Podcasts about Determination

On this episode we are joined by the big Russian dman Nikita Zadorov. He gets into his upbringing in Russia, playing for Sutter in Calgary and more.Download the app today and use promo code STRICK to score SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS in Fantasy Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollar. Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+) in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-MY-RESET or 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.npcgamling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)Head to policygenius.com/CAM to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/CAMControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando (https://shopmando.com/) and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code STRICK at shopmando.com (https://shopmando.com/) #mandopodCheck out our Sponsors!

Bettie Boswell's story is a celebration of determination, faith, and the transformative power of music. From her earliest days, Bettie found refuge and joy in song—even when her talent was questioned. Undeterred, she asked God for strength to overcome rejection and adversity, letting determination and prayer shape her journey through motherhood, teaching, and writing.As a music educator, Bettie discovered how melody could break through shyness, lift a heavy heart, and unlock new ways of learning for children of all abilities. Despite the challenges of cutbacks and transitions, she leaned on God's provision, turning hardships into opportunities to grow and impact the next generation.Bettie now writes novels and children's books that reflect her love of music and faith. Her story invites moms and grandmoms alike to invest in their children's character, pray for perseverance, and use music as a joyful reset in their homes. May her journey remind you that God brings beauty through adversity and fills every season with hope and song.

Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart dive into stories of resilience with guest Marcus Aurelius Anderson, the author of "Acta Non Verba." Unpacking the crucial theme of actions over words, Marcus shares his life-changing journey from military paratrooper to navigating paralysis, highlighting the power of gratitude and facing adversity. Learn how to flip life's challenges into opportunities and why everyday actions speak louder than intentions. This conversation blends personal insight with practical advice on embracing discomfort and transforming it into a catalyst for growth and change. Connect with Marcus at https://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/ ---------- Connect with the hosts: •    Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ •    Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob •    Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ •    Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/   More ways to connect: •    Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive •     Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up •     Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/   Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network 00:00 Exploring Stoicism and Life Changes with Marcus Aurelius Anderson 04:48 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Failure in Entrepreneurship 06:43 Embracing a Legacy Through the Name Marcus Aurelius 08:59 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Gratitude in Life's Challenges 16:02 Finding Gratitude in Adversity and Genuine Challenges 20:06 Transforming Adversity into Opportunity Through Radical Gratitude 23:52 Embracing Adversity and Overcoming Hesitation in Life 28:05 Introducing Micro Adversities to Build Resilience in Children 30:26 Overcoming Inaction by Embracing Determined and Immediate Action 32:54 Marcus Aurelius Anderson Discusses Books and Kentucky Derby 34:51 Overcoming Adversity Through Immediate Action and Determination

Sunday Edition Presents: THE PRACTICE OF HAPPY CONVERSATION FOUR PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Over the past four weeks, The Practice of Happy has explored happiness from several different directions. What is happiness? How do we recognize it? How can happiness exist alongside grief, anger, frustration, fear, disappointment, joy, hope, excitement and everything else that makes up a full emotional life? How do relationships, expectations, outside influences, internal reactions and the voices in our own heads shape the way we experience a moment? And perhaps most importantly, what do we actually do with all of that? In this final conversation, we move from discussion into practice. ❤️

On this episode we are joined by Olympic gold medalist Clayton Keller. He gets into the White House trip, being captain in Utah and much more.Download the app today and use promo code STRICK to score SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS in Fantasy Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollar. Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+) in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-MY-RESET or 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.npcgamling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)Head to policygenius.com/CAM to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/CAMControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando (https://shopmando.com/) and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code STRICK at shopmando.com (https://shopmando.com/) #mandopodCheck out our Sponsors!

Be a courageous example – people are watching you being a representative of Christ. -------- 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.

Kayla Tucker is the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at The University of Indianapolis. In this episode we discuss her journey from an extremely successful high school career, transitioning to D1 College Basketball, and then the coaching journey she has been on for years now and continues to push for excellence, while pursuing relationships and having a true connection and impact on her players, both as athletes but most importantly as people.Through Faith, Determination, and getting out of her comfort zone to pursue opportunities, Kayla is continuing to leave her mark. Hope you all enjoy... KEEPGOING!Follow Kayla:IG - https://www.instagram.com/_coachkaylatucker?stkn=OWUzam5lcW1ydHduFollow me:IG- https://www.instagram.com/zdsellsokc/FB- https://www.facebook.com/ZDsellsOKC/Website: https://keepgoingpodcast.carrd.co/ Click here to be a guest on Keep Going Podcast: https://form.jotform.com/252251121299149

Expectations are a grossly overlooked aspect of modern business. Some companies never address expectations for customers, while many companies set few expectations. As a result, these types of businesses can easily go about servicing customers when, and how it is convenient for the business. However, best-in-class companies actually publish expectations, and then take aim at providing service that exceeds those stated expectations. This mindset will surprise customers, satisfy them, and pave the road ahead for healthy repeat and referral transaction rates. Maybe it's time to start aiming at this classic best-on-class service mindset?Support the show

National bank preemption is headed toward another Supreme Court showdown. The Second Circuit has held that New York's mortgage escrow-interest requirement is preempted, directly conflicting with the First Circuit's decision upholding a comparable Rhode Island requirement and the Ninth Circuit's decision allowing a similar California law to remain in effect. The OCC has sided with the Second Circuit, issuing final preemption regulations concluding that state laws requiring national banks to pay interest on mortgage escrow accounts are preempted. In the latest episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast released today, Alan Kaplinsky (founder and former chair for 25 years, and now Senior Counsel of our Consumer Financial Services Group) is joined by Professor Emeritus Arthur Wilmarth of George Washington University Law School to discuss the Second Circuit's post-remand decision in Cantero v. Bank of America, the Supreme Court's 2024 decision in the case, the conflicting decisions in Conti v. Citizens Bank in the First Circuit and Kivett v. Flagstar Bank in the Ninth Circuit and the OCC's The immediate dispute is whether national banks must pay interest on residential mortgage escrow accounts under state law. The broader question is whether state consumer financial laws (other than state usury laws) may regulate national banks and, if so, when those laws are preempted by the National Bank Act. With certiorari petitions pending in Cantero and Kivett, further proceedings in Conti potentially bringing that case back before the Supreme Court, and the OCC's regulations now under challenge by ten state attorneys general, the circuit split and the OCC's intervention make another Supreme Court review increasingly likely. Our podcast with Professor Wilmarth explores these issues in depth and provides an important perspective on what could become one of the most significant national bank preemption disputes in years. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

In this segment, we explore the importance of creating truly inclusive opportunities for People of Determination, both in education and the workplace. Hafsa Qadeer, Founder of ImInclusive, and Safia Bari, Director and Founder of SNF Development Center, join us to discuss the barriers, opportunities and practical steps needed to build more inclusive environments where everyone can learn, work and thrive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After going through the Mark Martin interview in our last three episodes, we'll return to Mark Melling this week and finish up with him. In this episode, Mark Melling talks about his determination to continue racing in the wake of his dad Harry's untimely death ... Jerry Nadeau's move to Hendrick Motorsports ... Melling Racing's move to Dodge ... Chad Knaus and … ultimately … how the attacks of 9/11 impacted his race team's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. El Toro Sailing. My US Navy pediatric nurse off-duty days were spent sailing a tiny boat in the shipping channel off the Port of Norfolk. Believe it or not I sailed an 8x4 foot single-masted, centerboard El Toro that flew across the water. An old skipper powered a battered motor boat across the waves, curling around my boat with a great rooster tail spraying, and hurled a white styrofoam block wrapped with an old rope. It landed right in my lap. The block had been hollowed out to fit 2 cold cans of beer. That was a good day! Bad days. But when the days weren't so good, when I had more downs than ups, kids got worse, some died, moms needed comforting and support when dads were away at sea, self-doubts about working pediatrics crowded my thoughts, or a well-deserved leave was cancelled, I had to learn to “hold fast.” Hold Fast at Sea. For centuries sailing was a dangerous profession, and ships were often caught in storms or rough seas. “Hold fast!” commanded sailors to secure equipment, and ropes or lines to prevent accidents or maintain safety and stability on ships especially during turbulent weather conditions. Sailors would shout “hold fast!” to each other when they needed to grab onto something firmly so that they wouldn't get thrown off balance by the towering waves. Sailors learned quickly that “hold fast” means to maintain a firm grip on something despite external forces trying to pull it away. It could come down to saving a life or “man overboard” at a time when few boys and men knew how to swim. Hold Fast Today. Over time, “hold fast” came to mean strength, perseverance and determination in facing adversity when challenges threatened to unmoor your own stability. While the old nautical term and the present day variation have distinct meanings, they share a common thread: steadfastness. Whether you're holding onto a rope during rough seas or standing up for what you believe in, “hold fast” requires unwavering commitment and resilience. The Future Will Prevail. The unprecedented conditions we find ourselves in today demand a grounded personal presence of internal strength and determination, maintaining one's grip on values, kindness, empathy, and holding on to hope. The worn out, deteriorated, broken-down, and decaying patriarchy is railing against the future. The future will prevail. We must hold fast so that it arrives. Hold fast with all the resilience you can muster even when you feel you cannot hold fast a moment longer. That is the place the tide will turn. CTA: What if we hold fast and we get things right? Check out World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Vision for 2030 to give yourself a bit more hope: Thank you for listening. I'm glad you're here. You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, Subscribe & Spread this episode with a generous 5-star review & comment—it helps us all—& join us next time! AND! Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack while I renovate that site, too. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Entering Erdenheim by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

From [ Zen and Inner Peace Vol. Two ]By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Ying shyan Ku "Zen & Inner Peace - Volume Two" is a book of teachings by Chan Master Sheng-Yen. It contains his broadcast transcripts focusing on Buddhist wisdom. The book covers five main topics: business leadership, the art of work, Chan practice, meditation, and using Zen in everyday life.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Canceled Flights to New Beginnings: Giovanni's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-09-01-07-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: Giovanni cammina velocemente nel terminale principale dell'Aeroporto Internazionale di Fiumicino, guardando ansiosamente l'orologio.En: Giovanni walks quickly through the main terminal of Aeroporto Internazionale di Fiumicino, anxiously checking his watch.It: L'aria è densa di tensione.En: The air is thick with tension.It: La folla si muove freneticamente, con caos e rumore ovunque.En: The crowd moves frantically, with chaos and noise everywhere.It: È tardo pomeriggio, ma il cielo fuori è scuro come se fosse notte.En: It's late afternoon, but the sky outside is as dark as night.It: Il vento soffia forte, portando con sé una minaccia di tempesta.En: The wind blows strong, carrying with it the threat of a storm.It: Gli schermi dei voli si riempiono di "Cancellato" in rosso brillante.En: The flight screens fill with "Canceled" in bright red.It: Giovanni sente il cuore battere forte.En: Giovanni feels his heart pounding.It: Deve arrivare a New York.En: He must get to New York.It: È la sua prima grande occasione come giornalista.En: It's his first big opportunity as a journalist.It: Ha sempre sognato di raccontare storie che ispirano.En: He has always dreamed of telling stories that inspire.It: Ora, però, il sogno sembra sfumare per colpa del tempo.En: Now, however, the dream seems to slip away because of the weather.It: Maria, una giovane donna accanto a lui, scrolla la testa frustrata.En: Maria, a young woman next to him, shakes her head frustrated.It: "È incredibile", dice, "non ci rimane che aspettare."En: "It's incredible," she says, "we just have to wait."It: Luca, un uomo di mezza età, ascolta.En: Luca, a middle-aged man, listens in.It: "Forse possiamo prendere un treno per Milano," suggerisce, "Ho sentito che là i voli partono ancora."En: "Maybe we can take a train to Milano," he suggests, "I heard flights are still departing there."It: Giovanni riflette.En: Giovanni thinks it over.It: L'idea è rischiosa ma promettente.En: The idea is risky but promising.It: Usa il telefono per controllare.En: He uses his phone to check.It: Ci sono ancora dei voli da Milano, anche se con diversi scali.En: There are still flights from Milano, though with several layovers.It: Il viaggio non sarà facile, ma il tempo scorre.En: The journey won't be easy, but time is ticking.It: Si avvicina al banco informazioni e chiede consiglio.En: He approaches the information desk and asks for advice.It: La fila è lunga, ma alla fine, l'addetta gli sorride complice.En: The line is long, but eventually, the attendant smiles conspiratorially at him.It: "C'è un treno tra un'ora," dice, "Se corri, forse ce la fai."En: "There's a train in an hour," she says, "If you run, you might make it."It: Giovanni si lancia in un'avventura.En: Giovanni throws himself into an adventure.It: Prende il treno tra i venti rabbiosi, stringendo forte il suo zaino.En: He catches the train through the raging winds, clutching his backpack tightly.It: Il viaggio verso Milano è lungo e complicato, ma la sua determinazione lo spinge avanti.En: The journey to Milano is long and complicated, but his determination pushes him forward.It: Un treno, un bus, poi un aereo e un altro aereo: il percorso è tortuoso.En: A train, a bus, then a plane and another plane: the path is winding.It: Ogni sosta è un'opportunità per ripensare, per tirarsi indietro, ma Giovanni non demorde.En: Every stop is a chance to reconsider, to turn back, but Giovanni does not give up.It: La paura di fallire si trasforma in adrenalina pura.En: The fear of failing turns into pure adrenaline.It: Alla fine, stanco ma trionfante, arriva a New York.En: In the end, tired but triumphant, he arrives in New York.It: I grattacieli lo salutano con luci vibranti.En: The skyscrapers welcome him with vibrant lights.It: Il festival inizia il giorno dopo, e Giovanni è pronto.En: The festival starts the next day, and Giovanni is ready.It: Sono stati giorni difficili, ma superare le difficoltà ha fatto crescere Giovanni.En: The days have been tough, but overcoming the difficulties has made Giovanni grow.It: Ora sa che può affrontare l'imprevisto con coraggio.En: Now he knows he can face the unexpected with courage.It: Si avvicina alla finestra del suo piccolo hotel e guarda la città che non dorme mai.En: He approaches the window of his small hotel and looks at the city that never sleeps.It: Sa che il più grande racconto non è scritto su carta, ma vive dentro di lui, pronto a condividerlo al mondo.En: He knows the greatest story is not written on paper, but lives inside him, ready to be shared with the world. Vocabulary Words:the tension: la tensionethe threat: la minacciathe heart: il cuorethe journalist: il giornalistathe dream: il sognothe storm: la tempestathe opportunity: l'occasionethe chaos: il caosanxiously: ansiosamentefrantically: freneticamentefrustrated: frustratathe layover: lo scalothe adventure: l'avventurathe determination: la determinazionewinding: tortuosocomplicated: complicatothe journey: il viaggiothe advice: il consigliocomplicité: complicetriumphant: trionfanteto reconsider: ripensarethe opportunity: l'opportunitàunexpected: imprevistoto grow: crescerevibrant: vibranteraging: rabbiosothe fear: la paurathe city: la cittàthe window: la finestrato clutch: stringere

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Doubt to Determination: Maarten's Writing Revival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-30-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Met de geur van versgezette koffie in de lucht, zat Maarten aan zijn vertrouwde tafel bij Freelancer's Home.En: With the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the air, Maarten sat at his usual table at Freelancer's Home.Nl: Hij staarde naar zijn laptop, waar de curser knipperend wachtte op zijn woorden.En: He stared at his laptop, where the cursor blinked, waiting for his words.Nl: Om hem heen zat het zaaltje vol met bezoekers van het terug-naar-school evenement.En: Around him, the room was full of visitors from the back-to-school event.Nl: De late zomerzon stroomde door de grote ramen, verwarmend en helder.En: The late summer sun streamed through the large windows, warm and bright.Nl: Maarten was een deel van hemzelf verloren.En: Maarten had lost a part of himself.Nl: Zijn passie voor schrijven leek te zijn vervaagd met de tijd.En: His passion for writing seemed to have faded with time.Nl: Iedere zin die hij schreef leek te zwaar en betekenisloos.En: Every sentence he wrote felt heavy and meaningless.Nl: Hij hoopte vandaag nieuwe inspiratie te vinden, misschien door anderen hun verhalen te horen.En: He hoped to find new inspiration today, perhaps by hearing others' stories.Nl: Aan de overkant van de zaal merkte hij Sanne op.En: Across the room, he noticed Sanne.Nl: Ze was een laatstejaars leerling die daar vrijwillig werkte.En: She was a final-year student working there voluntarily.Nl: Haar energie was aanstekelijk.En: Her energy was infectious.Nl: Terwijl ze met mensen praatte en brochures uitdeelde, zag hij in haar een schim van zijn jongere zelf.En: As she talked with people and handed out brochures, he saw in her a glimpse of his younger self.Nl: Vol hoop en nieuwsgierigheid, maar ook zoekend naar richting.En: Full of hope and curiosity, yet also searching for direction.Nl: Nadat hij de moed had verzameld, stapte hij op Sanne af.En: After gathering the courage, he approached Sanne.Nl: "Hoi, ik ben Maarten.En: "Hi, I'm Maarten.Nl: Wat zijn jouw plannen voor de toekomst?"En: What are your plans for the future?"Nl: vroeg hij.En: he asked.Nl: Sanne glimlachte.En: Sanne smiled.Nl: "Ik weet het nog niet precies.En: "I don't know exactly yet.Nl: Ik hou van kunst, maar ik twijfel of ik er mijn toekomst in moet zoeken."En: I love art, but I doubt whether I should pursue it for my future."Nl: Haar ogen schitterden van passie, gemengd met onzekerheid.En: Her eyes sparkled with passion, mixed with uncertainty.Nl: Hun gesprek vorderde, en Maarten luisterde aandachtig.En: Their conversation progressed, and Maarten listened attentively.Nl: Sanne's twijfels en dromen waren herkenbaar en raakten iets in hem.En: Sanne's doubts and dreams were familiar and touched something within him.Nl: Hij herinnerde zich de jonge schrijver die hij vroeger was, vol enthousiasme en zonder angst.En: He remembered the young writer he once was, full of enthusiasm and without fear.Nl: Nabij stond Jeroen, een leraar en mentor die veel van de jongeren begeleidde.En: Nearby stood Jeroen, a teacher and mentor who guided many of the young people.Nl: Hij had de laatste momenten van hun gesprek opgevangen en voegde zich bij hen.En: He had caught the last moments of their conversation and joined them.Nl: "Je weet nooit waar je passie je brengt, Maarten," begon hij.En: "You never know where your passion will take you, Maarten," he began.Nl: "Maar je hebt talent, dat zie ik.En: "But you have talent, I see that.Nl: Vertrouw daarop."En: Trust in it."Nl: De woorden van Jeroen brachten Maarten een moment van helder inzicht.En: The words of Jeroen brought Maarten a moment of clear insight.Nl: Misschien hoefde hij niet alles van tevoren te weten.En: Perhaps he didn't need to know everything in advance.Nl: Misschien was de reis zelf belangrijker dan het doel.En: Perhaps the journey itself was more important than the destination.Nl: Toen de avond viel, zat Maarten weer achter zijn laptop.En: As evening fell, Maarten sat once again behind his laptop.Nl: Hij voelde zich anders.En: He felt different.Nl: De gesprekken van de dag hadden iets in hem wakker gemaakt.En: The conversations of the day had awakened something in him.Nl: De woorden kwamen nu vloeiend.En: The words now flowed smoothly.Nl: Hij schreef een kort verhaal over dromen, twijfels, en de durf om te geloven in jezelf.En: He wrote a short story about dreams, doubts, and the courage to believe in oneself.Nl: Hij voelde trots – een nieuwe stap was gezet.En: He felt proud—a new step had been taken.Nl: Met een overtuigd hart besloot Maarten zijn schrijfcarrière een kans te geven.En: With a determined heart, Maarten decided to give his writing career a chance.Nl: Zelftwijfel zou niet langer zijn groei belemmeren.En: Self-doubt would no longer hinder his growth.Nl: De dag op het evenement had hem veranderd.En: The day at the event had changed him.Nl: Maarten was klaar om de onzekere wereld van de schrijver te omarmen, vol vertrouwen en met nieuwe energie.En: Maarten was ready to embrace the uncertain world of the writer, full of confidence and new energy. Vocabulary Words:cursor: curserblinked: knipperendvisitors: bezoekersfaded: vervaagdbrochures: brochuresinfectious: aanstekelijkgathering: verzameldfuture: toekomstsparkled: schitterdenattentively: aandachtigmentor: mentorguided: begeleiddeinsight: inzichtperhaps: misschienjourney: reisdestination: doeldetermined: overtuigdembrace: omarmenenthusiasm: enthousiasmepassion: passieuncertainty: onzekerheidtalent: talentcourage: durfproud: trotsgrowth: groeiconfidence: vertrouwenawakened: wakkerstreamed: stroomdehinder: belemmerenconversations: gesprekken

Ep 144: Ten Toes Down and Chasing Goals with Rob Marley of Stay Focus SocietyPart of noseyAF's 31 Days of Black Business series

It sounds like a funny question right? The truth is, many companies try to pass self-inflicted repair costs onto customers. This video highlights one of the many times I've seen it play out in real life with customers. If you want to win customers to your cause, and grow your repeat and referral business, then we suggest you pay the bill for repairing mistakes you have made. Charging the customers, and hiding the repair cost in some other line item, will only lose you positive reviews, and cripple the health of your future business.Support the show

On this episode we are joined by new Blue Ross Johnston. We get into the toughest guys in hockey, possible expansion and more.Download the app today and use promo code STRICK to score SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS in Fantasy Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollar. Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+) in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-MY-RESET or 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.npcgamling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)Head to policygenius.com/CAM to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/CAMControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando (https://shopmando.com/) and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code STRICK at shopmando.com (https://shopmando.com/) #mandopodCheck out our Sponsors!

What company Louisa Bello is! A story about an agent, a publisher and a pub and sheer determination to get published, and taking a friend's experience to inspire your first novel.  Louisa Bello is here to talk about WHERE THE SHADOW'S END (époque Press)  What I loved about Louisa's novel, however, is its commitment to, indeed, presenting a panoply of voices and identities in its inner city suburbs. But also it's fierce commitment to exploring the mental health of a man trying to negotiate his way through this community.  Louisa herself is a British-Nigerian who was raised in south-London, but has lived all over the world. She's led creative workshops for Africa Writers at the British Library, and served as a trustee for the Pelican Post. This novel is her first and was longlisted for the Pat Kavanagh Prize for Writing Excellence, and supported by an Arts Council Grant. Please note that today's episode features discussions of schizophrenia and mental health Get exclusive subscriber benefits from the Rippling Pages Patreon and become a Page Rippler! https://patreon.com/RipplingPagesPod?utm_medi   Buy all the books here!:https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/louisa-bello-reading-list?&new-list-page=true&bkshp-astro=t Chapters 1.30 Living in Ecuador  2.27 - leave a five star review 2.58 - A story based on a friend'  6.10 - Diverse London community 8.35 - an agent, a publisher, and a pub 13.50 - Sam's trauma and loneliness  22.30 - How Louisa researched the novel  29.15 - Other London writers and trauma 34.45 - Louisa's next novel Reference Points Films - Crazywise (2016: Phil Borges and Kevin Tomlinson) Books - Bernadine Evaristo  - Carl Jung - Mel Robbins - Zadie Smith - White Teeth

What if the most damaging thing that ever happened to you was not the dramatic moment - the affair, the rehab call, the divorce papers - but the slow, invisible erosion of yourself that happened so gradually you did not even notice until you were already gone? Dana Killion spent 25 years in a marriage to a high-functioning alcoholic who also had a secret sexual life. She did not collapse. She did not run. She did the work of trying to understand, trying to rebuild, and eventually trying to save herself. And then she wrote about all of it - so no woman ever has to go through it alone again.SUMMARY & GUEST INTROIf you have ever set yourself aside for someone else's pain and looked up one day to find you had completely disappeared - Dana Killion wrote this episode for you. She is the author of Where the Shadows Dance and the upcoming Becoming Unbreakable: A Big Sister's Guide to Trauma, out September 2026. A former apparel industry executive who turned to writing first as escape and then as purpose, Dana has survived the collapse of a long marriage, the loss of both parents, a cross-country reinvention, and the death of her eldest son. She now works as what she calls a trauma big sister - not a therapist, not a coach, but someone who has been through it and will hold your hand while you find your way through too. This one is going to stay with people.INSIDE THE EPISODEHe Got Sober. She Got Broken. The line on Dana's website that stops everyone cold - and the one Erica starts with. When your entire life is organized around keeping someone else alive, you disappear. Dana breaks down how that happens, why it happens below the surface of awareness, and what it feels like to suddenly see yourself clearly for the first time in years.The Secret Life She Did Not Know About. While her husband was in rehab finally taking his sobriety seriously, Dana learned he had also been living a secret sexual life - a large number of partners she had never known about. She walks through what it is like when the ground shifts under 25 years of memory all at once.This Is Trauma Too. Most people think of trauma as a sudden, acute event. Chronic, quiet, invisible trauma - the kind that comes from decades of loving someone who is slowly destroying themselves - does not look the same. Dana took years to name what had happened to her as trauma. She gives every woman listening permission to do the same.I Will Not Let This Man Destroy Me. Lying in bed night after night, Dana repeated this to herself until it became the foundation of everything she built next. Determination that looked like stubbornness. A refusal to become one of the women she had seen who never recovered. This is the turning point.Why Am I Staying? Not a one-time question. A daily one. Dana filed for divorce and yanked the papers. She ran out the door and came back. She makes the case that none of this is failure - it is the non-linear, painful, honest work of a woman trying to figure out who she is and what she can live with.Each Trauma Built the Tools for the Next. Dana lost her son three years ago. It was the most recent of the traumas and the most devastating. But she found herself handling it with what she describes as more ease than she expected - because every previous loss had quietly built something in her. That is the thesis of Becoming Unbreakable.RESOURCES & LINKSPre-order Becoming Unbreakable (Sept 2026): https://amzn.to/4f7x9XTWhere the Shadows Dance (memoir): https://www.danakillion.com/Dana Killion Website: https://www.danakillion.com/Dana on Substack: https://danakillion.substack.com/LinkedIn: Dana Killion: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-killion-936214263/ ERICA'S RESOURCES & LINKSStart small with me inside HER Jumpstart:https://her-collective.mn.co/plans/1985289?bundle_token=60b2c61d62213cdbd16d437cdc0e4204&utm_source=manual

What if the most damaging thing that ever happened to you was not the dramatic moment - the affair, the rehab call, the divorce papers - but the slow, invisible erosion of yourself that happened so gradually you did not even notice until you were already gone? Dana Killion spent 25 years in a marriage to a high-functioning alcoholic who also had a secret sexual life. She did not collapse. She did not run. She did the work of trying to understand, trying to rebuild, and eventually trying to save herself. And then she wrote about all of it - so no woman ever has to go through it alone again.SUMMARY & GUEST INTROIf you have ever set yourself aside for someone else's pain and looked up one day to find you had completely disappeared - Dana Killion wrote this episode for you. She is the author of Where the Shadows Dance and the upcoming Becoming Unbreakable: A Big Sister's Guide to Trauma, out September 2026. A former apparel industry executive who turned to writing first as escape and then as purpose, Dana has survived the collapse of a long marriage, the loss of both parents, a cross-country reinvention, and the death of her eldest son. She now works as what she calls a trauma big sister - not a therapist, not a coach, but someone who has been through it and will hold your hand while you find your way through too. This one is going to stay with people.INSIDE THE EPISODEHe Got Sober. She Got Broken. The line on Dana's website that stops everyone cold - and the one Erica starts with. When your entire life is organized around keeping someone else alive, you disappear. Dana breaks down how that happens, why it happens below the surface of awareness, and what it feels like to suddenly see yourself clearly for the first time in years.The Secret Life She Did Not Know About. While her husband was in rehab finally taking his sobriety seriously, Dana learned he had also been living a secret sexual life - a large number of partners she had never known about. She walks through what it is like when the ground shifts under 25 years of memory all at once.This Is Trauma Too. Most people think of trauma as a sudden, acute event. Chronic, quiet, invisible trauma - the kind that comes from decades of loving someone who is slowly destroying themselves - does not look the same. Dana took years to name what had happened to her as trauma. She gives every woman listening permission to do the same.I Will Not Let This Man Destroy Me. Lying in bed night after night, Dana repeated this to herself until it became the foundation of everything she built next. Determination that looked like stubbornness. A refusal to become one of the women she had seen who never recovered. This is the turning point.Why Am I Staying? Not a one-time question. A daily one. Dana filed for divorce and yanked the papers. She ran out the door and came back. She makes the case that none of this is failure - it is the non-linear, painful, honest work of a woman trying to figure out who she is and what she can live with.Each Trauma Built the Tools for the Next. Dana lost her son three years ago. It was the most recent of the traumas and the most devastating. But she found herself handling it with what she describes as more ease than she expected - because every previous loss had quietly built something in her. That is the thesis of Becoming Unbreakable.RESOURCES & LINKSPre-order Becoming Unbreakable (Sept 2026): https://amzn.to/4f7x9XTWhere the Shadows Dance (memoir): https://www.danakillion.com/Dana Killion Website: https://www.danakillion.com/Dana on Substack: https://danakillion.substack.com/LinkedIn: Dana Killion: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-killion-936214263/ ERICA'S RESOURCES & LINKSStart small with me inside HER Jumpstart:https://her-collective.mn.co/plans/1985289?bundle_token=60b2c61d62213cdbd16d437cdc0e4204&utm_source=manual

On this episode we are joined by a true shit kicker from the most legendary family in hockey history, Darryl Sutter. He gets into his time in Calgary and LA, his epic press conferences and more.Download the app today and use promo code STRICK to score SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS in Fantasy Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollar. Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+) in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-MY-RESET or 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.npcgamling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)Head to policygenius.com/CAM to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/CAMControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando (https://shopmando.com/) and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code STRICK at shopmando.com (https://shopmando.com/) #mandopodCheck out our Sponsors!

Melissa Redsell was in Year 12 when her doctor told her she was going to have a baby.  After her baby was born, she was told she had 'ruined her life'. Then she set out to prove all her doubters wrong.When Mel broke the news to her parents, they were disappointed and at school, the Principal instructed her to not expect any special treatment.At 7 months pregnant, Mel graduated, and a little while later, her beautiful baby girl Breanna was born.Six weeks later, Mel moved out of home into a share house.All her friends were partying, and she was in the thick of the sleepless nights and nappy changes. So, a few months later she decided to make a big change.Further informationFirst broadcast in 2023Learn more about Mel's charity, A Brave LifeHelp and support is always available1800RESPECT is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekThe episode of Conversations was produced by Nicolar Harrison.It explores pregnancy, childbirth, teen pregnancy, families, divorce, education, independence, doctors, Year 12, surprise pregnancy, charity, babies, newborns, nappies, feeding, childcare, share house, domestic violence, getting help, family support, starting over, motherhood.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Send us a messageDiscernment goes hand in hand with knowledge – and knowledge is held in the revelation of God's Truth. In order to recognize the many counterfeits and deceptions of the enemy, we must scrutinize carefully everything we see and hear to be certain that it is confirmed by God's unadulterated Word of Truth.In 1 John 4:1, we are given this sacred exhortation: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.”And in Hebrews 4:12: “For the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”In this segment, we will be gleaning from a commentary written for the Iron Quill, entitled “Discernment in a Deceptive Age,” where  they offer thought provoking insight regarding Deception in these last prophetic minutes of the Last Hour, and the necessity – now more than ever – for God's people to be operating with the Holy Spirit's DiscernmentSupport the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/

Copper-silver ionization offers building operators a persistent approach to Legionella control—one designed to carry an active disinfectant residual throughout complex plumbing infrastructure. LiquiTech CEO Tory Schira explains how the technology works, what operating data matters, and why successful implementation requires more than installing equipment.    How Copper-Silver Ionization Works  Copper and silver ions are introduced through a flow chamber containing sacrificial electrodes. A controlled electrical charge releases the positively charged ions into the water, allowing them to travel through the plumbing system and reach areas where biofilm and Legionella may grow.  Tory describes the ions as independently biocidal but more effective when working together. Copper weakens the bacterial cell wall, while silver gains greater access to the cell and disrupts the bacteria. Unlike traditional oxidants that can decay with time and temperature, copper and silver ions remain persistent across hot and cold building water systems.    Designing, Monitoring, and Controlling the System  Proper design begins with engineering data. The deployment team evaluates whether treatment should be installed on the hot-water recirculation loop or at the building's cold-water point of entry. Peak demand, water consumption, conductivity, and pH also influence system sizing and operation.  Tory outlines target ranges of 0.1–0.8 ppm copper and approximately 30–80 ppb silver. Real-time monitoring tracks ion introduction, while samples collected from distal locations help verify distribution. Those samples are analyzed by an independent laboratory using ICP-MS testing under EPA Method 200.8.    Water Management Plans Must Match the Control Method  Changing a building's disinfection method should trigger a review of its water management plan. Tory cautions that many plans remain too generic and fail to define method-specific target ranges, corrective actions, and root-cause analysis procedures.  The conversation also examines lessons from pandemic-era building stagnation. LiquiTech used connected-system data to identify low-flow areas and guide more targeted flushing, demonstrating how water-use visibility can strengthen operational decisions.  Persistent Legionella positivity should not automatically be accepted as control. Water professionals must define success clearly, verify distribution, and align technology, monitoring, and corrective actions with the desired water-safety outcome.  Listen to the full conversation above. Explore related episodes below. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge!    Timestamps  02:30 — Trace Blackmore opens the second week of Legionella Awareness Month and explains why copper-silver ionization must operate within a broader water management plan.  04:20 — Trace highlights the Legionella Resources page, including materials from the CDC, World Health Organization, and previous podcast guests.  07:30 — Trace explains how episode discussion guides help teams turn podcast insights into practical workplace conversations and action items.  09:00 — Words of Water with James   10:50 — Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals include the WaterPro Conference, the ASPE Convention and Expo, and Industrial Water Week.  13:30 — Trace begins his interview with Tory Schira, CEO of LiquiTech, about copper-silver ionization technology and Legionella control.  14:20 — Tory traces LiquiTech's history and explains how copper-silver ionization was adapted for building water systems.  15:10 — Tory explains why the persistence of copper and silver ions supports their distribution through complex plumbing systems.  16:00 — A flow chamber containing sacrificial electrodes releases copper and silver ions into the water to provide systemic disinfection.  17:20 — System design begins by choosing between hot-water recirculation treatment and cold-water point-of-entry treatment.  18:10 — Tory describes how positively charged copper and silver ions work together against bacterial cells.  19:30 — Tory explains LiquiTech's focus on using copper-silver ionization to control Legionella in potable water systems.  21:30 — Real-time monitoring and distal-site sampling help verify ion output and distribution throughout a building.  22:30 — Tory identifies the target copper and silver concentrations used to guide system performance.  24:10 — Copper-silver ionization is compared with oxidizing disinfectants that can decay over time and at elevated temperatures.  26:10 — Tory discusses deployment data from Legionella-positive environments, including facilities that previously tried other control methods.  28:40 — Changing a disinfection method should trigger a refresh of the facility's water management plan.  30:20 — Tory explains why generic water management plans may lack the treatment-specific corrective actions needed for stronger performance.  31:10 — Pandemic-era data revealed building stagnation patterns and helped teams identify locations that needed targeted flushing.  33:00 — Future monitoring capabilities may improve visibility into water age, stagnation, temperature, sediment, and other Legionella risk factors.  34:10 — Tory challenges water professionals to define what successful Legionella control means rather than accepting persistent positivity.  35:20 — Compact, custom-designed systems may provide an option for facilities with limited mechanical-room space.  36:00 — Tory shares partnership opportunities for water treatment companies that value integrity and higher performance standards.  37:40 — Trace summarizes the interview's central lessons: persistence matters, every building is different, and proper system design is essential.  38:50 — Trace reminds listeners to consult their water management plan and program team before adding or modifying a disinfection technology.    Connect with Tory Schira  Phone: 630-693-0500  Email: tory@liquitech.com  Website: https://liquitech.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-schira-9530a19/     Guest Resources Mentioned   LiquiTech — Copper-silver ionization and building water safety solutions LiquiTech Copper-Silver Ionization System — Technology for controlling Legionella in building water systems EPA Method 200.8 — Determination of trace elements in water using ICP-MS  EPA Lead and Copper Rule — Official information concerning the 1.3 mg/L copper action level  EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations — Federal drinking-water standards and treatment requirements  NASA: Water Treatment Systems Make a Big Splash — Background on Apollo-era copper and silver ionization technology  NASA: Nine Ways NASA Is Solving Water Problems Around the Globe — Overview of NASA's early use of silver-ion water purification  NASA: Water Management System and an Electrolytic Cell — Historical technical document about silver-ion water sterilization  The following studies support the technical discussion but were not identified by title during the episode.  Examining the Efficacy of Copper-Silver Ionization for Management of Legionella in Building Water Systems  Experiences of the First 16 Hospitals Using Copper-Silver Ionization for Legionella Control  Intermittent Use of Copper-Silver Ionization for Legionella Control  Controlling Legionella in Hospital Drinking Water: An Evidence-Based Review of Disinfection Methods  Disinfection of Water Distribution Systems for Legionella  Controlling Legionella Using Copper-Silver Ionization  Maintaining Legionella Control in Building Water Systems  Controlling Legionella pneumophila at Reduced Hot-Water Temperatures    Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned  AWT (Association of Water Technologies)  Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses  The Rising Tide Mastermind    Water You Know with James McDonald Today's definition is the flaky oxide layer that forms on the surfaces of iron and steel when they are heated and cooled during hot fabrication.  Do you know the word or phrase?     2026 Events for Water Professionals  Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.    This episode made possible through our valued partners at:   

This week on Friends Like Us, Host Marina Franklin talks with Chanel Ali and Sarah Cooper about Chanel's Solo Show-Relative Stranger, Sarah's Work on Survival Of The Thickest, and hot topics! Sarah Cooper is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor and producer. As a comedian, she shares observational takes on the news, relationships, identity, technology and the corporate world. Her books include 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings (2016), How to Be Successful without Hurting Men's Feelings (2018), and her debut memoir Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination and Humiliation (2023). Cooper went viral in 2020 with her Trump lip-sync videos, leading to Netflix special Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine, and appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The View and the New York Times Best Performers list. She's appeared in Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut Unfrosted: The Pop-tart Story (2024). She currently appears as Sydney in Netflix's Survival of the Thickest. Chanel Ali You know Chanel Ali from Netflix's Dash and Lily or her time on MTV's Girl Code. Originally from Philly, her storyteller-like style and commanding stage presence allowed her to conquer the NYC comedy scene as a crowd favorite. She boasts two Comedy Central specials, an album, and the fact that she drinks way more than you. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch  

Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Join Dave and special guest Andre (Fine Time, Neo Geo Go!, The Silent Discographer) as they discuss Square Enix's latest entry in the main Dragon Quest series, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. For a certain style of RPG (that Dragon Quest arguably pioneered), it doesn't get better than this. Dragon Quest XI doesn't reinvent any part of its genre, but executes at top level throughout, though we still have some questions about directions that the story goes. This is a masterpiece, and we hope you enjoy the conversation. As always, no spoilers for a while- enjoy! Guest info: Andre (he/him) Check out Fine Time https://fineti.me/ Check out Neo Geo Go! https://neogeogo.show/ Check out The Silent Discographer https://the-silent-discographer.simplecast.com/ Follow on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/pizzadinosaur.fineti.me TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Title Card 0:31 Introductions 6:06 Our Histories with Dragon Quest 10:19 Top-Level Thoughts 18:16 Story Setup and Thoughts 32:59 Feels Like Coming Home- Art & Music 51:03 Tickington 54:46 Combat and The Fun-Sized Forge 1:10:14 Thoughts on the Silent Protagonist 1:18:36 Lightning Round Thoughts 1:23:32 Who Should Play? 1:28:35 Andre's Podcasts 1:34:12 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous 1:37:07 Spoilers- Some Early-Ish Story Talk 1:50:18 Spoilers- Act 2 Story 2:00:33 Spoilers- Act 3 Story Music used in the episode is credited to Koichi Sugiyama. Tracks used: Overture, The Hero Goes Forth with Determination, Olé! Sylvando!, Unflinchable Courage, Bustling Town, Rab the Wizard, Light Though the Leaves of Love, Echoes of an Elusive Age Check out Dave on Nostalgium Arcanum talking about our favorite video game soundtracks: https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/ Check out Dave on The Rookie Run talking about Ocarina of Time https://www.youtube.com/@TheRookieRunVideoGamePodcast Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. El Toro Sailing. My US Navy pediatric nurse off-duty days were spent sailing a tiny boat in the shipping channel off the Port of Norfolk. Believe it or not I sailed an 8x4 foot single-masted, centerboard El Toro that flew across the water. An old skipper powered a battered motor boat across the waves, curling around my boat with a great rooster tail spraying, and hurled a white styrofoam block wrapped with an old rope. It landed right in my lap. The block had been hollowed out to fit 2 cold cans of beer. That was a good day! Bad days. But when the days weren't so good, when I had more downs than ups, kids got worse, some died, moms needed comforting and support when dads were away at sea, self-doubts about working pediatrics crowded my thoughts, or a well-deserved leave was cancelled, I had to learn to “hold fast.” Hold Fast at Sea. For centuries sailing was a dangerous profession, and ships were often caught in storms or rough seas. “Hold fast!” commanded sailors to secure equipment, and ropes or lines to prevent accidents or maintain safety and stability on ships especially during turbulent weather conditions. Sailors would shout “hold fast!” to each other when they needed to grab onto something firmly so that they wouldn't get thrown off balance by the towering waves. Sailors learned quickly that “hold fast” means to maintain a firm grip on something despite external forces trying to pull it away. It could come down to saving a life or “man overboard” at a time when few boys and men knew how to swim. Hold Fast Today. Over time, “hold fast” came to mean strength, perseverance and determination in facing adversity when challenges threatened to unmoor your own stability. While the old nautical term and the present day variation have distinct meanings, they share a common thread: steadfastness. Whether you're holding onto a rope during rough seas or standing up for what you believe in, “hold fast” requires unwavering commitment and resilience. The Future Will Prevail. The unprecedented conditions we find ourselves in today demand a grounded personal presence of internal strength and determination, maintaining one's grip on values, kindness, empathy, and holding on to hope. The worn out, deteriorated, broken-down, and decaying patriarchy is railing against the future. The future will prevail. We must hold fast so that it arrives. Hold fast with all the resilience you can muster even when you feel you cannot hold fast a moment longer. That is the place the tide will turn.   CTA: What if we hold fast and we get things right? Check out World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Vision for 2030 to give yourself a bit more hope: Thank you for listening. I'm glad you're here.   You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, Subscribe & Spread this episode with a generous 5-star review & comment—it helps us all—& join us next time! AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack while I renovate that site, too. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Entering Erdenheim by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source. 

In this podcast episode, James A. Davis, PharmD, BCOP, and Kelley L. Julian, PharmD, BCOP, discuss evidence-based strategies for managing smoldering and newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, including: Risk stratification and treatment selection for smoldering multiple myeloma Anti-CD38–based regimens for transplant-eligible and transplant-ineligible patients Clinical evidence supporting triplet and quadruplet therapies MRD assessment and response-adapted treatment strategies Frailty, transplant eligibility, and individualized treatment selection Subcutaneous anti-CD38 administration and premedication requirements Pharmacist-led supportive care, toxicity management, dose modification, and patient counseling Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Oncology Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Presenters:James A. Davis, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Myeloma/Lymphoma The Medical University of South Carolina, Hollings Cancer Center Affiliate Assistant Professor MUSC College of Pharmacy Charleston, South Carolina Kelley L. Julian, PharmD, BCOP Hematology/BMT Pharmacy Supervisor PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program Director Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Link to full program: https://bit.ly/4qaRb7n 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 we are joined by back, to back, TO BACK Stanley cup champion Pat Maroon. He talks Weight issues, Philly letting him go, Army almost sending him down, and Dale Hunter believing in him.Download the app today and use promo code STRICK to score SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS in Fantasy Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollar. Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+) in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-MY-RESET or 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.npcgamling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)Head to policygenius.com/CAM to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/CAMControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando (https://shopmando.com/) and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code STRICK at shopmando.com (https://shopmando.com/) #mandopodCheck out our Sponsors!

Great leaders don't always have the answers. But they know how to build teams that do. SUMMARY In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, Mitch Torrel '14 discusses the power of mentorship, constructive feedback, humility and creating an environment where everyone can contribute. His leadership lessons are just as relevant in the boardroom as they are on the battlefield.   MITCH TORREL'S TOP 10 LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS Lead Through Fear, Not Around It Even when you're anxious or scared, keep moving forward and executing the mission; courage is acting despite fear, not waiting for fear to disappear. Trust Your Preparation When you hit uncertainty, fall back on the work you've already put in — physical, mental, and technical — rather than spiraling about what's coming next. Focus on the Team to Get Out of Your Own Head Shifting your attention from your own anxiety to how you can support and elevate others makes hard environments more endurable and improves performance. Discover You Have “More in the Tank” Don't treat real missions or selections like workouts; push past your comfort ceiling and you'll find reserves of mental and physical capacity you didn't know you had. Break Big Fears into Small, Daily Gains You don't need to be the best today — just better than yesterday; attack weaknesses with small, consistent, incremental progress. Leverage Mentors and Learn Aggressively Assume you're not the first to face a challenge. Seek out people who've done it before and copy their mindset, preparation and frameworks to shorten your learning curve. Make Feedback Normal, Specific, and Frequent Build team habits where everyone gets clear strengths and weaknesses surfaced (even anonymously at first), then use trends in that feedback to drive personal change. Balance Urgency with Deliberate Planning In crises, don't rush in just because the situation is urgent. Pause to gather facts, build a simple plan and avoid making the emergency worse. Use Your Team's Brains — Don't Lead Alone As a leader, your job is to facilitate: Draw out the quiet voices, aggregate the best ideas, and delegate execution rather than trying to be the sole problem-solver. Set Clear Standards and Red Lines Early Explicitly communicate what you will and won't tolerate so you can enforce discipline fairly and consistently, protecting both people and mission over the long haul.   CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Opening: Leading Through Fear 00:01:27 – Special Tactics Pipeline: Anxiety, Night Sweats and Uncertainty 00:03:50 – Trusting Preparation and Learning to Hate the Water Less 00:05:40 – Shared Hardship and Team Bonding in the Pipeline 00:07:27 – “More in the Tank”: Rucks, Mental Toughness and Selection 00:11:14 – Learning from Others, Mentorship and Owning Weakness 00:15:36 – Five Traits Torrel Looks for in Leaders 00:19:49 – Feedback Culture, Blind Spots and High-Performing Teams 00:25:34 – Thai Cave Rescue: First Mission and Leading Under Pressure 00:29:59 – New Leaders, Delegation and Facilitating the Team 00:36:34 – Failing, Standards and Command Red Lines 00:40:24 – Advice to Younger Self and Enjoying Each Season 00:43:25 – Transition to Business, Ongoing Service and Final Leadership Charge   ABOUT MITCH BIO Mitch Torrel, U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2014, is a former Division I hockey player, Air Force Special Tactics officer, entrepreneur and founder of Sentry Operations. After beginning his Air Force career in pilot training, Torrel found his calling in special operations, completing the demanding Special Tactics training pipeline and serving in operational and leadership roles. While stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Torrel served as operations officer for the U.S. team supporting the 2018 rescue of 12 young soccer players and their coach from a flooded cave complex in Thailand. The experience, his first operational mission, became one of several defining chapters in a career shaped by high-stakes decision-making, teamwork, resilience and leadership under pressure.   CONNECT WITH MITCH LINKEDIN  |  SENTRY OPERATIONS   CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LINE PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Ted Robertson | Producer and Editor:  ted.robertson@usafa.org Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org   < ----- > Ryan Hall | Director:  ryan.hall@usafa.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  bryan.grossman@usafa.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  wyatt.hornsby@usafa.org     ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE AT USAFA.ORG/LONGBLUELEADERSHIP AND ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS     TRANSCRIPT OUR SPEAKERS:  Guest, Mitch Torrel '14 | Host, Lt. Col. (ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99 Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz 0:01 Sometimes leadership isn't about eliminating fear; it's about learning how to move forward, even if fear is sitting right next to you. I'm Naviere Walkowicz, Class of '99. Long Blue Leadership starts now. Today's guest is Mitch Teorrel, 2014 graduate of the Air Force Academy, former Division I hockey player, Air Force special tactics officer, also an entrepreneur near the founder of Century Operations. You know you've had a unique career. In fact, many probably know a lot of your work when it comes to an international rescue event, and we'll talk about that later on. But I think what's most exciting about this time with you, Mitch, is how you continue to lead, but you've done it through what some would call overcoming fear or maybe leading through fear. And so I think we're going to have a fantastic conversation today, and I welcome you to Long Blue Leadership. Mitch Torrel 0:53 Naviere, I appreciate you for having me out. Humbled to get the opportunity to kind of share some stories today, and so I'm looking forward to it. Thank you. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 1:01 Well, thanks for the time. We're going to jump right in with the time that you know when we had a chance to talk, Mitch. It was something that kind of surprised me, and I think others will really appreciate this. You know, when you're going through your Air Force special tactics training to kind of be in that role, you experience like night sweats and literally having to change your clothes at night. And I'm looking across to you. You're not sweating right now. You're looking pretty cool and calm. And so take me back to that experience, and let's just start there. Mitch Torrel 1:28 Yeah, pipeline is a pretty arduous process. It's two years; every day is a grind. It's difficult. You're not really sure what tomorrow holds, and they keep it that way, pretty close hold. You don't know what you got tomorrow. You just know it's going to be an early rise, and it's going to be really physically taxing. It's going to be mentally demanding, and you're not sure if. I think part of the anxiety is, do I mentally have what it takes to withstand and with withhold another day? Do I physically have what it takes to continue to drive on, and I think that unknown, the unknown on what's to come, am I going to be enough? The two years is a selection process, so you're getting assessed and selected every day, and it's a lot of anxiety to take on because you're not sure how you're going to perform. I think a lot of us have such internal pressures on ourselves to perform in and out every day that it makes it very difficult to get out of your mind and not worry about the anxiety of what's coming tomorrow. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 2:29 Well, it makes me think the closest thing that I can think of right at this moment is you know basic cadet training, which is six weeks, and you just talked about two years of uncertainty and not you know waking up early and not knowing what's next. You know, how did you kind of navigate through that? I think we all know how we navigated through BCT, but I think certainly this is much when it's something that's so enduring. I think that's a different situation. Mitch Torrel 2:51 I think a part of goes back to just trusting in your preparation. Did I do what it took to prepare? And if you did, if you didn't, there's not much you can change the night before, and so trusting in your abilities, your ability to adapt, your ability to withstand. I think I hated the water, and they always told you going through the pipeline. If you don't love the water, you're not going to make it through. And I'm a testament to I hated the water every day, dreaded it almost on a daily basis. But you know, learn to overcome and deal with that anxiety and just pressure that it brought. But every day is an opportunity to kind of build that wall up. Your ability to withstand, your ability to deal with anxiety, your ability to deal with the unknown, and I think the pipeline was a really good opportunity for me to kind of grow. I remember when we were in Mississippi, one of the earlier schools. It's three months. Every day was again very arduous. You didn't know it was coming. Are they going to put us in a pool tomorrow? Am I going to drown? You know, am I going to be able to make it through? Am I going to do a good job of leading the team? I think being able to focus on the team allowed me to not worry about myself and kind of focus on something else. And I think worrying about others allowed me to really make it through some of those arduous times, and that was very helpful to me. I remember I probably took a lot longer to grow to the point where you know you're not worried about tomorrow. I used to have to wake up at night, change my sheets, change what I was wearing, you know, and that happened every night because I would just wake up in a dead sweat and I was soaking wet, and eventually, you know, through exposure and through time, you learn to just exist and not worry about what's coming tomorrow. And it's a constant evolution. You know, that's not to say I don't get anxiety about things that are happening tomorrow today, but you start to learn to head off those thoughts early on and allow yourself to just take what comes tomorrow. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 4:57 So I'm thinking about you being in those moments, and when you said it was probably later on, I'm curious as how you know that every night you're changing your sheets, you're going through that. But I'm curious, were there others that were experiencing the same thing, or were others even helping you through navigating those thoughts that you had? Mitch Torrel 5:14 I think just being in a team environment makes things so much better. Sharing in in in the suffering, sharing in the stories, and getting to reflect on that. When I look back on the pipeline, what an amazing time and something that I think our entire team looks fondly about. We're very close still, and I think that shared hardship, that shared experience, is something that bonds you together for life. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 5:41 So that two-year journey, and obviously you graduated and became an Air Force Special Tactics Officer. You know what was, I guess, the moment that it clicked for you. You know, you said you got to that point. Do you remember that day? Do you remember what was different, or you just all of a sudden didn't sweat the same? Mitch Torrel 5:57 I think it probably lasted for me longer than a lot of people, and you know, it seems like I learned a lot of the lessons hard myself. You know, and but I think it's just something that gradually over time, you know, the way I remember it is one day it stopped, but I'm sure it was a little bit more gradual than that. Like I think over time you just learn to just, hey, tomorrow's going to be no different than it was today. Today was fine. We made it through. The team did great. You know, I performed up to my standard, or maybe if I didn't, tomorrow's another opportunity in which I can go back and get after it again. And there's plenty of times where I look back, and I think it's easy to learn and roll when you're being put in those situations each and every day. And so it was a very growth-oriented couple of years for me, and I really enjoyed it. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 6:52 I would have loved to have been working with you on the day after you didn't have to wake up and change the sheets. Whatever you had, you know, you know, you were more alert that day. You actually had better sleep. Mitch Torrel 7:01 Yeah, I think definitely had to drink a substantially less amount of water each night before going to bed. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 7:09 Oh goodness! Well, let's talk about — I think you know, there was something that you shared before about kind of uncovering in yourself that you had more in your tank than you thought, and I'm curious that that was during pipeline in those moments that were like you know forced experiences, or if you found that at other times when you kind of surprised yourself in learning that about. Mitch Torrel 7:28 I think the entire 10 years was a constant lesson of you've got more in the tank, both physically and mentally. I think when I first decided today, I was going through pilot training, and I just felt like it was more of a hobby than a job. And I got to meet guys in special operations, and was very impressed by the camaraderie, by the caliber of guys that were there. And to me, it was like a hockey team, and I missed that. I missed that group because you wanted to be a pilot first, correct? Is that what you're planning? Yeah, I think my family wanted me to be a pilot. I think they kind of pushed me that direction. I always enjoyed flight, you know. But for me, I just thought that some of my skills and abilities would better translate, and I would have a more fulfilling career, getting to be around you know that type of environment. And I think too, there's always you know, can I make it through the training? Do I have what it takes? You know, what will I learn about myself? And so that was a little bit of kind of just the unknown was alluring, you know. But I think there's just so much every day. Where I remember one of the first selection events, you do a long ruck event, and leading up to training, I was so focused on passing the initial fitness test to just start the assessment that I didn't rock, I didn't do underwater stuff. I was just focused on can I do push-ups? Can I do pull-ups? Can I do the 3-mile run? You know, and that took all my time and energy. And when I got to the ruck, it's unknown time, unknown distance, and they just tell you to go. And I remember I was like, all right, I'm going to treat this like a workout, and I'm going to run for a couple minutes, and then I'll walk for a few minutes, and I'll run for a couple minutes, and that'll help get me through. And I remember Master Sergeant came up to me, and he's like, “Why, why are you walking? And I remember being embarrassed at that moment, where it's do I not have it in the tank where I could have just been running this whole time? Do I want it enough where I can just dig a little bit deeper and showcase that? And I remember that fed me through the next two years, where it's like, do I have the mental hardness? Do I have the toughness? Have I prepared physically, you know, for these events? And so I think that was kind of a good wake-up call. Where it's not a workout, you know, what do you have left in the tank? And I think throughout two years there, went through another direction halfway through my career, and that was another opportunity to kind of dig in the dig in the tank a little bit. Did you approach that one differently? I did, and very proud of you know what I had learned throughout the years, what I was able to showcase. We did a much longer rec event, and I ran the whole thing, and was pretty proud of myself about that. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 10:22 What a fantastic example! Because I'm thinking about you know in in in our work and our profession, we do we think about how can I create something to be distinct, right? How can I do something for the long haul? But you're right. If we don't, if we aren't thinking about how can we perform at our best as part of that, you know, that that equation, then we might not even get to the long haul, right? And so I think that's really powerful that you kind of shared, you know, giving your all and realizing that there was more in there than you originally were trying to like, you know, save. Yeah. Wow, that's a really cool story. I bet there are many examples of that. It was quite. Oh my Did you see others? You know, as you had these moments where you kind of learned these things about yourself, and obviously, I think you know in hockey you probably saw this as well. But have you been able to pull others along with you in these experiences that you've had that you've seen? Maybe others are struggling the same way. Mitch Torrel 11:15 I think everybody struggles in different areas, especially in the pipeline. You're learning a lot of different skill sets. You're working on a lot of different things. Cardio is a part of it. Strength is a part of it. Determination. I mean, just — and there's so much. I think you pick up some really good traits from others. Hey, I really like what you're doing, or how you having such success, or how do you navigate this portion? I was always terrible in the water, bad swimmer, horrible underwater. I think when I went through initial selection, somebody pulled me out of the pool after we did underwaters, which is you go down, do a completely underwater, you know, swim underwater, swim underwater for the distance of the pool, and then come back up at a 45-degree angle. And I remember one of the cadre. He pulled me out of the pool, and he said, "You are terrible. Like I wanted to pass out watching you.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 10:22 And you're like, "Thank you for that feedback.   Mitch Torrel 12:08 And so it's getting with people who are really good at it and getting advice. I think something throughout my career that I've been very blessed to have is really good mentorship. And you're typically not the first one to go through a process, find a new job, you know, and having a good network of people who, hey, how did you prepare? What set you up for success, or especially in business now, it's a completely new world for me. And having mentors who are able to help think of it this way, or there's a better way to orient your situation, or prepare yourself, and that's really important to surround yourself with people who, you know, are able to elevate you, make you rethink kind of your approach to things, and then give you tips and advice.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 12:52 So I have to ask, do you like the water today? Mitch Torrel 12:54 I like being on the water, you know, on a boat, you know? Just hanging out. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 12:59 There's some material between you and the water, so that leads me to this question. I know that was a little comical, but I'm curious when someone, as that's you know a developing leader or wherever they're at in their leadership journey, if they really want to be part of something, but there is something that is fundamentally part of that that they just don't like or they're just not good at, what would be the advice you give them? Because you know some people might be like, I just hate that so much, I won't pursue the thing that I love because that component's in there. Mitch Torrel 13:28 I think there's kind of two factors in that. If you hate something so much that you know in your heart that it's not something that you can overcome or you want to deal with on a day-to-day basis, then then maybe that that's not worth you know getting through. But I would also argue that until you give yourself the opportunity to progress and grow and learn to get through whatever that difficulty or whatever that is that you don't like, you won't know. And I think there's a lot of ways to incrementally. You don't have to be the best swimmer today. You just have to be a little bit better than you were yesterday, and I think that was something that we and our team learned throughout the pipeline. Is hey, you don't have to be the best at everything today, but everything that you do today is just making you a little bit better for tomorrow. And so I think breaking down things into manageable and you know smaller bite-sized things that you can you can do. You know hey, when I first started swimming, I couldn't believe people swam multiple laps at a time. You know, and I was like, “All right, I'm going to swim two, you know, 50s at a time tomorrow, and then, you know, next week I'm going to build up to 100,” or, you know, and it doesn't have to all happen overnight. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 14:45 Right. For a moment, I thought two to 100 but you're talking 50s. Well, that's fantastic, and thank you for sharing that because I think what I also gleaned from that is there's some self-discovery that comes from, I really don't like something, a part of you starts to learn, “Really, did I really not like that?” Right? Maybe feared that because I'm not good at that. And so I think I really appreciated your thoughts of you haven't really given your chance to truly assess that. Mitch Torrel 15:10 And I think we build things up so much in our head. You know, I think dive school is one of those — “Oh, it's terrifying.” You know?   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 15:16 I mean, it probably is, I'm not gonna lie.   Mitch Torrel 15:19 And it really wasn't. I think we throughout training did a good job. And in preparation, again, you fall back on your preparation. Worked really hard to get there. Put in the extra And it just makes you know those hurdles that at once seem like mountains, you know, just small little hills that you have to go over. Yeah. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 15:38 Well, you mentioned some of those in your life that you realize when you're going through something, you're probably not the first person that's gone through it, and you have that network of mentors. What are some of the traits that— And I think you alluded to, there are five traits in a leader that you really kind of look to, you know, to see. What are those? Mitch Torrel 15:56 So drive, you know, and a lot of people that were surrounded with, especially at the academy, or in you know in the soft community, or in the military in general, have drive, and so that's not necessarily a unique characteristic, but it's something that you need in order to make you successful. Interpersonal effectiveness, and so how do I integrate with a team? How do I relate to others? And it can't be cookie cutter for everybody, and because team environments, people you know are different, and that's it's one of those soft and fuzzy skills that you need to work on and develop the way that you communicate, and so can I get my message across? Do people understand it? And that's both in writing, spoken. You know, be nonverbal, verbal, the way that you carry yourself, body language, super important. Problem solving. So that's something that the academy does a good job of exposing you to routinely. Can I solve this problem? How do I get my team to you know get after this complex problem? And so that's another one of those characteristics that we typically assess and select for. I think stress tolerance. You know, Pipeline does a really good job of building you up with that. The Academy, basic training, all of that is just another iteration at how am I handling things when I'm getting yelled at, when there's a timeline, when there's you know things at stake. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 17:19 So I'm curious, were those you've just over time recognized that when I see things or leaders succeeding really well or being able to accomplish things that maybe that others would think impossible, they carry those traits. Is that how you have kind of derived them down to five? Mitch Torrel 17:37 I think there's the foundation of it. Obviously, there's a lot of subfacets that go into each of those traits and characteristics and some leaders have you know all five of them in spades. Some of them are much more heavily reliant on some of their characteristics than others, but it's always a good thing to develop the traits that you're lacking. I think feedback is a really important trait and really important characteristic of well-functioning teams, and so how did I do this week? If I didn't do great, you know, like I don't need to be beaten down about it. But people typically want to be high performers, and everybody has blind spots, and so being able to call out those blind spots in a healthy and functional manner is super important because people want to be high performers. And I had the privilege of running and getting to work some of our selection events, and what we found was a really cool trend, which is we used to do weird feedback, and so guys would show up to selection, and right away the first day you'd have a bunch of tasks and events, and we'd bring everybody together and be like, all right, go down the row. Who is the two highest performing guys today? And that's really easy. People love to give praise, and then you go down the line, and you're like, all right, call out the two lowest performing guys and tell them why. And people go, I don't want to do that, and it's like, why? Like, do you not want them to get better? Do you not want them to have the opportunity? We're in Day 1 of day X, and it's not too early to turn their train around. What we saw is typically the guys who are the lowest performing early on are never the lowest performing at the end of the year, and they take that feedback, they internalize it, and they adopt and you know overturn that. And it's really fun to see that progression, but none of that happens if they don't get called out, if they don't get constructive feedback. “Hey, when we were working as a team, you were doing X and Y and Z by yourself, or you know, there's a million reasons why either an action is perceived as hey, you weren't for the team, or you didn't perform the standard.” I think people getting that feedback is what turns that train around. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 19:49 Right, it's almost probably like exactly what they needed. So I'm curious because feedback is challenging. It's hard to I think for some to give feedback. It's hard for some to receive feedback, I'm fascinated because when I think about the pace in which you have had to operate and do things, that you make time for feedback. I'm curious if you could talk about how you guys do that in a way that's received well. Mitch Torrel 20:13 I think it, again, it goes back to interpersonal effectiveness, and so you've got to know who do I have on my team? Are they somebody who's going to internalize this or not take it very well? There's a bunch of different ways in which you can get feedback and then provide it to somebody. Where we used to early on in the pipeline, as guys were learning to get feedback and you know not you know get too shaken up about it. Is we would have guys write, all right, hey, everybody on our team, we're going to do three things they do well, three things you wish they'd improve on, and then we strip out the names and we provide just a list of hey, here your three things that you're doing really well, and then here are your three weaknesses that you know everybody said we go around we talk about it, and that was a really good kind of introduction, where it's not tanked to anybody. Right. And then what's really nice is you start to see trends. So it's really easy for people to be like, “Oh, you know, Mitch doesn't like me,” or, “That's Mitch's opinion.” But when you start to see that correlation of, well, I got this five times. Is hey, my body language day to day is probably not where it needs to be, or I'm constantly putting others down, or I'm just you know not showing up on time, just small things, and I think drawing awareness to that and getting buy-in from guys to change it, and you see that transition all the time, where, all right, like, now I'm aware of it, I can fix it, I can identify it, and then you get the team to hold you accountable with it. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 21:44 Well, in the way that you just described that, I'm curious how often you think that it's, you know, relevant or should be practiced. Is it, like, in the moment? Is it something, like, that where it's weekly? But I think, what I think is really neat about that — it was never attacking, and it was never something they had to defend. It just seemed like it was just information. Like it's what you do really well. This is what you need to work on. And taking the attribution away from it, like who said it? I think just made it, you know. Mitch Torrel 22:09 And I think everybody got to understand that you're a student, you know, of life and a student of your job. You're a student of life. You're a student of you know whatever position you're in. And I had a mentor growing up and played professional sports, and there was a conversation where, hey, “How do how do you know when it's time to retire? How do you know when you're done?” And it's when I stop improving and I stop learning. And so having that mentality where, no matter how long you've been around, there's things to improve upon, there's things to learn, is really hard to have because people, you know, you get comfortable in a position. It's like I've seen it all, I've done it all, I've been there. But the people who are the best at their jobs, and especially in the military, the people who show up every day, work on their trade, work on their skills and seek to improve, and I've been blessed to be surrounded by just, I mean, some of the most decorated warriors that the Air Force has put out on the battlefield. And it was a humbling experience, but even more so humbling was the approach they took every day. As they came into work every day and got better at something. They didn't sit on their laurels and “Hey, I did this two years ago, and now I can kind of walk through the rest of my career.” It was— they came in every day to work, and it was impressive. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 23:30 Oh man! What is something that and normally asks at the end, but it just seems so fitting right now. Like, how are you getting better and learning every day? Mitch Torrel 23:38 I think every day is new problem sets, and I think it's you know trying to expand my education. I think there's a lot of new tools out there. There's a lot of new opportunities and think the world's constantly changing. And so, staying informed is one of the ways in which I'm trying to be a better leader. I think business is this completely new hurdle. I think being in the military, there's a very different type of leadership that you're able to bring. And two, I mean, everybody is there for the mission generally and believes in the task and purpose. And business now, you kind of need to appeal to people in a lot more of a well-rounded manner. And so, I think having conversations with mentors, you know, I'm maintaining that. I try and just meet as many people as I can and glean information from them, experiences from them, because I'd like to think I'm getting smarter as I get older. I'm trying to learn all the lessons myself. So… Col. Naviere Walkewicz 24:39 Well, I'm grateful for that because the reason why we're talking here is because you answered, you know, and we're willing to talk about it. So I think that's you know just proof right there of that stretching and outreach. So before we shift into, I'm curious on you know you talk about you asked your mentor when does he know it's time to retire. I would love Kind of the business world, but before that, I'd like to visit actually one of your experiences while you're in in service, and you know it's something there's you know there's a movie on it. We actually featured in our 2018 checkpoint, but you were instrumental in rescuing the boys' soccer team in Thailand when they had a huge monsoon. And I was wondering if you kind of take me not so much. Maybe you can share with others in case they aren't familiar with it. But I'm really curious about the leadership piece of that because it was a huge operation, and it was dealing with water. So let's talk about that. Mitch Torrel 25:34 Yeah, exactly — my nightmare. You know what? I just happened to be in the right time at the right place. There was a team of pararescue men and combat controllers stationed out in Okinawa, Japan. There was a group of soccer players who got stranded in a cave after the monsoons came early and had flooded out a section. The Thai leadership and parks team, and then eventually the Thai Navy tried to attempt a rescue, and they weren't able to action it. So they reached out to the U.S. Embassy and asked if we had anybody in in the region who could come help. And that just happened to be our team out in Okinawa. I think it was definitely a challenge. There wasn't a lot of information when we left out the door. It was either, you know, is 13 individuals stuck in a cave. We don't know what the hurdles are. We don't know what's been tried. We don't know anything. We don't even know if they're alive. Oh my goodness. And so, getting on the ground, there was a lot of information to take in. There's a lot of people who were trying to help, trying to facilitate a rescue, working, you know, their own agendas, and I think coordinating and making sense of all that chaos was kind of the first task. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 26:47 And so, what was your role? So, you know, obviously, like the call came in, and then you know, you were — that was, you know, your, you know, was assigned to that. What was your piece, and like, how did you navigate that chaos? Mitch Torrel 26:58 So I felt like I had the best job out of you know anybody there. I got to be the operations officer, and so I was kind of the troop commander for the team that we had out. And you know, meanwhile, my leadership had to you know liaise with the other leaders. I got to be kind of down and in focused. All right, what plans are we working? How are we coordinating and liaising with our Thai counterparts? And got to be a little bit more down and in. And so I really enjoyed that part, and that was kind of why I got into special operations in general as I wanted to be, you know, working with a team of really, really high-functioning individuals on very hard problems. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 27:38 Right, and this was one of the first kind of very hard problems that you were, you know, working on. Mitch Torrel 27:43 It was. So this was my first operational mission, you know, coming out of the pipeline. I got stationed in Okinawa, and this was kind of the first opportunity to showcase what I'd learned and employ. And it was kind of, you know, everybody's dream is to go through training and then get to action some of those skills and traits that they've developed. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 28:02 Well, I imagine it was quite busy, you know, around the clock because you know time wasn't on their side, and so you were really working against the clock. But I'm curious how you, you know, how do you navigate with urgency as a leader, but still safely? You know, like how do you manage that? Mitch Torrel 28:21 I think, sometimes you got to know when to kind of pull the reins, and it's very easy— it was a very urgent situation, right? There's 13 kids trapped. They don't have food or water. We don't know if they're alive. The cave is continually flooding more and more every hour. But you got to have a plan to go off of. You got to be able to not rush into an emergency and make things worse. And I think off the start, nobody was monitoring who came and went from the cave, and that generated issues. John and Rick, the U.K. and British divers, stumbled on you know two would-be rescuers who got subsequently stranded in another section of the cave, and they were able to get them out. And then, and so we realized that taking a step back, generating a plan. When we arrived, there was a key leaders contingent that went into the cave to kind of get information first and foremost. And then we spent the rest of the team, all right download the gear, stage everything, prep everything, go get some rest, and then we're going to generate and come up with a plan in the morning. But sometimes you got to realize that you can't move them out in overnight, and so you need to take time, you know, do a little five-minute huddle and make sure that you have a plan that's not going to get you further into trouble. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 29:38 Yes, well, it's such an important role, and I'm thinking about you know those moments where your like, “Get some rest,” as the leader in this, and you know, kind of organizing this. What are the thoughts going through some of your in your head? And I ask that because I'm thinking about leaders who are experiencing something difficult for the first time, and maybe there's some doubt, or you know, how do you how do you calm yourself through some of those questions? Mitch Torrel 30:00 I think, for new leaders, you don't have to have all the answers yourself, and that is first and foremost. I on team, and probably one of the most junior guys. Yes, I'm in charge as the officer, but the guys who are working with me have been in the Air Force, have done rescue missions, have been doing the job for 15, 18, you know, upwards of 20 years, and so I think understanding that no matter where you're at in a team, you you're a part of a team for a reason, and you should be able to leverage input, leverage ideas, and you shouldn't be beholden to coming up with everything on yourself. I think delegation is super important. I think getting input and opinions from others is extremely important because sometimes the quietest guy in the room is going to have the best idea, and you need to enable and empower them to speak up, put them on the spot. You know, “Hey, what do you think? What do you— How do you think we should approach this?” And then your job as a leader is to take all these good ideas, is to empower the team to do its best, and so your job isn't to carry the water, come up with a plan, and do everything on your own. Like, you were there as a facilitator, and I think that that is the biggest takeaway. I spend, especially young cadets, please, please, please leverage you know the experience that that you're going to go out and be on team with. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 31:22 I think that's fantastic advice. And as you look back on it today, I know we chatted a little bit earlier. I said, gosh, you know, it probably it's a while ago, but maybe it feels like yesterday, and you said no, it feels like forever ago. You know, have you seen yourself? You learn from that, but have you grown in the way that you continue to do things now because of that experience? Mitch Torrel 31:43 I think everything is additive. You know, I mean that was a huge learning experience. It was I learned a ton. I think there are several things that having a second shot at it that would have done substantially different. I think the outcome ended up in a very happy manner; I think it's very easy now that we've developed this framework. Here's how we tackle this problem, but that's been applicable in other means and other avenues as well. And so again, you know, as you build your toolbox of experience, as you build kind of these traits, and you get to refine that, it's something that you continually get to bring out in other manners. And so yeah, I grew a lot from the event, learned a lot, and have been able to apply it since. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 32:29 Well, as I've been sitting across from you, one of the things that I'm just feeling in spades is that as a leader, you are somebody that's really humble, and you know you approach it, like, through humility. And so I'm curious, you know, how you've seen that carry you, and what you might share with others when they're thinking about, you know, how do I, you know, as I'm leading, how do I lead? Like how do I lead with humility? Because it seems like it's working very well for you. Mitch Torrel 32:51 I think it was easy to be humble when you're surrounded by the caliber of individuals that I was blessed to be around mean, every team I was on, it was. I mean, they were phenomenal guys who have done phenomenal things in their career and were just so impressive. And so I was just always just thrilled to be a teammate of theirs. I think, really going back to you know, again, your job as a leader is to facilitate the team, is to you know drive you towards mission accomplishment. I think if you always put things back onto why we here, it's not for leadership's sake, leaders don't exist, you know, outside of facilitation, and you know it's not to downplay the job of the leader. It's not at all. It's a big responsibility. You have the authority. You have the — you know all of that, and so now it's your job to delegate that accordingly and efficiently. And I think it's going back to just understanding that again, we exist for the mission. We exist to enable that team to accomplish whatever its task or business you know directive is, and so I think having an understanding of that, and then it's just fun to see people progress, right? You know that the cave rescue was my first mission, but that didn't mean because I hadn't had real world experience that I didn't have things that I could bring to the table, and I think it's understanding that as well as humility is important. Like maybe you know not jumping across the table and you know declaring yourself the king of whatever's going on, but individuals have a lot that they bring to the table. You know, having an ability to you know see other things that aren't being looked at, bring other perspectives to the table, even just making sense of the chaos. You know, and that's not something that you need to be a leader or in a leadership position to do. And being forward leaning enough to anticipate hurdles, second, third order effects. What else needs to be accomplished or taken care of? I mean, there's a lot of ways in which you can provide value. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 34:56 Mitch, have you always kind of been this way? Have you always kind of operated in that space or is it something that you've kind of learned over time about yourself, or taken on from others you've seen? Mitch Torrel 35:06 I think it's something that's developed. You know, I don't think you know. I think there's a little bit of nurture and nature into it, where you know you're born a certain orientation where it's like, hey, you're comfortable being you know in charging groups, and some people aren't, and that's OK. But a lot of people develop into it, and I think I've just been blessed with a lot of opportunities to try things out, fail, come back to the drawing board, work on it, improve, and you know the pipeline was monumentally developmental for me. I'm sure there's a lot of teammates who you know listen to this and laugh pretty hard about you know some of the stupid things that I did going through the pipeline, but they're learning experiences, and we had a really good group, and we pushed each other so hard, and so I had an assistant troop commander who was going through with me, and we had really healthy camaraderie, but a really healthy. I mean, we were constantly competing, and it just drove me to be so much better. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 36:07 So, you know, we were talking about how you are continually working on being better, right? Being better than you were yesterday, so that it's always kind of an additive improvement. I'm curious on when you've seen yourself fail. You talked about you failed and you've gotten better. Can you share an example of when you have failed and that literally shaped something very quickly instead of being additive, but quickly that you changed in the way that you already did. Mitch Torrel 36:34 I think just failures and take care of people, I think is one of the biggest things to learn is, you know, going through the pipeline, it's easy to you know lose sight of the overall end state. And at the end of the day, it's your goal is to there be there to make people better incrementally every day. I think there's been a couple situations in which maybe I was a little ax on some enforcement of rules or standard that came back to kind of bite us a little bit, you know. And so, and this this will probably feel free to cut this, you know. But I think there was an opportunity guys going through a pipeline. They're really young. I grew up, you know, in northern Minnesota, and you know, people drink underage. I was hey I'm OK hearing about it or you know like I'm you know as a commander it's like if it happens it happens you know but I think what's hard is how do you enforce the rules if you're looking the other way if you're not enforcing that standard and so I think what's really hard is you can be there be one of the guys but you got to set your red lines you got to set hey here's what I will and will not tolerate and so I think I learned early in the pipeline that if I'm OK or if I let the standard slip on certain things, you know, like guys drink underage, like guys do you know stupid things, and then they get in trouble for it. How do I, as a commander, enforce it? And so it was one of those learning experiences where going through the pipeline, guy had you know you know got found drinking underage, and it's like, “Hey, it's on you as the, you know, officer to discipline them.” It's like, “Well, I'm also a part of the problem because I didn't set that standard. I, you know, allowed it.” And so I think that was one of those heavy learning experiences where, you know, you're — yes, you're the quarterback of the team, but you got to there has to be some delineation between you know between what you allow and what you can't. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 38:49 I'm really glad you shared that because I think that's real. I think that is something a challenge that you know, especially when I think about the Class of '26 that just graduated and they just finished their six days of leave, and they're soon to head onto their bases, right? You know, the world doesn't always turn out, and so how do they navigate some of those things that they're going to inevitably come across? So I think that's a real conversation, and I really appreciate you sharing that. Mitch Torrel 39:14 And I think what I started doing, you know, from then on is, is you as a commander, you as a officer, should have you know your command guidance. It should be your checklist. Hey, here's what I value. Here's what my red lines are, and you gotta set the standard immediately to just let people know, “Hey, like here's what I'm gonna be irritated about if you show up late to meetings.” If, you know, here's what you know I'm not gonna handle any moral, legal, or ethical issues. Like if it's not moral or legally or ethically a problem, like my job is to you know delegate that down to you and allow you guys to do it. And so setting that standard early as leaders is extremely important because then it allows you to enforce, uphold the standard, and be like, "Hey, we talked about this. This is the expectation. You understood the expectation, and now I can hold you accountable.” And it's not me coming after you because we sat down and had a conversation. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 40:13 That's right. That's excellent advice. So one of the things that we like to do is ask you if you were sitting across, not Navid now, if you're sitting across young Mitch. What was what piece of advice you'd share with him? Mitch Torrel 40:25 I think, enjoy the period in which you're in every stage. I feel like every four years, I look back on the previous four years and just think about what an amazing time period that was. And you know, getting to play hockey, going to the academy, the academy was amazing. You're hanging with your friends. You're in college, and you know, increasingly as you age, it's going to be increasing responsibility. There's going to be a lot more you know burden on your shoulders, but it's fun, you know. And progression is fun, moving on to the next stage. But I think enjoy where you're at in life a little bit more. It would kind of be my advice. And then, you know, I don't necessarily regret anything, but it's you know continually to just work hard, progress, and you know have those cups coffee, learn from other mentors, you know, expand your network, and just grow.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 41:20 What are you doing now that helps you enjoy life? Mitch Torrel 41:25 I think right now, so just moved, and you know, right now I'm trying to focus on a little bit more me, you know, be a little healthier with sleep, eating, you know, and just I think it's easy to kind of burn the candle at both ends, and now it's kind of taking a step back and understanding that you need to be rejuvenated, you need to you know unplug periodically to be able to bring your all to you know what you're working on, and sometimes things get monotonous, and sometimes you know you just need to take a step back and reinvigorate yourself. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 41:58 I love that. That's fantastic. So, today, in today's terms, what are you most proud about yourself when it comes to? And if I word this right, maybe I say, what are you most proud about in being a facilitator? I want to say being a leader, but I wonder if you're going to answer that. I'm really good at facilitating high-performing teams. I'm curious how it goes. Mitch Torrel 42:19 I think what I'm most proud about is just looking back at the people I've had the blessing of coming across and just seeing them grow in their life. You know, like I think we allow sometimes in in the military where everybody's going to leave the military at some point, and that's OK. You know, I've got friends who stayed in for 2030, years and done phenomenal things. I've got friends who've gotten out, and you know progressed in their professional careers, and to me, it's just fun to see where everybody ends up. Like I love seeing people have success, and especially people who, you know, I may or may not have helped at least a little bit. You know, or you know, at least been a bad example of what not to do. But I think, yeah, it's the relationships that I look back on, and I'm just very happy to have you know gotten to know the people that I've come across. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 43:13 Well, you yourself made that transition, I think, from you know active service and obviously an entrepreneur. You know, what's some advice you might give someone in in that kind of decision calculus of transitioning their career? Mitch Torrel 43:26 I think it just goes back to again, am I am I continually am I student of the game? Am I showing up every day invigorated to learn and be better at my job? And you know maybe if the answer is if not, you need to step away for a little bit, reinvigorate yourself, reprioritize your life. And sometimes it's just, hey, I've got some goals that I've set out to get after, and sometimes your path diverges, and that's OK. And I think in my case it was I had some things that I wanted to accomplish in life that the — it was just time for me to, you know, change my path, of course. And so it wasn't. I loved the military. I loved the team environment, the camaraderie, the units that I got to be part of were phenomenal, and I miss that every day. But sometimes you just got to, you know, understand where you're going and you know set out and accomplish those goals. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 44:20 Well, I think there's been a theme across many of the graduates I get to speak with, and service continues even out of uniform. So I think that that definitely speaks volumes. So Mitch, was there anything today that we didn't cover that you would love to share with our graduate community, even if it's just words of encouragement? Mitch Torrel 44:37 No, I think it's just you know continue to build your skill set, build your toolbox, understand that every day is an opportunity to learn to better communicate, to invest in yourself, to professionalize you know your approach to things and building discipline, building you know your approach to complex problems, and I think a lot of us just want to check the box and move on and get you know. But every day again is an opportunity to better yourself, and so I think that that's what I would impart on, you know, younger next generation who are going to solve tomorrow's hard problems, who are going to be in these complex positions that we can't even fathom. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 45:21 Well, there are so many amazing things that we covered today that I think many can take back and internalize and find the way that it connects to them. But something that really stood out to me, just first and foremost, with you mentioned that you're more authentic and you just live with your heart. And so I think that came out in spades. I loved learning that you know leadership to you started with really kind of looking inward and what you really wanted, right? You could have gone a path of a pilot, and you could have done well, but you recognize that there is something that you wanted to do that might be more fulfilling with your skill set and align better with you. I think that that is that awareness as a leader is really important. I also really appreciate how you continue on focus on better every day, and you don't have to be the best tomorrow. But you need to be better than you were, and you're competing against yourself every day while lifting others up. I think the other thing that I really just enjoyed about you is remembering that the leader, yes, does have responsibilities to make decisions and you know, you know, advocate and empower others, but you're a facilitator and making sure that you help others have their voices bring out the best so that you actually can bring out the mission to success. So it's been an incredible conversation. I've thoroughly enjoyed this. So I just truly appreciate you being on Long Blue Leadership. Mitch Torrel 46:33 No, thank you. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 46:35 Absolutely. And so, for any of you that are still watching and listening to this, be sure to share this with others because the leadership journey is one that it never ends. Right? We're always growing and evolving, and this conversation and all of our conversations on Long Blue Leadership with the lives of Air Force Academy graduates can just help you in your own personal journey. So, see you next time on Long Blue Leadership. I'm Naviere Walkowicz. Thank you. Mitch Torrel 46:56 Thank you.   KEYWORDS Leadership, fear, resilience, mental toughness, preparation, adaptation, team cohesion, shared hardship, humility, mentorship, feedback, continuous improvement, self-awareness, stress tolerance, problem solving, interpersonal effectiveness, communication, delegation, accountability, standards, courage, growth mindset, trust, mission focus, servant leadership.   The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation    

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Welcome back to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus.On today's episode, we're honored to welcome Deputy Jonathan Lazada and Deputy Chase Gomez of the Indian River County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit. Jonathan and Chase are the recipients of the Airborne Public Safety Association's Aircrew of the Year Award, as well as the FLIR Vision Award in the Life Saving category, recognizing their extraordinary efforts during a search that ultimately saved three lives.What began as the search for a downed aircraft several miles offshore quickly became a race against time. Operating within the limitations of their aircraft and mission equipment, they relied on disciplined Crew Resource Management, sound decision-making, and an unwavering commitment to the mission. Their persistence paid off when they located three survivors floating in the ocean and directed U.S. Coast Guard rescue assets to their position, leading to a successful rescue.In this conversation, we take a deep dive into every aspect of the mission. Jonathan and Chase walk us through the initial response, the challenges of searching over open water, the limitations of their airframe for this type of operation, and the critical decisions they made while balancing mission success with flight safety. We also discuss the importance of effective Crew Resource Management, maintaining situational awareness under pressure, staying determined when the odds seem stacked against you, and how teamwork became the defining factor in a successful outcome.One of the most rewarding moments came after the rescue, when Jonathan and Chase had the opportunity to meet all three survivors back at the hangar—a powerful reminder of why public safety aviation professionals do what they do.This is an incredible story of professionalism, perseverance, and teamwork under the most demanding conditions. We know you're going to enjoy this conversation.Watch the 2026 FLIR Vision Awards | Life Saver Award with Jonathan and Chase at this link.Thank you to our sponsors Precision Aviation Group, Spectrolab and Summit Aviation.

Episode #584: Lora Roy, a longtime Vipassana meditator in the S.N. Goenka tradition, reflects on a lifelong effort to live truthfully from direct experience rather than fear, social expectation, or rigid authority. She traces that orientation back to childhood, when her authoritarian father's controlling approach pushed her inward. Isolated for long periods, she developed habits of reflection and self-observation while struggling with anger and emotional suppression. As an adolescent, she deliberately forced herself to become more socially engaged, and later, while studying architecture, a professor's insistence that meaningful design required genuine self-knowledge deepened her determination to understand herself more fully. After university, she traveled through Europe seeking freedom from inherited identity and social conditioning. Although she had begun exploring spirituality through figures such as Ram Dass, Roy says she still lacked a practical way to work with emotional suffering, until she encountered Vipassana meditation through Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg. “Oh, my God, this is what I've been waiting for all my life!” she recalls thinking during her first retreat. Meditation gave her a method for observing experience without reacting impulsively, and she committed herself intensely to the practice. She later became deeply involved with S.N. Goenka's tradition, admiring both his power and his humanity while also recognizing the emotional intensity and rigidity that emerged within the growing organization. Roy's later training in whole systems design shaped how she interpreted those developments. Drawing on both meditation experience and systems thinking, she argues that institutions often begin with genuine insight but gradually become rule-bound and protective of identity. Reflecting on changes within the Goenka organization, she explains that authoritarian tendencies emergeincrementally because people feel protected by belonging to a shared worldview. Yet she continues to speak with gratitude about what the practice gave her. Now in her eighties she describes meditation less as a strict discipline than as an integrated way of living grounded in openness, self-knowledge, and compassion.

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Ken Kunken has a truly remarkable and inspirational story of courage, resilience, determination, and strength of the human spirit. Ken broke his neck playing football for Cornell University in 1970, leaving him almost completely paralyzed from the shoulders down. After a long hospitalization, he returned to Cornell and completed his degree in engineering. He then earned a Master of Arts degree at Cornell in education, and a Master of Education degree at Columbia in psychology. He became a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor and worked for more than 2 years at Abilities, Inc., where he provided vocational and placement counseling for severely disabled individuals. Wanting to accomplish still more, Ken enrolled in Hofstra University's school of Law and worked for more than 40 years as a Nassau County assistant district attorney, where he became a Deputy Bureau Chief. Ken's memoir is titled "I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story," and was published in October 2023. He and his lovely wife Anna are the proud parents of triplet boys.    Ken shares his experience of trying to navigate his own healing as well as his new reality in an era where little was known about spinal cord injuries, and little to no hope of creating a productive life was presented by the medical community. He describes the many challenges of returning to Columbia in a time before the ADA was established and having navigate around a campus with was not wheelchair accessible. With the help and support of his friends, family, and his many caregivers, Ken managed to achieve what all of the medical "experts' had deemed impossible. He shares many pearls of wisdom including how to make the most of a bad situation, that life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans, just because it has not been done before, does not mean, you cannot do it now, maintaining high expectations for yourself as well as for others, and the importance of giving back and helping others. Download this powerful and inspiring episode to hear Ken's story and discover the power of surviving and thriving with courage, resilience, and determination. Such a powerful story of inspiration against all odds! Connect with Ken: https://kenkunken.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566473121422 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUUa2hyQF8ubUmEARY9WKA https://www.instagram.com/ken.kunken/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-j-kunken-b4b0a9a8/   Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300  

Follow Tamika's example and thank God for the teasing and trials you went through as a kid. Maybe you'll win an Olympic gold medal one day! -------- 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.

Welcome back to the Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and Valor Plus.On today's episode, we're honored to welcome Deputy Jonathan Lazada and Deputy Chase Gomez of the Indian River County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit. Jonathan and Chase are the recipients of the Airborne Public Safety Association's Aircrew of the Year Award, as well as the FLIR Vision Award in the Life Saving category, recognizing their extraordinary efforts during a search that ultimately saved three lives.What began as the search for a downed aircraft several miles offshore quickly became a race against time. Operating within the limitations of their aircraft and mission equipment, they relied on disciplined Crew Resource Management, sound decision-making, and an unwavering commitment to the mission. Their persistence paid off when they located three survivors floating in the ocean and directed U.S. Coast Guard rescue assets to their position, leading to a successful rescue.In this conversation, we take a deep dive into every aspect of the mission. Jonathan and Chase walk us through the initial response, the challenges of searching over open water, the limitations of their airframe for this type of operation, and the critical decisions they made while balancing mission success with flight safety. We also discuss the importance of effective Crew Resource Management, maintaining situational awareness under pressure, staying determined when the odds seem stacked against you, and how teamwork became the defining factor in a successful outcome.One of the most rewarding moments came after the rescue, when Jonathan and Chase had the opportunity to meet all three survivors back at the hangar—a powerful reminder of why public safety aviation professionals do what they do.This is an incredible story of professionalism, perseverance, and teamwork under the most demanding conditions. We know you're going to enjoy this conversation.Watch the 2026 FLIR Vision Awards | Life Saver Award with Jonathan and Chase at this link.Thank you to our sponsors CENTUM, MD Helicopters and Quantum Helicopters.

In the blink of an eye… everything you have worked your entire life for can change.In the blink of an eye… the world that you have come to know, love, and appreciate can be turned upside down.In the blink of an eye… the things you know and love, as well as the things you take for granted, can all be gone.In the blink of an eye… your entire life, as you know it, can change for ever. Today's Missing Chapter Episode is one of determination. Determination to fight, survive, and live. Trapped in his own body and mind, a man finds a way to still give back to the world in a beautiful and amazing way. Join us today for an episode that will have you appreciating not just history and those that have helped build it, but the human spirit that exists within us all. It's the Missing Chapter. Want some Missing Chapter merchandise? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Ivan Estrada is the founder of Ivan Estrada Properties in Beverly Hills, a TEDx speaker, and the author of "Brand With Purpose." A childhood recording artist turned CPA, he left accounting to work as a caterer before finding his true calling in real estate, where more than 12 years later he has built a business serving everyone from first-time buyers to clients purchasing multimillion-dollar homes. In this episode, Ivan talks about why he was early to video content when no one else in real estate was doing it, how he now uses AI to build client reports in minutes that used to take days, and how sobriety and meditation transformed the way he sees himself and his purpose. Learn how to build a brand rooted in who you actually are, stay human in a fast-moving world, and find the work that makes everything else make sense. Timestamps:  03:10 Music Roots 07:21 Immigrant Upbringing 10:04 Brand of Determination 10:53 Calm and Focus 12:57 Teaching and Storytelling 16:06 AI as Entrepreneur Tool 28:37 AI in Real Estate 32:10 Video Marketing 36:48 Redefining Success Balance 39:45 Spiritual Shift 44:01 Purpose and Empowerment 52:51 Success, Gratitude and EO Links: Ivan's Website: https://ivanestrada.com/ Ivan's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanestradaproperties/ Ivan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IvanEstradaProperties Ivan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbrandwith/

Our lives do not have to be flawless for us to pursue our dreams; it is your commitment and willingness to succeed that will bring out the best in you. Joining in this episode is Erik Allen to share his inspirational experiences and how they led him to become an excellent podcaster. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR What to do when starting a podcast  Specifying your target audience Key ingredients to monetize your show How to find a guest that'll bring value to your show Tips to become a good podcaster and equipment you'll need RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED The Perfect Day Formula by Craig Ballantyne  Max Out Your Life by Ed Mylett  Shure MV7 Logitech Camera not sure with exact model Canon EOS Rebel T5i   Snowball mic on Amazon, Mic – Mike turner brand on Amazon Shure MV7, Canon T5I Camera, Logitech 10ADP  camera ABOUT ERIK ALLEN     Erik Allen, raised in a broken home, battled addictions, jailed at 18, bankrupt at 21 only to turn everything around. 16 years sober, beautiful wife, two kids, podcaster, speaker, & now helping up and coming MMA fighters & entrepreneurs get known and noticed online.       CONNECT WITH ERIK    Website: 21:09 Erik Allen Media IG: 36:45 Erik G. Allen Facebook: 21:09 Erik Allen  LinkedIn: Erik Allen Podcast: Top Rated MMA Show , The Erik Allen Show     CONNECT WITH US Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams!  

This week Rich Diviney delves into his latest work, 'The Masters of Uncertainty,' which offers strategies for managing stress and performing under pressure. Rich shares the importance of understanding and deconstructing attributes, the concept of dynamic subordination in teams, and the critical role of trust. The conversation also touches on the neuroscience behind dealing with uncertainty, the practice of moving horizons, and practical breathing techniques for managing autonomic arousal. Rich emphasizes the need for purpose-driven leadership and how mastering uncertainty can empower individuals to thrive in complex environments. Episode Highlights: 03:57 Writing and Impact of 'The Masters of Uncertainty' 08:30 Applying SEAL Strategies to Everyday Life 24:07 Navigating Adversity with Micro Strategies 25:58 The Power of Breathing Techniques 41:51 The Four Pillars of Trust 44:34 Dynamic Subordination in Leadership Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL Commander. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he completed more than thirteen overseas deployments-eleven of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. As the officer in charge of training for a specialized command, he spearheaded the creation of a SEAL directorate that fused physical, mental, and emotional disciplines. He led his small team to create the first ever "Mind Gym" in Naval Special Warfare that helped SEALs train their brains to perform faster, longer, and better, especially in high-stress environments. Since his retirement, Diviney has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant, training more than five thousand business, athletic, and military leaders. Rich also works with Simon Sinek's organization, Start With WHY. You can learn more about Rich here: https://theattributes.com/ Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we are joined by Stanley cup champion Jack Johnson.Download the app today and use promo code STRICK to score SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS in Fantasy Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollar. Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+) in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-MY-RESET or 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.npcgamling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)Head to policygenius.com/CAM to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/CAMControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando (https://shopmando.com/) and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code STRICK at shopmando.com (https://shopmando.com/) #mandopodCheck out our Sponsors!

The obvious conversation this week is around the 76'ers new free agent. We don't spend much time on it, but it does need to be mentioned. Mark and Aaron talk about the Cavaliers but today's biggest discussion is about bitterness and how to deal with it. Check out The Rivalry Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen to Podcasts! Visit Rivalpod.com for more behind the scene access! Download for iPhone and Android or stream at riverradio.com

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On this episode we are joined by Connor McMichael, who recently was traded to the Blues in exchange for Jordan Kyrou.Download the app today and use promo code STRICK to score SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS in Fantasy Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollar. Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+) in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-MY-RESET or 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.npcgamling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)Head to policygenius.com/CAM to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/CAMControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando (https://shopmando.com/) and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code STRICK at shopmando.com (https://shopmando.com/) #mandopodCheck out our Sponsors!

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux takes on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey by showing how the film twists the warrior's cunning Trojan horse victory into guilt, sadness and depression instead of the original triumph.GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026

Growing up with OCD isn't easy, especially when it tries to convince you to give up the things you love.In this episode, I sit down with Izzy, a child in The AT Parenting Community kids support group, as she shares her personal journey with OCD. She opens up about when her symptoms began, what it has been like navigating treatment, and how she has learned to keep pursuing the activities she's passionate about, even when OCD tells her not to.Izzy's story is an honest and inspiring reminder that courage isn't about feeling fearless. It's about continuing to move toward what matters, even when OCD is loud.Whether you're raising a child with OCD or your child is struggling to believe recovery is possible, I hope Izzy's story offers hope and encouragement.Sometimes the most powerful encouragement comes from hearing another child's story. I know Izzy's willingness to share hers will inspire so many families.Links Mentioned in Episode:Join the AT Parenting Community. Doors close July 23, 2026.***This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go tohttps://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parentingThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.Parents, do you need more support?