Podcasts about despair

Mischke spends the hour with Eric Jay Dolin, author of "The Wreck of the Mentor: Death, Despair, and Deliverance in the Age of Sail."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mischke spends the hour with Eric Jay Dolin, author of "The Wreck of the Mentor: Death, Despair, and Deliverance in the Age of Sail."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How Doom scrolling steals our focus and creates despair. Spending too much time scrolling through sensationalized news and negative social media posts may lead to you questioning the meaning and purpose of life. Use your own dog for anxiety relief 30-second free guide ServiceDogPro.com! Joanne's Book to help families talk aboutEmotions:Super Dog Helps Boys Fears https://podcast.feedspot.com/anxiety_podcasts/ https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_psychology_podcasts/ sts/

What happens when you meet unconditional love at just three years old? Next on Grief and Rebirth, Lifelong seeker Sally Dukes joins the podcast to share the childhood near-death experience that guided her through breast cancer, loss, and a bold move to Greece. Diving into her new memoir, Drummer Girl: The Story of Life After Death, Sally reveals why she no longer fears dying and how sharing our hidden stories liberates the soul. Tune in for an inspiring reminder that your journey is unfolding with purpose.---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨

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Senator Jon Ossoff revealed to reporters that his Republican colleagues are privately blaming Donald Trump for setting them up for disastrous results in this year's midterm elections. Jen Psaki looks at the unpopular failures, from the war on Iran to ICE agents run amok that are contributing to this political dynamic. Senator Ossoff joins Jen to talk about Donald Trump's efforts to undermine Americans' faith in the U.S. voting system. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks with Jen Psaki about why the post-Trump era will not only be a time of repairing the damage Donald Trump inflicted on the United States, but also an opportunity to build the country back in new, better ways.  Brian Tyler Cohen, joins to discuss his new book, "The Day After: How to wield power in a post-Trump world." To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nationally, deaths from suicide, drugs and alcohol are declining. But in Iowa, they're rising, and they're often referred to as "deaths of despair." On this episode, we hear from Lauren Williams, an Iowa woman who lost her brother to suicide, and from Kayla Mayer of Cherokee County Public Health, who's working to decrease the local rate of suicide. We also talk with Daniel Wheaton of the Midwest Newsroom and Dr. Alison Lynch of the University of Iowa on why our state is seeing more deaths of despair and what can be done about it.

More of the funniest reviews on the internet! We read reviews for a laundromat & dry cleaner in Ireland, where your whites may end up pink & you will be left searching for that one missing sock. A product made for checking truck tires, but can also be used to beat your husband half to death. A trampoline center, where the babies wander free, the blood spatter tells a srory & the snack bar server will mock you. A gas station, where an attendent provides the service of uncomfortably staring at you & much more!!   Join comedians James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman as they explore the most opinionated part of the internet: The Reviews Section! d Subscribe, and we will see you every Monday with Your Stupid Opinions!! Dont forget to rate & review!!   Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for merch & more Check out James & Jimmie's other podcasts, Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!!

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOWhat if that streak of bad luck you can't shake isn't bad luck at all… but something darker at work? In this chilling episode, we sit down with Plato Angelakis — the man people call when everything in their lives starts to unravel in ways that defy explanation.From sudden illness to unrelenting despair, some believe demons are experts at quietly dismantling lives before revealing themselves. Plato has seen firsthand how this darkness creeps in, luring the vulnerable into chaos and despair.Is it coincidence, poor choices, or something truly diabolical pulling the strings? Discover the haunting stories of those who believe their suffering wasn't random — and meet the man who's made it his mission to fight back against the unseen.#TrueGhostStory #DemonicEncounters #ExorcismStories #ParanormalActivity #SpiritualWarfare #DarkForces #PlatoAngelakis #HauntingTales #RealHaunting #SupernaturalMystery #FightTheDarkness #PossessionStoriesLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!What if that streak of bad luck you can't shake isn't bad luck at all… but something darker at work? In this chilling episode, we sit down with Plato Angelakis — the man people call when everything in their lives starts to unravel in ways that defy explanation.From sudden illness to unrelenting despair, some believe demons are experts at quietly dismantling lives before revealing themselves. Plato has seen firsthand how this darkness creeps in, luring the vulnerable into chaos and despair.Is it coincidence, poor choices, or something truly diabolical pulling the strings? Discover the haunting stories of those who believe their suffering wasn't random — and meet the man who's made it his mission to fight back against the unseen.#TrueGhostStory #DemonicEncounters #ExorcismStories #ParanormalActivity #SpiritualWarfare #DarkForces #PlatoAngelakis #HauntingTales #RealHaunting #SupernaturalMystery #FightTheDarkness #PossessionStoriesLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Listen To Full Sermon: "God's Faithful Restoration" @ St. Mary & St. Demiana Convent - Dawsonville, GA ~ November 6, 2025https://on.soundcloud.com/OMLES4UvBKWQrwEtIV

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is true that there is unfathomable cruelty in this world that will bring you crashing to your knees. And it is true that we are ruled by monsters with deeply entrenched power. But it is also true that we live in a mysterious universe whose ways are almost entirely unknown to us. And it is also true that we don't really have any idea where humanity's adventure is headed. Reading by Tim Foley.

Jesus Followers Can Influence and Lead a Return to God by Our People, Churches, and Nation Through the “Five Exhortations” MESSAGE SUMMARY: In the Bible, you can find five exhortations, from the God, that are right on point for our times of uncertainty in America: 1) Do not fear; 2) Continue to tithe; 3) Get out of debt; 4) Help our brothers and sisters in need; and 5) Pray. The people in Malachi's day were withholding what was God's, and they were paying a price. But even in those conditions of the nation's sin and faithlessness, God said to the nation, in Malachi 3:7, “From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you, says the LORD of hosts. But you say, ‘How shall we return?'.”. God does not change – God today is the same faithful Creator of the Universe as He was in the time of Malachi. Return to God, both as individuals and as a nation; and see how God will bless us!   TODAY'S PRAYER: Forgive me, Father, for at times treating you as if you were my personal assistant or secretary. Your ways are unsearchable and beyond understanding. Help me to put my trust in you and not in my circumstances. In your presence, I am silenced. In Jesus' name, amen.          Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 87). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because of I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Despair. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Joy. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Malachi 2:1-17; Malachi 3:7; Malachi 3:16-18; Psalms 41:1-13. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “And They Asked Jesus to Leave”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

IT'S HERE! Pre-Order the 4th installment of the Ashtown Burial Series at ashtownburials.com.In this episode, Douglas Wilson considers the Supreme Court's birthright-citizenship decision and possible paths forward, examines the sin of making and worshiping the golden calf, and reviews Kurt Vonnegut's practical writing advice in Pity the Reader. For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/  

-America's 250th birthday passed with a whimper compared to the 1976 bicentennial celebration. Woke isn't dead. Can we keep this republic? -The feminization of the West now has us watching British lady cops run to arrest a white boy after he was assaulted while the black assaulters walk away. Are we ready to tell women "no" yet? -A farewell to the once-beautiful city of Ithaca, New York, now a graveyard of reanimated meth zombies and gangbangers. Watch carefully, because this is coming to your "safe red city" too unless you stop it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalms 42-43When our souls are in anguish and despair, we are called to believe God's steadfast love towards us. The remedy for our despair, is to look at God's love towards us in Christ. -Recognizing Anguish-Recalling God's Attributes-Remedying the Agony

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Is it already too late? If you follow the climate crisis closely, despair is a reasonable and rational response to what you're looking at.This week, we're being led by you. We gathered the messages you've been sending and let them set the agenda. They're heavy ones, and we wanted to stay with them rather than rush past. Is there still hope, or is it over? If this civilisation ends, won't nature simply restore itself without us? How do you keep going when the grief feels total?None of them have easy answers, and we don't pretend otherwise. Along the way, one listener pushes back on the phrase "pre-traumatic stress" and offers a truer one: earth grief, the other side of the coin from love. Another thread reaches for deep time - William MacAskill's claim that we are barely 2% of the way into humanity's story. How does that perspective change what matters now?So - what can we actually do? From the language we use, to how we give our time and resources, to the places where each of us touches power. Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson challenge each other and us to find actions that make our shared climate grief easier to carry. LEARN MORE

Belgium were down and out... until they weren't! Romelu Lukaku was the man to kick-start the Belgian revival in Seattle. But are they doing anything more than just covering the cracks?David Cartlidge joins Dotun and Andy to dissect last night's action. Plus, Kylian Mbappé's brilliance shines through once again and we have our first major European casualties! Despair for Germany as they lose on penalties to Paraguay, but can anybody really say they're surprised? And after Ronald Koeman's Dutch exit, will we see similar from Julian Nagelsmann?Ask us a question on X, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every single week and throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Allison Daugherty! Allison’s story is an incredible example of Jesus bringing healing, freedom, and the right people into someone’s life. Listen in as Allison shares how Jesus took her from her lowest point, transformed her despair into gratitude, and how she now gets to help people who find themselves in the dark places where she once was! If Allison’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

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You're sitting at the listing appointment. Your seller has run their home through Zillow, asked ChatGPT what it's worth, talked to a neighbor who sold last year, and read a Facebook post that confirmed everything they already believed. They walk in fully confident. And you have about ten minutes to work with that.In this conversation, we get into the Dunning-Kruger Effect and what it actually looks like in a real estate transaction. We unpack "Mount Stupid" and "The Valley of Despair" (the two landmarks on the learning curve every client and every agent passes through), why your clients hit peak confidence the moment they know just enough to be dangerous, why this is amplified in real estate specifically because so much of the knowledge only comes from doing the work, Garrett's stock market run (and the moment "the Garrett hedge fund" got humbled), the track day version of the same curve, why the Zillow Zestimate accuracy rating is the most underused conversation-starter you have, the Facebook commenter effect and why everyone's the loudest right before they actually engage, the agent who thinks the high-producer next door is "just lucky," and the closing reframe that you don't avoid this curve. Riding it is growth.If you are thinking you have to knock your client off the mountain to get them to where you need them to be - not quite! It simply comes down to a few things. First, acknowledging they were smart to do research up front, the best of us do. Acknowledge that they got information from somewhere they trust. And show genuine appreciation that they are coming to the table with some ideas. Then collaboratively bringing new information to the table without making them defensive. Done right, confident clients become committed clients, and committed clients close.Want to joins us for weekly coaching - check out tentenths.co

Send us Fan MailRomans 8:18–30: Suffering, Creation's Groaning, the Spirit's Help, and Predestination Ken Corkins and pastor Rock Ellison record season 18, episode 18 of Pondering the Bible after Vacation Bible School and continue their study of Romans, reading and discussing Romans 8:18–30 (RSV). They explain Paul's teaching that present suffering is not comparable to future glory, using childbirth as an illustration, and connect human struggle with sin to the promise of renewed bodies. They discuss how the fall affected all creation, which now “groans” for renewal, citing Revelation's new heaven and new earth and supporting the idea with 2 Peter 3:13 and Jeremiah 12. They clarify hope as patience in what is unseen, and explain the Spirit's intercession in prayer, rejecting claims that speaking in tongues is required for salvation. They interpret Romans 8:28 as God bringing good from suffering for those called to His purpose, then address foreknowledge and predestination, contrasting Calvinism and Arminianism and arguing the terms imply God's prior knowledge rather than coercion. They plan to finish Romans 8:31–39 next week. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:34 Romans 8 Reading 02:57 Suffering and Glory 06:05 Creation Awaits Renewal 09:36 Groaning for Redemption 12:15 Saved by Hope 15:05 Spirit Helps Our Prayers 19:45 All Things for Good 23:04 Predestination Debate 29:08 Wrap Up and Next WeekNEW!: Rate us at Podchaser  Find us at www.pondergmc.org. Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team.Cover Art: Joe WagnerRecorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock 

Send me a messageIf you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, it's time to look at the source of this weight. In this podcast, we dive deep into why hopelessness is a creation of the mind and how to return to your true, untouchable nature.We explore:- Why the "doom and gloom" in the media is a cycle that's been repeating for centuries.- The "What next?" mantra for staying present when things feel like they're falling apart.- Why every personal and global problem shares one single source: the mind.- How to experience true stillness through nature and meditation.Life isn't heavy; our overthinking is. Let's learn how to put the weight down and find the fulfillment that stuff can never give you.#Mindfulness #MentalHealth #SpiritualGrowth #InnerPeace #OvercomingHopelessness For the days when life feels like too much, these 4 free books are for you. Get the free 4-books bundleIf my words have ever touched your heart or helped you through a hard moment, I'd be deeply grateful for your support in keeping this podcast alive. Support the PodcastAnd if you'd like to explore these ideas in greater depth, you can find all of my books here.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Jeremiah 15:10–21. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Click here to receive today's free gift on the Radio Page:  Bible Promises – Throughout the Bible, God encourages us to bring before him our worship and praise, confession, thanksgivings, intercessions, and petitions. As Christians grow in the discipline of praying, it becomes clear that there is always more to learn. Joni Eareckson Tada shares insights and personal stories that will hone your skill of including scripture in your prayers. Use the coupon code: RADIOGIFT for free shipping! *Limit one copy per person* --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

The American whaleship Mentor met disaster in 1832, wrecked on a remote reef in the western Pacific. Stranded and running out of supplies, the eleven surviving crew members endured the harsh realities of shipwreck in an unfamiliar world. Their ordeal deepened when, within days, they encountered the Indigenous people of Palau—who approached the desperate sailors wielding axes, clubs, and spears. In this gripping true story of cultural collision, tribal conflict, and shattered hopes, award-winning historian Eric Jay Dolin masterfully brings to life the Mentor's ill-fated voyage. He chronicles the crew's years of perilous captivity, the tense negotiations for their survival, and the dramatic naval rescue mission that determined their fate.He is the author of "The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death, Despair, and Deliverance in the Age of Sail." https://www.ericjaydolin.com/http://www.yourlotandparcel.orgSupport the show

You can learn:• Why Kierkegaard believed despair is not simply suffering, but the failure to become yourself• How the gap between your current self and potential self creates anxiety, resistance, and growth• Why distraction, conformity, and the "crowd" can quietly pull you away from an authentic life• How Jung, Dostoevsky, and Kierkegaard converge on the same question: Who are you becoming?• Why transformation requires confronting reality rather than escaping from itWhy do people remain stuck in patterns they know are hurting them? Why do we avoid the very changes we claim to want? In this episode of Autism & the Structure of Reality, we explore Kierkegaard's concept of despair—not as sadness or depression, but as the tension between who we are and who we could become. Drawing connections to Jung, Dostoevsky, modern psychology, social media, education, and contemporary life, the discussion examines how distraction, conformity, and comfort can prevent genuine growth. At its core, this episode is about the courage required to face reality, accept responsibility for your life, and take the difficult steps toward becoming the person you are capable of being.Support the Podcast with these chosen products:Elevate How You Navigate with Len & a free call https://elevatehowyounavigate.comMAYU Water, use "autism" for 10% off at https://mayuwater.comDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismDaylight Kids (!!!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com/autism ‪Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autism0:00 Len Arcuri, MAYU water, Daylight Computer, Chroma Light Devices05:14 Kierkegaard & the Hard Question; Why Is Change So Difficult?07:00 The Current Self vs. The Potential Self; The Gap Between Them09:15 Dostoevsky, Regret & Betraying Yourself for Nothing10:45 Information vs. Transformation; Knowing Isn't Becoming13:35 Why We Resist Change; Despair & the Divided Self17:10 The Crowd Is Untruth; Conformity, Responsibility & Modern Life19:00 The Algorithmic Crowd; Social Media, Attention & Inherited Values20:15 Systems, Schools & Becoming a Self21:50 Taking a New Step; Why Possibility Creates Anxiety23:10 Commitment, Freedom & Building a Life25:05 Distraction, Stimulation & Avoiding the Self26:35 Every Avoidance Trains Avoidance; Repetition & Character27:45 The Greatest Danger; Living Unconsciously28:35 The Bronze Serpent; Facing What Is Biting You30:05 Encounter vs. Escape; Becoming a New YouX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheSpectrumemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

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When you are broken, you're in a great position to experience the power of God. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Comparison is a normal human trait, but letting it erode your self-worth is a trap. In this Pride Special, we tackle two arenas where comparison hits hardest: your spiritual path and your body. Spiritual comparison is unhelpful. Enlightenment isn't a competition — it's a choose-your-own adventure. Then there's body image. Beauty standards are a real thing in our cultures, but your body is not your worth. Those who judge you by appearance only do so because that's how they judge themselves. Let's talk about that.Learn more about Juan Francisco at juanfrancisco.co, or follow him at @thisjuanfrancisco on social media.

Are you walking through a season of despair? In this world of brokenness and sin, there is often a difficult season just around the corner. Join us in Psalm 42 and find the way to hope through despair.

 The sermon continues the "Jonah: What to Do When Life Takes You Under" series, focusing on Jonah's rebellion and his prayer from the whale's belly. It explores themes of desperation, divine discipline, and the hope of a second chance through faith and repentance.

IVA showcase: Veterans Meeting the Moment: Todd Achilles on His Idaho Senate Run & Ridgecrest, CA Mayor Travis Endicott. Father's Day 2026.  The Iran operation is being called the biggest American strategic loss in a generation, and the receipts are damning. Thirteen service members dead, billions unaccounted for, forty percent of the Navy tied up, sanctions lifted, assets returned, the nuclear program left intact, and the brutal regime in Tehran emboldened. Meanwhile the president is publicly floating Cuba as the next target, and Congress still hasn't invoked the War Powers Act. Paul Rieckhoff sits down with World War Z author Max Brooks to cut through the spin and ask the harder question: what do citizens actually do when the institutions designed to protect them are this badly broken? This conversation goes deep on the cost of forever wars, the morale and recruiting crisis inside the military, the betrayal of brave Iranians who believed America would have their backs, and the generational damage of watching two octogenarian presidents flail on the world stage. Brooks brings the same survivalist clarity that made World War Z resonate — preparation, community, civic muscle — and Paul translates it into marching orders for the angry middle. This is not despair content. It's a no-BS briefing on how veterans, independents, and working-class Americans can adapt, improvise, and overcome a political class that has earned exactly zero trust. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when youtrade ten. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the Jered Williams Show, host Jered Williams and guest Eddie Barkhurst explain how to grow a plumbing business without loans, investors, or partners by pricing services from day one as if the company already has three technicians, building cash reserves to survive the "Valley of Despair" stages when overhead rises before revenue, treating vehicle debt as an asset, focusing on residential service work, and consistently spending on targeted marketing to generate enough high-ticket calls that the business cash-flows itself through every growth step.

Jon Mailer is the founder of PROTRADE United, Australia and New Zealand's leading business advisory and coaching organisation for the trades and construction industry. He's also the author of Not Just a Tradie — a book less about what to do and more about who to be.But before the business success came the breakdown.When his daughter was just six months old, Jon was running a 24-person business coaching company, carrying the full weight of provider pressure, not sleeping, refusing to ask for help, pushing harder when he should have stopped. Then one Saturday morning, standing in the shower having a shave, numbness crept down the left side of his body.He'd contracted Guillain-Barré syndrome — a rare autoimmune disorder that progressively attacked his nervous system. Within hours he was 95% paralysed. Four weeks in hospital. Learning to walk, talk and feed himself again.He went in as one man. He came out another.In this episode, Jon and I explore what it really means to go through the fire — and why that journey, as brutal as it is, is often the exact path a man needs to take to discover what he's actually made of and what he's here to give.We get into: Why the lone wolf approach doesn't work — and what it actually costs you The physical reality of a nervous breakdown and what it forced Jon to confront Gratitude as the antidote to resentment — a tool Jon's wife handed him in the hospital The messiness of awakening — why it's never a straight line from dark to light The wake-up, grow-up, clean-up journey and what each stage actually demands Why parenting is the ultimate test of your leadership What it means to lead without a mask — being the same person in every room Jon's hope for the future and the world his daughter is growing into Jon and I have shared a men's group together for over a year. That closeness shows in this conversation. It goes deep fast.Connect with Jon: protradeunited.com.au | jon@protradeunited.com.au Jon's book: Not Just a Tradie — available via PROTRADE United

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Ingrid Piller speaks with Frank Stahnisch, Professor of the History of Medicine and Health Care at the University of Calgary in Canada, about his new book Great Minds in Despair – The Forced Migration of German-Speaking Neuroscientists to North America, 1933 to 1989 (2025, McGill-Queen's University Press). Great Minds in Despair examines the long-term effects of the forced migration of neuroscientists from the German lands in the 20th century on scientific and medical cultures in North America, and on the researchers themselves. The book traces the lives and careers of approximately 400 German-speaking doctors, scientists, and researchers over two generations. It is a fascinating read that anyone interested in migration, science history, Nazi Germany, transatlantic relations, Jewish Studies, and much more should read. Reference Stahnisch, F. W. (2025). Great Minds in Despair: The Forced Migration of German-Speaking Neuroscientists to North America, 1933 to 1989. McGill-Queen's University Press. For additional resources, show notes, and transcripts, go here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: Scott MacFarlane, chief Washington correspondent and anchor at MeidasTouch, joins us for MacFarlane Mondays. Among the topics this week: negotiations with Iran, the UFC event at the White House, a DOJ investigation into Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), and algae in the Reflecting Pool. Mark Chandler, former Deputy Director for Intelligence for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has another update on the U.S. deal with Iran over nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Eric Jay Dolin is author of “The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death, Despair and Deliverance in the Age of Sail" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you wish your circumstances were different? Ever wondered why God wasn't doing what you expected? Or struggled to see his presence in the middle of disappointment? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Luke 24:13–35 reveals that hope is found when we see our lives through the truth of the resurrection and recognize the Savior walking beside us. Read the Bible with us! This year, we're exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Luke 24:13–35

S2.1 Warm-bloodedJames Morello works the night shift on a far away space station. During one of his shifts, he realizes there's something else out there with him in vast, emptiness. Written by Trey Stone (https://www.facebook.com/TreyStoneAuthor/)Narrated and produced by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors (https://www.JamesBarnettCreative.com)With music by Tim Kulig (https://timkulig.com/)And Daniel Birch (https://danielbirchmusic.com)And Soularflair (https://freemusicarchive.org/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Matt Seff Barnes (https://www.mattseffbarnes.com/)Joshua Boucher is our story programmer.Jasmine Arch manages our community.Mary Pastrano helps orchestrate the chaos.And the show would collapse into static and screams without the ongoing work of Karl Hughes, Georgia Triantafyllopoulou, and James Barnett — AKA Jimmy Horrors.Trey Stone grew up in rural Norway, the youngest of three siblings, excluding his younger brother who doesn't count. Trey was always fascinated with stories, choosing more often than not to sit still and read and write about adventures than to run around outside having them in person.Trey has written five novels, including The Consequence of Loyalty, A State of Despair, A Form of Revenge, At The Gate & A Death Worth Living, and Fjordbeist, which is in Norwegian. He's also written a handful of short stories.He has a degree in archaeology from the University of Southampton – what is archaeology if not storytelling, -building, -making, -sharing, and -investigating – and when he's not writing he spends his time working as a slightly shorter (but much prettier) Harrison Ford-wannabe.Trey plays guitar with Norwegian death metal band Dark Delirium and sings, writes and plays in singer-songwriter folk-pop band Maryon. He likes playing video games, his favorites being anything by Bethesda, the main Pokemon series, and he has a nostalgic love for the Warcraft universe.He'll occasionally run, though he much prefers to lift weights. He's an uncle to at least 15 kids and he loves to travel if it wasn't for the fact that it's such a pain in the ass to do.Trey lives on an Arctic island, at 78 degrees north, where he works protecting the cultural heritage.Trey can be found on most social media as @TreyStoneAuthorJames Barnett is the producer of the Night's End podcast and After The Gloaming. Search for them wherever you get your podcasts. You can also catch other works of his at www.JamesBarnettCreative.comJoin TOS+ to access over 90 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don't change it. Don't sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May of 1832, an American whaleship called the Mentor went down on a remote reef in the western Pacific. Of the crew, eleven men made it out alive, but surviving the wreck was only the beginning. They found themselves stranded on unfamiliar shores, running low on supplies, and before long they were face to face with the Indigenous people of Palau, who approached them cautiously and heavily armed. My returning guest is best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin, and his new book is called The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death, Despair, and Deliverance in the Age of Sail. In this conversation he walks us through the shipwreck, the crew's captivity, the clash of cultures and much more. The author's website: https://www.ericjaydolin.com/ The author on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericjayd/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices