Podcasts about Daytime

Join host Tony Moore as he chats with Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans Black) in celebration of her 50th Anniversary on Days of Our LivesFollow Dishin' Days:Instagram: @dishindaysTwitter: @_dishindaysFacebook: Dishin' Days

June 21, 2026Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of June 15-19, 2026. This week on Dishin' Days, the side effects of Rolf's drug have people panicking, Gabi turns her Dimera inheritance into a financial windfall, Holly's problems compound, and Alex struggles with Joy's ultimatum.Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms:Facebook: DishinDaysShowInstagram: @dishindaysTwitter: dishindays

Patty kidnaps Diane and moves in with Jack?!; Is Laurence Markum really Martin Laurent?; Matt woos Cane and Phyllis as Cane woos Lily; Jill's return, Billy and Cane's rivalry over Chancellor Industries; Adam and Chelsea rebuild Newman Media; Sienna blasts Audra and Claire learns Nikki's history! Visit https://www.yrchat.com to chat with fun and friendly fans […]

In this episode Derek and Angel are joined by special guest host Tommy for a multiple part discussion on the evolution of LGBTQIA+ character's on daytime soap opera's.

Deidre Hall celebrates 50 years on “Days of Our Lives.” NBC's chief consumer investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen shares the simple ways to rehabilitate items in your closet and cut down on waste. The New York Yankees' annual “Hope Week” continues to honor remarkable groups and people making a difference in their communities. And, pastry chef Lokelani Alabanza honors Juneteenth and makes a no-churn Baltimore ice cream. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Are We Being Completely Fooled? Fake Cheating Videos, Chicken Debates & AI Changing Lives”

Episode 1654: Biblical Betrayal

Episode 1653: Shady Deals

Amantine joins Wade for a wide-ranging conversation, Anthony's Panamanian roots, growing up on a US military base, his dad's 21 years of service from Vietnam to Desert Storm and Operation Just Cause, a TCU track scholarship, and how he ended up in the night vision and thermal world. Plus, why shot placement is the real problem nobody wants to admit, 22 Creedmoor troubleshooting, the Oklahoma wildfire community response, and why daytime coyote hunting still beats everything. Visit allymunitions.com for ammo, optics & gear. Check out Ultimate Night Vision for the UNV bridge mount.

Episode 1652: I Thought This Was America!

Where is Diane Jenkins? Y&R BTG Crossover; Sienna bartends The Shadow Room; Sharon toasts Noah and supports Phyllis; Danny announces retirement from touring; Nate needs two hands; Victor gives Phyllis Arabesque; Nick attends a Narcotics Anonymous meeting; The Victor and Nikki reunion; Malcolm and Holden bond; Lily tells Billy Cane is Chancellor CEO; Matt crushes […]

In this episode Derek and Angel are joined by special guest host Tommy for a multiple part discussion on the evolution of LGBTQIA+ character's on daytime soap opera's.

Pascale's portrayer joins James Lott Jr to talk about the character and working in Daytime! 

Love seekers want a clear head and the light of day when checking out new partners PJ hears from Paula of Rebel Dating Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1651: Give Me Your Cornbread

Some sets are built around rhythm. Others are carried by melody. This session definitely falls into the second camp, with one melodic thread leading into the next and shaping the journey from start to finish. Tracklist 01 Nuage - The Owl (Extended) 02 VOLTAIRE - Unity 03 Content of Void - Slipstream 04 RAN - Mørke Dage, Lyse Nætter 05 The Micronaut - Headjet 06 Impérieux - Fo Pio 07 Nathan Fake - Bialystok 08 Jurango - Hibiscus 09 Aquarian - Deep V 10 Dharma - Mirror 11 Blomfelt & Narby - Somewhere Far 12 James Shinra - Back 13 Felix Leifur - Brot 6 14 Impérieux - Gider 15 Ash Is, Astro - Replica 16 Jabes - Etch a Sketch https://www.facebook.com/lowfrequencypodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsmestevedj https://soundcloud.com/st-eve_dj https://soundcloud.com/low-frequency-podcast

Eating Before Daytime Kiddush (2) by Rabbi Avi Harari

Episode 1650: Here We Go Again

Episode 1649: This Is Fine.

Victor gets Newman Enterprises back!; Sharon supports Phyllis, Daniel does not; Devon confronts Holden, and Does Stephanie have the hots for Nate?; Noah reveals The Shadow Room; Matt Clark gets his memories back; Adam and Sally bond, and Chelsea says no to another baby; and Retro Recap: Phyllis and Nick's Affair! Visit https://www.yrchat.com to chat […]

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREIn this episode of Maximum Lawyer Live, Tyson Mutrux breaks down Dan Koe's viral article, “How to Fix Your Entire Life in One Day,” and applies it directly to law firm owners. Tyson walks through why New Year's resolutions fail, how identity drives every result in your life and practice, and why your current goals might be more about safety than growth.You'll hear Tyson unpack Dan's ideas on identity, fear, intelligence, and cybernetics, then connect them to real-world examples like starting your own firm, growing beyond a “nice job,” and even coaching his daughter through a mindset shift in volleyball. He also guides you through Dan's one-day protocol, morning, daytime, and evening questions, that can help you get brutally honest about where you're stuck and what you actually want your life and firm to look like.If you've been feeling that nagging dissonance, knowing you're meant for more but staying stuck in the same patterns, this episode is your permission slip to design a new identity and start playing life like a video game.In this episode, you'll learn:Why most resolutions and firm goals fail so quicklyThe real reason you “aren't where you want to be”How your identity silently sabotages or supports your successThe 8-step “anatomy of identity” Tyson breaks down with his jiu-jitsu exampleHow inherited beliefs (parents, culture, religion, profession) keep you smallThe stages of mind and why most people hover in the middle foreverNaval's definition of intelligence and what it means for law firm ownersDan's one-day reset: morning, midday, and evening prompts to reboot your lifeHow to turn your life and law firm into an engaging “video game” you actually want to playHighlights00:00 – Intro: Why “fix your life in one day” matters for lawyers01:30 – Why resolutions and traditional goal-setting keep failing04:00 – Identity vs. behavior: becoming the person who naturally hits the goal06:30 – Self-talk and performance: Tyson's daughter's volleyball story08:30 – Tyson's jiu-jitsu example and the danger of defending the wrong identity11:00 – Hidden goals: safety, predictability, and staying in the “nice” job or firm13:30 – Morning “anti-vision” questions: getting brutally honest about your current life16:00 – Daytime & evening prompts: interrupting autopilot and naming the real enemy18:30 – Turning your life and firm into a video game + closing invites (Association, MaxLawCon, Becca's List)

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Episode 1648: Shiners Club

Eating Before the Daytime Kiddush (1) by Rabbi Avi Harari

Episode 1647: Iran Semantics

May 31, 2026Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of May 25-29, 2026.This week on Dishin' Days, Amy goes on the warpath, Jennifer offers forgiveness, and Lexie makes no apologies for embracing her Dimera side. In melancholy news, Chanel is officially diagnosed with breast cancer, and the Black family marks the first anniversary of John's passing.  Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms:Facebook: DishinDaysShowInstagram: @dishindaysTwitter: dishindays

Episode 1646: Corparate Pride

Nick overdoes on drugs and Matt saves his life; Phyllis turns on Matt… but also almost kisses him; Did Patty kidnap Diane?; Cane and Lily romantic dinner and kiss; Claire snoops on Holden; Billy tells Adam he and Sally are engaged and pregnant; Devon apologizes to Abby; and Katherine Chancellor's 1984 facelift! Visit https://www.yrchat.com to […]

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Episode 1645: I Don’t See Any Horns

I've been wanting to make something with a bit more summer feeling to it. Warm grooves, open melodies, and tracks that feel made for long evenings, sunlight, and slowing things down for a while. Tracklist 01 Cornucopia - The Day You Got Older and Stronger 02 Frankey & Sandrino - Cephei 03 Rodriguez Jr. - Pandora 04 Basti Grub - Lost Soul 05 Patrice Bäumel - Clair 06 Petar Dundov - Lily Wasp 07 Tin Man - Mystified Acid (2024 Version) 08 Pig&Dan - Love Song (Gustavo Bravetti Remix) 09 Jor-El - Gospel Truth 10 Paul Kalkbrenner - Sky and Sand (Robag's Borsi Alpakka Rehand) 11 Anna Nova - Imagine (Mathew Jonson Remix) 12 Gal Tsadok-Hai - Sgear 13 Robag Wruhme - Ratibor Numida 14 Johannes Albert - Cell (Map.ache Remix) 15 Mt. Rave - Micronesia (Map.ache Remix) https://www.facebook.com/lowfrequencypodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsmestevedj https://soundcloud.com/st-eve_dj https://soundcloud.com/low-frequency-podcast

Episode 1644: No Touchy Crow

May 24, 2026Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of May 18-22, 2026.This week on Dishin' Days, we welcome Nikki Crawford (Lexie Carver) to the show, to discuss Lexie's much anticipated return from the dead. Also, Gabi fesses up, Stephanie and Alex take some time, and Xander and Kristen do the horizontal tango.  Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms:Facebook: DishinDaysShowInstagram: @dishindaysTwitter: dishindays

Patty and Phyllis fight over Matt; Jack lies to Nikki about Victor; Nick lies about his addiction; Where is Christian Newman?; Billy and Sally plan an October wedding; Holden and Claire have sex in NYC; and Devon pays a visit to Mariah. Visit https://www.yrchat.com to chat with fun and friendly fans of The Young and […]

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When a neurodivergent child or teen struggles with daytime focus, emotional volatility, or low frustration tolerance, caregivers naturally look for behavioral or psychological explanations. However, chronic sleep deprivation frequently hides behind these daytime struggles, acting as an unseen amplifier for executive dysfunction and sensory overload. Dr. Melisa Moore, a clinical psychologist and board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist at Rady Children's Health San Diego, joins Emily Kircher-Morris to reframe sleep not as an isolated nighttime issue, but as a continuous 24-hour biological reality deeply intertwined with neurodivergence. They talk about specific genetic, chronobiological, and comorbid factors that cause sleep disorders, the structural differences in adolescent circadian rhythms, and methods to address bedtime sensory traps. TAKEAWAYS Neurodivergent individuals experience higher rates of sleep disorders due to shared genetic roots, co-occurring medical conditions, and baseline variations in biological clocks. ADHDers often experience a natural circadian rhythm delay of up to two hours, while autistic people often possess highly inconsistent circadian patterns from night to night. Daytime sleepiness in younger children rarely presents as lethargy and instead as hyperactivity, increased irritability, dysregulation, and an increased use of negative emotion words. Shifting the bedtime linguistic framework from "trying to sleep" to "waiting for sleep to arrive" reduces cognitive pressure and lowers physiological alertness. Underlying physiological issues like obstructive sleep apnea or periodic limb movement disorder directly mimic or exacerbate the core diagnostic criteria of ADHD, including severe inattention and social friction. Perfectionism can be difficult to identify in therapy, and once identified, still very difficult to overcome. If you're a mental health professional, join us for Overcoming Perfectionism in Therapy: Supporting Neurodivergent Clients Who Keep Moving the Finish Line. Matt Zakreski will present this 1.5 hour continuing education course on June 5th at 1:00 pm Central, and if you can't join us live, that's okay. The video will be available afterward for anyone who registers, and either version is APA and NBCC approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit. Register now or learn more at this link, or just go to neurodiversity.university. Dr. Melisa Moore, PhD is a clinical psychologist and board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist who focuses on sleep and mood challenges in children, teens, and young adults. She works at the sleep center at Rady Children's Health San Diego and also provides care through her private practice, supporting clients across the country with a specialization in neurodiversity. Dr. Moore is the author of The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids, offering practical, research-informed strategies to help families improve sleep in ways that are both effective and affirming. BACKGROUND READING Melisa's website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn The Neurodiversity Podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and you're invited to join our Facebook Group. For more information go to www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com If you'd like members of your organization, school district, or company to know more about the subjects discussed on our podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris provides keynote addresses, workshops, and training sessions worldwide, in-person or virtually. You can choose from a list of established presentations, or work with Emily to develop a custom talk to fit your unique situation. To learn more, visit our website.

Episode 1643: The Girl Boss Who Bought An Election

Episode 1642: Massie VS The Epstein Class

May 17, 2026Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of May 11-15, 2026. This week on Dishin' Days, cast members Rachel Boyd, Shi Ne Nielson, and Stacy Haiduk (Sophia Choi, Amy Choi, and Kristen Dimera, respectively) join our show to discuss the explosive journey their characters have been on.  Recapping this week's events, when it comes to Amy Choi, a mother's love knows no bounds, not even the gates of the Kiriakis mansion. Meanwhile, shockwaves reverberate from the Dimera mansion as Lexie makes a stunning entrance back into the world. Luckily, the rest of Salem is able to count their blessings with normal mother-daughter spats, inevitable breakups, and new roommates.Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms:Facebook: DishinDaysShowInstagram: @dishindaysTwitter: dishindays

Episode 1641: Primary Aggression

Phyllis and Matt: Hot or Not?; Matt's amnesia and Phyllis' plan; Nick is on drugs and ready to murder Matt; Diane's nightmare: Jack and Patty reunited; Lily and Cane kiss post-surgery; and Holden and Claire kiss in NYC! Visit https://www.yrchat.com to chat with fun and friendly fans of The Young and the Restless. THIS WEEK: […]

Episode 1640: Protect Your Mind

Notes and Links to Kerri Schlottman's Work   Kerri Schlottman is a writer of literary fiction novels, most recently Daytime Moon, out with Unnamed Press as of May 12, 2026. Her novel Tell Me One Thing was named a 2025 Storytrade Literary Fiction Finalist, a two-time 2024 PenCraft Fiction Award Winner, a 2023 American Book Fest Best Literary Fiction Book Finalist, and a Shelf Awareness Best Book This Week.  She works to support artists, performers, and writers in creating new projects and is a part-time graduate professor at NYU in arts administration. Previously, she was a massage therapist, a factory worker, a copy editor, and briefly enrolled in law school.  Buy Daytime Moon   Kerri Schlottman's Website At about 2:00, Kerri talks about early feedback for Daytime Moon At about 3:00, Kerri outlines her arts administration university job At about 5:00, Kerri gives background on her early reading and writing  At about 6:20, Kerri talks about transformational and formational works and writers At about 7:20, Kerri expands on the particular greatness of Vonnegut At about 8:30, Kerri responds to Pete asking about Detroit and Michigan and any connections to “Midwest Nice” At about 9:30, Kerri cites contemporary writers who push her own work forward, include Charlotte McConaghy and Christie Hodgen At about 11:20, Kerri shoots out publisher Unnamed Press and places to buy her book, as well as book events, one with Meagan Woods At about 13:35, Kerri talks about seeds for the book and gives interesting background on the history of the Salton Sea At about 16:30, Kerri details a New Yorker article about Hannah Upp and its influence on her work At about 18:45, Pete shouts out Tod Goldberg's stellar Salton Sea writing, and Kerri expands on the “fascinating” life in the Salton Sea “plots”/flat and Slab City and “off the grid” living  At about 21:50, Pete outlines the book's exposition, and Kerri responds to Pete's questions about the symbolism of this part and its setting up later plot At about 25:50, Pete outlines more of the book's opening and main characters, and Kerri speaks to the combination of the “artsy, countercultural" Isa and the business-oriented Merce At about 30:00, Kerri expounds on connections between Isa and her brother  At about 32:30, Kerri responds to Pete's questions about Ella, Isa's sister, and the reason for Isa's fleeing the Salton Sea At about 34:45, Kerri talks about Isa's “culture shock” in NYC, and talks about Dane's sending them on a quest with letters left behind At about 36:00, Pete highlights the later age for the coming-of-age in the book-a resounding success At about 36:55, Kerri responds to Pete's question about different expectations for men and women and their treatment and/or neglect of their children At about 41:10, Isa's Lizzie and her cancer diagnosis are discussed, as Kerri discusses her last days and promises At about 45:00, Pete asks Kerri about ideas of tarot and the future and belief in some or all of the process/precepts; Kerri talks about “escapism” in its many forms At about 48:00, The two discuss Isa's sadness after her friend's death and Isa's interactions with her father At about 49:00, Kerri gives background on a tarot reading scene that Pete highlights as so well-drawn At about 49:50, Pete stumbles into a classic Faulkner quote and the two discuss the past's impact on the characters' present At about 52:15, Pete references a great Alice Elliott Dark line when talking about the book as a moving “elegy” At about 53:40, Kerri discusses the “cascading effect” as Isa and Cole begin to meet new/undiscovered family members At about 55:10, Pete mentions the book as a great “road trip book” in response to Kerri's reflection on “found families” At about 57:45, Pete remarks on how masterfully Kerri deals with time span, and she reflects on her mindset in writing about this as she did At about 1:00:00, Kerri talks about “allusion[s]” in the book to environmental dangers happening in real time At about 1:02:45, Pete gives kudos to Kerri for the book's pathos and overall greatness    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode deals with short, powerful poems and prose that pack a punch-take that, alliteration! The episode features meaningful and resonant work from Robert Hershon, Mosab Abu Toha, Ernest Hemingway, Sara Abou Rashed, Khaled Juma, Andrea Cohen, and Marwan Makhoul.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 342 with Isaac Fitzgerald, the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts (winner of a New England Book Award and the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Book of the Year Award). He appears frequently on The Today Show and is also the author of the bestselling children's book How to Be a Pirate as well as the co-author of Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them and Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos (winner of an IACP Award). His next book, American Rambler, is out now.    The episode airs on May 12, Pub Day for American Rambler.     Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.    You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/humpdayquickiesIn this episode, G and Nessa are joined by Nick and Elizabeth for their very first Roadhead segment — raw, unfiltered car conversation recorded on the drive home from the Play Champagne Bad Kitty Cosplay Takeover in Indianapolis. The four of them break down the entire weekend with refreshing honesty: the clicky friend groups at the meet & greet, the freezing pool party with deafening music, the chaotic room crawl full of shrimp cocktails and fully redecorated suites, and Elizabeth's perfectly timed daytime six-person orgy. They discuss what felt welcoming, what fell flat, and why arriving the day of an event can leave you exhausted before the fun really begins.It's a fun, laughter-filled, and relatable recap that captures the real behind-the-scenes experience of a hotel takeover — from platform shoe compliments and elevator flirting to post-event pizza debriefs and honest reflections on socializing in large groups. This episode perfectly sets the tone for Season 6's new Roadhead series and gives listeners an intimate look at how four close friends process a lifestyle event together. Raw, real, and full of that signature Hump Day energy.Email your questions to Nessa here to be part of "Ask Nessa".Please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.You can catch us on SLSRadio every Wednesday at 4pm Eastern Time.You can find tons of amazing lifestyle show on FullSwapRadio, including our show, Every Wednesday at 6:30pm and Midnight Eastern Time. We are now hosts on the Swinger Society Discord Server as well.If you have your own sexy stories, please call our hotline and share them with us and our audience. 844-4-Hump-DayIf you have any questions for us, please email us at humpdayquickies@gmail.comVisit our website as well.  HumpDayQuickies.comPlease follow us on all the social platforms:Twitter - HumpDayQuickiesInstagram - HumpDayQuickiesFaceBook - HumpDayQuickiesTikTok - HumpDayQuickiesWe are adding new content as quickly as we can!

Episode 1639: Girl Boss!

The United States government built a website. It's called PURSUE, it sits at war.gov/ufo, and it launched May 8, 2026 with 162 declassified UAP files. FBI documents. NASA Apollo mission debriefs. Military encounter videos from Greece, Syria, the Indo-Pacific, the western United States. Every single case in the database is officially classified as "unresolved" - meaning the government cannot make a definitive determination on the nature of what was observed. This is Part Two of our ongoing disclosure series. In Part One we followed the pressure building: Kash Patel confirming the FBI file transfer, David Grusch warning that forces are still trying to bury it, the secret pastor briefings about dimensional entities, Tim Burchett's legislation to eliminate AARO entirely. Tonight we examine what just came out, take the skeptics seriously, and ask the harder question: if the significance isn't evidential, what is it?The phenomenon has always been here. What changed on May 8 is the institutional acknowledgment that the uncertainty is real, shared, and now officially public. The files are open. Troubled Minds Radio tonight.Call in live during the show: 702-857-6939Full archive of 1,100+ episodes: troubledminds.org

Episode 1638: Strait Bussin

Matt has amnesia, meets Phyllis, and punches Noah; Claire vs. Audra: Holden promises to reveal the secret; Nick talks addiction with Nikki and Victoria; Kyle, Jack, and the Patty plan; Phyllis is arrested; Michael becomes Phyllis' attorney; Adam and Chelsea argue over Billy and Riza; and Cane gets arrested. Visit https://www.yrchat.com to chat with fun […]

The Gemara in Masechet Sukka (26a) instructs that one should not sleep during the day for a longer period than that which a horse sleeps, a duration of "sixty breaths." Rashi explains that sleeping during the day is not allowed because the daytime should be used constructively, for Torah learning. This is mentioned by subsequent writers, and brought as Halacha by the Shulhan Aruch. However, the Mahasit Ha'shekel (Rav Shmuel Kellin, 1724-1806) ruled that if a person needs to nap during the day to enhance his productivity, then this is allowed. For many people, daytime naps increase productivity, as it helps them accomplish more the rest of the day, after they wake up. According to this view, then, although in general one should not take a nap during the day, this is allowed if the objective is to be more alert and productive afterward. The Arizal taught that one must not sleep during the day under any circumstances, as this may cause damage to one's soul. However, the Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909), in his Rav Pe'alim, writes that the Arizal's teaching applies only to the souls of the great Sadikim, which are on an especially high level of sanctity and are thus particularly sensitive. Such souls could be damaged by daytime naps. For us, however, this is not a concern. It is indeed customary in many yeshivot for the students to take a nap during the afternoon, as this significantly enhances the quality of their learning the rest of the afternoon and at night. For most students, the afternoon nap does not at all diminish from their productivity, as to the contrary, it enables them to accomplish far more than they would otherwise. Hacham Ovadia Yosef writes that while it is preferable to avoid napping during the day, this is certainly allowed if one's intention is not simply to relax, but to increase his productivity the rest of the day and in the evening.

Explosion, Rescue, and Matt Clark Dead (Not Dead); Sienna Blacks Out and Matt Survives; Nick's Road to Addiction Recovery; Jack's plan for Patty; Sally and Billy get engaged; Lily kisses Cane… and next week, he's arrested; and Phyllis vs. Christine, the new District Attorney! Visit https://www.yrchat.com to chat with fun and friendly fans of The […]