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SummaryIn this engaging conversation, the hosts and Father Dufresne explore the significance of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, reflecting on scriptural readings and the paradox of exalting an instrument of death. They discuss the importance of community in faith, the challenges of church attendance, and the need for authentic connections with Christ. The conversation emphasizes embracing grief and change within the church, while also addressing the decline in attendance and the role of the church beyond its physical buildings. The hosts conclude with light-hearted 'dumb questions' that add a humorous touch to the serious themes discussed.TakeawaysThe Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a significant feast in the church.Scriptural readings highlight the importance of looking to God for healing.The cross symbolizes both death and the promise of new life.Community plays a crucial role in maintaining faith and support.Church buildings can sometimes become idols, overshadowing their true purpose.Authentic faith requires confronting difficult truths and embracing change.Declining church attendance reflects deeper issues within the community.Exalting the cross invites us to embrace our grief and move towards renewal.The church is fundamentally about the people, not just the buildings.We must actively work to connect others with Christ. Chapters00:00 Get all set for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time with Fr. Dufresne03:05 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross06:24 Reflections on Parish History and Community09:04 The Paradox of the Cross12:23 Embracing Death for New Life15:13 The Role of the Church in Modern Times18:09 Addressing the Loss of Community21:01 The Importance of Church Buildings23:50 The Future of the Church26:44 Engaging the Next Generation29:58 Conclusion and Lighthearted Questions

YouTube creators are sounding alarms as views mysteriously plummet, with some losing up to 25% overnight. Could it be an algorithm glitch, a crackdown on AI content, or something bigger? We break down what's happening and what it could mean for podcasters using the platform. In today's news roundup, we also cover Spotify's fastest-growing category, Patreon's new design tools, Daniel J. Lewis' PodChapters release, and fresh upgrades to Google Gemini that could reshape your podcast workflow.We also pause to honor Todd Cochrane, CEO of Blubrry and a true pioneer of podcasting, whose sudden passing leaves a lasting impact on the indie community he championed. The Empowered Podcasting community would like to express our deepest condolences. Episode Highlights: [2:30] Podcast Genre Top Five and Upcoming Events[11:00] Podcasting Awards and New Tools[15:42] Patreon Updates and PodChapters Tool[26:28] Tribute to Todd Cochrane and AI News[47:34] YouTube Views Disappearing [58:00] Community Growth Stories, and Why Showing Up MattersLinks & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠Get Your Tickets for The Empowered Podcasting Conference:www.empoweredpodcasting.comMeet Up & Match Up Event: https://lu.ma/k02gz8liHouston Podcasters Meetup:https://podnews.net/event/houston-podcasters-meetupPod Summit YYC:https://podnews.net/event/podsummit-yyc-2025The Ambies: https://www.ambies.com/Winning Strategies for Podcast Awards with Dominic Lawson: https://www.podpage.com/pmc/winning-strategies-for-podcast-awards-with-dominic-lawsonTravis and Jason Kelce Wondery Deal: https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/podcast-news-bites-travis-and-jason-kelce-carlos-king-jared-stillman-patreon/article_0aea1ac2-78c2-4916-bd0b-62419a82fa6b.htmlPodChapters:https://podchapters.com

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This week, Gary and Mike talk about the lineup at EPCOT's Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Are we impressed by the bands, or is the series declining? Let us know in the comments what you think of the series this year. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 5:56 Eat To The Beat Concert Series 32:52 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)

A Gallup poll shows just 54% of Americans now view capitalism favorably, down from 60% in 2021. Socialism remains less popular overall, but views among Democrats and independents have held steady. Meanwhile, favorable opinions of big business continue to fall, dropping to 37%. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naturally you're going to accept every invitation to hang out with your Chinese friends and co-workers, but what do you say when you really just can't make it? In this lesson, find out how to politely decline an invitation, thereby increasing your chances of getting invited again (rather than getting blacklisted from their homes and shunned for life). Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1483

Overthinkers and Second Guessers. And what are we getting too old for? That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Hoffman, Wildlife Research Staff of Iowa, joins us to discuss the declining numbers of faun in the Midwest and what he thinks should be done to improve the numbers.   Don't forget the Iowa Sportsman Club Raffle. Tickets are cheap, and you'll want to see what they have!   Hokseynativeseeds.com (for Habitat Mixes, CRP Mixes, and all your other native seeds)

You're listening to Burnt Toast! Today, my guest is Mara Gordon, MD.Dr. Mara is a family physician on the faculty of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, as well as a writer, journalist and contributor to NPR. She also writes the newsletter Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon about her efforts to make medicine more fat friendly.Dr. Mara is back today with Part 2 of our conversation about weight, health, perimenopause and menopause! As we discussed last time, finding menopause advice that doesn't come with a side of diet culture is really difficult. Dr Mara is here to help, and she will not sell you a supplement sign or make you wear a weighted vest.This episode is free but if you value this conversation, please consider supporting our work with a paid subscription. Burnt Toast is 100% reader- and listener-supported. We literally can't do this without you.PS. You can always listen to this pod right here in your email, where you'll also receive full transcripts (edited and condensed for clarity). But please also follow us in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and/or Pocket Casts! And if you enjoy today's conversation, please tap the heart on this post — likes are one of the biggest drivers of traffic from Substack's Notes, so that's a super easy, free way to support the show!And don't miss these:Episode 209 TranscriptVirginiaSo today we're going to move away from the weight stuff a little bit, into some of the other the wide constellation of things that can happen in menopause and perimenopause. Before we get into some nitty gritty stuff, I want to do Laurie's question about hormone replacement therapy, since that is still one of those topics that people are like, Is it good? Is it bad? I don't know.So Laurie asked: Is there a reason why a doctor would not want to prescribe hormone replacement therapy? My doctor seems more willing to treat individual symptoms instead of using HRT. Is that maybe because I'm still getting my period?MaraI love this question. Now my professor hat can nerd out about interpretation of scientific research! So first, I'll just briefly say, Laurie, no big deal that you said HRT. But just so everyone's aware, the preferred term is menopausal hormone therapy, MHT, or just hormone therapy, and it's not a huge deal. But I think the North American Menopause Society now uses “menopausal hormone therapy.” The thinking is, hormones don't necessarily need to be replaced. It comes back to that idea of, menopause is a natural part of life, and so the idea that they would need to be replaced is not totally accurate. VirginiaWe're not trying to get you out of menopause, right? The goal isn't to push you back into some pre-menopausal hormonal state. MaraBut again, not a big deal. You'll see HRT still used, and a lot of doctors still use that term. So I graduated from medical school in 2015 and I remember one of the first times that a patient asked me about using menopausal hormone therapy, I was terrified. And I was still in training, so luckily, I had a mentor who guided me through it. But I had absorbed this very clear message from medical school, which is that menopausal hormone therapy will cause heart disease, cause pulmonary emboli, which are blood clots in the lungs, and cause breast cancer.And I was like, “Ahhh! I'm gonna cause harm to my patients. This is scary.” I had also learned that hot flashes–they weren't life threatening. So a patient could just use a fan and she'd be fine, right? She didn't need medicine for it.VirginiaCool.MaraI think the dismissal of symptoms here is just straight up misogyny. That message of, oh, you should just live with this You're tough, you're a woman, you can do it. This is just the next stage of it. Is just misogyny, right?But the fear of using menopausal hormone therapy has a specific historical context. There was a major study called the Women's Health Initiative, and it was a randomized control trial, which is the gold standard in medical research. People were given estrogen and progestin to treat menopausal symptoms or they were given a placebo, and they didn't know which pill they took. But WHI was actually halted early because they found an increased risk of breast cancer. This was on the front page of The New York Times. It was a really, really big deal. That was 2002 or 2003. So even 15 years later, when I was starting out as a doctor, I was still absorbing its message. And I think a lot of doctors who are still in practice have just deeply absorbed this message.But there's a lot to consider here. The first issue is in the way that information about the Women's Health Initiative was communicated. Nerd out with me for a second here: There is a big difference between absolute risk and relative risk. And this is a really subtle issue that's often communicated poorly in the media.So I looked it up in the initial paper that came out of the Women's Health Initiative. There was a relative risk of 26 percent of invasive breast cancer, right? So that meant that the people who got the estrogen and progestin, as opposed to a placebo, had a relative increased risk of 26 percent compared to the placebo arm.VirginiaWhich sounds scary,MaraSounds terrifying, right? But the absolute risk is the risk in comparison to one another. And they found that if you're a patient taking the estrogen/progestin, your absolute risk was 8 people out of 10,000 women a year would get invasive breast cancer. So it's very, very small.And this is an issue I see in medical journalism all the time. We talk about relative risk, like your risk compared to another group, but the absolute risk remains extremely low.And just to round it out: I looked all this up about cardiovascular events too. Things like a heart attack, a stroke. So the absolute risk was 19. So there were 19 cases of a cardiovascular event out of 10,000 women in a year. People just freaked out about this because of the way that it was covered in the media. VirginiaI was fresh out of college, doing women's health journalism at the time. So I fully own having been part of that problem. We definitely reported on the relative risk, not the absolute risk. And I don't understand why. I look back and I'm like, what were we all doing? We ended up taking this medication away from millions of women who could really benefit from it.MaraI found a paper that showed between 2002 and 2009 prescriptions for menopausal hormone therapy declined by more than 60 percent. VirginiaI'm not surprised. MaraAnd then even up until the time I started my training, right in 2015, we're just seeing a huge decline in hormone therapy prescriptions.One other thing that's also super important to acknowledge about the Women's Health Initiative is that they enrolled women over 60, which is not really representative of women who want or need hormone therapy. So the average age of menopause is 51 and the vast majority of women who are experiencing symptoms that would respond well to hormone therapy are much younger. We're talking here mostly about hot flashes. Which we call vasomotor symptoms of menopause, but it's basically hot flashes. Women dealing with this are much younger, right? So they're approaching menopause, late 40s, and right after the menopausal transition, early 50s, and then they don't necessarily need it anymore, after their symptoms have improved.VirginiaAnd it will also be true that with women in their 60s, you're going to see more incidence of cancer and heart disease in that age group than in women in their 40s anyway, right? MaraRightVirginiaSo even the 19 cases, the eight cases—they were looking at a higher risk population in general. MaraYeah. And so there have been all these subsequent analyses, which is why now we're seeing menopausal hormone therapy sort of on the upswing. There's a lot of increased interest in it. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends it, the North American Menopause Society, the British Menopause Society; here's a full run-down. It's not that everybody needs it, and we'll get to that in a second, but it is a totally safe and appropriate treatment for—specifically and most importantly—for vasomotor symptoms of menopause. Like hot flashes. There's been all these further analyses of the Women's Health Initiative data and and then from other studies, too. And basically, it shows that when the hormone therapy is initiated before age 60, or within 10 years of menopause, there's a reduced risk of heart disease and reduced mortality.VirginiaWow! MaraSo the timing matters. Isn't that so interesting? The timing matters.Also, the route of administration matters. So what that means in English is that an estrogen patch seems to have a lower risk of blood clots. So one of those fears of the, you know, initial Women's Health Initiative data was that you might have an increased risk of blood clots. But it's something about the way that the estrogen is metabolized. It's not metabolized through the liver when it's absorbed through the skin, and something about that process seems to decrease the risk of blood clots.So that's why your doctor, if you're interested in menopausal hormone therapy, might recommend an estrogen patch rather than a pill.VirginiaGot it. MaraThere's a lot of ambiguity in all of this data, because, you know, we're talking about just huge numbers of people, and it's hard to sort of isolate variables when you're studying just like massive cohorts of people and trying to understand what you know, what factors affect your risk for which diseases. It's not clear that taking hormones prevents heart disease. And that's one of the big claims I see with menopause influencers, that every single person needs this.The data don't support it at this point in time, and the major menopause organizations do not recommend it as a universal preventative treatment for everybody. But it seems like there might be some sort of association that may become clearer as research continues. That said, now it seems like the pendulum is swinging in the opposite direction. I learned, “be afraid of menopausal hormone treatment.” And now all these menopause influencers are saying everyone should be on hormone therapy.I don't know the answer. And so the way that I try to parse through all of this noise is, you know, go to trusted sources, right? So I stick to society guidelines, like the North American menopause society, the British menopause society, they're run by world experts in menopause.VirginiaOkay, so we don't need to be terrified of hormone therapy, and you can be on it if you're still getting your period right? Just to finish Laurie's question.MaraIf you're still getting a period regularly, you're more in perimenopause than past the menopausal transition. And we will often use contraception to help and that you can have a lot of the same benefits from using contraception in that stage. It's also useful just because unintended pregnancy still can be totally a thing in your 40s. But yes, you can absolutely use traditional regimens of menopausal hormone therapy while you're still getting a period too. Just know it won't prevent pregnancy. VirginiaSince we talked a little bit about hot flashes, I'm gonna jump to Judy's question so we can kind of round that piece out: One of the things I am really struggling with is the way I have lost all ability to regulate temperature. I am boiling hot almost all the time, and the slightest thing makes me break out into a full sweat, which makes me not want to move at all.My doctor has not been super helpful in navigating this. What can I do to mitigate this issue? If anything, it is so very hard for me not to blame the size of my body for this, since the correlation seems so clear, smaller body less sweating, larger body sweating all the dang time.MaraJudy, I empathize first of all. Just one caveat I can't really give medical advice to Judy. There are a lot of things that could be going on, and it's really important that you see a doctor and get a full history and physical exam. But I will say that this is one of the things that menopausal hormone therapy is extremely helpful for, is hot flashes.VirginiaThat was my first thought! MaraThere are a lot of influencers who really overstate the benefits of hormone therapy, right? Hormone therapy is not really going to cause significant weight loss or prevent weight gain. It's not totally clear that it helps with mood symptoms or even sleep is a little more ambiguous. But the one thing it really works for is hot flashes. So that would be my thought: Start there. VirginiaAnd on the feeling like you want to blame your body for it: I don't know if Judy identifies as fat, but as someone who identifies as fat, I often feel like I'm sweatier now than when I was thinner. I run warmer. All my skinny friends will be bundled up in coats, and I still won't be wearing one in October. I do notice that. And I think that this is a situation where that is, even if those two things correlate— you're larger and you're sweatier—is that worth putting yourself through the hell of weight loss? You may decide yes, it is, if hormone therapy doesn't work for you.But that's one of those times where I bring it back to “What would actually make my daily life miserable?” I can drink water, I can be in AC, I'm gonna find a link to this nighttime cooling bed thing that my friend Claire Zulkey really loves. MaraI've heard of those!VirginiaI think there are options to mitigate your suffering with this. Medicine is definitely an option. Before you go to “okay, my body size has to be the thing that changes.”MaraI totally agree. I just deal with this all the time where people tell me in my clinic that they want to lose weight. And when I sort of gently ask, what are you hoping to achieve? What are your goals? They're often things that can be achieved through other means. Like, people say my clothes don't fit, right? And most of my patients are low-income, right? I'm not trying to be flippant about the idea that everyone can just go and purchase a new, you know, multi $1,000 wardrobe at the drop of a hat. But it is possible to get new clothes in affordable ways. Don't torture yourself with clothes that don't fit because you feel like weight gain is a moral failing. And I think that there are things that we can do to help keep us at a comfortable temperature, right wear clothes that feel, you know, that feel good. Air conditioning is an amazing modern invention. And, you know, cool beverages, ice cream. VirginiaPopsicle O'Clock is very important in my summer right now, very important. MaraWait, what's a popsicle clock?VirginiaOh, Popsicle O'Clock. It's just the time of day where you eat popsicles. It could be 9am it could be 4pm just whenever I feel like we need to add popsicles to a situation.MaraI think we all need more popsicles in our life, that is absolutely for sure.So I think what I'm hearing from Judy's question is once again, shame about body size, and also this myopic zooming in on weight loss as the only possible solution. Which I blame doctors for in many ways! Some people do benefit from weight loss, right? I'm not opposed to the idea that anybody would ever want to lose weight. I don't think that that's a betrayal of fat solidarity, necessarily. But that there are other things you can do just to make your life feel better in the meantime, or even if you choose to never pursue weight loss. There are things you can do to feel better, and we shouldn't deprive ourselves of those things.VirginiaAnd you don't know that it is the weight gain. It could be age and hormones, and those coincided with the weight gain for you personally. But there are lots of thin women getting hot flashes all the time too.Okay, this next question is from Michaela: I am super curious about the connection between perimenopause, menopause and mental health symptoms, specifically, an uptick in anxiety and depression. Is this a thing?We also got many questions about whether perimenopause and menopause exacerbate ADHD symptoms. MaraSo this is a question I get a lot from my patients, and I've seen a lot of discourse about online. And the short answer is: There is probably a connection between the hormonal changes of perimenopause and the menopausal transition and mental health. Do we understand it? No. So I mean, with ADHD specifically, I will say: This is really not my area of expertise. It's a very complex mental health condition, and our medical understanding of it is really rapidly evolving. I have many patients who have a diagnosis of ADHD but I'm typically not the one who diagnoses them. That being said: Estrogen affects neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are implicated in ADHD. Declining estrogen does seem to affect dopamine, in particular, which is implicated in ADHD. And anecdotally, I've had many of my patients say that they feel like their ability to focus and sustain attention decreases. And they experience brain fog as they enter perimenopause and menopause. So it's there's probably something going on, and a lot of researchers are really actively studying it, but we don't know yet.VirginiaDo we know if this is something that hormone therapy can help with?MaraSo I think the answer is, I don't know.VirginiaWhat about anxiety and depression?MaraI don't think the data are there, right? Hormone therapy is usually not considered a first line treatment for the mental health conditions that are often associated with the menopausal transition. But we have great medicines for those conditions. We have good treatments for ADHD, we have good treatments for anxiety and depression. And sometimes during the menopausal transition, patients might need an increase of those treatments. And that could mean going back into therapy, if you've been out of therapy, increasing your medications or restarting a med that you may have stopped years ago. Those are all totally valid approaches during this phase.And I guess what I'd say, is that it's okay to trust your body. And if you notice changes in your mental health associated with perimenopause or menopause itself, ask about it. Don't be afraid to advocate for yourself. And while hormone therapy doesn't look like it is an effective treatment specifically for those symptoms, there are other treatments, and you should feel empowered to ask about them.VirginiaThe next question goes back to some of the diet and exercise stuff we've touched on. This person writes: Since recently reaching menopause, my cholesterol has become high. I understand there is a proven link between menopause and increased cholesterol, and that weight is part of the picture. I'm trying to lower my cholesterol with focus on nutrition and exercise. But it is f*****g with my head because it feels like a very restrictive diet. I'd love any thoughts on the menopause cholesterol connection and keeping cholesterol low with nutrition and exercise without falling into the abyss of obsessing about how many almonds I've eaten.MaraOh, that is such a good question!VirginiaThe almond of it all. MaraAlmonds are really good in some scenarios, but also just like, kind of a sad snack. I always think about President Obama eating those, like, eight almonds, or whatever.VirginiaIt turns out that was a joke and he wasn't doing that. But just the fact that everybody assumed he would says a lot! MaraThat is hilarious, and I didn't know! And it just shows how with information online, the initial story sticks. Like to this day, 10 years later, I still thought that Barack Obama ate eight almonds as his indulgent midnight snack every single night. I hope the man is eating some ice cream and living his best life. Okay, so there is absolutely a link between menopause and elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. But even within the term cholesterol, there are different types. I wouldn't really say to a patient, “Your cholesterol is high.” One thing you might hear is “your LDL cholesterol is high,” which is known popularly as, the “bad” cholesterol. Which, again, moral language alert. But LDL cholesterol is a proxy for risk of cardiovascular disease. I will say it's not a great one; it's kind of a blunt instrument. We measure and we treat it, because we don't have other great ways of predicting cardiovascular risk. But it is not the full portrait, although it's certainly a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease. And the transition of menopause seems to impact LDL, cholesterol, other biomarkers of cardiovascular disease, and increases your risk for cardiovascular disease.And what's interesting–I think we talked about this a little bit already, is that this happens, this this risk happens independent of normal aging.So, for example, women who go through menopause early start developing this increased risk earlier than women who go through menopause slightly later. And overall, we see that women develop cardiovascular disease, at rates lower than men, and at later in life than men. And there's a hypothesis that this has to do with menopause, right? That there's a protective effect of estrogen, but then when your estrogen starts to decline in menopause, it puts women at an increased risk compared to where they were pre-menopause.There's also some data to suggest that the severity of menopause symptoms—particularly vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes or sleep disturbances—may indicate risk for developing cardiovascular disease. So this is not to scare everyone, but it's good to have knowledge. If you're having really severe hot flashes, it may indicate that you are at slightly higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease than somebody who is not. The intention of having this knowledge is not to make you feel shame, and not to berate you for your belly fat or whatever. It's to have knowledge so that you can help mitigate risk factors in ways that feel aligned with your values and ways that feel aligned with the way that you want to pursue health in your life.And so I would approach this reader's or this listener's question with smy same approach to all of my patients questions. “I have hypertension, does that mean I need to lose weight?” “I have diabetes, does that mean I need to lose weight?” The answer is that we have many treatments that can help you address these concerns independent of weight loss. But this is not to say that you cannot pursue weight loss too, right? And if using a GLP-1 agonist to reduce your visceral adiposity is aligned with your values, and you can tolerate the side effects, and you feel good about it, and it's covered by your insurance….that's totally a reasonable approach. But it's not the only one. So I think what I'm hearing from this patient is the menopause flavor of what I do every single day in my work as a size inclusive doctor. Which is: How can we disentangle weight stigma and body shame from these questions of how to lead a healthy life? And the idea of giving you more information, I hope, is not to shame you or make you feel guilt for the relationship between body size and risk of cardiovascular disease, but instead, to give you information that might help you take proactive care of your body, right?And proactive care might mean committing to an exercise routine. Proactive care might mean taking a statin. A statin is a very common cholesterol medicine like Lipitor. It might mean getting your blood pressure under control and taking an antihypertensive.VirginiaI also want to say on cholesterol, specifically, I did a piece that I'll link to digging into the connection between nutrition and cholesterol. And the data is not as strong as I think a lot of doctors are telling folks.And I think the benefit of making dietary changes—the amount it could lower cholesterol—was not huge. It was like three points or six points or something in one of the studies we looked at. So if it's making you crazy to count almonds, it's possible that medication might be a more health promoting strategy for you. Because it will be less stressful and it will have a bigger benefit on your cholesterol than just trying to control it through diet and exercise.MaraYeah, I totally agree. I think there's a really strong genetic component that we haven't fully understood and medication is a totally reasonable approach and very safe approach. Honestly, statins are pretty benign medications. They're pretty inexpensive, pretty minimal side effects, which is not to say– nobody's paying me from the statin companies, I swear to God!–but yeah, like they're, they're pretty benign as medications go. And I think it's a totally reasonable way to approach this issue.VirginiaI just think it's one of those times where this is shame coming in, where it's like, “You should be able to fix this with how you eat and exercise, and so you don't get the medication unless you fail at that!” This is a framing that I've encountered from doctors. But what if we gave the medication, what if we also consider diet and exercise, but don't make that a pass/fail situation in order to earn the medication? MaraYeah, that's really interesting.And even the language you're using Virginia is what we use in the medical record, and I've tried to stop it. But the way we're taught to describe patients, is “patient failed XYZ treatment,” right? And I feel like we're both at once, overly invested in pharmaceutical treatments, right and underinvested. They're a very useful tool. And we moralize it, both pro and con? Sometimes, like, we moralize in favor of it. So if your BMI is 26 or above, you need to be on a GLP one agonist, which is just false, right?But on the other hand, I think we often underutilize medications because there's this sense that you're getting at —that you have to exhaust all of your like willpower options first, and it's somehow failing to use a med. And that is really false too. They're really useful tools. Science is really useful, and we shouldn't feel ashamed to use it.VirginiaAll right. And our last question, I like because it just will give us a chance to kind of sum up some key points: As a post menopausal woman, I feel like I'm swimming in information, and I'm overwhelmed by it all. What are Dr Gordon's top three pieces of advice out of all of the WHO meaning, if women at this time only did these three things, it would make the biggest difference, and then they just had it. You know, is, does it need to be different for perimenopause versus post menopause? Or maybe not.So what are your top three? Top three tips for surviving this life stage?MaraOh, my God, if only I knew! I'm flattered that you're asking, and I will do my best to answer, but I don't think there's a right answer at all.So I've thought about a couple things. I will say that, you know, longevity and wellness and health span is extremely complicated, but it's also kind of simple, right?So sometimes the advice that we've just heard over and over again is actually really, really good, right? So, sleep. Are we sleeping enough?Staying engaged with social relationships, that seems to be extremely important for longevity. And it's kind of amazing, actually. When they do these long-term studies on people who are thriving into old age, like they have really strong relationships. And that is so important.Moving our bodies and it does not need to be punishing. Workouts can be gardening. I know Virginia, I love receiving your gardening content online. Gardening is an amazing form of exercise, and can be very life affirming, and does not need to feel like punishment. Just getting up, moving our bodies, sleeping enough, maintaining relationships, cultivating a sense of purpose and meaning in our lives. It's actually been really studied right, that people who have a sense of meaning and have a sense of purpose in their lives tend to live longer and live longer, healthier lives.So all of this is to say that like it's complicated, but sometimes it's not. And there are a million people on the Internet who want to sell you a miracle drug, a miracle supplement, a miracle weighted vest, whatever. But sometimes simple, Simple is good. Easier said than done, right?VirginiaYeah, but start simple. That's wonderful.MaraCan I ask? Virginia, what would your advice be? VirginiaI love the three areas you hit on: Sleep, social relations and exercise or moving your body. None of those are about weight loss or dieting. I think that's really helpful for us to keep in mind that the things that might protect our health the most can also be very joyful as well. The idea that doing things that makes you happy and reduce your stress can be health-promoting is great. And I think that's something especially in midlife. We are all incredibly busy. We're holding a lot of things together. A lot of us are caregivers, maybe sandwich generation caregivers. So prioritizing your own joy in that feels really wonderful.ButterVirginiaAll right, so speaking of joy, let's do some Butter! Dr. Mara, what do you have forus?MaraI have a Philadelphia-specific one, but hopefully it can be extrapolated to our listeners in different locations. So I have recently been really craving soft serve ice cream. And so I googled best soft serve in Philadelphia, and I found this Vietnamese coffee shop called Càphê Roasters, which is in North Philly. In a neighborhood called Kensington. And it has condensed milk soft serve ice cream. So good.And so I recently, I had to give a lecture at a medical school in the north part of the city early in the morning. It was like, 8am and I was like, “Oh, I'm never up in this neighborhood. I gotta get over there.” And I went after I gave my lecture, and I bought myself ice cream at 10:30 in the morning. And I ate it in my car, and it was so good. Condensed milk. So good. But soft serve in general, is my Butter. But for those of you in Philly, go to Càphê Roasters in Kensington and get the condensed milk. It is chef's kiss, delicious.VirginiaAmazing. I'm gonna double your Butter and say ice cream in general is my Butter right now. We have a spare fridge freezer that I have just been loading up with all of the popsicles to get us through summer. But also: Ice cream dates. Something that comes up a lot for me as a co-parent is figuring out how to have one on one time with my kids. Since we have joint custody, they move as a package. So I get kid-free time, which is wonderful, but when they're with me, it's just me. So one thing I've been figuring out is pockets of time when I can take one kid out for ice cream. It's usually when a sibling is at another activity, and so we have an hour to kill, and often we would just like, wait for the activity, or go home and come back, and then you're just driving.And now I'm like, No, that will be our ice cream break!MaraI love that.VirginiaSo one kid's at the library doing her book trivia team stuff, and the other kid and I are getting ice cream while we wait for her. And it's great one on one time with kids. Obviously, the ice cream is delicious. The other thing I've realized, especially if you have younger kids who are still building restaurant skills, ice cream is a great practice run at being a person in a restaurant, which is really hard for kids understandably. It is one food thing that they're excited to go do. And you do have to sit and practice eating it somewhat neatly. There's a high mess potential. My pro-move for that is, always have wipes in your car, bring a pack of wipes in. MaraI love that, and it's so intentional about sort of creating traditions with kids. That feels really special. But I will say I had my ice cream solo, and that was also really good solo ice cream too.The Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith (follow me on Instagram) and Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, and Big Undies.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Farideh.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet, body liberation journalism! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe

Overthinkers and Second Guessers. And what are we getting too old for? That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 3 edition of Georgia Today: Weather forecasters are warning people on the potential danger of Georgia's upcoming hurricane season; despite delays, a new electric vehicle factory is still coming to Middle Georgia; and in recent years, film and television productions are down in the state. We'll talk about what that means. 

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 3 edition of Georgia Today: Weather forecasters are warning people on the potential danger of Georgia's upcoming hurricane season; Despite delays, a new electric vehicle factory is still coming to Middle Georgia; And in recent years, film and television productions are down in the state. We'll talk about what that means. 

After 17 years of communicating to readers as a newspaper wine columnist with a side gig online, the ground shifted, the medium and the stylistic conventions of the message changed.As a newspaper writer, the style leaned toward formality and objectivity, even though a newspaper column is more personal than a formal newspaper story. For instance, in the beginning of the column's life, when I expressed an opinion not supported by facts or other sources beyond my personal perspective, the convention was to phrase it as “in this wine writer's opinion.” A bit arch, yes, but it followed the canon of objective news writing.As the column evolved, I became more comfortable with the grammatical first person: use of subject pronouns—I, me, mine, myself, my. By that time, the column had become a discussion with readers rather than a news story about wine. There was more freedom, but there remained awareness that as a newspaper wine columnist, my first job was to inform people about wine. If I entertained them as part of the formula, well and good. But entertainment and personal discourse was value added, not Job One. My primary assignment was to interest people in wine, a product sold by supermarkets and wine-liquor stores advertising in the paper, thus paying for the newspaper and my work.In 2024-2025 there was a sea change in newspaper wine writing. In major publications such as the Washington Post, the Oregonian, the Seattle Times, the Los Angeles Times, and my position as nationally syndicated by Gannett/USA Today in hundreds of smaller newspapers ended. Declining newspaper circulation and resulting budget cuts and declining wine sales were the reasons. It was a cold-water-in-the-face reminder that nothing lasts forever.Fortunately, during the 17-year newspaper run I invested in establishing an online presence. First at my website, which I controlled, and on Facebook, which was easy. Then came Twitter/X, Substack, Linkedin, Bluesky, Apple podcasts, and Vocal. These initially existed as adjuncts to the print work. Today, they are my only platforms.Writing to my online audience is different from writing for a newspaper reader. Online is more intimate and personal. After all, the online audience is engaged with me and my work without distractions of other coverage. The newspaper writing was, in part, to provide editorial content to support advertising. Particularly in the beginning, my column anchored the front page of the “Food Section” of the newspaper, chock full of ads from grocery stores and wine and liquor stores that sold wine.Now my work stands alone. You come to it because you want to be entertained and educated by my content of words and pictures. You made a conscious decision to click on the specific link or open the email. You did not just open a newspaper thrown on your front lawn. The online medium is more intimate. The connection is more a conversation with a friend—in the case of the podcasts, an actual verbal communication. I am comfortable with the new challenges.The change also affects the dynamics of creation. Gone is the tyranny of a 450-word requirement to fill a specific space in a print hole. Gone is the tyranny of a weekly deadline—in my case, I submitted all four or five of a month's columns together at one time at least a week prior to the first column's deadline. Frazzled editors loved that, but it meant I wrote weeks ahead of publication.I intend to strive to post every week, but now I can slide if exigencies interrupt or opportunities present for more than once a week. And, beyond columns, there remains my near-daily tasting notes, plus the extra bonus wine time humor material. My trepidation is providing you with too much content.If you have read this far, I thank you for being part of our wine and humor adventure together. The online platform you are reading or listening to is my only communications link. I would appreciate your help in recruiting others who you believe might enjoy or be entertained. Hit the “share” button or mention me in a chat or email. Almost all content is free and signing up is made as easy as possible—as is unsubscribing if things don't click.I'll be seeing you on the internet.Tasting notes• Ricardo Santos Bodega y Viñedos Tercos Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2022: Amiable, soft-tannin, red fruit expression of Mendoza malbec. No palate challenges, depth, or complexity, but easy choice when you want an affordable, no-drama dram. $14-15 https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/ricardo-santos-bodega-y-vinedos-tercos-malbec-mendoza-argentina-2022/#more-20691• La Mascota Vineyards Unánime Chardonnay, Argentina 2022: Consistently good value that blends Old and New World approaches to chardonnay. Not sharp and angular, also not a buttery fruit bomb, reasonable alcohol (13.5%). $15-22 https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/la-mascota-vineyards-unanime-chardonnay-argentina-2022/#more-20797• Domaine St. Laurent Rosé de Pinot Noir Block One Rouge Valley, Oregon 2023: Delicate, elegant, showcases light red fruits. Versatile, easily can be enjoyed on its own or paired with lighter fare. $25 https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/domaine-st-laurent-rose-de-pinot-noir-block-one-rouge-valley-oregon-2023/#more-20675• Ricci Curbastro Franciacorta Brut NV DOCG: Textbook Franciacorta—balanced, elegant, refreshing, clean. Classic quality from Italy's premier bottle-fermented wine region. $38-47 https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/ricci-curbastro-franciacorta-brut-nv-docg/#more-20878• Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2021: Delightful celebration of Napa fruit and winery skill by makers that put Napa chardonnay on the world map. Crunchy, full bodied, delicious from a vintage that encouraged ripeness and depth. $45-50 https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/grgich-hills-estate-chardonnay-napa-valley-2021/#more-20853• McGrail Vineyards Graduate Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley 2019: Burly example of dark fruit Livermore Valley cab. Not for everyone, but works for those who crave a take-no-prisoner bold red to pair with hunk of sizzling beef fresh off the grill. $65 https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/mcgrail-vineyards-graduate-cabernet-sauvignon-livermore-valley-2019/#more-20850Last roundA truck loaded with thousands of copies of Roget's Thesaurus crashed yesterday losing its entire load. Witnesses were stunned, startled, aghast, taken aback, stupefied, confused, shocked, rattled, paralyzed, dazed, bewildered, mixed up, surprised, awed, dumbfounded, nonplussed, flabbergasted, astounded, amazed, confounded, astonished, overwhelmed, horrified, numbed, speechless, perplexed.Wine time.This is a reader-supported publication. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber ($5). No matter how you subscribe, I appreciate you reading.Links worth exploringDiary of a Serial Hostess Ins and outs of entertaining; witty anecdotes of life in the stylish lane.As We Eat Multi-platform storytelling explores how food connects, defines, inspires.Dave McIntyre's WineLine Longtime Washington Post wine columnist now on Substack. Entertaining, informative.Email: wine@cwadv.comNewsletter: gusclemens.substack.comWebsite: Gus Clemens on Wine websiteFacebook: facebook.com/GusClemensOnWine/posts/Twitter (X): @gusclemensBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/gusclemensonwine.bsky.social .Long form wine stories on Vocal: Gus Clemens on VocalApple podcasts https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=apple+podcasts+gus+clemens+apple+p…&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8.Linkedin: Gus Clemens on Wine This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

On the Season 17 premier of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin catch up after a long Summer, ponder the role of critics in the modern music landscape, and discuss the wonders of Pleaser, the latest (and AOTY-contender) from Washington, D.C.'s Pretty Bitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Small Wineries Under Pressure: On today's AgNet News Hour, the Ag Meter hit the road for an on-location interview at Ziveli Winery, tucked between Kerman and Fresno. Host Nick Papagni spoke with John and CalebCaleb Caleb, who shared their family's rich Croatian winemaking roots, the challenges of keeping small wineries afloat, and what it takes to market wine in a rapidly changing industry. A Family Legacy in Wine John Nale explained how his grandparents immigrated from Croatia in 1928, eventually settling in the Central Valley and planting vines that would lay the foundation for generations of winemaking. Their winery today blends that family heritage with a modern vision for community, offering weddings, events, and tastings in a beautifully restored barn. “Every year we do a little project, and this is what we get,” John said, noting the pride in carrying on the tradition. Struggles Facing Small Wineries The Nales were candid about the headwinds California wineries face. Declining wine sales, high labor and equipment costs, and rising regulations have left many operations in the red. “There might be three or four wineries that are making any money,” John admitted. The family has been forced to take on off-farm jobs to make ends meet, with John warning that small wineries often need 1,000 acres and no debt to stay sustainable. Caleb added that younger consumers often see wine as intimidating, preferring seltzers, cocktails, or sugary alternatives like Stella Rosa. He emphasized the importance of educating new wine drinkers and offering sweeter, approachable wines to attract them. Wine slushies and canned wines may not appeal to traditionalists, but they're entry points for a new generation. Competing in a Global Market The interview also highlighted how imports from Italy, Chile, and Mexico are undercutting California growers. John noted it can even be cheaper to ship frozen grapes from Chile than to buy locally in Lodi. “If that's true, we have a lot of issues,” he said. High costs and strict regulations, they argue, are pushing small farmers to the brink while international competitors thrive. Despite the challenges, the Nales remain committed to keeping their family winery open. “We decided a long time ago that we're going to keep farming until we're made to put a sign up for sale,” John said. For the full conversation with John and Caleb Nale of Ziveli Winery, listen to the AgNet News Hour.

America is drinking less, but is that really a good thing? In this Home Team episode, we break down the stats, debate whether alcohol is truly on the decline, and ask the bigger question: what's replacing it? From vaping to THC, pharma-driven “cure alls,” and Japan's Metabo Law, this conversation covers the cultural shift around drinking—and whether it's leading us toward better health or just new problems.Timestamps:[0:00] Why Gen-Z is drinking less[1:44] Declining alcohol statistics[4:00] The case for giving it up[5:00] Alcohol and personal freedom[7:04] Are stats misleading? Depression + screen time rise[8:34] Questionable polling and fake protests[10:20] Alcohol's dangers (and its upsides)[12:22] Why “not drinking” feels like a big deal[15:10] Peer pressure is fading[15:40] Have kids just swapped alcohol for vaping + THC?[16:35] Parents' role in showing balance[21:30] The reality of being compromised[22:45] Not letting nights ruin mornings[23:30] When to cut alcohol out (and is it just alcohol?)[29:20] You don't know what you don't know[30:15] What happened with Raja Jackson[36:03] Punishment in the ring[38:30] Women's sports boom in California[40:51] Serena Williams and GLP-1[45:55] Are we overcorrecting?[50:00] The danger of “cure-alls” and big profits[54:50] Why adults must make informed choices[57:42] Why pharma ads aren't legal elsewhere[1:02:00] Japan's Metabo Law

More Oklahoma children are entering kindergarten with exemptions from vaccines. This data comes as preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough have seen record spreads nationally.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

Every year the Kansas City Fed hosts the Jackson Hole symposium. All eyes are on the opening speech from Jerome Powell which was widely covered by the news media. To me, the more interesting talks are the invited speakers who give talks on various elements of the economy. The theme this year at Jackson Hole is demographics and the impact on the labor market. So this week we will be doing a mini series summarizing the most noteworthy talks from Jackson Hole this year. Some of these talks are considered boring by the news media and they don't get covered. But for those who seek to understand how the economy functions, these talks are very interesting.On today's show we are examining a paper called "Interstate Labor Mobility and the US Economy". It has four authors, two from the University of Michigan and two from Europe. Their paper discusses how Gross migration rates within the United States have undergone a subtle but significant transformation over the past five decades. While some sources, notably the Current Population Survey (CPS), paint a picture of a steep decline, plunging from over 3% to a mere 1.2% by the end of the sample period, a closer look at more robust data tells a different story. Using IRS data, the authors show that labor force mobility declined to 2.5% from 3% over that same time period. They further break down the components of why people move. One factor that I believe was not adequately addressed is the rise of remote work. People don't have to move for work in many instances. That virtual mobility may in fact be by choice rather than necessity. -------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

00:08 — Stephanie Kramer is a senior researcher at Pew Research Center. 00:33 — Amy Belsher is director of Immigrants' Rights Litigation at the New York Civil Liberties Union and worked on the case of Mata Velasquez who was taken by ICE during its new practice of stationing agents outside of immigration courts. 00:45 —  Abigail Kunkler is an EPIC Law Fellow focusing on surveillance oversight. Sergio Alcubilla is the Director of Community Engagement at the ACLU of Hawaiʻi. The post Data Shows US Immigrant Population Declining First Time in 50 Years; Lawsuit to End ICE Arrests at Mandated Court Hearings; Plus, How ICE Tracked Wire Transfers to Spy on Immigrants appeared first on KPFA.

Schools across Pennsylvania have detected environmental hazards in their buildings — from mold to lead. That’s according to a new report. Ten Pennsylvania colleges or universities have either merged or closed since 2016, according to Higher Ed Dive, which tracks college closures and mergers nationwide. Many Pennsylvania universities are continuing to cut costs through layoffs or mergers in order to meet financial challenges. Back to school season means school buses are returning to the roads. We dive into the laws surrounding school bus safety in Pennsylvania. And now we have two deeper dives: First, Pennsylvania’s two largest school districts are weighing the same question: Can closing schools address declining enrollment and balance the budget? Both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh face aging school buildings and a myriad of school structures and sizes. But while the districts have a similar task at hand, their approach differs in one major way. And Some Pennsylvania university scientists have seen their federal funding restored after joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration. Although some of the money is flowing again, the temporary funding loss may have already done lasting damage to scientific work. Federal funding for public media has been rescinded. Your monthly gift to WITF can help fill the gap as we navigate this new reality. Become a monthly sustaining member today at www.witf.org/givenow.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hits And Misses Of The Hot Mess Summer Of 2025 (Ep. 311) Episode Summary This week on That Solo Life, hosts Karen Swim, APR, and Michelle Kane unpack this“Hot Mess Summer”—the surprising, cringey, and cautionary moments that shaped the season for PR and communications pros. From return-to-office whiplash and AI overpromises to social media pile-ons, brand missteps, and the pursuit of excellence in a rush-first culture, they offer candid insights and practical takeaways for solo practitioners navigating constant change. Episode Highlights 00:12–01:08 | Welcome back: Setting up the “Hot Mess Summer” theme for PR and marketing pros  01:29–02:32 | The world of work: RTO mandates, hiring freezes, and overestimating AI's impact  02:33–03:41 | Planning in uncertainty: How economic jitters ripple through day-to-day comms work  03:53–05:04 | Social media fatigue: Declining nuance, instant outrage, and what it means for brands  05:04–06:22 | The vigilante effect: Why some users treat negativity as a hobby—and how to respond  06:32–07:17 | Slowing down to get it right: Replying with care in a rush-first culture  07:48–09:10 | Over-curation vs. authenticity: Balancing audience feedback with sound business decisions  09:16–10:12 | People-pleasing pitfalls: You can't please everyone—stay true to mission and values  09:31–10:11 | Event aesthetics vs. meaning: Designing for impact, not just Instagram  10:12–11:05 | Community pile-ons: Why “take it to the business first” matters  11:05–12:08 | Complication creep: Tech, AI, and unnecessary hurdles for communicators  11:46–12:46 | Excellence still matters: How quality elevates audience experience  12:47–14:05 | Brand name changes gone sideways: Lessons from high-profile rebrands  14:39–15:53 | Risk hygiene: The case against bringing blankets to the movies (and other practical worries)  16:00–16:22 | Looking ahead: Manifesting a calmer, more prosperous fall for solos  16:19–16:35 | Join the convo: How to share your Hot Mess Summer stories Related Episodes & Additional Information Episode 300: How To Manage Sticky Situations In PR Entrepreneur: How to Set Boundaries With Your Clients Without Losing Business Host & Show Info That Solo Life is a podcast created for public relations, communication, and marketing professionals who work as independent and small practitioners. Hosted by Karen Swim, APR, founder of Words For Hire and President of Solo PR, and Michelle Kane, Principal of Voice Matters, the show delivers expert insights, encouragement, and advice for solo PR pros navigating today's dynamic professional landscape. Share and Subscribe! If this episode made you nod, laugh, or rethink your approach, don't keep it to yourself—follow That Solo Life in your favorite podcast app, leave a 5-star review to help other solo pros find us, and share Episode 311 with a colleague. Got your own “Hot Mess Summer” story or a topic you want us to tackle? Send it to us at soloprpro.com. Your story might be featured in an upcoming episode!

The iconic farm equipment company has seen layoffs at three production facilities due to large tariff costs heavily impacting the company. Greg and Holly talk about why this company and others like it are being impacted and what may happen if it continues.

Rebeccasode! Answering patron emails.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.05:22 Atsuko Okatsuka & Asian-American comedians12:57 How would you define Jungian Shadow work?25:00 Can you experience countertransference in academics?30:40 Why is it so hard to find a good therapist?00:00 Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and comorbiditiesBecome a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comMerch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/Facebook Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirk.hondaAugust 22, 2025The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com

A Ukrainian man is arrested in Italy for his alleged involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline attacks, an appeals court throws out Trump's $500 million civil fraud penalty, Brazilian police claim that Bolsonaro drafted an Argentina asylum request, a report alleges that 83% of Palestinians killed in Gaza were civilians, a Copa Sudamericana soccer match is abandoned in Argentina following violence between fans, Trump orders the U.S.-Mexico border wall to be painted black to deter climbers, a judge rejects the Trump administration's request to unseal Epstein grand jury files, researchers estimate that space-based solar power could cut Europe's energy costs by 15%, Target's CEO steps down amid a decline in sales, and daily reading rates for pleasure among Americans decline over 40%. Sources: www.verity.news

Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss the comments made by KZN Police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about unions contributing to unemployment. They also discuss what could be contributing to the declining birth rate. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did environmental campaigners really contribute to a decline in cotton's global share of fibre production?  Well, according to a rather punchy opinion piece in Cotton Grower a couple of months ago, the answer is a resounding, yes. The article claims that environmentalists have been intellectually dishonest and fed a binary narrative of cotton bad, synthetic fibers good….which created pressure from watchdogs and investor ESG mandates…which then led to brands moving away from conventional cotton to synthetics…and as a result we are now awash with cheap synthetics clothing.  Now, this is a lot to leave at the door of environmentalists, and this polemic seemed a bit lop-sided, so to balance things out we thought it would be good to talk to Ecotextile News' dedicated Cotton Correspondent Simon Ferrigno, who has also done his fair share of environmental campaigner over the years.   Do people like Simon have a case to answer for? In the podcast, we also turn the article's claim on its head - and ask whether the cotton industry should pay more attention to the many environmentalists' trying to make cotton production more sustainable and efficient. Relevant Articles from Ecotextile News Innovations discussed by Simon Ferrigno Food spray Avalo machine learning   How to subscribe to Ecotextile News https://www.ecotextile.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Following Ecotextile Talks Ecotextile Talks is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen to podcasts.       

New York City beaches will remain closed for swimming Wednesday and Thursday as Hurricane Erin generates dangerous rip currents. Plus, Mayor Adams says rat sightings in New York City have declined for eight straight months. And finally, childcare is becoming increasingly unaffordable for families. That's why more parents in New Jersey and New York are relying on subsidized vouchers to help pay for it.

Institutions face converging pressures that are reshaping enrollment management. Declining participation rates, tuition discounting that erodes net revenue, international enrollment volatility, and political mandates are forcing colleges to rethink how they attract and retain students. Enrollment management is no longer just admissions and aid — it has become a strategic system linking recruitment promises to student success and institutional stability. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Bill Conley and Bob Massa, Co-Founders of Enrollment Intelligence Now. They share how enrollment management has evolved over the past fifty years and why it now sits at the center of higher education's most pressing challenges. Topics Covered How shrinking pipelines and lower college-going rates are reshaping enrollment outcomes Why unsustainable discounting is undermining financial health The growing impact of alternative credentials and new competitors The ways international enrollment declines and political mandates compound the crisis Why enrollment management functions as an accountability system for institutions Real-World Insights The origins of enrollment management in the 1970s and how it spread Lessons from institutions that discounted themselves into financial instability How enrollment leaders balance institutional mission against market realities Key Takeaway Enrollment management has become higher education's strategic fulcrum — the point where mission and market realities meet, determining whether commitments to students translate into institutional sustainability. Recommended For: Presidents, provosts, CFOs, board members, and enrollment leaders navigating today's enrollment cliff era. Read the transcript: https://changinghighered.com/reframing-the-enrollment-cliff-a-new-lens-on-enrollment-management/   #HigherEdLeadership #EnrollmentCliff #EnrollmentManagement #HigherEducationPodcast

Elon Musk's X is struggling on Android devices in terms of new installs, even while App Store downloads grow, according to new data from app intelligence provider Appfigures. In July 2025, X downloads on Google Play saw a significant decline, as new installs dropped by 44% year-over-year worldwide, even as iOS downloads grew by 15%. In other news, Spotify is introducing a new feature that allows subscribers to create more professional, personalized playlists. On Tuesday, the company launched a custom transitions feature that lets you either automatically add transitions between a playlist's tracks or customize your own using preset options like fade, rise, or blend, along with other options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twenty-three years later, over 1,000 families are still waiting for news of loved ones lost in the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11. Correspondent Scott Pelley looks at how efforts to search for and identify their remains have never stopped, driven by the promise made by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Pelley visits their laboratory, which is using new advancements in DNA research and breakthrough techniques to provide answers for families holding on to hope. This is a double-length segment. The world's population may have recently surpassed 8 billion, but it's a misleading figure. Growth is unevenly distributed, and many countries are experiencing a decline in population – in some cases, steeply. Consider Japan. The country is now facing a rapidly declining birth rate, and a population projected to shrink in half by this century's end. Correspondent Jon Wertheim reports from Japan, examining how these demographic changes are affecting the country and its culture. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Situational Awareness episode, three seemingly unrelated stories reveal a crucial truth: how you handle what you don't choose reveals your character—and character determines outcomes more than talent or intelligence.Nick and Kim connect Kirk Cousins' graceful response to being benched, the resilience themes in Angel Studios' Sketch, and alarming new research showing declining conscientiousness among younger generations.Key Topics:Why conscientiousness predicts career success better than IQ or backgroundThe Kirk Cousins framework for handling setbacks with graceHow to build character in team members who struggle with follow-throughPractical strategies for raising resilient kids in a culture that celebrates quittingThe hidden opportunity for leaders of Gen-Z in a declining-character cultureKey Takeaways:Character is revealed in how you handle what you don't chooseConscientiousness can be developed but requires intentional structureLeaders who model emotional regulation become incredibly valuableFamily is where character gets formed firstResources Mentioned:"I Love You And You're Alright" by Citizens Netflix Quarterback Season 2Angel Studios Sketch movieFinancial Times conscientiousness researchEdwin Friedman's A Failure of NerveJonathan Haidt's work on digital media and teensPerfect for Christian professionals leading teams and families who want practical frameworks for building character and resilience.Connect with Relational Leadership: Strategy Call: relationalleadership.co/contactEnneagram Assessment: relationalenneagram.comHow you can support us:• Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes or Spotify• Share this episode with a friend• Send a question for a future Office Hours episodeYou can work with us at Relational Leadership.

Topics: Why Church Attendance Is Declining, The Top-Down Hierarchy System, The Give-to-Get System and Church Lotto, Rude and Hateful Church People, Mixing Politics with the Gospel, The Antiquated Pew and Pulpit System, Double Talk Teaching in Church, The Dangers of Covenant Mixture Theology, Everyone Is not Included Equally, The Pressure and Guilt to Go to Church, The Message is not about The New Creation, The Message is not about Jesus, The Church Has forgotten Its First Love, Jesus Said Call NEpisonsither, Jesus said it will not be like this among you, What the Bible Says About Our Gatherings, Tithing is a Give-to-Get System, It is Easier for a Camel to Go Through a Needle, Sin Will not Longer be Your Master Romans 6:14, It is the Goodness of God which Leads People to Repentance, Deny Yourself is Out of Context, Paul said He is Chief of Sinners is Out of Context, You are a New Creation, You are Holy According to Colossians 1:22, Jesus Said He had not Come to Abolish the Law, The Old Covenant has been Abolished, The New Testament is about Everyday Life, Everyone is a Vital Member of the Body of Christ, The Church Has lost Its Influence, Jesus is the Head of the ChurchSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

This week, we detail Paramount Global's seven-year deal with TKO for the rights to stream UFC fights, the impact on ESPN+ and UFC's approach to move away from PPV to expand its audience. We also discussed the new Disney and Fox bundle launching on October 2nd, which combines ESPN+ and Fox One for a discounted rate. Additionally, we list out why not all pay TV customers will have access to ESPN's new DTC service for free when it launches on August 21st. We covered Netflix's pricing increase in Australia, Sling TV's new daily, weekend, and weekly pricing models, as well as the changes to Sky Sports' coverage of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. Finally, we detail what it takes to produce quality content on LinkedIn, how to build a brand, and why to ignore many of the so-called content and SEO experts on LinkedIn.Podcast produced by Security Halt Media

There's little sign of recovery soon for the country's sheep numbers as they continue to drop. Beef + Lamb NZ shows breeding ewe numbers are down nearly 2% on last year, with this season's lamb crop forecast to be down nearly 120 thousand lambs. However, beef cattle numbers are showing positive signs, rising 4%. Beef + Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland told Mike Hosking the lower numbers are driven by the continued afforestation in big traditional sheep areas like Southland. She says sheep prices are phenomenally good at the moment, and if we weren't seeing pressure from carbon forestry, the rebuilding would be much stronger. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's more than just a muscle! Low testosterone is silently destroying men's physical performance, mental clarity, and drive. In this episode of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with hormone health expert Dave Lee to dive deep into the hidden causes of low testosterone, how it's affecting ambitious men like you, and what you can do to take back control. From the environmental toxins that are wreaking havoc on hormones to the critical role nutrition and lifestyle play in restoring balance, this episode uncovers strategies to boost energy, maintain focus, and regain the confidence to succeed in every area of life.Ready to take your success even further? Join Robert Sikes' FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass today and learn how to build strength and optimize your health for long-term personal and professional growth: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2.Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 Why low testosterone is holding you back3:00 Mental health impacts of low testosterone (anxiety, depression, low energy)6:00 Declining testosterone in younger men and environmental causes11:21 Misleading testosterone reference ranges and why it matters13:24 Whole health approach: More than just boosting testosterone16:57 Steps to optimize testosterone and improve energy18:44 How poor diet and lifestyle sabotage your hormones23:36 Societal pressures, mental health, and testosterone decline28:58 Managing responsibilities without sacrificing health32:32 Impact of low testosterone on fertility and future generations39:16 Sedentary lifestyles, remote work, and declining hormone health44:08 Nutrition for hormone health: Foods vs processed options52:32 Importance of animal-based foods for testosterone57:34 Supplements like Omega-3s and ketogenic diets for hormone support1:02:30 TRT pros, cons, and managing therapy safely1:09:18 Best practices for testosterone optimization (topicals vs injections)1:18:22 Long-term risks of TRT and hormone misuse1:29:26 Why hormone health is the foundation of male performance

Ben reacts to the Cincinnati Masters 2025 round 2 matches with Jannik Sinner destroying Galan in under an hour & Carlos Alcaraz making hard work of Dzumhur yet again. Daniil Medvedev loses in his first match to Adam Walton, posing the question, how does he turn his form around? And round 3 looks tasty with Sabalenka vs Raducanu. Tell us your thoughts in the comments section! ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

Dr Boyce Watkins breaks down black family wealth and other variables that are connected

Host Sagi Eliyahu welcomes Dr. Larry Richard, Founder and CEO of LawyerBrain LLC, to explore the psychological traits that define lawyers, and how those traits are colliding with today's business environment. Larry shares insights from assessing more than 25,000 lawyers, revealing data-backed patterns in skepticism, resilience, sociability and more. The conversation covers how these personality traits can both help and hinder lawyers as they adapt to changes like AI, remote work and the mental toll of constant uncertainty.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02:12 Reevaluating career fit leads to greater job satisfaction.03:09 Pursuing true passion is a path to deeper expertise.07:09 Urgency as a trait can enhance productivity and outcomes.12:03 Low sociability may hinder effective team communication.16:09 Low resilience is widespread, impacting workplace performance.18:27 Declining empathy among professionals negatively affects collaboration..22:27 Millennials display lower empathy, influencing generational work dynamics.26:48 Focusing on AI risks may limit innovation opportunities.32:33 Leadership teams must drive adaptation during rapid change.40:06 Intentional stress relief supports sustained professional effectiveness.Resources Mentioned:Dr. Larry Richardhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lawyerbrain/LawyerBrain LLC | LinkedInhttp://www.lawyerbrain.com/LawyerBrain | Websitehttp://www.lawyerbrain.com/This episode is brought to you by Tonkean.Tonkean is the operating system for business operations and is the enterprise standard for process orchestration. It provides businesses with the building blocks to orchestrate any process, with no code or change management required. Contact us at tonkean.com to learn how you can build complex business processes. Fast.#Operations #BusinessOperations

- Volvo OTA Causes Brake Defect - Tesla Sales Down in China... Again - Tesla Brand Loyalty Below Chevy - Elon Musk Gets $27 Billion Pay Package - BMW iX3 Has Impressive Specs - Foxconn Sells Lordstown Plant - CATL Takes Battery Swaps to Rental Cars - U.S. SAAR Hits 16.9 Million in July - U.S. Gasoline Use Declining - Autoline Poll Results

- Volvo OTA Causes Brake Defect - Tesla Sales Down in China... Again - Tesla Brand Loyalty Below Chevy - Elon Musk Gets $27 Billion Pay Package - BMW iX3 Has Impressive Specs - Foxconn Sells Lordstown Plant - CATL Takes Battery Swaps to Rental Cars - U.S. SAAR Hits 16.9 Million in July - U.S. Gasoline Use Declining - Autoline Poll Results

SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. There seemed to be much momentum as Trump announced his 3rd run for presidency. Many scandals had taken place and been forgotten: Russia Gate, Election Gate, Assassination Gate...etc. Even more, culturally, we descended into a place humanity had never been historically. Women were no longer women, but men could compete against them, also, men could become women so long as we admit there is no such thing as a woman. Christians defended these things and churches were split. All of this was taking place underneath the surface level culture divide of ethnic hatred and so on. Today, some momentum seems to have been lost. There is ethnic fatigue, there is Trump fatigue, there is feminism fatigue, there is church fatigue...what is going on?!So, Brandon and Daren ask the question, "where are we now"? What does social media reveal to us as we peruse the internet to see where American culture is today? This is quite possibly a bold task, but a task worth completing. Tell us what you think below!Support the showHosts: Brandon and Daren Smith Learn of Brandon's Church Planting CallPatreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurredPaypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurredYouTube: Black and Blurred PodcastIG: @BlackandBlurredPodcastX: @Blurred_Podcast

In this episode of Around the Desk, Sean Emory, Founder & CIO of Avory & Co., sits down with Loujaina Abdelwahed, PhD — a senior economist at Revelio Labs — to break down what's really happening in the labor market.We dig into the shifting workforce, the nuanced role AI is playing in reshaping jobs, and the generational divide in employee sentiment and retention.From federal workforce changes to AI adoption curves — this is the kind of analysis that tells us where the labor market is actually headed.We cover:• Slowing hiring and historically low attrition• Why AI is altering — not eliminating — roles• Declining demand for AI-exposed roles• Generational shifts: why younger workers are leaving• The changing public workforce and retention challenges• Why employee sentiment is deteriorating — and what it means• How AI adoption is correlated with productivity and satisfaction• Which jobs are growing while others stagnate—Hosted by:Sean Emory — Founder & Chief Investment Officer, Avory & Co.https://www.avory.xyzGuest:Loujaina Abdelwahed, PhD — Senior Economist at Revelio LabsFollow Avory & Co or Sean Emory

Support The Glenn Show at https://glennloury.substack.com Video Links 0:00 Glenn and Cornel's early correspondence 2:20 Cornel: “Brother Glenn ain't never been just a black conservative” 9:34 Ground News ad 11:10 One-eyed and two-eyed reason 19:33 The Loury family legacy 25:01 Does race still matter? 34:32 The black intellectual in a declining empire 45:56 Keeping nihilism […]

Jon Miller Guest Hosts for Stew Peters and goes over the latest humiliating efforts by Trump to hide Epstein and put Israel first, but a new study shows that Americans sympathy for Israel is actually DECLINING- and at and all-time LOW!   Western civilization has been infected by a parasitic invasion of foreign ideals and values that have been introduced into our culture by strange and morally degenerate people whose goal is world domination. We have been OCCUPIED. Watch the film NOW! https://stewpeters.com/occupied/ This July 4th, take control of the truth. We're celebrating FREEDOM with a bold offer for bold Americans: $20 OFF your annual subscription to the Stew Peters Locals Community Only $70/year (normally $90) — use code LIBERTY at checkout.