Podcasts about cyclical

Step into a soul drenched, body awakening, and profoundly tender conversation with Regena Thomashauer, founder of the School of Womanly Arts and New York Times bestselling author of Pussy: A Reclamation, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. For more than 25 years, Regena, also known as Mama Gena, has helped hundreds of thousands of women reclaim pleasure, desire, emotional expression, and feminine power. Her newest book, On Our Knees, invites women to stop bypassing pain and discover the power within grief, rage, pleasure, and surrender. Regena shares the extraordinary journey that brought On Our Knees into the world. Born from six years inside what she calls a death portal, she began writing at four in the morning when the book would wake her. What emerged is an exploration of feminine wisdom, grief, erotic aliveness, and the radical practice of meeting yourself with tenderness. We explore the disconnection so many women experience from their bodies, desires, and emotional truth. Regena explains how women have been conditioned to bypass the full 88 keys of their emotional piano and play only middle C. Her invitation is to return to the body, grief, pleasure, and the erotic aliveness that lives within us. Recorded in NYC, Allana vulnerably shares her in the moment experience of reconnecting with her son after six and a half years of no contact. Together, they practice Swamping from On Our Knees live on air, beginning with Allana's grief and rage and moving into embodied erotic energy as a way to transmute emotion with fierce compassion. We also talk about: Why women have been disconnected from erotic aliveness The difference between the erotic and the sexual Grief as a portal to power, not a problem to solve The On Our Knees Move and how to practice it Patriarchy, religion, and disconnection from inner Source Inanna, Lilith, Aphrodite, and feminine wholeness Children of divorce, rejection, and breaking blame cycles Why listening to your body can be more powerful than listening to your brain Cyclical wisdom and the intelligence of the female body Practices for reconnecting with yourself during difficult times Meeting yourself with tenderness when your heart is broken Erotic aliveness and Audre Lorde's The Uses of the Erotic This episode is a reminder that a woman's body is not the problem. It is the answer. Grief, rage, desire, and pleasure are not obstacles to healing. They can become the path back to ourselves. This conversation invites us to come back into the flesh, feel what is true, and remember that we were never meant to be "fine." ABOUT REGENA THOMASHAUER Regena Thomashauer, also known as Mama Gena, is a teacher, bestselling author, speaker, mother, and founder and CEO of the School of Womanly Arts. Founded in 1998, the School has grown into a global movement serving hundreds of thousands of women. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Pussy: A Reclamation and author of On Our Knees, exploring heartbreak, grief, surrender, pleasure, and feminine power. CONNECT WITH REGENA Website: www.mamagenas.com Instagram: @mamagena Facebook: mamagenaschool YouTube: @mamagenas ————————————————————————————————————————— Go deeper with me, inside The Intimate World ➡️ Visit: www.patreon.com/allanapratt

What if you had to pay someone to take your oil off your hands? It actually happened, and Colin opens this episode with that story, along with the eerie Tuesday layoffs that became a running fear across Calgary's oil patch.This kicks off a new series, the Energy Professionals Financial Playbook, looking at why so many people unknowingly tie their salary, investments, home value, and employer stock to the same cyclical industry.Colin also breaks down the real difference between rich and wealthy, and shares one simple question he asks clients that almost never gets answered with a number.

Paul Krake is an investor, strategist, and independent researcher with three decades across macroeconomics, policy, and capital markets. In 2011, he founded the research platform View from the Peak after macro roles at Corus Capital, Caxton Associates, Moore Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Macquarie Bank. In this podcast, we discuss: The "Post-Cyclical" Economy The Reduction of Economic Friction Margins vs. Labour Share The Path to 10% Unemployment The "Lucas Tree" Multiple Problem Golden Age of Equity Investing The "55-Year-Old Man" Advantage Advice for Graduates: Atoms vs. Bits

We are pleased to introduce for the first time in this edition ‘Almost Random' on the Cyclical label. The musicians' compositions blend light and dark ambient sounds, incorporating atmospheric elements and subtle touches of symphonic scoring. Based in Scotland, Portland Vows delivers an immersive auditory experience characterized by minimalistic sparkling undertones and light female voices. Orca Attack! is Elizabeth Joan Kelly and David Rodriguez, a duo from New Orleans blending swamp rock, space opera and folk music, exemplifying certainly experimental sounds. It was sad to hear that musician Loren Nerell passed away in July 2026 at the age of 65. He dedicated many decades to blending ambient electronic music with gamelan, leaving behind a rich legacy. As a tribute, we have selected two tracks from his 2016 release ‘The Venerable Dark Cloud,' on the U.S. label Projekt. Sequences Playlist No 292 02.40 Lisa Bella Donna ‘Antarctic' (album Mindframes) https://lisabelladonna.bandcamp.com/album/mindframes 06.39 Silver Galaxy 'Soliton' (album Soliton) https://silvergalaxy-official.bandcamp.com/album/silver-galaxy-soliton*** 16.50 Jim Ottaway ‘Dreams And Visions (Treasures Of Light) https://jimottaway.bandcamp.com 22.58 Jim Ottaway 'Strange Paradox' 28.12 Jim Ottaway 'Tomorrow Never Comes' 34.20 Kitaro ‘Shimpi Naru Suna No Mai' (Magical Sand Dance)' (album In Person) https://www.discogs.com/release/500495-Kitaro-In-Person-Digital 42.37 deepspace ‘Atlas Minor-Juno, Queen Of The Clouds' (album The Atlas Sector) www.projekt.com 46.33 deepspace ‘Atlas Prime - THE VIEW OF Atlas Prime' 52.38 deepspace ‘The Atlas Sector - t h e l o n e l i e s t p a t h ‘ 57.55 Andy Pickford ‘Colony' (album Outland) https://andypickford1.bandcamp.com/album/outland 01.04.49 Andy Pickford '52 Blue' 01.12.04 theAdelaidean ‘Dreaming Starlight' (album Airward) www.projekt.com 01.17.25 Portland Vows ‘Here Is Where It Starts' (album Cuckoo) Portland Vows 01.20.06 Portland Vows ‘This Was The Boy' 01.23.57 Christian Fiesel ‘On A Second Thought' (album On A Second Thought) *** https://cyclicaldreams.bandcamp.com/album/on-a-second-thought-cyd-0162 01.34.37 Almost Random ‘It Reach Everything' (album Fragments From The Waning World) https://cyclicaldreams.bandcamp.com/album/dreams-1 01.43.21 Mathias Grassow & Stephen Parsick ‘Gratitude-and-Humility part 1'(album Gratitude-and-Humility) *** https://stephenparsick.bandcamp.com 01.53.04 Steve Roach ‘The Current Above' (album The Current Above-Immersion Seven) *** www.projekt.com 02.04.02 Peter Phippen & Eric “The” Taylor 'Century Folding pt 1' (album Two By Twilight) www.projekt.com 02.14.52 Tim Stebbing ‘Numincator' (album Nixieland) https://tim-stebbing.bandcamp.com/album/nixieland 02.23.03 Billy Denk 'Abbey Of Light' (album Consider The Ravens) https://wayfarermusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/consider-the-ravens 02.28.11 Loren Nerell ‘Ablution' (album The Venerable Dark Cloud) www.projekt.com 02.30.22 Loren Nerell ‘Dark Horizon' 02.36.15 Orca Attack!' Grass In The Moonlight' (single) https://mortalitytables.bandcamp.com/album/grass-in-the-moonlight 02.39.36 Thy Veils ‘One Endless Trail of Sunsets' (single) https://thyveils.bandcamp.com/track/one-endless-trail-of-sunsets-y30 02.46.14 Ross Christopher ‘The Day the Rapture Never Happened' (EP Echoes Of Our Ancestors) https://rosschristopher.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-of-our-ancestors 02.50.08 Formless Cascade ‘River Of Experience' (EP Along The Way) https://formlesscascade.bandcamp.com/album/along-the-way 02.52.25 Endless Lake ‘Sereno' (EP Sereno) https://valleyviewrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sereno 02.54.59 Jyrante 'Twilight Glow' (EP Sleeping With The Stars) https://jyrante.bandcamp.com/album/sleeping-with-the-stars Edit***

I interviewed Director Minhyuk Che & Producer Sngmoo Lee about 8pm and the Cat on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Venice Immersive in Venice, Italy. Here is the story synopsis for 8pm and the Cat: "Cartoonist Haru loses his partner, Mina, in the Itaewon tragedy. Since then, 8 pm — the hour she used to come home — keeps repeating: an ordinary moment in daily life now shadowed by her absence. Within that single hour, different emotional rooms unfold. Images and monologues are generated in real time, shaping singular emotional moments. This generative VR experience invites the audience into Haru's ongoing process of mourning — through the act of constantly drawing and speaking about her." Here are the contextual domains that are explored: Death, Loss, Grief [8] of a primary partner [7], the Pain and Suffering [12], as well as the home and artifacts that carry the memories of a relationship [4] Here is the Elemental Center of Gravity: 1st Center of Gravity of Emotional Presence: Story of loss and grief - The connection between Space and Emotion2nd Center of Gravity of Earth Element / Environmental and Embodied Presence: Tell the story off loss by montage sequences of objects, spaces, and the liminal afterlife3rd Center of Gravity of Fire Element / Active Presence: Generative AI prompt -- But also certain aspects of the story is also being dynamically generated and changes each time, although this is harder to discern what was authored and what was generative4th Center of Gravity of Air Element / Mental and Social Presence: Monologues / subtitles Archetypal Themes and Character Explored: Incredible loss and grief, and the malaise of that, allusions to the afterlife as it explores the theme of "loving someone for a long time, beyond absence" - Cyclical nature of time of the Chronos Time and Kairos Time, with 8p becoming a daily reminder of the loss. "October 29, 2022: 159 people did not return home from Itaewon. The hour stayed still." Artist Statement: "When a friend told me they didn't know how to live after losing the person they loved most, I didn't know what to say. How could I possibly grasp the depth of that grief? We don't even know what it truly means to overcome such sorrow. Maybe it means to keep longing for the one who's gone, to keep speaking to them, to let them stay alive inside us. This work was an attempt to hold onto that feeling — of loving someone for a long time, beyond absence." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ3HCloXspk This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Micron (MU) has been at the center of discussions on whether AI earnings growth is secular or cyclical. Nigam Arora offers his takeaways on that question to investors, explaining how memory supply pressures and AI models play a role in shaking up the guidance picture. He also adds color to the picture on the recent tech correction to help investors brace for another tentative shake-up. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

A compressed version of Scottish Mortgage's interview with chip-making equipment company ASML's chief executive, Christophe Fouquet.Listen to the full episode here.ASML prints the vanishingly small patterns that make leading-edge computer chips possible. NVIDIA, Amazon and Anthropic all rely on it to create their products and services. “Without EUV [extreme ultraviolet light technology]… you don't have AI,” Fouquet tells Scottish Mortgage deputy manager Lawrence Burns in this podcast.Background:When Scottish Mortgage invested in ASML, it couldn't be certain that the Dutch firm's efforts to harness EUV light would succeed. The holding was effectively an informed bet that the company could pull off one of the “greatest technical endeavours” of the time, as Burns puts it.To achieve this, the firm had to solve engineering challenges, such as generating plasma many times hotter than the sun's surface tens of thousands of times a second, to create the special light. Then, it had to work out how to capture and control it with specialised multilayer mirrors. All this was done to print billions of transistors in spaces often as small as a fingernail.Its achievement has pushed computing to new limits, not least enabling the training of AI models including Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Mistral and MiniMax.“Whatever happens… ASML wins,” says Burns. “It's an agnostic royalty on AI demand, and more broadly, compute demand.” Timecodes:00:00 Introduction01:11 Christophe Fouquet interview begins01:20 Printing transistors02:58 Nanometre scale, g-force acceleration05:09 Moore's Law “on steroids”08:25 A cyclical industry10:48 An unknowable futureGlossary (in order of mention):EUV (extreme ultraviolet): A type of lithography that uses extremely short-wavelength light to print the finest, most advanced chip features. Lithography: The process of printing the pattern of a chip's circuitry onto a silicon wafer using light. Semiconductor: The material (usually silicon) at the heart of a computer chip. Also used as shorthand for the chip industry. Transistor: A microscopic on/off switch. Packing more of them onto a chip is what increases computing power. Compute: Computing capacity – the processing power needed to train and run AI models. Logic chips and memory chips: The two main chip types – logic chips process information, memory chips store it. Moore's law: There are various definitions, but a common one is that the number of transistors on a chip roughly doubles every two years. Transistor density: The number of transistors packed into a given area of a chip – the measure that Moore's law tracks. Wafer: The thin disc of silicon on which chips are patterned, layer by layer, before being cut into individual chips. High NA: ASML's next-generation EUV technology. NA stands for numerical aperture – a measure of how much light an optical system can gather and focus. High NA EUV gathers more than the original EUV system, allowing finer printing. Reticle: The mask carrying the chip-pattern information that the lithography machine projects onto the wafer. Inference: The stage where a trained AI model is actually used to answer queries or make predictions, as opposed to training it. Cyclical (industry): An industry whose sales rise and fall in boom-and-bust cycles, rather than growing steadily. Node: A generation of chip-manufacturing technology, loosely named for the size of its smallest features – smaller numbers mean denser, more advanced chips.Check the podcast description to ensure this content is suitable for you. Your capital is at risk. Presenter: Claire ShawExecutive Producer: Leo KelionLine producer: Jessica RooneyBroadcast Technician: Samual O'Hare Editor: Jody Black Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a presentation by Darren of Grimerica that he did on the Solstice at serpent mound in Ohio.There indeed was a great reset of this planet at least once, if not more. Cyclical cataclysm may be hidden from us and maybe that's why civilizations are said to have only been around since 6000 years ago by academics. They don't want us to know how real history went. This major reset is the dividing line between the days of megaliths and the age of humanity we live in now.Darren packs in the many directions that water came through when the great flood destroyed large sections of continents, the magnetic pole changes, the ice sheets, the fossils found, and all kinds of evidences that support the younger drias impact theory.You can find Grimerica's work at: https://grimerica.ca Show website:⁠https://www.chantitdownradio.com/⁠Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmTlBzFViiv58N4_K9On0UQ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chantitdown/⁠Telegram:⁠https://t.me/chantitdown⁠Odysee: ⁠https://odysee.com/@chantitdownradio:c⁠Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/user/Chantitdownradio⁠Please help support the show. Subscribe, leave reviews, help algorithms find the show. Support the show if possible.Support Luemas in his new documentary series  join Patreon and get the extra show: Afterthoughts : ⁠https://www.patreon.com/Luemas⁠See Sacred Sight: https://www.sacredsight.info⁠https://www.chantitdownradio.com/store.html⁠Chant it down t-shirts: https://chant-it-down-store.creator-spring.com/listing/chant-it-down-logo

What to listen for:“You can still support your dog, but you do not have to step in and solve [the problem].”Our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, sit down with returning guest Bob Deeds to unpack a week of Intentional Handling and Hide Setting, the detection camp the two hosts built years ago and this year expanded to fifteen students running six searches a day!Held on Robin's working farm, the course throws teams (Papillons alongside Malinois, cadaver handlers alongside sport dog people) into barns full of donkey dung, hay fields, and wind that Bob, fresh from Texas, learns shifts hourly in Iowa.Hides "misbehave": they migrate, vanish with the moving sun, or disappear when a tractor pulls away from a scent pool.Rather than solving the problem for their dogs, handlers are coached to read arousal. The dog owns exactly one job, the trained behavior; the handler owns everything else.By week's end, students are setting their own hides, and handling that once looked frantic becomes nearly invisible. That's proof, Bob argues, that intentional handling builds teamwork rather than dependence.Homework matters as much as class time, too. Students now film their runs and coaching, and by day four they're self-correcting before anyone says a word. There's been so much success this year that Robin, Stacy, and Bob are already looking toward next year's version of the course! Key Topics:A Bigger, Reimagined Intentional Handling and Hide Setting Week (01:39)Building Systematic Toughness (04:56)When Hides Misbehave: Wind, Sun, and a Living Working Farm (10:50)Trainer Ethics and Why Students Should Design Their Own Hides (18:49)The Bowling Alley Analogy and a Live Lesson in Canine Stress Signals (25:23)The Wagon Wheel, Heads-Up Display, and Handler Challenges (30:50)The Donut of Effectiveness and Cyclical "Spinning Plates" Training (40:34)Key Takeaways (44:02)We want to hear from you:Check out the K9 Detection Collaborative FB page and comment on the episode post!K9Sensus Detection Dog Trainer AcademyK9Sensus Foundation can be found on Facebook and Instagram. We have a Trainer's Group on Facebook!Scentsabilities Nosework is also on Facebook. Here is a Facebook group you should join!You can follow us for notifications of upcoming episodes, find us at k9detectioncollaborative.com to enjoy the freebies, and tell your friends so you can keep the conversations going.And don't forget to check out the YouTube Channel!Audio editing & other podcast services by: www.thepodcastman.com Instagram: @the_podcast_man

Most money mindset advice sees revenue as a straight line, always climbing, every month meant to beat the last. But when you think about it, nothing alive, nothing that grows, ever grows that way, and I think that mismatch is where so much of our money shame comes from. In this episode I walk through the four seasons of money: spring as planting and investment, summer as the unglamorous tending with no proof yet it's working, autumn as harvest, and winter as the fallow rest we tend to mistake for failure. Which season are you actually in right now, and are you allowing yourself to be there?This episode is brought to you by The Coaching Business Academy, which is starting its summer cohort on the 4th of August. If you're sensing a planting season coming on, the details are at https://gillmoakes.com/academy, and there's a link there to book a call with me if you'd like to talk it through first. Get full access to ReWild With Gill Moakes at gillmoakes.substack.com/subscribe

Title: Breaking the Cyclical CurseScripture Reading: Genesis 9:20-29 ESVSeries: Bizarre BibleWhat if the bizarre story of Noah and Ham isn't just about nakedness, but a deeper, cyclical sin? This sermon challenges the common interpretation of Noah and Ham's story, through 4 Cs: the Crime, the Curse, the Cycle, and the Cure. Just like Ham, we carry the same cyclical sin in our heart today. How do we break that curse? Look to the only one who can cure the cycle, Jesus. 

Keto worked like magic in your 20s and 30s, but then perimenopause hit, and it stopped. Ben Azadi joins Andrea Donsky, author of Nourishing Menopause and 7x published menopause researcher, to explain why strict keto and fasting can backfire on shifting hormones, and how "flexing" instead of white-knuckling gets you back to results.Ben Azadi is back, and this time he's telling us why strict keto is the wrong move once you hit perimenopause.We talk through his revised book Keto Flex and why "flexing" in and out of ketosis, instead of staying in it forever, is the piece most women in this life stage are missing.What you'll learn:➡ Why doing keto and fasting too aggressively in perimenopause can backfire on your cortisol and adrenals➡ What cyclical ketosis (keto flex) actually looks like week to week➡ How ketosis may affect leptin, thyroid (T3), and testosterone, and why your labs can look "normal" while you still feel off➡ Why brain fog and memory issues might improve with a fat-adapted metabolism➡ Which fats to build meals around, and which seed oils to quietly dropBuy Keto Flex Revised: The Advanced Guide to Metabolic Flexibility, Fat Burning, and Hormone Health for Every Body at Every Stage https://amzn.to/44I6BWIChapters:0:00 Welcome Back: Ben Azadi Returns to Talk Keto Flex 3:08 What's New in the Keto Flex Revised Edition 6:00 The 4 Pillars of KetoFlex: Adapt, Fast, Phase, Flex 11:34 Why Strict Keto Backfires in Perimenopause 14:54 How Keto Flex Affects Leptin, Thyroid (T3), and Testosterone 21:00 Brain Fog, Memory, and Mitochondria After 40 24:40 Keto Flex vs. Fasting Mimicking Diet, Plus Protein and Whole Foods 31:20 The Truth About Seed Oils (and a Joint Pain Story)Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

Just like our physical, emotional and mental energy, our erotic energy also ebbs and flows through the menstrual cycle month. Today we've invited the brilliant psychotherapist and somatic sex therapist Carly Mountain back to the podcast to explore the connection between the womb and our erotic cycles. Today Carly guides us on a journey through the inner seasons of the menstrual cycle to explore the erotic challenges and gifts of each phase. Carly has recently released a new book called Untamed Pleasure, which is a treasure trove for anyone wanting to experience more sexual freedom and pleasure. We chat about many of the beautiful teachings from the book, including; how to manage protective parts that come up around around sex, how we can't produce sex hormones and stress hormones at the same time, the power and sensitivity of the cervix, perimenopause sex, untamed aging and how to access more pleasure in every stage of life. We explore:Why it can really help to take orgasm off the table, and focus instead on sensation and pleasure to relieve pressure and change the erotic landscape we're exploring.How to cultivate your connection to your cervix, to deepen the sensation, move through numbness, and awaken more pleasure, and why it's vital to move slowly and take our time. How the experience of eros can shift as we enter midlife.---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyCarly Mountain: @carly_mountain - https://www.instagram.com/carly_mountain

Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell A variety of topics all related to living a healthy life Presented by: Nutrition World www.nutritionw.com Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry Studio www.noogadentistry.com Production of: Whitfield Media Group www.vitalhealthradio.com Title: All about Spike Proteins with Dr. Glenn, Beyond Cholesterol & Better Heart Testing with Dr. Dearing [0:00:00] – Intro: Brian Johnson, Longevity & Oxalates + Farmers Market Light banter about: Ed coining the term “peak span” and using it in interviews. Ed's social media success (8.3 million views in 90 days). Joking about Ed doing a shirtless video and his bodybuilding competition and carb loading. Ed talks about Brian Johnson (longevity guru who spends ~$2M/year trying to live to 120): Johnson recently announced an autoimmune condition where his stomach is “eating its own stomach.” Ed admires his data and “Blueprint” protocol but believes two key factors in Johnson's regimen contributed to this issue. Ed teases that one factor is excess oxalate-rich foods; the other factor is left as a teaser for Ed's social media video. Ed announces a weekly farmers market at Nutrition World: Every Wednesday, inside the store, morning to mid-afternoon. Run by a young family with clean farming practices and minimal chemicals. Nutrition World does not profit from it; framed as a service to the community and support for small farmers. [0:05:04] – Upcoming Guests, Ed's E‑Books & Podcasts Ed previews two interviews for this episode: Dr. Glenn – testing and managing spike proteins. Dr. Curt Dearing – discussing his new book “Beyond Cholesterol” and non-traditional views on cardiovascular risk. Ed's e‑books: Six e‑books available on theholisticnavigator.com, including: Quality sleep Oxalates and pain “Are You Sick and Tired?” (diet & overall health) Oral health Immune system “Core Four” foundational supplements Podcasts: Ed mentions his Holistic Navigator podcast Clint promotes Nooga Podcasts (noogapodcasts.com) – a network of 20+ podcasts. [0:09:26] – Interview with Dr. Glenn: What Are Spike Proteins & Why They Matter Dr. Glenn defines spike proteins: Discovered in the 1960s, normally part of viruses from nature. Our immune system usually recognizes and dissolves natural spike proteins. For COVID-era, lab-made spike proteins: They are not recognized properly by the body. They can persist and are not efficiently eliminated. Mechanism (simplified): Spike proteins interact with ACE2 receptors (“locks” on the cell door). They unlock and open the cell doors, enter the cells, and damage/destroy cells from the inside. Clint notes he never heard the term “spike protein” before COVID; Dr. Glenn explains: Previously, they weren't an issue because the body just handled them. This is the first time in history we've dealt with lab-made spike proteins at scale. Dr. Glenn stresses this is not simply vaccinated vs. unvaccinated: mRNA vaccines were designed to produce spike proteins. But unvaccinated people with bad cases of COVID can also carry very high spike levels. His personal story: Got severe COVID in Jan 2020, pre-official naming: 2 weeks very ill on couch/bed. 3 months to feel “recovered,” but that was just the start of long-term issues. Over the next 3+ years, progressive cellular damage accumulated, leading to a broad set of symptoms. Dr. Glenn's symptoms when spikes were very high: Whites of eyes turned gray, with burning eyes all day (constant eye drops). Tinnitus (ringing in ears). Cyclical rashes under armpits. Burning nerves in quads; needed leg massage devices nightly to sleep. Gout attacks (kidneys not handling uric acid well). Venous congestion in lower left leg. Severe fatigue, getting sick frequently despite doing everything “right.” Developed endocarditis (inflammation of heart and valves); resting heart rate jumped from 55–60 to 80–105. Subtle Bell's palsy–type weakness on left side of face and brain symptoms. Laboratory findings: Test: SARS‑CoV‑2 spike protein antibody test (semi-quantitative). Thresholds: 1000: likely too high, potential cell damage. 5000: “a whole other level of danger.” His highest result: 11,694 (measured around Oct 28, 2023). Progress over four tests: 11,694 → 11,087 → ~9,950 → 8,905 (as of June 30, current year). Many symptoms have significantly improved, though: Heart rate better but not back to baseline. Tinnitus persists. Spike level is still high, so work remains. Symptoms can vary dramatically from person to person: Because spikes can enter different “doors” (cells/tissues) in different bodies. One person's profile may be mostly neurological; another's cardiovascular, etc. Dr. Glenn's clinic policy: He will not work with someone on issues like hormones, gut, or cognitive problems without a spike antibody test, because: Otherwise they may be “paddling upstream” against ongoing spike-related damage. Observation: Many patients say: “My doctor says my bloodwork is fine,” yet they feel terrible. Conventional doctors rarely order spike protein antibody tests [0:23:01] – Managing High Spike Proteins: Testing, Risk & Protocol Who Should Test & How: Ed notes frequent COVID infections (he's had it six times) and that many people have unexplained symptoms. Both Ed and Dr. Glenn suggest: Spike antibody testing should be considered for anyone with mysterious chronic symptoms, regardless of age or vaccination status. Testing can be done through labs like Be Well Labs (which Nutrition World works with) or other local options. Reference values: < 0.08 means essentially no exposure to COVID. Out of ~130 tests Dr. Glenn has reviewed, only one person was

Time is relative, especially when it comes to lean problem solving. The LEI trio of Josh Howell, Mark Reich, and Art Smalley explored how the speed of quality problem solving really depends on the level of the organization in which the problem exists and the types of problems and thinking patterns in place at that level. In this first podcast of two, they examine what “better” and “faster” means in the lean world and how that manifests itself.  There's often a debate among management circles calling for fast problem solving and change vs. slow, deliberate decision-making. Art, Toyota veteran and author of Four Types of Problems, says, “We're all trying to think better and think faster, respective to our level and the speed that governs it. But it's overly simplistic to just say ‘think slow.' You want to, all things equal, arrive at a better end result faster. In reality there are different types of problems, different patterns of thinking, and different mental gears that can be used.”   Art discussed different types of problems and the different styles of work used in Toyota to address them. As outlined in his book, they are:  Type 1 troubleshooting problem, such as responding to the andon signal at a frontline workstation with a 45-second cycle time, needs to be solved safely and quickly, which will often occur countless times each day because these problems involve a known problem and known solution.   Type 2 problems are harder to solve and have unknown root causes and solutions, which require a more analytical mode of thinking.   Type 3 problems are actually continuous improvement efforts that seek to establish a new, better target condition.  Type 4 problems represent truly innovative new solutions (think hybrid powertrain technologies) that often require years of trial and error.   The problem-solving work moves from convergent thinking, known standards, and highly skilled execution at the frontline to middle management using the eight steps of Toyota Business Practice that can take days or weeks, to innovation, which is slower, more deliberate, divergent, and exploratory.   Josh looks back to his time at Starbucks and the problem-solving spectrum, contrasting the challenge of trying to transform a company of some 350,000 employees (“That's going to take some time, and certainly the executives don't want it to take too much time. It can't take forever.”) compared to experiencing problems in a store during peak service time when there's a new customer every 30 seconds. “The way that we were taught from our TPS and lean teachers to improve that situation, improve our performance for the customers, was to really dig into the details of what happens inside those 30 seconds.”  Speed is only one facet of lean problem solving. Remember, the Toyota slogan is “Better Thinking, Better Products,” and so quality has to be part of problem-solving work.   Mark (LEI Chief Engineer Strategy, author of Managing on Purpose, and also a Toyota veteran) says the quality of problem solving requires developing the capabilities of those doing the problem solving as well as the patience to take sufficient time to examine problems and come to better solutions: “We want to build the capability in the organization for leaders, for people, not just leaders, but for people at every level, to be able to produce good quality work. What's unique about Toyota is that's true in any function. We want good quality accounting work. We want good quality planning work. We want good quality work, of course, at where the products made and developed. And I think that does take time to build that capability to produce good quality, whatever function you're talking about.”  The trio also discuss the:  Cyclical nature of processes in which problems occur, be that a seconds-long cycle on the line, an annual cycle for formulating corporate strategy, or a decades-long span for replenishing capital equipment. At all levels, the process repeats but the problems will vary, such as market changes impacting the strategy development cycle one year to the next.  Use of process cycles as learning: From frontline to the executive suite, it's not just about fixing the current problem and getting back to work, but taking the time and data to come up with better solutions and standards for future work. “There's so much here to look closely at, to analyze, to scrutinize,” says Josh. “There's so many details that we can question, and inside all of those details are potential solutions, potential improvements, kaizen points that we can make things better.”  Need to involve as many people as possible in addressing problems — the work of problem detection, notification, response, and solving. Considering the number of problems that exist throughout a company and at all levels and functions, it would be impossible to meet the problem-solving demand if only top executives, management, and engineers were doing the problem solving.  Toyota Production System was designed not as a system to produce things perfectly but as a framework knowing that things will not go perfectly, that there will be problems. “Build in a system that accepts and recognizes there's going to be mistakes, therefore have a system that catches and flags those, and have layers of ability stacked behind that to deal with it,” says Art.  Different levels within the organization need to focus on the problem solving commensurate to their level. Josh recalls how a Starbucks executive came to a store that had transformed significantly using standardized work and structured problem solving. This leader, however, was obsessed over a low-priority Type 1 problem he noticed that eventually would be handled by the frontline team instead of giving his attention to building the store team's overall capability to identify and handle more problems on their own.   The problem-solving approach of Fujio Cho, President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky and then Toyota Motor Corp., and other Toyota executives: Art recalls a time when Cho refused to follow along on a plant tour and instead went off on his own and found a significant oil leak at a machine. Cho then immediately engaged the team in problem solving, asking questions about how it occurs and how leaders find such problems, and discussed a process to signal such abnormal and potentially dangerous conditions. He knew the plant tour was set up to be perfect, and he was looking for the right teaching moment, not to scold people, but to build the education into an actual problem rather than view a rehearsed problem on a flip chart.  Look for the second part of the better-thinking-faster conversation to appear on July 28. Subscribe to LEI's newsletter at ean.org/newsletter-signup

Today we're having a fascinating conversation with the woman who pioneered the role of intimacy co-ordinator in TV, film, opera and theatre. Ita O'Brien has worked on numerous high-profile productions including Sex Education on Netflix, and I May Destroy You on the BBC, and is the founder of the Intimacy on Set guidelines which have been widely adopted across the industry, advocating for safe, fair and dignified work.Ita recently took all of her learnings and experience, and she's shared them in her brilliant book, Intimacy: A field guide to finding connection and feeling your deep desires. Today we explore the vital role that an intimacy co-ordinator plays, and why safe, honouring and real-life depictions of sex on screen are so vital. We also draw on Ita's wisdom around listening to our bodies in order to create deeper intimacy with ourselves and others, the need for all of us to understand the cyclical anatomy of female arousal and why we need more women writers creating truthful intimate scenes for women and people who menstruate.We explore:Ita's experience of being an intimacy co-ordinator on trailblazing scenes involving period sex in Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You.The importance of true consent, and how to access the power of no in intimacy, so that we can find our true yes. The archetype of the enchantress and how she can support our intimacy explorations as we approach, move through and enter our third act post menopause.---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyIta O'Brien: @itaobrien_intimacycoordinator: https://www.instagram.com/itaobrien_intimacycoordinator/

The new shipbuilding supercycle: Cyclical upswing or structural shift? by Lloyd's List

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Most women have been told their cycle is something to manage, track for fertility, or push through. What almost no one is saying is that your cycle is a second biological clock running inside your body at all times. The circadian rhythm is roughly 24 hours and is governed by light. The infradian rhythm is roughly 28 days and is governed by the menstrual cycle. Men have one main rhythm. Women have two. This is not a flaw in our design. It is added intelligence. In this solo episode, Michelle walks you through what is actually happening underneath the surface of each phase. Your brain structure shifts across the cycle. Your immune system, metabolism, insulin sensitivity, microbiome, and nervous system are all moving with you. You will learn why the same stressor can feel completely different from one week to the next, why luteal phase cravings are real signals and not willpower failures, and how to begin matching your work, food, and rest to the phase you are actually in. Whether you are trying to conceive or simply want to stop fighting your own body, this episode offers a more accurate map of how you are designed to function.   Key Takeaways: Women have two main biological rhythms. The circadian rhythm is roughly 24 hours. The infradian rhythm is roughly 28 days and is governed by the menstrual cycle. Most lifestyle and research advice is built around the male 24-hour clock, which is part of why so many women feel exhausted. Your brain structure literally changes across the cycle. The hippocampus shifts in volume, connectivity between regions changes, and verbal fluency, spatial reasoning, and pain perception all move with the phases. Feeling like a different person at different times of the month is neurobiology, not emotional volatility. Your immune system is rhythmic. It is more active in the first half of the cycle and shifts after ovulation, when progesterone becomes mildly immunosuppressive to prepare the uterus for a possible embryo. This is why colds, autoimmune flares, and allergies can shift across the month. Basal metabolic rate rises slightly in the luteal phase, and insulin sensitivity changes. The same meal can land differently depending on where you are in your cycle. Luteal phase cravings are often a real signal of higher energy needs. The gut and vaginal microbiomes also shift cyclically with hormones. You are not a static system. Everything inside your body moves with you. Heart rate variability tends to be higher in the follicular phase and lower in the luteal phase. The same stressor can land very differently depending on when in the month it arrives. Your nervous system is operating from a different baseline. From a TCM perspective, the liver works harder in the luteal phase to prepare for menstruation, which can show up as more irritability, less energy, and stagnation when qi is not flowing freely. Working with the cycle is not just a fertility tool. It is a way of living that supports energy, focus, mood, and recovery across the entire month. Practical starting points: track more than your period (energy, sleep, mood, focus, hunger, stress response), match the work to the phase when possible, and eat in a way that responds to what your body is actually doing in each phase.   Host Bio: Michelle Oravitz, L.Ac., FABORM, is a board-certified fertility acupuncturist, Ayurvedic practitioner, and author of The Way of Fertility. She is the host of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, where she explores the intersection of Traditional Chinese Medicine, modern fertility science, nervous system health, and the deeper, often overlooked terrain of mind-body fertility. Through her clinical practice and online programs, Michelle works with women trying to conceive and with practitioners who want to bring a more holistic, integrated approach into their work.   Research and Resources Cited: Brain structure and function changes across the menstrual cycle (hippocampal volume) Cyclical changes in hippocampal volume across the menstrual cycle Menstrual cycle effects on cognition: verbal fluency and spatial reasoning Pain perception and threat sensitivity across the menstrual cycle Progesterone and immune modulation in the luteal phase Basal metabolic rate variation across the menstrual cycle Insulin sensitivity and the menstrual cycle Gut microbiome variation across the menstrual cycle Vaginal microbiome shifts across the menstrual cycle Heart rate variability across the menstrual cycle Cortisol and HPA axis response across the menstrual cycle   Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care.  Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: The Wholesome Lotus

Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions 2025 Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) Guidelines: A Brain–Gut, Migraine-Based Action PlanThe script explains updated 2025 guidelines for pediatric cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), framing CVS as a disorder of gut–brain interaction and a “migraine equivalent,” with up to 82% of affected children having personal or family migraine history, shifting treatment focus to the central nervous system. It highlights links to nociplastic pain/central sensitization and higher rates of neurodivergence (ADHD, autism), supporting a holistic biopsychosocial approach and trigger management, especially consistent sleep. Key terminology (abortive vs prophylactic therapy, strong vs conditional recommendations) is clarified. The only strong recommendation is early abortive anti-migraine therapy (triptans like sumatriptan or high-dose NSAIDs like ibuprofen) during prodrome; conditional options include aprepitant, ondansetron, and early IV rehydration. Prevention starts with lifestyle and supplements (riboflavin, CoQ10), then escalates to propranolol, cyproheptadine, or amitriptyline; topiramate is generally avoided unless others fail. The guidelines address catamenial and “calendar time” CVS, distinguish CVS from cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome via six months of cannabis cessation, and emphasize creating a written green/yellow/red CVS action plan for home, school, and emergency care.00:00 Lost in the Fog01:56 CVS as Brain Gut Disorder04:19 Migraine Link Explained06:13 Nociplastic Pain and Sensitization08:48 Neurodivergence Connection10:50 Guideline Terms Decoded13:26 Abortive Rescue Plan17:18 Preventing Future Episodes22:05 Special Subtypes and CHS24:08 Action Plan Zones26:04 Holistic Approach and Wrap UpClick here for the YouTube Channel  Click here for the YouTube channel Support the showWhen I started this podcast and YouTube Channel—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That's why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope.  If you've been told fibromyalgia “isn't real” or that it's “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you'll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 29+ years as an MD.Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn't replace per...

Is memory truly cyclical, or has the AI data center boom changed the rules? In Part 2 of the How CSI Invests series, Nick and Kasey tackle one of the most debated questions among semiconductor investors by walking through the investment thesis checklist step that asks: what kind of business cycle does this company actually have?Rather than labeling companies simply cyclical or non-cyclical, the framework breaks businesses into short cycle, long cycle, and non-cyclical categories based on how closely revenue tracks changes in GDP growth. A short cycle business sees revenue move quickly with the economy, while a long cycle or non-cyclical business continues growing steadily regardless of macro conditions. The traditional eleven sectors of the economy do not map cleanly onto this framework, and Nick and Kasey explain why semiconductors, SaaS, telecom carriers, and ad-driven internet platforms can all fall in very different places even within the same official sector.The episode applies this framework to six real companies. Micron is examined as a short cycle business currently in year two of a strong memory upcycle, with historical precedent for these cycles to run several years. Intuitive Surgical is discussed as a long cycle healthcare hardware business tied to product generation launches. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is presented as a genuinely non-cyclical pharmaceutical company with steady growth. NextEra Energy represents the utilities sector and one of the longest cycles of all. Credo Technologies, a newer public company, is evaluated as likely short cycle, with a look at its fiscal 2027 guidance calling for eighty percent revenue growth and fifty percent adjusted profit margins. Finally, Palo Alto Networks is broken down as a cyclical business once acquisitions like CyberArk and Chronosphere are stripped out, with commentary on CEO Nikesh Arora's view that cybersecurity is constantly chasing the next emerging risk.The episode closes with the revenue analysis questions CSI uses for every company: who the primary customers are, whether revenue is concentrated, what is actually being monetized, why customers choose to spend money with that company over alternatives, and what risks could disrupt the business. Understanding these fundamentals is what allows an investor to tune out noisy debates about whether a cycle has "changed forever" and instead build real conviction in a business.For in-depth stock research and the Semiconductor Insider membership,visit chipstockinvestor.com.

Being present is a superpower in sports! Learn a two-part strategy you can use to be more present when you compete.Cyclical breathing article: https://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2023/02/cyclic-sighing-can-help-breathe-away-anxiety.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com Work with me!

Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health.Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com_____Why do people quit the carnivore diet even after it helped them at first? In this episode, Judy Cho breaks down the most common reasons the carnivore diet stops working for some people, from undereating and poor fat tolerance to electrolyte issues, thyroid and hormone changes, food boredom, cholesterol fears, and the pressure to do “perfect carnivore.”A carnivore diet can be a powerful elimination diet, but it is not inherently well-formulated. This conversation explains why some people thrive, why others struggle, and how to tell whether the issue is the diet itself, how it is being done, or the body's current state of health.Cyclical and chronic dietersMind-body connection and the bell curveExpectations and disappointments (planning is the antidote)Undereating, thyroid and hormone functionProtein and poor fat toleranceMindset: community pressure, your “why”Protect your eyes and ears. 60,000 thoughts.Food boredomElectrolytes, hormones, thyroidHeart disease and cardiovascular riskPerfect CarnivoreReal talk_____EPISODE RESOURCES How much to eat episode Undereating episodeSymptom journalThyroid health on carnivoreGut support ADH testingCholesterol test panelCarnivore elimination protocolRay Peat diet articleMercola and carbs article_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

In this episode, we discussed how structural pressures from the AI buildout are real, but they are growing slowly, not driving the yield moves investors are watching right now. The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The information included herein is not based on any particularized financial situation, or need, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research, investment advice or a recommendation for any specific PIMCO or other security, strategy, product or service. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. All investments contain risk and may lose value. Investors should speak to their financial advisors regarding the investment mix that may be right for them based on their financial situation and investment objective. Podcasts may involve discussions with non-PIMCO personnel and such content contain the current opinions of the speaker but not necessarily those of PIMCO. Other podcasts may consist of audio recording of an existing PIMCO article and such material contains the current opinions of the manager. The opinions expressed in all podcasts are subject to change without notice. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed. PIMCO as a general matter provides services to qualified institutions, financial intermediaries and institutional investors. This is not an offer to any person in any jurisdiction where unlawful or unauthorized. For additional important information go to www.pimco.com/gbl/en/general/legal-pages/podcast-disclosures CMR2026-0521-5513952-T

Programming Philosophy, Annual Plans, and Building a Better Weight Room with Coach Devin Young (Pitt)Tim Caron welcomes Coach Devin Young (University of Pittsburgh) to discuss programming workflow for group training, including how Young builds annual plans for cyclical sports like track and adapts plans for acyclical team sports like softball amid constantly changing schedules. Young outlines his process from coach meetings and intro blocks for freshmen/transfers through accumulation and intensification phases, emphasizing “low-hanging fruit” qualities (strength and speed) guided by testing, sprint timing, force plates, and isometric measures. He describes Pitt's integrated sports science support via master's students and walks through a typical softball Monday session from force-plate jumps and movement prep to A/B/C blocks, accessories, and cooldown. They then explore how a much larger new facility (more racks, indoor/outdoor turf, Sorinex racks) could remove bottlenecks but introduce logistical and culture/energy challenges, prompting Tim's advice to identify constraints, request needed rack features, and “scorched earth” rethink programming while preserving team cohesion.00:00 Podcast Intro and Guest00:10 Products and Courses Plug01:21 Programming Workflow Setup01:56 Annual Plan and Blocks04:03 Softball vs Track Constraints06:32 Debate on Long Term Planning08:33 Cyclical vs Acyclical Periodization09:48 Low Hanging Fruit Testing12:30 Sports Science Integration14:26 Softball Session Walkthrough18:27 Current Room Layout19:29 Warmups And Flow21:11 New Facility Upgrades21:46 Racks Pins And Tools29:56 Space Changes Culture34:33 Explore The New Room35:54 Jammer Arms Physics Rant38:17 Wrap Up And Plugs

On this PRmoment podcast today we're chatting about the Nils Leonardgate.Is comparing earned media creativity and paid media creativity pointless?I normally have this debate internally in my own head when I watch the annual PR/ad creative bun fight at Cannes but it's come a bit early this year following Uncommon founder Nils Leonard's latest activation of his "let's start a fight' strategy where he says: "The PR industry should be scared, not just of Uncommon but in general."We'll also discuss to what extent paid media creative and earned media creatives are similar, and to what extent are they different. Can they ever be compared with much validity? To talk about all this stuff welcome Hope & Glory co-founder James Gordon Macintosh.Before we start the final entry deadline to The Creative Moment Awards is on Friday 19th June 2026.Key Themes1. Ad Land's Cyclical "Discovery"Gordon-Macintosh believes that this is not a paradigm shift, but rather a predictable, cyclical reaction to macroeconomic pressures. Whenever paid media budgets shrink due to client belt-tightening or shifting algorithms, advertising shops look to colonise PR space to protect their revenue lines. Every decade, advertising "discovers" a discipline PR has been practicing for years—whether it's social media, creator marketing, or culture marketing—and rebrands it as something entirely new.2. Bought vs. Earned Creative ArchitectureThe structural divergence between advertising creativity and PR creativity forms a central pillar of the debate. Advertising is hardwired for absolute control—agencies write a script, buy the slot, and force eyeballs onto the screen. PR, conversely, requires navigating a chaotic, reactive ecosystem of third-party validation, shifting editorial gatekeepers, and genuine cultural conversations where control is surrendered in exchange for authenticity.3. The "Infinite Monkey Cage" of Ad-Led PRWhile acknowledging Uncommon's brilliant output (such as Rat Boot and PAIN), Gordon-Macintosh draws a line between flashy stunts and sustainable communication strategy.Quotes from James Gordon Macintosh:"Every decade, I'd say advertising discovers something PR has frankly been doing for years, and they try to give it a new name.""Advertising is about buying your way into the media space—you buy the eyeballs. PR genuinely has to engage with what people are actually talking about.""If you take an infinite number of monkeys and give them an infinite number of typewriters... mathematically one will eventually write Hamlet. In ad agencies, an earned idea is all too often luck, not skill."

* You can get the sermon note sheet at: https://family-bible-church.org/2026Messages/26May24.pdf * Last week, we considered Remembering Your Creator in Your Labor. As we ended that study looking at a proper Biblical Perspective of Labor, we considered how much Scripture adjures us to be diligent in our labor by not being lazy, but rather redeeming the time knowing that the days are evil. * Today, we continue that line of thought considering the redemption of time. * In "Bob's Philosophy of Life," a fulfilled Christian life is found through "The redemption of that which cannot be saved in order to invest in the redemption of that which can be saved by laying all that I am on the altar in order that YHWH may alter all that I am!" * Lord willing, today we will have a study in Contrasts considering Time v. Events; Positive v. Negative Events; Cyclical v. Linear views of time ... and then a consideration of how the Sovereignty of God is intricately woven into a proper Biblical understanding of time, events, and our seasons of life. * This message was presented by Bob Corbin on May 24, 2026 at Family Bible Church in Martinez, Georgia.

In Episode 5 of Seeing Tarot, artist Anna Rose Stabler and tarot reader Gina Wisotzky continue their card-by-card exploration of the tarot, arriving at the final ace of the Minor Arcana: the Ace of Pentacles.Rather than defining cards through fixed meanings, this podcast explores what happens when you live with tarot over time: through art-making, daily life, season, conversation, and sensory experience.This month's focus:The Ace of PentaclesHere, we dive into the element of earth: cultivation, embodiment, material reality, labor, pleasure, systems, resources, and the strange human tension between structure and freedom.The conversation moves between orchards, agriculture, productivity culture, tarot structure, perfume, ducks, bees, home renovations, and the rhythms of seasonal living. The Ace of Pentacles emerges as a card about participation in the world itself: the place where spiritual insight becomes lived experience.This episode also marks the completion of the aces and the beginning of a new phase in the project, as Anna and Gina begin considering a move into the court cards and the evolving structure of the series itself.In This Episode* The Ace of Pentacles as the grounding point of the Minor Arcana: where “things get real” * Agriculture as both technology and existential tradeoff: planning for survival versus living in the present* The garden as representation of the emergence of humanity in the tarot landscape* The relationship between structure, discipline, civilization, and spiritual life* The tension between optimization culture and cyclical, sensory, embodied living* Anna's artistic process creating the Ace of Pentacles illustration: orchards, orange roses, guinea fowl, and pastoral abundance* Cyclical versus linear understandings of tarot structure and personal growth* Perfume, musk, gourmand fragrances, and the sensory world of Pentacles* Bees, ducks, chickens, home renovation, spring labor, and the deeply earthly experience of tending land and homeScents & Sensory CorrespondencesAce of PentaclesFragranceAnna's PickDzing! — animalic, hay-like, gourmand inspired by the circus.Gina's PickKiehl's Musk — as earthy as it gets! a musk for the ages.Additional Pentacles fragrance associations discussed include bread accords, gourmand perfumes, amber, vanilla, and patchouli.Natural Material* Orchard soil* Fresh bread* Hay and straw* Mossy garden walls* Animal musk* BeeswaxEnvironment* A cultivated orchard bordered by mountains* A busy garden full of creatures* Spring abundance tipping toward summerReferences & Influences* Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack* Tarot Deciphered by T. Susan Chang and M. M. Meleen* Fortune's WheelhouseAce of Cups MoodboardAbout the HostsGina Wisotzky The founder of Incandescent Tarot, Gina has been reading and practicing tarot and the intuitive arts for over two decades. Her work weaves tarot, writing, seasonal practice, and somatic inquiry through readings, classes, and audio reflections.Incandescent Tarot / AlchemagAnna Rose Stabler Anna Rose Stabler is an illustrator whose work centers symbolism, still life, and narrative imagery. Her practice explores how meaning forms through visual language, material, and seasonality.Website / Instagram / TumblrAbout the SeriesSeeing Tarot is a collaborative podcast documenting the creation of a tarot deck from the ground up. Through ongoing dialogue, Anna and Gina explore symbolism, artistic process, intuition, sensory experience, and the evolving language of tarot.Rather than offering definitive meanings, the series approaches tarot as something lived: relational, interpretive, embodied, and continually unfolding through attention and conversation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit incandescenttarot.substack.com

Save Family Farming's Dillon Honcoop says the state of Washington has created an environment for agriculture that is ALWAYS challenging!

Jane Wang brings a rare cross-disciplinary lens to one of fitness's oldest problems: member retention. With a background in clinical research, mortality risk, and 12+ years in corporate wellness, Jane shares why the industry's approach to churn is fundamentally flawed — and what a data-driven, human-centered model looks like. What We Cover: Jane's background — From HIV research and ovarian cancer trials to building tech for 7M+ members at Opt Why retention is broken — The industry measures daily/weekly/monthly activity but ignores the full lifecycle of a member Life stages & churn — Having a baby, moving cities, changing jobs: why no text message can fix structural churn The "no" that means "not right now" — Treating lapsed members like a long-term sales relationship Life events in insurance vs. fitness — How life insurers market around milestones and why gyms should too Joyful nudges vs. aggressive ones — Why over-messaging kills retention and joy-driven UX wins The female fitness opportunity — Women are 60–90% of class-based gym users, but most products are built by and for men Cyclical health design — Why female biology demands a different measurement framework Candy Crush vs. Call of Duty — The massive underserved female market and what light gamification unlocks Social connectedness as a magic metric — Facebook's early retention lesson applied to gyms; women average 8–9 challenge buddies vs. men's 1–2 Fidgital — Physical + digital experiences that create lasting loyalty (Apple as the model) The data stack — Subscription data → usage/check-ins → wearables → zip codes → behavioral triangulation How Opt's challenges work — 1-day to 2-week gamified events that surface persona, personality, and device data with no tech lift for partners EGM Genius AI — A real-world fidgital example from the gym floor What Jane needs — Partners with 100K+ member footprints to help scale from 7M to 100M members OUR SPONSORS:

In this episode, Serena sits down with Sabine Hutchison — CEO and co-founder of Seuss Plus, author of Beyond the Ladder, host of Cut the Chat Life Science Insider podcast and Be the Ripple podcast, and founder of the Ripple Network.Known as the ‘Queen of Reinvention', Sabine shares how she has reshaped her life and career again and again — from chemistry graduate and hazardous waste specialist, to world-touring team member for David Copperfield, to biotech and life sciences leader, published author, and ecosystem builder.Through candid examples, Sabine reminds us that reinvention doesn't always arrive with fireworks — often it's quiet, intuitive, deliberate, and built on patience, values, and inner listening.What we talked about✔️ Reinvention as a series of small, intuitive steps — not one dramatic leap✔️ Parking your education, identity, or expertise without losing it✔️ Blurriness vs clarity — and why both belong in every journey✔️ Sitting with uncertainty instead of forcing change✔️ Nervousness, self-awareness, and what our body tells us✔️ Cyclical energy, perimenopause, and why women must speak about it✔️ Networking as nourishment, not obligation✔️ How women can build values-aligned, sustainable careersKey Insights & Gentle Reminders» You don't need every step mapped out — trust the blur» Clarity can come from knowing your values, not your job title» Your degree or past roles are not wasted — you can return to them any time» Confidence grows through preparation, tuning in, and practice» Your energy ebbs and flows — honour your season» Reinvention is available at any age, stage, or chapterAbout Sabine's Book – Beyond the LadderSabine's book invites women to rethink outdated career narratives and build careers aligned with purpose, health, seasonality, and personal strength.Featuring tools, reflections, and stories from 36 diverse women, it's part guidebook, part inspiration, and deeply practical.Connect with Sabine HutchisonWebsiteLinkedInThe Ripple NetworkCut the Chat Life Science Insider PodcastBe the Ripple PodcastBeyond the Ladder Invitation to work with Serena The Quiet Warrior CoachIf you're ready to be visible in the workplace without performing extroversion, book a S.E.E.N. diagnostic session with Serena at info@serenalow.com.au.This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

Eating disorder therapist Krista Day-Gloe is back to talk about her new book, 'Moon and Moon', the book we all should have received when we were 12 years old. Krista explains the science of hormones, menstrual cycles, and how understanding these can improve women's health, mood, and body image.She shares her journey from therapy to writing this accessible guide, emphasizing tracking and normalizing hormonal changes. You'll even learn about something new, "Divorce Day."I'm sure lots of lightbulbs will go off when you are listening. Key topics include:Hormonal cycles and their impact on mood and body imageThe importance of tracking menstrual cycles for health insightsUnderstanding perimenopause and menopause transitionsChapters00:00 Introduction to Moon and Mood02:52 The Journey from Therapy to Writing05:42 Understanding Hormonal Cycles08:48 The Impact of Hormones on Mood and Body Image11:40 Navigating the Luteal Phase14:33 Empowerment Through Knowledge17:21 The Importance of Self-Compassion20:19 Divorce Day and Its Implications24:11 Understanding Hormonal Cycles and Emotional Responses30:45 Navigating Perimenopause: Changes and Challenges35:45 The Impact of Hormones on Relationships39:18 Breaking the Stigma: Hormones and Mental HealthKrista's Website: https://healingrootswellnesscenter.com/Link to book and cycle tracker: https://healingrootswellnesscenter.com/body-led-books/mood-moon/

Morningstar Wealth's Philip Straehl says U.S. equities are showing resilience as key downside risks fade, including easing rate‑hike fears and progress toward a ceasefire. He notes recent tech and semiconductor gains appear driven more by sentiment and liquidity than new fundamentals. In software, Morningstar favors high‑switching‑cost names like SAP (SAP), while gold's role as a hedge has weakened as risk assets continue to climb.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on TBCY with Ajay Chaturvedi—author and deep thinker—as he explores the mysteries and significance of time through the lens of ancient Indian scriptures.Ajay, Founder of Harva XPO and a globally recognized leader, explains why time is cyclical—not linear—and what this means for human progress, personal growth, and our connection to nature. Discover how festivals, rituals, and traditional calendars are not just cultural practices but tools for aligning with cosmic rhythms.He also shares practical wisdom for today's youth, insights into the Panchanga, and timeless lessons from the Vedas on living meaningfully in the modern world.

How can we put our emerging knowledge around forest systems into practice? In this episode, renowned forest ecologist Suzanne Simard returns to the podcast to talk about her latest book, When the Forest Breathes, and her decades-long Mother Tree Project, which integrates Western science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge to reshape our forest harvesting methods in ways that protect the integrity of both their ecosystems and our climate futures. As she shares her team's landmark findings on what Mother Trees are telling us about generational resilience, Suzanne challenges us to begin working with the intelligence of the forest. Read the transcript. Photo by Bill Heath

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) has long been dismissed, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood. For a long time, we thought PMDD was just a heigthened version of PMS and was simply another consequence of hormonal imbalances associated with a woman's menstrual cycle. But neuroscience is finally catching up! In this episode, we unpack what's actually happening in the brain during PMDD, from hormone sensitivity to shifts in mood and cognition. We also discuss how perceptions of PMDD have evolved over time, from stigma and skepticism to growing clinical recognition. Authors: Golnar Taheri, Eve Racette Email: thinktwicepodcast@outlook.com Instagram: @thinktwice_podcast LinkedIN: Think Twice Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThinkTwicePodcast Disclaimer: Think Twice is a podcast for general information and entertainment purposes only. The content discussed in the episodes does not reflect the views of the podcast committee members or any institution they are affiliated with. The use of the information presented in this podcast is at the user's own risk and is not intended to replace professional healthcare services.

ResourcesWork with Claire:https://clairelefebvre.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/claire_lefebvre_/https://www.tiktok.com/@claire_lefebvre__Cycle syncing for business – get our free plannerRepurpose Ai: Streamline your content creation and repurpose effortlessly with ⁠Repurpose Ai⁠.Later Content Scheduling: Simplify your social media strategy with ⁠Later⁠.Flodesk: Elevate your email marketing with Flodesk – get 50% off your first year using ⁠this link⁠.Other Resources:Submit a question to be featured on the podcast and receive live coaching! Send a voice note or fill out the⁠ question form⁠.Where To Find Us:Instagram:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠TikTok:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠Newsletter:⁠ Subscribe here⁠Threads:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠In this rich and expansive conversation, I sit down with Artist, Yoga Teacher and creative business owner Claire Lefebvre to explore feminine creativity, myth, magic, mysticism and cyclical wisdom, and how these elements deeply support women business owners.If you have ever felt disconnected from your creativity, over-functioning in your business, or stuck in productivity without potency, this episode will feel like a remembering. We discuss why honouring your natural rhythms, nervous system and creative essence is not indulgent, but foundational to sustainable business growth.Claire shares how myth, talismanic artworks, symbolism and ritual shape her art practice, and how creativity, intuition and feminine energy are directly connected to expansion in business. This conversation bridges art, spirituality, somatic awareness and practical business support, reminding you that you are not separate from your work. Your creativity is your life force, and when honoured properly, it strengthens both your art and your income.Tune in to hear:Why devotion and creative attunement matter more than constant output for sustainable success.How perfectionism and external validation disconnect you from your most potent creative work.The connection between cyclical living, reproductive health, feminine energy and aligned business growth.How myth, talismans and symbolism shape Claire's art practice and influence branding and visual language.Find the Complete Show Notes Here → ⁠https://sigmawmn.com/podcast⁠In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why prioritising creativity is essential for feeling alive, whole and aligned as a woman and business owner.How potency, space and nervous system regulation create deeper artistic and commercial success.The role of myth, magic and mysticism in strengthening intuition and artistic identity.How cyclical wisdom and structured containers support both feminine spaciousness and practical business growth.Themes & Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction: Claire Lefebvre – Artist, Yoga Teacher and Creative Business Owner.0:45 Devotion as a Core Value: Creative Attunement Over Constant Output.6:08 Potency Over Productivity: Space, Action and Balance.10:03 What is a Talisman? Art as Protective and Meaningful Objects.13:17 Sigils and Symbolism: Visual Language in Art and Branding.22:46 The Wild Feminine: Reproductive Health and Creative Energy.30:51 Experiencing Art in Person: Presence and Embodiment.32:12 Stop Earning Your Creativity: Myth and Self-Abandonment.34:40 Sustainable Business Training for Artists.39:00 Protecting Your Energy and Attention for Creative Focus.

Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Nabors Industries NYQ:NRB using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. Today on the Weekend Watchlist we're looking at Nabors Industries (NYQ: NBR), one of the world's largest land‑based drilling contractors. It's a classic QAV‑style business: cyclical, capital‑intensive, shaped by oil prices — and currently screening very cheaply on cashflow and book value.Discover how to pick winning stocks and beat the S&P 500 with Tony Kynaston's proven QAV (Quality at Value) investing methodology.It's a systematic checklist for identifying undervalued quality companies, timing buys and sells with a "three-point trend line" and avoiding market noise. QAV America has delivered 64% returns since September 2023 vs. the S&P 500's 54%, perfect for beginners and pros seeking long-term compounding.Learn about the checklist manifesto, operating cash flow focus, and why QAV is expanding to cover US stocks. Use promo code SFBUS for 20% off QAV plans: QAV Club America (annual/monthly) for full tools and community, or QAV America Light for simple buy/sell signals. Start your 14-day free trial by clicking this link. Subscribe to this channel for more stock picking tips, value investing strategies, and market-beating ideas.Australian and investing in the ASX and ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston's QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light by clicking this link. for Australians or those wanting to invest in Australian stocks.Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they're offering something of value.Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Opinions expressed by guests are theirs alone and may not represent the views of Finpods, Money Sherpa, or Phil Muscatello. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD, and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.Stocks for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Stocks for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Opinions expressed by guests are theirs alone and may not represent the views of Finpods, Money Sherpa, or Phil Muscatello. Stocks for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD, and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Terry built a LinkedIn ads agency by doing what he preaches: posting consistently, building a personal brand, and measuring ROI by channel. We help B2B companies build the same kind of owned media system.  If you run a service business and want to know what a LinkedIn-first pipeline actually looks like in practice, this episode is it. Host Jason Bradwell sits down with George Terry, Co-Founder of Winbox, a LinkedIn ads agency working with 50+ B2B brands, to unpack how they've built a system where personal brands drive more pipeline than any other channel. George's core point is clear: nobody goes on LinkedIn to hang out with brands. Everyone's there to hang out with people. Brands are boring. Personal profiles are the best distribution channel on LinkedIn right now, and the challenge is finding people in your company who are willing to get out there and back the business. Winbox segments pipeline into referrals, inbound, and events. Referrals close fastest but can't be your only channel. Events generate volume at the top of funnel but deals are smaller. Inbound from marketing, meaning people who sought them out because they trust the brand, generates the largest deal sizes by far. Why? Because buyers coming to you with trust come with bigger budgets. The move upmarket changed everything. When Winbox decided to stop working with small budgets and target companies spending £10k a month or more on LinkedIn ads, their market shrank dramatically. That forced a shift to an account-based approach: a defined list of 2,500 companies across UK and Europe, and everything; ads, content, targeting, focused exclusively on that list. The metric they obsess over is market saturation: reaching 50 to 80% of that list four to eight times a month. Hit that and you're influencing decision-making when buyers enter a cycle. Miss it and your marketing may as well not exist. The content system behind this is simpler than it sounds. George spends two hours a week on content creation, records voice notes on walks to capture ideas, and polishes them up on Monday mornings. Five days a week posting, a monthly video podcast, 40 LinkedIn posts, eight video shorts, four newsletters, a webinar, and a quarterly event. The machine behind it does the heavy lifting but the principle is the same for anyone starting out: done is better than perfect. Post the rubbish. Get the reps in. The five-year journey started with two likes. Chapter Markers 00:00 - Introduction: George Terry and Winbox  01:00 - From content business to LinkedIn ads agency 02:00 - How Winbox acquires clients today  03:00 - From personal networks to personal brands  05:00 - Pipeline breakdown: referrals, inbound, events  06:00 - Why inbound generates the largest deal sizes  08:00 - Multi-channel attribution and why black and white thinking fails  10:00 - Three or four channels done well beats eight done badly  11:00 - Starting over: invest earlier and move upmarket sooner  13:00 - Shifting to account-based marketing with a defined company list  14:00 - Market saturation: 50 to 80% reach, four to eight times monthly  15:00 - Cyclical buying patterns and summer brand-building  17:00 - Personal brands vs brand accounts on LinkedIn  18:00 - Why people buy agencies because of people, not logos  19:00 - Content mix: formats, frequency, and community engagement  20:00 - The weekly content system: two hours, voice notes, Monday polish  21:00 - Done is better than perfect: posting, reps, and consistency  26:00 - ICP clarity as the non-negotiable from day one Useful Links Connect with Jason Bradwell on LinkedIn Connect with George Terry on LinkedIn Visit Winbox Check out LinkedIn Ads Insider on YouTube, Apple Podcast, and iHeart Explore B2B Better website and the Pipe Dream podcast

Subscribe to Click Beta on SpotifySubscribe to Click Beta on Apple PodcastsIn this episode of Click Beta, Matt Zeigler sits down with Cameron Dawson of NewEdge Wealth and Dave Nadig of ETF.com for a wide-ranging conversation on markets, macro data, positioning, tokenization, AI productivity, and the narratives driving investor behavior. The discussion dives into consensus forecasts, the K-shaped economy, international equity performance, dollar positioning, AI capex, and whether the biggest market moves are driven by fundamentals or liquidity shifts. Along the way, they explore tokenization in financial markets, stablecoins, Fed balance sheet dynamics, and how AI is quietly reshaping productivity for small businesses and individuals. This episode is a deep dive into stock market trends, economic data distortions, asset allocation shifts, and the structural forces shaping the investing landscape in 2026.Main topics covered:• Why consensus forecasts are average and why that creates risks for investors• Cyclical reacceleration narrative versus liquidity-driven market rotation• The K-shaped economy and distortions in US jobs data• Healthcare hiring versus cyclical employment weakness• AI capex spending and who actually benefits• Energy, industrials, and staples outperformance versus tech concentration• International equities versus US stocks and valuation percentiles• US dollar positioning extremes and contrarian signals• Positioning versus narrative and where market surprises hide• Tokenization, decentralized finance, and DTCC proposals• Stablecoins, collateral efficiency, and capital reuse in markets• Fed balance sheet, leverage ratios, and financial system risk• AI productivity gains in small and mid-sized businesses• The future of work, automation, and economic dispersionTimestamps:00:00 Cameron on cyclical reacceleration and market expectations03:00 Consensus forecasts and average return assumptions06:00 K-shaped economy and distorted jobs data10:00 AI capex and disconnect between perception and reality12:30 Liquidity shifts and market rotation beyond mega caps14:00 International equity valuations and performance gap16:50 Dollar positioning and contrarian signals18:20 Positioning versus narrative in stock performance20:00 Tokenization and ETF market plumbing22:00 Stablecoins and capital efficiency24:00 Atomic settlement versus traditional clearing27:00 Fed balance sheet and leverage ratio debate30:00 Recessions, market resets, and social impact39:00 Cultural distribution, media fragmentation, and market narratives47:00 AI productivity, small business impact, and economic implicationsFor more episodes from the Excess Returns network, including macro investing, asset allocation, ETFs, and AI-driven market insights, visit excessreturnspod.com

Jason joins Gene Morris of Rebel Capitalist for a Q&A session. He discusses the shifting landscape of the property market under a new political administration, predicting a significant rise in sales volume. He advocates for income property over speculative assets like Bitcoin, highlighting the unique "multi-dimensional" returns and tax benefits found in real estate. Jason introduces his "inflation-induced debt destruction" strategy, explaining how fixed-rate mortgages allow investors to pay back loans with devalued currency during inflationary periods. He further categorizes locations into linear, cyclical, and hybrid markets, advising investors to prioritize boring, stable areas with favorable landlord laws. The conversation also explores emerging trends like co-living properties and the advantages of the United States market compared to international options. https://www.jasonhartman.com/properties/   #RealEstateInvesting #TurnkeyRealEstate #IncomeProperty #InflationInducedDebtDestruction #MortgageLockInEffect #RentToValueRatio #LinearMarkets #CoLiving #RealEstateROI #PropertyManagement #HousingMarket #WealthBuilding #MarketAnalysis #LandlordFriendly #InflationHedge  #RealEstateStrategy #FinancialFreedom #UnitedStatesOfFraud #CashFlowIsKing #MultiDimensionalWealth #PropertyTracker #NorthwestIndianaRealEstate #ArbitrageOpportunity #FedPolicy #HousingSupply #AssetProtection #SpeculationVsInvestment   Key Takeaways: 0:00 A quick update on the economy and housing 4:33 Housing supply and the multi-dimensional characteristics of income property 6:52 Bad business and the lock-in effect 9:03 Less 3% mortgage and a house in Illinois 11:53 Cyclical, linear and hybrid markets and the amazing opportunities for CO-LIVING 15:56 Pro Formas, Cashflow vs. Rent-To-Value ratio and IIDD 24:31 Due diligence must-have checklist 28:16 USA vs. overseas housing investments 28:44 New requirements for seller financing 30:27 Don't be so dogmatic- Steve Jobs 33:39 https://propertytracker.com/       Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

Today we had the exciting opportunity to host Bill Anderson, Senior Managing Director at Evercore and Global Head of the firm's Activism/Raid Defense team and Strategic M&A Advisory practice. Bill is a pioneer in activism defense and has advised more than 500 companies facing activists or strategic raids, including many of the largest proxy fights and defense situations of the past two decades. Prior to joining Evercore in 2016, Bill spent more than 15 years at Goldman Sachs as an M&A partner and leader of its defense team. Earlier in his career, he was an M&A attorney at Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett, clerked on the Second Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals, worked as a CPA at Coopers & Lybrand, and served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves. It was our pleasure to hear Bill's perspectives on the latest M&A activity, activism and hostile preparedness, board composition and alignment, and the evolving dynamics between companies, shareholders, and capital markets. In our conversation, we explore Bill's career path from classic M&A work into defense and special committees as markets changed, and how activism became a major driver of M&A. Bill shares his top takeaways from 2025 activity, noting the wide range of deal types and attributing the acceleration in deal flow to greater antitrust optimism, liquid financing, and strong buyer stock performance. We discuss why activism has become a core risk-management issue for public companies, how activists can build positions via derivatives and broker-dealer exposure with limited disclosure (and why 13F filings can be an important early-warning signal), and how shareholder bases have evolved with index funds now a dominant ownership block alongside the continued influence of ISS and Glass Lewis. We cover the difficulty of mobilizing retail votes and related regulatory/state-law considerations, the deal approval environment under Trump versus Biden (including CFIUS as a wildcard), why companies are more careful describing synergies, the impact of universal proxy, and the importance of diversity, tenure, and sector expertise in board refreshment. We touch on the drivers of positive acquirer stock reactions, how companies communicate value at deal announcement, activist dynamics in M&A and when activism becomes contentious, the importance of board alignment and cohesion, increased spin-off activity, and much more. We ended by asking Bill for his thoughts on how companies can attract long-only capital. Throughout the discussion, we reference several elements of Evercore's “2025 Year in Review Report.” It was a fascinating discussion and we appreciate Bill for sharing his time and insights. Mike Bradley kicked us off by noting that the 10-year U.S. bond yield plunged this week following an unexpectedly soft December Retail Sales report. Bond volatility could remain elevated with January CPI set for release on Friday. On the crude oil market front, WTI price appears to have temporarily settled into a $60-$65/bbl trading range, given there have been no major new geopolitical surprises over the past week. In natural gas, prompt natural gas price has completely roundtripped since the Arctic blast started and is now trading back at ~$3.15/MMBtu. U.S. gas storage is back near normal levels (around the 5-year average) and winter weather from here through the end of withdrawal season will determine how constructive the setup is for summer gas price. On the broader equity market front, the DJIA has been one of the real winners this past week (up ~2.5-3.0%), especially versus the S&P 500 (up ~0.5%). Cyclical sectors (Energy, Industrials, and Materials) continue to be the market leaders, while Tech/Telecom continue to lag. In energy equities, most large-caps (Oil Majors, Oil Services, and Refiners) have already reported Q4 results, and the next few weeks will be dominated by E&Ps reporting. E&P commentary will likely be do

Investors are rotating out of large-cap growth as cyclical sectors gain momentum. Todd Sohn points to strong inflows into industrials, materials, and energy ETFs, along with renewed interest in small caps after heavy outflows, while noting that Japanese equities remain an underappreciated contrarian opportunity. Sohn also discusses volatility in metals and digital assets, including the iShares Gold Strategy ETF (IAUF), as ways to manage risk in gold and Bitcoin.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Andrew Kurzrok connected with his seller over his manufacturing background, leading to a successful deal and transition.Topics in Andrew's interview:Background in science and national labsSpending all his time traveling for workWanting to stop traveling when his son was bornStudying management at YaleGaining management experience before searchingMaking a “no” listSuccess with cold calling business ownersPutting down 25% equityRegional moat of sheet metalHis “crawl, walk, run” approach to operationsReferences and how to contact Andrew:LinkedInHopewell Sheet Metal ManufacturingHeather Endresen's working capital webinar: Working Capital for SMB AcquisitionsGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you're a searcherConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

Ep #102: Getting Dressed Is Identity Work How Personal Style Opens Doors with Stylist KylaSummary of the episodeEver had a full-blown meltdown trying to figure out what to wear? Personal stylist Kyla gets it—and she's here to tell you that your closet struggles go way deeper than just "not having the right clothes." In this episode, we're diving into the psychology of personal style, why taking your image seriously is actually a power move (not vanity), and how getting dressed every single day is identity work in disguise.Kyla shares her journey from tech career to personal styling, breaks down why smart women absolutely DO care about their appearance, and explains how your closet might be signaling things about you that you didn't even realize. We talk about the "sexy Trinity," why you should only shop four times a year (yes, really), and how showing up ready to be seen has opened doors Kyla never expected. If you've ever felt invisible, stuck in leggings, or like your wardrobe doesn't match who you're becoming, this conversation is for you.What we're getting intoWhy correcting people on your name is actually about claiming your presence (and how Kyla turned it into a whole brand)The connection between personal style and leadership—and why the "charismatic guy" gets ahead while brilliant women stay in the backgroundHow your closet reveals your mental state (spoiler: if it's cluttered, your mind probably is too)The three S's of feeling sexy: skin, support, and subject (aka the sexy Trinity)Why you should NEVER shop more than four times a yearThe difference between transactional styling and transformational stylingHow to build a mix-and-matchable wardrobe that actually serves youWhy talent isn't enough—and how Kyla's style helped her land opportunities she never saw comingThe real reason you have a closet full of clothes but "nothing to wear"Chapters: • 00:18 - Introducing Kyla: A New Perspective on Fashion• 06:01 - The Journey of Identity and Image• 19:12 - The Psychology of Personal Style• 28:27 - Understanding Consumerism and Personal Style• 45:11 - The Power of Style and PresenceThings We MentionedKyla's Closet Essentials Checklist - $2 resource with styling lesson (available at kylanotkayla.com)Master Class on Feeling Sexy - Kyla's course on the three S's of sexy styleThe Sexy Trinity: Skin, Support, SubjectCapsule Wardrobe concept - Cyclical seasonal approach to your closetFashion Psychology - The real psychological impact of what you wear

Anne Stevenson-Yang characterizes China's history as a cyclical pattern of rising and crashing expectations, where eras of opening to the West—such as the 1890s and 1979—are inevitably followed by severe closures. She suggests that the current era represents another downturn in this cycle, where the excitement and prospects previously celebrated by the international community are now being "smashed back down" as the country closes itself off again.1783

If there's a word that defines our age, it's more. More upgrades. More comforts. More square footage. Yet somehow—with so much more—many of us feel less content than ever. That's because contentment doesn't come from what's next. It's shaped in the heart, right where we are.Scripture teaches that contentment isn't accidental. It's learned.We all feel the pull toward “just a little more”—the next promotion, purchase, milestone, or change that will finally make life feel settled. But that longing is as old as humanity. Ecclesiastes tells us that King Solomon denied himself nothing his eyes desired, yet concluded it was all meaningless, “a chasing after the wind.” Even the wealthiest man in the ancient world discovered that satisfaction cannot be bought or accumulated. It slips through our fingers as soon as we reach for it.Paul understood this, too. In Philippians 4:11, he writes, “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” Notice the word learned. Contentment isn't natural. It doesn't come from ideal circumstances—it's cultivated through walking with Christ. And Paul goes further: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). That verse isn't about conquering goals or peak performance. It's about persevering with trust. Paul wrote those words from prison, not from success. He was saying: Christ gives me strength to rest, trust, and be content whether I have plenty or very little.Contentment is ultimately the fruit of a relationship with Jesus. It's not found in having everything, but in knowing the One who is everything.Psalm 23 opens with a radical declaration: “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” Contentment begins with identity—we are His sheep, under His care, sustained within His provision. Hebrews 13:5 adds, “Be content with what you have, for He has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.'” The root of contentment is God's presence, not possessions. If He is with us, we are never without what we truly need.But Scripture also points to a practical engine that drives contentment: gratitude. Wherever gratitude grows, contentment thrives. Gratitude redirects the heart from craving what's next to recognizing what God has already given. When we leave everything in God's hands, we begin seeing God's hand in everything.Learning contentment can be as simple as cultivating gratitude—writing down three blessings each morning, pausing to thank God before buying something new, naming provisions out loud to our spouse or kids, or turning off the endless scroll that fuels comparison. Contentment isn't a destination. It's a daily path surrendered to Jesus.In a world whispering “more,” Jesus invites us to rest and say, I have enough because He is enough. That's true contentment—and it's available to every believer who trusts the Shepherd who never leaves and never forsakes.———————————————————————————————————————This subject is foundational to Our Ultimate Treasure, our new 21-day devotional designed to guide believers toward faithful stewardship and deeper contentment in Christ. It will be released next month, but in a few weeks, FaithFi Partners will receive digital access within the FaithFi app. Partners support the ministry at $35/month or $400/year and receive resources like our Faithful Steward magazine, premium app access, and future studies and devotionals. Learn more at FaithFi.com/Partner.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My wife and I are 62 and plan to retire at 65. Our home and cars are paid off, and we have about $100,000 in liquid cash and over $1 million in IRAs—roughly $300,000 in Roth IRAs and the rest in traditional accounts. Everything is invested in moderate-risk mutual funds, and we're about 92% in equities with no bond exposure. With markets at record highs and volatility at elevated levels, how concerned should we be about a correction? Should we diversify into bonds or just move to a more conservative allocation given our age?I bought my home six months ago, and the bank offered free fees if I refinanced within the first two years. Now that rates are starting to drop, how much does the rate need to fall before it actually makes sense for me to refinance?I have about $50,000 in debt and want to start saving, but I haven't managed my money well and have been living beyond my means. Now I really want to honor God with what I have. Should I put everything toward paying off the debt using the snowball method, or should I try to save for the future at the same time?I recently filed an insurance claim for a new roof, and my homeowners' insurance premium will increase by $163 per month. I wasn't notified until the bill arrived, and I don't have the extra funds right now. Do I have any recourse, or what should I do other than look for another insurance company?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Christian Credit CounselorsA Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More by William P. BengenBulls and Bears, Cyclical and Secular (Article by Sound Mind Investing)Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. 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 "Stop reaching externally for answers because intuitively, if you really, really sit quietly with yourself and feel, you have all the answers for yourself." —Dr. Jennifer Haley   Our skin reacts long before we slow down enough to notice. Breakouts, inflammation, and chronic issues often point to patterns we normalize every day, from food choices to stress to environmental exposure. This conversation cuts through noise and shame and brings the focus back to what our bodies are already telling us. Dr. Jennifer Haley shares how her background in nutrition and dermatology reshaped the way she treats skin, not as an isolated problem but as part of a larger system connected to gut health, hormones, and the brain. Listen with an open mind and a grocery list nearby. Skin as a reflection of internal health Acne, rosacea, and the gut-skin-brain connection How food quality and blood sugar affect inflammation Dairy, processed foods, and hormone disruption The role of stress, cortisol, and nervous system balance Organic foods, pesticides, and everyday exposure Why moderation works better than restriction Cyclical health needs for women across life stages Trusting intuition over rigid wellness rules   Meet Jennifer:  Dr. Jennifer Haley is a board-certified dermatologist with nearly 22 years of experience and a strong background in nutrition. After earning her undergraduate degree in nutrition from Cornell University, she built her practice around a holistic approach to skin health, integrating nutrition and wellness into dermatological care. Dr. Haley is an advocate for education and patient empowerment. She is actively involved in developing AI platforms for dermatology, hosts her own podcast "Radiance Revealed," and shares insights into skin health and lifestyle. Dr. Haley is recognized for her commitment to helping patients take ownership of their health and for her passion in making expert dermatological care accessible to all. LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Podcast   Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Episode Highlights: 01:31 Hormone Disruptors: What's Causing Adult Acne? 04:20 Detox and Prevention Tips 08:26 Intuitive Eating: Listen to Your Body's Signals 13:14 SIBO, Rosacea, and Dermatology: Connecting the Dots 16:54 Optimal Mood Through Gut Wellness  21:30 Diet Cycles: Thriving at Every Age 24:15 Adapting Habits for Lifelong Health  

In this special live-recorded episode, actor Luke Cook—known for Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2—joins me for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it really means to live well. Recorded during A Boundless Evening at HUME Los Angeles, this fireside chat brings together curiosity, science, and honest reflections on health, performance, and purpose. We start with the rhythms of daily life—how I approach mornings, training, and eating while traveling—and why balance beats perfection. You’ll hear how my cyclical keto approach helps me stay sharp and grounded while still enjoying the moments that matter. From movement habits and fasted training to the little environmental tweaks that keep me active throughout the day, we explore how health can be both sustainable and joyful. We dive into the evolving world of biohacking—cold plunges, nootropics, and stress adaptation—through both skepticism and lived experience. The conversation goes deeper than supplements or science. We reflect on the connection between discipline and creativity, the balance between ambition and family, and why my personal philosophy centers on healthspan, not just lifespan.Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/firesidechatla/ Episode Sponsors: Pique: Pique Teas are where plants and science intersect to produce teas and supplements of unrivaled efficacy, purity, and convenience. Go to Piquelife.com/Ben to get 20% off for life, plus a free starter kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to elevate your ritual. Sunlighten: Discover the ultimate efficiency in wellness with the Sunlighten Solo System, a compact, portable far infrared sauna designed to detoxify, reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance heart health—all while fitting seamlessly into your daily routine. Save $600 or more today and start biohacking your mind, body, and spirit at get.sunlighten.com/ben. Hiya: Give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. I’ve secured a special deal with Hiya on their best-selling children's vitamin—get 50% off your first order today! To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/BEN (it is not available on their regular website). Qualia: Qualia Stem Cell combines 15 science-backed ingredients to support stem cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation, so you can heal and repair with a youthfulness that DEFIES your age. Visit qualialife.com/boundless and use code BOUNDLESS for 15% off your order. Organifi Shilajit Gummies: Harness the ancient power of pure Himalayan shilajit anytime you want with these convenient and tasty gummies. Get them now for 20% off at organifi.com/Ben.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.