'm sure many of you either have worked or continue to work in retail or some form of food service and we all know that one of the most annoying things is a customer who refuses to leave when it's closing time or the guy who comes in five minutes before closing time and orders a huge meal. Don't be that guy. Now with all those etiquette points out of the way, you're ready to work. Here are some other considerations for working in this space like a coffee shop. Supplies [like] noise canceling headphones or noise reducing earplugs might be helpful for you, especially if you're sensitive to loud noises like an espresso machine being cleaned or as we mentioned before, loud conversations. A good headset if you are taking video calls might be invaluable. A privacy screen is a good idea for a laptop if you're working with sensitive information or don't want people reading over your shoulder. The most common ones are fairly inexpensive and are easy to remove when you no longer need to use it. For myself, I've never used that one, but I never look at sensitive information on my laptop in public, which we'll get to later. I suppose the only awkward thing is if someone's reading over my shoulder and I'm writing a scene like where Talembur beheads an orc with a two-handed blow and the head rolls away in a fountain of gore. That might be off-putting to people, but they shouldn't be reading my laptop screen anyway. A portable charger for your laptop and other devices might be a good idea to invest in if you're frequently working in these spaces, especially since outlet availability can be very limited. We should also talk about Wi-Fi safety. If you connect to the Wi-Fi in a public place like a coffee shop or a library, there are risks associated with that. Here are some basic things you can do to minimize your risks. Turn off auto connect to Wi-Fi and disable network discovery. That way if there are any malicious actors or devices on that network that will make it slightly harder for them to get to your laptop. Consider using a VPN to encrypt data sent from your device. Finally, more potentially sensitive tasks like shopping and online banking should wait until you're back on a more secure network. If you have a Gmail account with a two-factor authentication set up, checking your Gmail on a public Wi-Fi is probably okay. I would strongly recommend avoiding visiting any banking sites, financial sites, retirement investment sites, or shopping sites while you are on a public Wi-Fi network since there's always at least a chance someone would be able to pick up details about that from the public Wi-Fi. Another thing to consider might be groups or events where some coffee shops and libraries and other places will have events specifically for working together with a large group. If you're interested in finding like-minded people in your area, keep an eye on local events. One of the local coffee shops in my area has a writer's hour where writers are encouraged to come in and work. It also has a group that meets in the evenings during the winter to talk about writing. I mean, I've never done this myself personally, but I approve of the idea. A large city in my area frequently has occasional free silent working time meetups in a community center to accommodate people who need a quiet space to work that has free snacks and social time afterwards. So what specifically do I personally do when I need to work in public? When I work in public, I usually bring my cheapest laptop or my oldest laptop. Since I used to be an IT guy and I've been a full-time writer for a while now, I have a fair collection of older computer hardware that I really need to get rid of. One of the ones I keep around is my oldest laptop that I take out with me when I need to write in a public space. So that way, if for some reason the laptop is stolen or somehow it's damaged, like say a toddler is throwing a football in the waiting room and hits my screen dead center and shatters it. Well, annoying, but that will not be such a serious loss because it's my oldest laptop. And that way if it's stolen also, it would not be that great of a loss because it's my oldest laptop. For my concerns I mentioned earlier about Wi-Fi, I never actually connect to public Wi-Fi unless there's some sort of a pressing need like my phone isn't working, I need to look up directions for where I need to go next, that kind of thing. That's partly for security reasons like I mentioned above, and partly because having no Wi-Fi to distract me also turns out to be an excellent way to dial in and get work done. I never listen to music when I'm in public. I always listen to music or something while I'm working at home or in my home office, but I never listen to music in public just because I dislike the lack of situational awareness this brings. I mean, I don't want to be paranoid. The fact is for the most part, the United States is a very safe country. During the World Cup, you saw all these news stories about European tourists who were coming to the US for the World Cup and were worried about getting shot or getting robbed or getting blown up and then that they found that the experience was very pleasantly different from what they expected because for the most part, Americans are generally a very generous and very welcoming people. What you see on the news with the shootings and the violence and the mayhem and so forth tends to be the extreme outlier that gets exaggerated for effect for news views and news clicks. So for the most part, the United States is a very safe country. That said, mostly safe is not the same as perfectly safe, and there is still crime. The best way to avoid trouble is to make sure you're not involved or anywhere near trouble by maintaining situational awareness. So that's one reason I don't like to listen to music when I'm in a waiting room or in a coffee shop or something is because even though I'm focused on my work, I can still maintain a degree of situational awareness. So if I see something going south, I can react to it and clear the area or pay attention to a potential situation that's going on. Not that that's happened more than a few times in the decades I've been doing this, but it's still a good idea in my opinion to have a good deal of situational awareness whenever possible. Depending on the length of the wait, I usually bring my smallest laptop case I can fit my oldest laptop into, a couple of Clif bars (which are a brand of energy bar in the US, so if I'm waiting a long time and I know I'm not getting to lunch, then I can have a quick snack), and then if I need to use the restroom, I won't leave my stuff out. What I usually do is close the laptop, put it in the bag, and then take it with me to the restroom and then come back out and either take my old seat if it hasn't been taken or find a new one. That way it just minimizes the risk of theft of leaving a laptop unattended. Despite all that, I have written a fair chunk of many of my books in waiting rooms. I remember once I had to take my car in for a fairly serious repair, and I wrote something like 9,000 words of Ghost in the Winds while I was waiting for that repair. So that was a major productivity leap, and I got my car repaired and then [laughs] publishing Ghost in the Winds helped pay for that very serious car repair. So although you might not be elegantly writing poetry in a beautiful notebook like you imagined, writing in a coffee shop or a similar space can be pleasant and help you to feel a greater enjoyment or even productivity in your work. If you keep all these tips in mind, hopefully you have an enjoyable and productive experience. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and we'll see you all next week.

Episode Notes On E434 of Disability After Dark, Andrew sits down with sex and relationship therapist, Tom Bruett, to let him ask questions about sex and disability. They talk about ability, fetishization of disability, ableism and so much more. Enjoy! Follow Tom's work here: www.queerrelationshipinstitute.com/links Episode Sponsors  Buy the new novella Descent here Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (02:03) SpaceX's revenue projections and funding challenges (15:08) Uber's recent earnings and growth metrics (25:49) Trade Desk's earnings and market position (28:57) Coupon's earnings, challenges, and future prospects (33:45) Remitly's strong quarter and market position (36:53) Google's AI talent loss and its impact (50:04) Mercado Libre's growth, margins, and Latin American opportunity (01:00:11) Michael Saylor's Bitcoin song ***************************************************** Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat  ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get monthly bonus episodes, perks, and priority on their knitting questions. Lots of lively conversation, a book club and knit-along too! www.patreon.com/verypinkknits Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out the self-striping yarns on their website - www.turtlepurl.com Coupon code information: For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles* A special note to Turtlepurl's US customers from Emily, "I am thrilled to share that Turtlepurl Yarns is CUSMA-approved (no tariffs/no extra fees)! Thank you for your continued support!" August Code - AUG26VP Rhinebeck Raglan (Polly's test knit) Staci's current project - Augusta Strucket (Knit Picks website) Our links Polly's Instagram Polly's Ravelry Notebook VeryPink Instagram Verypink.com VeryPink Knits YouTube Channel Staci's Ravelry Notebook Sign up for the free VeryPink Knits weekly newsletter

The Fat One returns with a recap of his day which included a lobster roll, some Nip shenanigans, a gas report, the coupon and Avery confused Stinkpot voiceletter. Happy National Root Beer Float Day.

Right In The Coupon is back! Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson, Gordon Dalziel and Ian McCall look ahead to the 2nd weekend of the SPFL Scottish Premiership and assess whether Derek McInnes can get his 1st league win as Rangers Manager with his side taking on Hibs at Ibrox on Saturday!The also discuss Celtic's tough away tie to Kilmarnock on Sunday and whether their new forward signings Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran will finally come alive after The Champions' edgy 1-0 opening day victory.Can Hearts and Falkirk bounce back from their Match Day defeats and who out of Aberdeen, Motherwell, St Mirren and St Johnstone will make it 2 wins out of 2? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right In The Coupon is back! Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson, Gordon Dalziel and Ian McCall look ahead to the 2nd weekend of the SPFL Scottish Premiership and assess whether Derek McInnes can get his 1st league win as Rangers Manager with his side taking on Hibs at Ibrox on Saturday!The also discuss Celtic's tough away tie to Kilmarnock on Sunday and whether their new forward signings Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran will finally come alive after The Champions' edgy 1-0 opening day victory.Can Hearts and Falkirk bounce back from their Match Day defeats and who out of Aberdeen, Motherwell, St Mirren and St Johnstone will make it 2 wins out of 2? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people with hypothyroidism assume their thyroid is solely responsible for fatigue, weight gain, and difficulty losing weight. But another common condition—insulin resistance—may be quietly making those symptoms even worse. In this episode, we uncover the growing evidence linking thyroid dysfunction with impaired insulin sensitivity and explain why addressing only one condition may leave you feeling stuck.We dive into the science behind how thyroid hormones influence metabolism, blood sugar regulation, inflammation, and energy production. You'll also learn why insulin resistance can develop even before diabetes, the warning signs that often go unnoticed, and how these two conditions can create a frustrating cycle that's difficult to break without a comprehensive approach.Most importantly, we discuss practical strategies for improving metabolic health, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and working with your healthcare provider to identify underlying hormonal imbalances. 

The Fat One is back with Part 2 of the weekend report (and still doesn't finish) but reads several e-letters prior to continuing the recap which included a gentleman caller, attendance at the Charleston premiere of “The Puzzle” and a final bit of info on the Cement Pond party. Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookrie Day.

In today's episode, you'll discover: 1.     The way you diagnose problems, identify risks, and frame strategic solutions ultimately distinguishes you as an advisor rather than a vendor. 2.     When expertise becomes visible, the conversation shifts from transactional selling to strategic problem-solving. 3.     Practical insights on how to structure and communicate your expertise so that prospects understand not only what you offer, but why your approach delivers stronger outcomes. To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Simon Bowen: "Today's clients aren't just skimming for the lowest price - they're looking for the deep, meaningful connection that says you understand them." About Dr. Natasha Davis: Jonathan Berryhill is a former U.S. Army Infantry Sergeant, law enforcement officer, and entrepreneur who built multiple seven- and eight-figure businesses after confronting the identity that held him back. After nearly losing his marriage, he rebuilt his life through faith and discipline. Now focused on real estate, he scaled to three brokerages and seven figures in five years, and helps men take ownership and build lasting success. How to Get in Touch with Dr. Natasha Davis: Website: https://natashadavisvisionary.com/ Email:  Support@NatashaDavisVisionary.com Gift: http://www.IbcAcademyOnline.com (Coupon code: readytowin) Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™: https://changingthesalesgame.com/communication-style-assessment/ Subscribe to the Changing the Sales Game Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes are posted every week - listen as Connie delves into new sales and business topics or addresses problems you may have in your business.

Millions of men assume declining energy, weight gain, reduced libido, mood changes, and brain fog are simply unavoidable parts of aging. But what if those symptoms point to something more? In this episode, we explore the surprising overlap between andropause—sometimes called male menopause—and hypothyroidism, revealing why these two conditions are so often confused and why many men go undiagnosed for years.You'll learn how testosterone and thyroid hormones work together to regulate metabolism, muscle strength, mood, sexual health, and overall vitality. We also discuss why symptoms frequently overlap, which laboratory tests provide a clearer picture than symptoms alone, and how identifying the right hormonal imbalance can lead to more effective treatment.Whether you're experiencing unexplained fatigue, struggling to maintain your health despite diet and exercise, or simply want to better understand how hormones change with age, this conversation offers practical insights backed by current research. 

Episode Notes We're baaaaaaack. In E433 of Disability After Dark Andrew sits down with writer/director of a new film that reframes disability representation called Westhampton. He is also joined by one of the stars of the film, Walter White, Jr. himself, RJ Mitte. The three talk about the importance of disability representation, disability themes throughout the film and so much more. Enjoy! Here is the trailer of Westhampton You can follow the film at @westhamptonfilm Episode Sponsors  Buy the new novella Descent here Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get monthly bonus episodes, perks, and priority on their knitting questions. Lots of lively conversation, a book club and knit-along too! www.patreon.com/verypinkknits Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out the self-striping yarns on their website - www.turtlepurl.com Coupon code information: For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles* A special note to Turtlepurl's US customers from Emily, "I am thrilled to share that Turtlepurl Yarns is CUSMA-approved (no tariffs/no extra fees)! Thank you for your continued support!" July Code - JUL26VP August Code - AUG26VP The sweater in the photo is Arrowhead Cardigan Polly's steeking project, Stonecrop Cardi Our links Polly's Instagram Polly's Ravelry Notebook VeryPink Instagram Verypink.com VeryPink Knits YouTube Channel Staci's Ravelry Notebook Sign up for the free VeryPink Knits weekly newsletter

The Fat One is back with a recap of his day which included a trip to Shady Pines, a haircut, a gas report, the coupon and the real story about the Sassy Saga. Happy National Chili Dog Day.

Energy drinks promise instant energy, sharper focus, and better workouts—but what are they really doing to your thyroid, immune system, and metabolism? In this episode, we take a closer look at the surprising ingredients hiding inside many popular energy drinks, from massive doses of caffeine and sugar to artificial sweeteners and herbal stimulants, and explore how they may influence hormone balance and overall health.You'll learn why people with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's may be especially sensitive to energy drinks, how excess caffeine can affect cortisol, stress, sleep, and thyroid medication, and why some ingredients may contribute to inflammation instead of boosting wellness. We also separate marketing hype from scientific evidence when it comes to claims about weight loss, metabolism, and athletic performance.Whether you reach for an energy drink every morning, before the gym, or during an afternoon slump, this episode will help you make smarter choices about fueling your body. 

Six years is a long time between visits, and I was excited to catch up with Seth Greene, someone I've known and worked with going all the way back to 2017 or 2018. Seth is the founder and CEO of Market Domination, one of the nation's foremost authorities on growing a business through strategic affiliate and referral relationships, and under his leadership Market Domination landed a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies. He's also the co-host of the Sharkpreneur podcast alongside Kevin Harrington, the original Shark from Shark Tank, a nine-time bestselling author, and has been featured on NBC News, CBS News, Forbes, Inc., and CBS MoneyWatch. We got into what Market Domination is doing right now, which has changed a lot even in just the last six years. Seth walked me through two of their newest capabilities: a way to place your podcast ads on other people's podcasts to grow your own audience, and a way to pull real time Google search data to build a list of people actively searching things like "sell my house" or "rent to own" in your target city, so you can put your message directly in front of a warm audience. We also got into the biggest marketing mistake Seth sees investors make, which is simply blending in and looking like everyone else, and who his services are actually built for, established investors doing real volume, not someone on their very first deal. Seth shared his process for building a network of "dream partners," people who already have your ideal audience, and how his own book turns podcast guest appearances into a referral engine. Toward the end, Seth got personal and told me the single most important thing he's learned recently: who you're being affects how well what you do actually works. It's less about the newest marketing tactic and more about the internal work. If you want a masterclass in both cutting edge direct response marketing and the mindset underneath it, this episode has both.   Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:23  Welcoming Seth Greene back after six years and revisiting his background 02:22  Catching up on what Seth has been building since his last appearance 02:48  The two newest capabilities at Market Domination: podcast-to-podcast advertising and Google search data targeting 04:23  Who the Google search targeting tool is actually built for 05:31  The biggest marketing mistake Seth sees real estate investors make 06:41  Who Seth's services are and are not a good fit for 07:36  Using accredited investor data to help investors raise capital without their own money 08:34  Overcoming the fear of pitching investors by getting reps in and expecting rejection 09:17  Why creative deals and the three paydays model beat the old way of getting paid once 11:39  Whether budget minimums apply the same way to brand new investors 12:40  Seth's pricing tiers, from self-serve resources to a full outsourced marketing department 13:22  How to reach Seth for an exploratory call 14:00  Confirming how long Seth and Chris have worked together 14:39  Other ways to reach Seth: email, website, and LinkedIn 14:57  Where Seth sees AI heading in marketing, and why the human check still matters 16:14  What's changed in AI-assisted marketing just in the last couple of hours of testing 16:31  The three things Seth would prioritize first if he stepped into real estate marketing tomorrow 18:19  Building a network of dream JV partners who already have your ideal audience 19:29  A preview of Chris's upcoming appearance on the Sharkpreneur podcast 19:47  The most important thing Seth has learned recently: who you're being affects how well what you do works 21:17  The $4 Sandwich, the book Seth recommends for mindset work 22:14  Closing thoughts and where to find Seth going forward   Quotables "Who you're being affects how well what you do works." "If you say the same things as everybody else, nobody knows how to tell you apart." "Go have some really bad offer conversations… get some reps under your belt with getting rejected so you improve your technique."   Links Market Domination LLC (Seth's direct response marketing firm) — https://www.marketdominationllc.com Sharkpreneur Podcast (Seth's podcast with Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank) — https://sharkpreneurpodcast.com The Ultimate Guide to Growing Your Business with a Podcast: Turning Warm Fuzzy Feelings Into Cold Hard Cash (Seth's book, 30% off Amazon price for listeners as stated on air) — https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Growing-Business-Podcast/dp/B096LTQBH6 Book a call with Seth (free exploratory call for members of the Smart Real Estate Coach community) — https://bookwithseth.com 3 Paydays® Live https://3paydayslive.com/podcast Free Discovery Call https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/discovery  3 Paydays® System Mastery Course - Use coupon code for 50% off https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qls Coupon code: pod  Apprentice Program: 3PaydaysApprentice.com/Podcast  Masterclass: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast 3 Paydays Books: https://3paydaysbooks.com/podcast Partners: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcastresources  

If you've noticed bleeding gums, dry mouth, tooth sensitivity, or more dental problems during perimenopause or menopause, you're not imagining it! In this episode of the Paloma Health Podcast, we explore one of the most overlooked effects of hormonal change: how declining estrogen levels can impact your teeth, gums, jawbone, and overall oral health. You'll learn why your mouth can serve as an early warning system for hormone changes and what these symptoms may be telling you about your health. Based on growing evidence, hormonal shifts during midlife can increase the risk of gum disease, cavities, dry mouth, and other oral health concerns.Join us as we explain the fascinating connection between estrogen, inflammation, saliva production, and the oral microbiome. We discuss why women in midlife may experience new or worsening dental issues—even with excellent brushing and flossing habits—and how oral health is closely connected to thyroid health, heart health, bone health, and overall wellness. You'll also hear practical guidance on recognizing the symptoms that deserve attention before they become bigger problems.Whether you're in your 40s navigating perimenopause, already in menopause, or simply want to protect your long-term health, this episode offers actionable tips to keep your smile healthy through every stage of hormonal change. Discover the daily habits, nutrition strategies, and conversations to have with your dentist and healthcare provider to help prevent gum disease, preserve your teeth, and support your health from the inside out. 

In this week's episode, I answer worldbuilding questions about my setting of Andomhaim, and discuss the future of THE GHOSTS series. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in The Ghosts series at my Payhip store: JULYGHOSTS The coupon code is valid through August 10, 2026. So if you need a new ebook this summer, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 313 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is July the 24th, 2026 and today we're answering world-building questions about Andomhaim, which is the setting of my Frostborn, Sevenfold Sword, Dragontiarna, Dragonskull, Shield War, and Blades of Ruin series. We also have one bonus world-building question about the Caina series. Before we get into all that, we will have Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. Let's start with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in The Ghosts series at my Payhip store. That code is JULYGHOSTS. As always, the coupon code and the link to my Payhip store will be available in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code will be valid through August the 10th, 2026, so if you need a new ebook for this summer, we have got you covered. Now let's have an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. I'm pleased to report I am done with the rough draft of Cloak of Frost. It was just slightly over 100,000 words. Now I am writing a bonus short story called Metal Soldiers, and [newsletter] subscribers will get a free ebook copy of Metal Soldiers when Cloak of Frost comes out, which if all goes well, should be sometime in August. So I think this is an excellent time, therefore, to subscribe to my new release newsletter. My secondary project is Blade of Visions, and I am 11,000 words into that. There's also a good deal of news about audiobooks. Dragon-Mage, as narrated by Leanne Woodward, is finished and is rolling out to the various stores right now. As of this recording, you can get it at my own Payhip store, Google Play, and Kobo (with more stores soon to follow). Recording on Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest is very nearly done, and I hope to have more news on that soon. Brad Wills is currently working on Blade of Thieves and Hollis McCarthy is recording Cloak of Worlds. So we should have a wide variety of audiobooks coming for you soon. 00:02:00 Questions about Caina Before we get to our main topic, we have a bonus question about Caina. When I said my next project was going to be Cloak of Frost, I got a couple of questions like this: Just wondering when/if there will be another Caina novel to look forward to? The answer is not right now, but maybe later. I am glad and appreciative that people want more Caina books. That said, I don't want more than three unfinished series at any one time, and I've got three right now with Blades of Ruin, Cloak Mage, and Half-Elven Thief. So I'm not starting anything new until one of the three is done. If you reach the end of Ghost in the Siege, which is the latest current Caina book, you know that the series was at a pretty significant stopping point. If I want to keep going, I need to think long and hard about how to do it right. I do have a couple of ideas, but I need to think about them some more. It's almost like we'd have to shift to a slightly different genre of fantasy than the Caina books have been previously. The tricky part is Caina has changed a great deal since Child of the Ghosts. The tricky part in that is that sequels in a long-running series need to be more of the same, but also something different. There have been 35 Caina novels. So I've done that quite a bit. But Caina has had some experiences that have very much changed her life. To use a rough comparison, it's like she became a justice on the US Supreme Court or the governor of one of the five largest US states in the sense that once you've had change in your life that significant, your life will never be the same afterwards. And without spoilers, Caina had a shift that big at the end of Ghost in the Siege. So more Caina is definitely a possibility, but I need to think about it some more and it definitely won't be before 2027 until I finish one of my three currently unfinished series. 00:03:35 Main Topic of the Week: Andomhaim Worldbuilding Questions Now onto our main topic, which is I had some world-building questions about Andomhaim from Frostborn come in lately. So I thought I would answer them here. Question #1: Why hasn't the Heptarchy invaded Andomhaim again? The answer is money, basically. Remember that the ultimate purpose of the Heptarchy is to provide an endless supply of sacrificial victims for the Seven Temples' altars so the seven urdmordar who rule the Heptarchy can endlessly feed. These seven urdmordar don't have much interest in the day-to-day governance, so their spiderling priestesses essentially run the Heptarchy as an exceptionally malignant theological bureaucracy. However, while the priestesses are evil, they're efficient and very good at their jobs. In practice, the Heptarchy tends to operate more like an imperial confederation or a very loose federal government than an actual empire. Kingdoms, tribes, and city states have a great deal of autonomy so long as one, taxes are paid in time and two, sacrificial victims are taken to the temples on time. To help encourage this, all the various local rulers in the Heptarchy tend to have priestess advisors who make sure that the rulers make the "correct" decisions. So when things go awry, the Seven Temples have a wide array of tools to deal with difficulties, from assassinating and replacing truculent rulers with more tractable successors all the way up to exterminating entire populations and settling new colonists upon the depopulated lands. The difficulty of the Heptarchy is that the seven urdmordars are gluttons and gluttony is impossible to satiate. So when the Heptarchy learned of Andomhaim and the possibility of an entirely new land to conquer and feed upon, of course they had to conquer it. The priestesses built an enormous fleet and gathered a vast army and sent it three and a half thousand miles across the ocean to Andomhaim. Of course, if you've read the Dragontiarna series, you know that this didn't go well. The Heptarchy seized the Isle of Kordain and had early successes in Andomhaim, but Agravhask, the commander of the invasion force, was secretly a disciple of the Warden of Urd Morlemoch, and he seized control of the Heptarchy force and used it to further the Warden's goals. The Visionary foresaw this happening, but didn't care because it gave her an opportunity to try and capture her old enemy, Tarmyntir. So the Heptarchy didn't conquer Andomhaim, and then 10 years later they lost control of the Isle of Kordain, their only stronghold near Andomhaim. To put this situation in contemporary terms, this is a significant geopolitical setback or to put it in popular vernacular, it's "taking a massive L." The Seven Temples spent a colossal fortune on the invasion force and in return got back exactly nothing. Even evil sorcerous empires are bound to the laws of economics. In The Ghosts books, the Umbarian Order failed to figure this out. And it would take a while for the Heptarchy to pay for and assemble another invasion force of that size. And since the first invasion force had failed, there wasn't much appetite for pulling together a second one. So now the official policy of the Heptarchy towards Andomhaim is quiet CIA-style subversion. The Spider Cult was founded to secretly bring nobles and wealthy merchants to the worship of the Seven Temples. It might take a century or so, but the plan is to eventually place a spider cultist on the throne of Andomhaim and then send a sympathetic ruler an army to back him or her up. Of course, the Brotherhood of the Ravens is aware of this and has been fighting the Spider Cult in the shadows. So that is why the Heptarchy hasn't tried to invade Andomhaim again- it costs too much, the outcome is uncertain, and the priestesses have decided a careful subversion (which costs much less than an invasion) will work out better in the long run. Question #2: Is Blades of Ruin really inspired by the English Civil War of 1138 to 1153 AD? Yes. Why? Because alcohol and boats are a very bad combination. In the 12th century, the Kings of England were also the Dukes of Normandy and were more interested in Normandy than in England, so they spent a great deal of time on both sides of the English Channel. In November of 1120, King Henry I wanted to return to England, but allowed much of his retinue to travel on another ship. That included his heir and only legitimate son William, several of his bastard children, and numerous high ranking members of his court. Everyone on William's ship was quite drunk, including the crew, and decided it would be a good idea to try and overtake King Henry's ship on the English Channel at night in November. Remember how I said alcohol and boats were a bad combination? William decided that he wanted to overtake his father's ship, and since a significant portion of everyone on his ship was drunk, they ended up crashing into some rocks, the ship sank, and most of the passengers and crew drowned, including William. For Henry, this was an absolute disaster since he had put a lot of work into setting up William as his heir. Henry then settled on his daughter Matilda as his heir and forced his vassals to take oaths so they would support her as his successor. When Henry died in 1135, Matilda assumed the throne, but her cousin Stephen of Blois seized the crown instead. Many of the lords of England were leery at the idea of a female monarch and Stephen was amiable and well-liked. Matilda was also imperious and had a knack for offending people at the worst possible time. The resultant civil war became known as the Anarchy and it ebbed and flowed until 1153. Both Stephen and Matilda held the upper hand at various times, but could never manage to achieve a total victory. Many of the nobles went local warlord, raising their own forces and building their own castles to protect themselves from their neighbors, which led to widespread chaos and violence. Finally, by the end of the 1140s, most of the nobles were sick of the war and put increasing pressure on Stephen and Matilda to find some sort of negotiated solution. Matilda's vigorous son Henry began to insert himself and he convinced Stephen to name him as his heir. When Stephen died, Henry became the undisputed king in 1154 and the war was over. Henry II would prove to be a vigorous king, but his inability to share power with his sons would cause him a lot of trouble in the final years of his reign. So you can see how Zelos Pendragon and Rhamnousia Pendragon from Blades of Ruin are very loosely based on Stephen and Matilda, though with some differences. Stephen and Matilda were cousins while Zelos and Rhamnousia are half siblings. For that matter, Henry I died of natural causes and was not assassinated by a sinister cult of sorcerers who wanted to engineer a civil war for nefarious purposes. Question #3: Were the Free Companies in Blades of Ruin inspired by Glenn Cook's The Black Company? First of all, The Black Company is a fantasy classic and everyone should read it. I think it's even in Kindle Unlimited at the moment. But the Free Companies and Blades of Ruin weren't inspired by The Black Company. They were inspired by the Hundred Years' War between England and France from 1337 AD to 1453 AD. Medieval warfare relied heavily on knights and vessels, but it always employed mercenaries. One of the problems in the Anarchy were the large number of Flemish mercenaries infesting in the country, who frequently turned full brigand. But feudalism was based on holding land and as the Middle Ages progressed, money and the cash economy became more and more important while knighthood became increasingly performative and ceremonial. Professional soldiers were generally more useful and more reliable than arrogant and headstrong knights. These trends played a big part in the Hundred Years' War and every time the kings of England campaigned in France, they frequently hired mercenaries and they generally let the mercenaries rampage through the French countryside and plunder whatever they wanted since that was cheaper than actually feeding them. The Free Companies really got going after the Battle of Poitiers in 1356. The French were decisively defeated, King John II of France went back to England as a prisoner, and the national government in France essentially collapsed. The English discharged many of their mercenaries, who formed into companies and began systematically looting the French countryside. When official hostilities broke out between the English and the French again, the English hired the companies back. As the fortunes of France and England waxed and waned during the war, some of the companies wandered into Italy and made good money playing the Italian city states against each other. One of the most famous of the companies was The White Company, commanded by Sir John Hawkwood. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle famously killed off Sherlock Holmes so he could turn his attention to writing historical fiction about the White Company. This was somewhat less than financially successful, so Doyle went back to writing Holmes after a few years, though he always regarded his historical novels as better than his Holmes stories. Rannister and the Grand Company in Blades of Ruin were loosely based off of Werner von Urslingen and the Great Company. Von Urslingen's personal model was "The enemy of God, the enemy of piety, and the enemy of mercy." He apparently had those actual words inscribed on his breastplate. The Great Company spent a lot of time fighting in Italy and extorting money from the city-states until the White Company defeated them at the Battle of Canturino in 1363. In real life, of course, the Free Companies did not have orcs in the ranks or sorcerous advisors. However, the real life Free Companies were just as brutal and rapacious as those in the Blades of Ruin series, sometimes often more so, since they were essentially organized bands of brigands. Eventually in the wake of the Hundred Years' War, stronger national governments arose in England and France, and the concept of the Free Companies gradually became obsolete. Kings found their own professional armies to be much more reliable than the Free Companies, though of course the idea of mercenaries never went away and remains to this day. Those standing armies would cause their own problems throughout history. Question #4: How did the warlocks of Vhalorast conquer Urd Maelwyn if the dark elves are so much more powerful than orcs? Two reasons. First, the Warlocks of Vhalorast were a lot more powerful than anyone suspected. The Sovereign and the high Maledicti priests were strong enough to keep the Vhalorasti warlocks in check and compel them to obedience since saying no to someone like Khurazalin from Sevenfold Sword was a spectacularly bad idea. But after the final defeat of the Sovereign, the Vhalorasti orcs were free to do as they liked. Second, the dark elves are chronically unable to work together without betraying each other constantly. The dark elven love of cruelty often manifests as a love of treachery, which frequently leads them to making very stupid decisions. In real life, you often see people who are addicted to various lusts, vices, and addictions making bad decisions, and the dark elves often took that up to 11. By contrast, while the warlocks of Vhalorast are very bad people, they are orderly and organized and they don't often betray each other. Indeed, "brother and sister warlocks" are supposed to extend respect to each other and the Council of Masters harshly punishes anyone who violates certain rules of conduct. So the warlocks of Vhalorast can cooperate a lot more effectively than the dark elves. To put it in Dungeons & Dragons terms, the dark elves are chaotic evil (sometimes urging on stupid evil), but the Vhalorasti warlocks are firmly lawful evil. When the Visage seized control of Urd Maelwyn, she thought to rebuild the Sovereign's Empire and forced a confrontation with Vhalorast. That ended with the Vhalorasti orcs and Warlocks destroying the Vistage's army, seizing Urd Maelwyn and taking the Visage herself back to Vhalorast in chains. Of course, the warlocks had help from the Disciples of Vhalzarok, but more on that will be revealed in later books of Blades of Ruin. Question #5: Why aren't there any dwarves in Owyllain? That is because none of them settled in Owyllain. The dwarves first came to the Frostborn world slightly before the urdmordar. About 15,000 years ago, the dark elves were frantically summoning new kindreds to throw in battle against the high elves. The dwarves came to Andomhaim somewhere near the Torn Hills close to Urd Morlemoch. The dwarfs who sided with the dark elves became the dvargir and probably began cheating the dark elves at every turn because they were better organized. The dvargir became to the dark elves the sort of military subcontractor who overcharges, over promises, and then drastically under-delivers while keeping to the letter of the contract. The dwarves founded nine different underground kingdoms and most of them are relatively close to Andomhaim. Only three of them still survive to the modern period. Question #6: Why aren't there any orcish Swordbearers or Soulbearers? For two reasons. First, Ardrhythain would be reluctant to make soulblades for orcs because orcs already have battle fury and the soulblades inspire a hatred of dark magic in their bearers. There's a chance an orc with a soulblade would go absolutely berserk when fighting an urvaalg or a dark wizard. Second, and this is the more important reason, the orcs didn't actually ask. Due to their threefold law, the high elves are very limited in how they can interact with other kindreds. Ardrhythain created the soulblades and found the Magistri among the humans of Andomhaim because the Keeper of Andomhaim of the time specifically asked. Ridmark was only able to command the high elves of Cathair Ereniel in The Shield War because he was the Shield Knight. The high elves can only help if asked and then only provide the specific help requested if it is in accord with the threefold law. The temptation within them to simply rule over weaker kindreds for their own good is very strong, but if they do that, they turn into dark elves. To get around that problem is one of the reasons Ardrhythain created the Swordbearers. Andomhaim definitely would've been destroyed centuries ago if not for the Order of the Soulblade. That's also the reason Ardrhythain created the Guardians, to help protect both nations and places of power that the high elves otherwise could not protect directly. Question #7: Is Andomhaim very different in Talembur's time than it was in Ridmark's? Andomhaim is at a slightly more advanced technological level as of the Blades of Ruin series, but it is a good deal richer and more prosperous than it was in Ridmark's time. Part of that is that Accolon Pendragon' successors ruled wisely and well, and Andomhaim avoided the sort of destructive civil war that is currently afflicting Owyllain. Andomhaim also hasn't had to face an external war on the scale of the Frostborn or the Heptarchy in that time. Granted, there have been wars with outside adversaries like the Mhorites, but nothing like the Heptarchy War. Additionally, adding the Isle of Kordain to the realm and the discovery of the sea compass let Andomhaim's mariners travel a lot farther and more reliably than they could before. Ships of Andomhaim have made their way to various island kingdoms south of the Isle of Kordain and begun a lively trade with them. This has brought new prosperity to Andomhaim. Granted, this might cause long-term problems. The coast of Andomhaim and the cities of Cintarra and Tarlion are getting a good deal richer and more powerful than the rest of the realm. A clever adversary like the Spider-Cult might find a way to use that to their advantage. And finally, Question #8: Did Calliande actually create the fountain in Blade of Thieves? No. It's just a legend that grew up around her. Neither Ridmark nor Calliande ever came near Stonegate during the War of the Seven Swords. That was why Ridmark didn't like bards very much, since they always embellished and made things up. So those are some recent Andomhaim questions I've received and I hope I answered those questions. So that's it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy, and we'll see you all next week.  

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In this episode, I sit down with Sam Primm, a St. Louis investor, entrepreneur, and best-selling author of Own Your Freedom. Sam made a serious jump from a W-2 corporate job into real estate, and he did not play small. Over the last 12 years he has closed more than 2,000 deals and built a rental portfolio worth around $50 million, all without using his own money. What I appreciated most about this conversation is how candid Sam was. He walked me through the early days of buying one rental at a time on the side, the moment he realized he could keep scaling with other people's money, and the systemized way he finally left his job rather than jumping in blind. We also got real about the last couple of years, where higher interest rates and a tougher market forced him to lean into personal development and grind through a genuine mental test. We spent a good chunk of time on mentorship and mindset, because that is where Sam and I are cut from the same cloth. He makes the case for why even the best in the world hire coaches, why poor people look at the cost of something while wealthy people look at the return, and why the fear of failure quietly guarantees that people never succeed. He is also refreshingly blunt about the guru problem in this space and what separates people actually doing deals from those just selling courses. Toward the end, Sam shares what he is focused on now: repositioning a portfolio that got a little too heavy in multifamily during the 2021 and 2022 run-up, and re-honing in on simple single family rentals, which he believes are the best starting point for 90% of newer investors. If you have been on the fence about getting a coach, scared of debt, or afraid to fail, this one will light a fire under you.   Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:00  Introduction and the three paydays philosophy 00:22  Meet Sam Primm: 2,000+ deals and a $50 million portfolio using none of his own money 01:51  Sam's path from an engineer's son to full-time investor 02:07  Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and starting to invest on the side 04:12  The original goal of one rental a year for ten years 04:46  Seeing the power of scaling with other people's money and leaving the job 05:33  Whether Sam leaned on mentors and coaches early on 06:10  Merging with a local investor who taught him to build a real company 07:09  The mental game of going from solo operator to running a company 07:48  Why the last two or three years have been a mental grind 09:41  Why mentorship still matters at every stage 10:14  The Tom Brady example: the best in the world still hire coaches 10:55  Poor people look at cost, wealthy people look at return 11:46  A look inside the Apprentice program and In the Trenches Bootcamp 14:44  Context and perspective: a $10,000 dinner versus a $10,000 wealth tool 16:08  Sam's take on gurus who have never done a deal 17:08  Why coaches who stop doing deals lose touch with the market 18:47  What Sam is focused on today and repositioning the portfolio 19:38  The Branson hotel lesson and roughly $20,000 a month in losses 20:13  Why single family rentals are his calling card 22:24  Two closing nuggets: don't fear debt and expect failure 24:08  Why the first deal going sideways is the best thing that can happen   Quotables "Nobody creates wealth with their own money, or they're already wealthy." "Poor people look at the cost of something. Wealthy people look at the return." "People avoid failure, and unknowingly they're avoiding success."   Links: Sam Primm — Faster Freedom (his real estate education company) — Faster Freedom   Sam Primm on Instagram — @samfasterfreedom — https://www.instagram.com/samfasterfreedom/   Sam Primm on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/c/SamFasterFreedom   3 Paydays® Live https://3paydayslive.com/podcast   Free Discovery Call https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/discovery   3 Paydays® System Mastery Course - Use coupon code for 50% off https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qls Coupon code: pod   Apprentice Program 3PaydaysApprentice.com/Podcast    Masterclass https://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast   3 Paydays Books https://3paydaysbooks.com/podcast   Partners https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcastresources

Hey everybody! Episode 198 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Matteo Politi. Matteo is an independent researcher who has specialized in pharmacology, phytotherpay, naturopathy, amongst other things, and for a number of years has been doing research at the renowned Peruvian Amazonian Medicinal center Takiwasi. We sat down and spoke about his background, the pharmaceutical industry, phytochemistry, Amazonian indigenous medicinal practices, his work at Takiwasi, and a more holistic approach to plants and human well-being. Matteo is a very deep thinker and I think is really creating a beautiful bridge between world views to create a more holistic way of working with plants and how we as humans can create a more biodiverse world. I think you all will gain much from his wisdom. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!If you enjoyed our recent episode with Robert Gourlay and would like to purchase a MEA water device (https://meawater.com/universe), as listeners of the show, you receive a 10% discount on all orders using the Coupon code: UNIVERSEThis episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms (https://realmushrooms.com) As listeners, enjoy a discount of 25% off your first order at checkout using the Discount code: UNIVERSEIf you enjoyed our recent episode with Dr. Nathan Bryan and are curious to try Nitric Oxide, as listeners of the show, you can receive a 10% discount on all orders from their WEBSITE at checkout by using the Coupon code: UNIVERSETo learn more about or contact Matteo, visit Takiwasi's website at: https://takiwasi.comTo learn more about our work, visit our website: https://NicotianaRustica.orgTo view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_wI will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in:September 1-8: Remote Online DietaNovember 2-30: Sacred Valley of PeruIf you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgIntegration/Consultation call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultationPatreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithinYouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerksPayPal donation: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanikWebsite: https://jasongrechanik.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanikFacebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcastMusic: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

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Keith Gillispie deployed overseas 13 times as an active duty Marine. His kids didn't know who he was. That was the moment he decided real estate would be his path to financial freedom and time with his family. Now he runs two companies, coaches high-income W-2 earners and military investors, and has helped hundreds of investors build businesses that run on systems instead of chaos.   In this episode, Chris sits down with Keith, founder of REI Automated, to talk about what it actually takes to build a real estate business when you are strapped for time. Keith works primarily with active duty military, first responders, executives, and other high-demand professionals who are making good money but have no time to spare. His answer to that problem is automation, and his platform has systematized more than 90% of the repetitive, time-consuming tasks that keep most investors stuck in the weeds.   Keith also breaks down the three ingredients every investor needs to succeed: the right education, the right systems, and the right support. He explains why most people in the so-called coaching space are not actually coaches, how to vet who you learn from, and why asking for help is the one thing most former military investors resist the longest.   One of his clients, an active duty naval officer carrying a full course load, closed his tenth deal in under a year. The excuse is not the issue. The system is.   Key Takeaways   Every business that has stood the test of time runs on systems. Once you build the right systems, you can automate the majority of your workflow and let a computer do the repetitive work so you can focus on what actually drives revenue. There are three ingredients you need to succeed in real estate: the right education, the right systems, and the right support. You can have the first two and still burn out or quit without someone in your corner who has been through it. Busy work that does not drive revenue will kill your business. Rule number one is keep revenue in first position. If what you are doing right now is not moving a deal forward, stop and get on the phone with sellers. Most people in the education space are not coaches. Before you invest in someone's program, find out if they are actively doing deals, not just talking about them. Real coaching comes from people who are still in the trenches. Success leaves clues, but you have to meet people where they are. If someone is in chapter 15 of their journey and you are in chapter one, do not copy what they are doing now. Ask them what they did at the beginning.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 00:18 Who is Keith Gillispie? 01:50 Keith Gillispie's Background: From Active Duty Marine to Real Estate 04:41 Helping High-Income W-2 Earners and First Responders 05:36 The Importance of Systems and Automation in Business 06:58 Managing Business Through Virtual Assistants and Checklists 08:35 Learning Creative Financing and Other Strategies Beyond Wholesaling 09:23 Busy Work Vs. Revenue-Driving Actions 10:14 The Three Ingredients for Success: Education, Systems, and Support 11:54 The Advantages of Creative Deals and the 3 Paydays System 14:25 Navigating the Challenges of Growing 2 Companies Simultaneously 16:17 Education, Information and Qualified Coaching 18:11 Free Courses and Resources for Investors 20:18 The Importance of Finding a Mentor   Links   3 Paydays® Live https://3paydayslive.com/podcast   Free Discovery Call https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/discovery   3 Paydays® System Mastery Course - Use coupon code for 50% off https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qls Coupon code: pod   Apprentice Program 3PaydaysApprentice.com/Podcast    Masterclass https://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast   3 Paydays Books https://3paydaysbooks.com/podcast   Partners https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcastresources