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Every family has an origin story—and it's not always the one told at holidays. In this episode, Tony explores the fascinating concept of the butterfly effect and how it applies to family systems. From a scientist's obsession with Gila monster saliva that led to Ozempic, to a wrong turn that ignited World War I, small moments can create massive ripples. But what happens when the butterfly in your family isn't an event—it's a person? Through the story of "Uncle Ray," Tony unpacks how one emotionally overwhelmed parent can set patterns that echo for decades, and how family roles—the helper, the peacekeeper, the fixer, the scapegoat—get assigned long before we're even aware of them. You'll learn about the patterns of emotional immaturity (black-and-white thinking, mind reading, magical thinking, and more) and how they show up in everyday family dynamics. Most importantly, Tony shares the hopeful truth: the butterfly effect works both ways. One person's dysfunction can ripple through generations—but so can one person's healing. If you've ever wondered how to break cycles in your own family or show up differently this holiday season, this episode is for you. 00:00 Introduction: Family Dynamics and Roles 01:05 The Butterfly Effect in Families 03:02 Crossover Episode: Emotional Immaturity and Family Systems 04:36 The Butterfly Effect: Scientific Examples 10:02 The Butterfly Effect in Family Systems 14:33 Uncle Ray: The Catalyst of Chaos 23:25 Pathological Kindness: Janet's Role 27:39 Emotional Immaturity: Patterns and Consequences 33:10 Black and White Thinking 33:40 Mind Reading and Assumed Intent 34:28 Difficulty with Accountability 35:39 Emotional Reasoning 36:35 External Validation Dependence 37:58 Magical Thinking 39:03 Managing Other People's Emotions 40:40 The Butterfly Effect in Family Dynamics 41:15 Curiosity and Emotional Maturity 43:28 Reconnecting with Uncle Dave 51:30 The Impact of Family Systems 55:55 The Cost of Emotional Immaturity 58:25 Breaking the Cycle 58:45 Setting Boundaries and Responding Differently 01:02:38 Hope and Creating Positive Ripples Contact Tony at contact@tonyoverbay.com to learn more about his Emotional Architects men's group. And visit https://julie-dejesus.com/cruise to learn more about Tony and his friend Julie De Jesus's "I See You Living" cruise, a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise from January 24-29, 2026 aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. To learn more about Tony's upcoming re-release of the Magnetic Marriage course, his Pathback Recovery course, and more, sign up for his newsletter through the link at https://linktr.ee/virtualcouch Available NOW: Tony's "Magnetic Marriage Mini-Course" is only $25. https://magneticmarriage.mykajabi.com/magnetic-marriage-mini-course You can learn more about Tony's pornography recovery program, The Path Back, by visiting http://pathbackrecovery.com

What do you do when someone in your family needs drama to feel alive? In this crossover episode, Tony dives deep into the anatomy of emotional immaturity through the story of "Uncle Ray"—a family member whose constant need for conflict, grievance, and the "one-up position" sent shockwaves through an entire family system. Tony breaks down the key patterns of emotional immaturity you'll recognize: black-and-white thinking, assumed intent without curiosity, difficulty with accountability, emotional reasoning ("I feel it, so it must be true"), external validation dependence, magical thinking, and the exhausting game of "whack-a-mole" that comes with trying to have a conversation with someone who's looking for attack surfaces rather than connection. You'll also learn about "pathological kindness"—the breakup-resistant dynamic that keeps enablers locked in relationships with emotionally immature people—and how these patterns get passed down through generations. Tony traces Uncle Ray's patterns back to his mother's divorce and the emotional template that shaped him, showing how one grandmother's pain rippled forward into holiday traditions lost and family relationships fractured. If you have an Uncle Ray in your life, this episode offers clarity: you can't change them, but you can set boundaries, refuse triangulation, grieve the family you wished you had, and become the catalyst for a different kind of ripple in your own family system. 00:00 Introduction: Family Dynamics and Roles 01:05 The Butterfly Effect in Families 03:02 Crossover Episode: Emotional Immaturity and Family Systems 04:36 The Butterfly Effect: Scientific Examples 10:02 The Butterfly Effect in Family Systems 14:33 Uncle Ray: The Catalyst of Chaos 23:25 Pathological Kindness: Janet's Role 27:39 Emotional Immaturity: Patterns and Consequences 33:10 Black and White Thinking 33:40 Mind Reading and Assumed Intent 34:28 Difficulty with Accountability 35:39 Emotional Reasoning 36:35 External Validation Dependence 37:58 Magical Thinking 39:03 Managing Other People's Emotions 40:40 The Butterfly Effect in Family Dynamics 41:15 Curiosity and Emotional Maturity 43:28 Reconnecting with Uncle Dave 51:30 The Impact of Family Systems 55:55 The Cost of Emotional Immaturity 58:25 Breaking the Cycle 58:45 Setting Boundaries and Responding Differently 01:02:38 Hope and Creating Positive Ripples Contact Tony at contact@tonyoverbay.com to learn more about his Emotional Architects men's group. And visit https://julie-dejesus.com/cruise to learn more about Tony and his friend Julie De Jesus's "I See You Living" cruise, a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise from January 24-29, 2026 aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

Mark 14:43-52 (NKJV)Andrew and Edwin discuss how Jesus knew the answer to His garden prayer. He was going to let the Scriptures be fulfilled.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=23699The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Why do so many couples have difficulty with communication? Before marriage, there is the overpowering feeling of being in love. But later on, negative emotions usually begin to bubble up.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/SCB. Promo Code SCB Go to http://factormeals.com/jvsb50off and use code jvsb50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Today J and Ben face off once more to find out who knows more about Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince!  The twist is they can actually look up answers in the book… if they can find it within 30 seconds.. Hope the Quiz Masters were nice… Play Along With Us :: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/j-vs-ben-max-difficulty-half-blood-prince-open-book-quiz/ Thanks to our Quiz Masters: Oryan's Wizard Parts, Crafty Liz, LawNinja, MaddstheHatter, CJ, Teagan Steffen, Jordan Shefsky, Bradferd, Elfish Princess and Sam Shunpike, Teghan-Denlinger, Annalee, Dorian R, GooeyChewie, Fis, magicalmisfires and Tara Walker #HarryPotter #SuperCarlinBrothers  Written by: J & Ben Carlin Edited by: Ethan Edghill

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It's now well established that chronic stress leads to an out-pouring of cortisol and with that, a gradual depletion of DHEA. DHEA is a prohormone – a natural building block for hormones our bodies make.Over time, this hormonal imbalance can lead to brain fog, thinning bones, weight gain, low sex drive and poor Immune function.Maintaining proper DHEA levels in the body is important to your overall health and may lead to Increased energy, enhanced mood and focus, sound sleep, and better looking skin.Guest: Joining us today is Hugh Woodward, He is the President of Health2Go, Inc the makers of Twist 25 DHEA cream. Hugh is a subject matter expert on DHEA dedicating nearly 2 decades of his life studying the medical research about it, and starting a company to research, develop the safest most effective DHEA supplement that can be made and distributing it.In 2007 Mr. Woodward started Health2Go, Inc. to research and develop leading edge anti-aging and wellness products and bring them to people conveniently and cost effectively.Quality matters when supplementing with DHEATwist 25 DHEA Cream puts exactly what the body makes naturally – bioidentical DHEA -in the skin, where the body processes DHEA.  As a base building block for hormones, DHEA gives the body a key foundation it uses to make hormones, (especially the androgens our feel-good hormones.)Cortisol / DHEA imbalance can seriously affect your health and well-being, resulting in:-Increased fatigue and exhaustion-Difficulty sleeping and insomnia-Feeling bloated, weight gain, especially in the abdomen-Mood swings and irritability-Weakened immune function-Increased inflammation-Accelerated agingUnderstanding the interplay between cortisol and DHEA is key to taking proactive steps for restoring balance to safeguard your health and feel alive and sharp.Today Health2GO and Forever Young have partnered up to offer you a discount for our listeners to get Twist 25 DHEA cream.Order online or by phone today at www.Twist25.com or call 1-888-489-4782. At checkout, enter (or mention) “forever” as the “coupon code” field and for a limited time you'll get 10% Off Twist 25 DHEA Cream right away in addition to quantity discounts already offered on the website. Visit Twist25.com to learn more and order online. Or call 888-489-4782 that's 888-489-4782. Look your best, feel your best with Twist 25 DHEA cream.

Declan and Zoe just competed at the Fukuoka exhibition team event for team USA where they climbed in all 5 boulder and lead rounds! In this episode, we'll learn about their unorthodox climbing training program here in San Diego, how team selection and strategy worked at Fukuoka, and whether there was added pressure climbing with a team and coach present.Guest links:Declan's InstagramZoe's InstagramReference links:Fukuoka Competition PlaylistYank n yard stream: Highball boulders compThank you Mad Rock for sponsoring this episode! Use code 'notrealclimber' for 10% off your ENTIRE order, even if you're a returning customer! https://madrock.com/Learn more about the podcast at www.thatsnotrealclimbingpodcast.comFollow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thatsnotrealclimbingpodcastJoin the FREE community in Discord! https://discord.gg/QTa668g8zpJoin Patreon for a welcome gift, deleted scenes, and question priority: www.patreon.com/thatsnotrealclimbingpodcastTimestamps of discussion topics0:00 - Intro1:23 - Mad Rock Shoutout!!2:03 - Starting climbing and competing4:48 - Strength training BAD?!10:18 - Japan traveling11:50 - Fukuoka team event selection process14:28 - Difficulty of the climbs18:37 - Talking to the coach during the comp20:59 - Pressure climbing with a coach and teammates23:51 - Team competition strategies28:08 - 5 rounds in 3 days31:06 - First time competing on IFSC livestream33:15 - The stress of youth competitions35:34 - World Cup climbing is uncomfortable40:23 - Lead vs boulder preference44:37 - Future climbing + education goals49:26 - Now we're just glazing San Diego54:41 - Audience Q: Anything you would've wanted to change with the team event?58:59 - AUDIENCE Q: Memories/advice from youth training?1:02:17 - Being known as the "benchwarmers' benchwarmers"1:03:08 - Outdoor goals1:05:17 - Beating Elden Ring1:06:28 - Relationship advice from 18 year olds!1:09:13 - Words of wisdom + where to find Zoe and Declan

This episode recaps a week that saw the caliber of the competition increase substantially.

There are many stories in the Bible that we've become so familiar with that we risk missing what God is saying to us today through it. Jonah is definitely one of them! Join us and allow God to speak something fresh to you! Speaker: Pastor Lorie SwisherSeries: Jonah | Running From GodScripture: Jonah 2

After 1945, the Soviet-German Wismut company began large-scale uranium mining in the Ore Mountains. The small town of Johanngeorgenstadt was among the most important mining areas. As a result of the intensive mining operations, the old town—under which numerous tunnels lay—had to be demolished, in some cases against the resistance of the local population. In his lecture, Manuel Schramm describes the lasting effects that the demolition of the old town has had on the city's cultural and social identity up to the present day. Den Originalbeitrag und mehr finden Sie bitte hier: https://lisa.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/abandoned_cities_schramm

Being thankful isn't just for the easy days — it's a powerful choice we make especially when life feels heavy. When we lift our eyes off the stress and onto God, gratitude becomes a lens that helps us see Him working even in the middle of the mess. Thankfulness reminds us that God is bigger than whatever feels overwhelming and that He's building our faith, strengthening our trust, and shaping us through every season.

Gospel Luke 21:34-36 Jesus said to his disciples: "Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” Reflection One of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is full consciousness. Understanding the nature of life, understanding the nature of the Kingdom. It is always going to include things that are destructive seemingly, and that they are dangerous and destructive to us. And we have to be ready to understand that that's part of the process. Other times it's everything is working and we're filled with gratitude. That's part of the process. So always we need to be vigilant. Everything has its purpose. Everything has its time and always the intention of the God who created us and allows our life to be what it is, is because of his love. Closing Prayer Father, everything has its place. Everything is for us, no matter what it is. Difficulty. Pain. Joy. Enthusiasm. Help us to stay with you in all that you offer us, so we truly can grow in the Kingdom of God. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andre and Goo from Flashback 64 continue their discussion on Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, focusing on the criticism the game has received over time. Is it fair, or do the youngsters need to get their shit together? If you missed part one, you can listen here. Flashback 64: https://flashback64.com Fine Time: https://fineti.me [00:00] Welcome Back! (And An Apology) [01:31] Current Perception [08:02] "When you Game Over, you have to start over from the beginning" [16:11] Losing a Life: Too Punishing? [20:19] Difficulty, Once And For All [31:51] Magic: Too Stingy? [35:57] Progression: Too Obtuse? [44:00] "Side-scrolling isn't Zelda" [55:11] Staying Power [59:41] Bye!

Colton and Nick discuss Dev resources, Item Creations, Difficulty, T1, Aram Mayhem, emails and more on episode 718 of Leaguecast! Email us - mail@leaguecastpodcast.com   Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast  Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/   Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast   

Takeaway: Transformation starts with a clear vision, that moves us to action, and ends with completion.   Action Step: Ask God to help you see what He's forming in you. Write down one area where your “old map” is still guiding you, and pray for a new one.      Show Notes:   https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/3demands-of-transformation   Watch Us On YouTube  Justin's Website Tony's Website Navigators Church Ministries The Follow2Lead Podcast

The U.S. Constitution likely would not have been ratified in 1788 without Article 5, which allowed for amendment. Many of the original founders championed the idea that the document would need to change as the country changed. As historian Jill Lepore points out in her newest book most of the 27 amendments to the constitution have happened just after times of war or conflict, and after 33 years without an amendment, we may be headed that way again. OPB’s Geoff Norcross speaks to Lepore in front of an audience at the 2025 Portland Book Festival about “We the People: A history of the U.S. Constitution.”  

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This talk explores the possibility of 'problems' as profound opportunities for growth and expansion.   You'll learn the importance of equanimity, cultivating convergent and divergent thinking and deep investigation into the nature of attachment and the nature of self.

PREVIEW Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft addresses the necessity and difficulty of UK participation in funding the EU's push for military industrial investment. Although the UK is no longer an EU member, European rearmament efforts view their participation as essential. Negotiating the UK's financial contribution is complicated, raising questions about whether London has the resources. Guest: Anatol Lieven.

When Zelda II: The Adventure of Link hit the scene in 1988, it was celebrated as the rightful classic that it is, or at least that's how we remember it. But over time that repuation has gotten sullied, and we're here to fix that! Andre is joined by Gooey of Flashback 64 to talk about why they love Zelda II, including its artwork, story, RPG elements, and many other topics in part one of this two-part series. Flashback 64: https://flashback64.com Fine Time: https://fineti.me [00:00] Intro and Premise [02:56] Our Life As Zelda Fans [11:56] Strong RPG Elements [16:24] Story [24:19] Overworld and Exploration [29:32] Graphics and Art [39:46] Combat [49:20] Magic [55:47] Design and Difficulty [01:02:23] Music [01:07:08] Odds and Ends [01:12:41] Perceptions of the Past [01:29:39] See You Next Week!

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA         IV TRIMESTRE DEL 2025Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchViernes 21 de noviembrePARA ESTUDIAR Y MEDITAR: “La fe de Caleb era en esa época la misma que tenía cuando su testimonio contradijo el informe desfavorable de los espías. Él había creído en la promesa de Dios, de que pondría a su pueblo en posesión de la tierra de Canaán, y en esto había seguido fielmente al Señor. Había sobrellevado con su pueblo la larga peregrinación por el desierto, y compartido las desilusiones y las cargas de los culpables; no obstante, no se quejó de eso, sino que ensalzó la misericordia de Dios que le había guardado en el desierto cuando sus hermanos eran eliminados. En medio de las penurias, los peligros y las plagas de las peregrinaciones en el desierto, durante los años de guerra desde que entraron en Canaán, el Señor le había guardado; y ahora que tenía más de 80 años su vigor no había disminuido. No pidió una tierra ya conquistada, sino el sitio que por sobre todos los demás los espías habían considerado imposible de subyugar. Con la ayuda de Dios, quería arrebatar aquella fortaleza de manos de los mismos gigantes cuyo poder había hecho tambalear la fe de Israel. Al hacer su petición no fue movido Caleb por el deseo de conseguir honores o engrandecimiento. El valiente y viejo guerrero deseaba dar al pueblo un ejemplo que honrara a Dios, y alentar a las tribus para que subyugaran completamente la tierra que sus padres habían considerado inconquistable” (Elena de White, Patriarcas y profetas, pp. 547, 548). “Fue la fe de Caleb en Dios lo que le dio valor, lo mantuvo alejado del temor humano y lo capacitó para mantenerse audaz e inquebrantablemente en defensa de lo recto. Al confiar en el mismo poder, el poderoso General de los ejércitos del Cielo, todo verdadero soldado de la cruz puede recibir fortaleza y valor para vencer los obstáculos que parecen insuperables” (Elena de White, “How to Meet Trial and Difficulty”, Review and Herald, 30 de mayo de 1912, p. 4). PREGUNTAS PARA DIALOGAR:1. Analiza el poder de la presión grupal y el valor que se necesita para hablar cuando otros no lo hacen. ¿Cuál es el papel de la valentía en la práctica de nuestra fe? ¿Cómo podemos evitar ser groseros mientras defendemos lo que creemos que es correcto? 2. Comparte en tu clase ejemplos de fe de algunos integrantes de tu iglesia o comunidad que hayan moldeado tu vida y tu carácter. ¿Cuáles son los rasgos de estas personas que vale la pena imitar? 3. Piensa y dialoga con los miembros de tu clase acerca de la influencia que los medios de comunicación tienen en nuestra vida. ¿Cómo podemos evitar su efecto negativo y, al mismo tiempo, aprovechar su potencial para los buenos propósitos? 4. Reflexiona más acerca de la humildad de Josué como líder y su deseo de vivir cerca del Santuario. ¿De qué manera te habla su ejemplo?

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Today on LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Youssef invites you to hear the compassionate words of Jesus in what is called, 'The Sermon on the Mount.' Join Dr. Youssef for a life changing episode in his series, HAPPINESS IS IN YOU! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 3, In Difficulty, pp. 39-40This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/the-difficulty-and-time-required-for-the-transformation-of-the-nature/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com#Sri Aurobindo #Rajas #Tamas #Sattwa #Gunas #transformation #evolution of consciousness

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Could your daily frustrations actually be pointing you toward your next purpose?Dr. Matt Jones shares his remarkable journey through what he calls a "triple transition"—moving his family from Chicago to Denver, leaving his medical career, and launching towlos, a peer-to-peer trailer sharing marketplace. His parents taught him not to feel boxed in by expectations. That courage serves him still. Matt reveals the power of a "frustration journal" that transforms daily annoyances into entrepreneurial opportunities. "Difficulty doesn't mean bad," he reminds us. His story challenges the belief that life must always go "up and to the right," showing how curiosity and authenticity can lead to unexpected fulfillment.Dr. Matt Jones is a former orthopedic surgeon turned entrepreneur and founder of towlos, a peer-to-peer trailer sharing marketplace connecting trailer owners with renters across the U.S. After completing his residency at the University of Arizona and sports medicine fellowship at UCLA, he practiced orthopedic surgery for a decade in Indiana and Chicago. In 2021, Matt made the bold pivot from medicine to full-time entrepreneurship. Since 2023, he's also served as Managing Partner at AJM Development. He lives in Denver with his wife and three children, where they enjoy the Rocky Mountains and active outdoor adventures.About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction and Opening(05:11) The Triple Transition of 2022(15:29) Introducing towlos: A Trailer Marketplace(20:31) The Five-Year Decision to Leave Medicine(27:10) Midlife Transition Mastery Ad(30:37) Why He Left: Burnout and the Healthcare System(41:15) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad(50:50) Finding Support and Resources to Transition(1:00:26) Staying Curious and Not Feeling Boxed In(1:04:56) The Frustration Journal Tool(1:08:43) Closing and How to ConnectLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:Email: matt@towlos.comCompany Website: towlos.com  (peer-to-peer trailer sharing marketplace)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-d-jones-11b34372/Email Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.

Could it be? Could Jackie's option for Listener Choice actually have won the poll? I guess everybody really wants to learn more about the challenges involved in moving from one activity to the next. So, in this episode, that's exactly what we'll review. Are there good treatment options when putting down the iPad and joining an arts and crafts activity leads to tears? How can we even pinpoint where and why the transition chain is breaking down? Put down your JABA and head on over to your phone to find out. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Waters, M.B., Lerman, D. C., & Hovantez, A. N. (2009). Separate and combined effects of visual schedules and extinction plus differential reinforcement on problem behavior occasioned by transitions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 309-313. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2009.42-309 Pálsdóttir, E.D., Magnússon, A.F., & Sveinbjörnsdóttir. (2024). An experimental analysis of task refusal: A comparison of negative reinforcement contingencies and transitions between academic tasks. Behavioral Interventions, 39, 1-11. doi: 10.1002/bin.1993 Wilson, J.D., Federico, C.A., Perrin, J., & Morris, C. (2025). Treatment of challenging behavior during physical transitions: A case study. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-025-01086-5 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Hello to you listening in Show Low, Arizona!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe like me in times of difficulty you turn for comfort or encouragement to a favorite line from the past, that still makes you wonder: could this have been written with me in mind?Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe said, “Sometimes our fate resembles a fruit tree in winter. Looking at its sad appearance who would think that those stiff branches, those jagged twigs would turn green again and blossom and bear fruit next spring; but we hope they will, we know they will.”Goethe also said: “One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.”As you set forth in days ahead, remember to pause; breathe; have faith that you got this; and it will be alright in the end.You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source. 

This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, dives into one of the most persistent and misunderstood challenges in first responder life: when the call is over but it still isn't. Sometimes, what happened years ago resurfaces in your mind, body, or relationships (Amazon Affiliate) and it doesn't always look like you expect. We'll unpack this phenomenon of "echo trauma", explore how it behaves, and walk through the steps to reclaim your present without being haunted by your past.

Welcome to the September edition of The Zelda Universe Podcast. In this episode, Connor and new Features writer Alex discuss Fi and Skyward Sword before looking at the Goddess Din's influence on Hyrule then looking at an age where everything - even Zelda - was getting a board game. They are then joined by Jason to discuss the immense difficulty curve of The Adventure of Link, and why that may actually be a good thing. Welcome! 0:00 - 1:44 Medli's Melody's - Fi's Theme (Skyward Sword) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/08/25/medlis-melodies-the-elegance-and-fragmentation-of-fis-theme/ 1:44 - 18:29 Bomber's Notebook - Din (Ocarina of Time) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/08/09/bombers-notebook-din-ocarina-of-time/ 18:29 - 30:25 Tetra's Treasures - The Legend of Zelda Board Game) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/08/26/tetras-treasures-the-legend-of-zelda-board-game/ 30:25 - 45:14 Feature - Defending the Difficulty of The Adventure of Link) http://zeldauniverse.net/features/defending-the-difficulty-of-zelda-ii-the-adventure-of-link/ 45:14 - 1:34:38 See You Next Time! 1:34:38 - 1:35:40

 This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 12, 2024. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 2nd case from the Blue Cliff Record known as The Ultimate Path Is Without Difficulty.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

In this episode, we unpack how the Democratic Party scored key victories in the 2025 elections, what strategies fueled their success, and what it means for the political map ahead:Pappas and Kiefer are joined by local Anderson Township Trustee Josh Gerth to get his take!!

The season is here, and The Mini Keg is back tapping into everything Marquette Golden Eagles basketball. Charlie breaks down one of the more intriguing Marquette season. A team full of potential with a whole lot of unknowns. With new roles emerging and questions waiting to be answered, we look at what this group could become as the journey begins. We'll dive into the opener versus Albany and what to expect as Marquette tests its identity early. Then, we go player-by-player, breaking down strengths, expectations, and who's primed to make the leap this season. Pour yourself a cold one and join us as we get ready for another run with Shaka Smart's squad — because the road back to March starts now.

As an entrepreneur, there are always obstacles in the road, things holding us back, making us swerve and risk heading off into a ditch. Much about being competitive in today's business is having the ability to steer away, to avoid running into those boulders that seem to fall into the middle of our paths. However...that's assuming that we're actually moving forward. That we're on the road. The truth is, that for many entrepreneurs, the greatest difficulty is just getting started. Join Michael and Jim as they explain how to overcome the difficulty of getting started.

UTSA Head Coach Jeff Traylor joins 365 Sports to discuss the Roadrunners' massive win over Tulane and how it keeps their season alive in the AAC race. Traylor opens up about the grind of the year, the need for continued investment in UTSA football, and how his team continues to give “perfect effort” every week. He also shares his thoughts on quarterback Owen McCown's breakout performance, the challenges of short weeks, and how the American Conference has grown tougher than ever. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #utsa #sanantonio #roadrunners #theamerican Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Core Scientific shareholders voted no on CoreWeave's $9 billion acquisition proposal, and CleanSpark acquired a Texas site for a 285 MW AI site. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For this week's roundup, we break down Core Scientific shareholders voting NO on the $9B CoreWeave acquisition, CleanSpark's plans for a new 285 megawatt Texas site for AI workloads, and TeraWulf's record 25-year contract with FluidStack. Plus, Ethan Vera from Luxor joins to analyze the ASIC market and where hash rate growth is really coming from. And for this week's cry corner, why the filter soft fork is doomed to fail. Notes:  • Core Scientific shareholders rejected CoreWeave deal • Hashprice dropped to $43.73 per petahash daily • Difficulty adjusted upward 6.3% • Hashrate reached 1.1 zettahash on 7-day average • CleanSpark acquired Texas site with 300 MW pipeline • TeraWulf signed 25-year deal with FluidStack Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:09 Difficulty Report by Luxor 07:47 ASIC market update 12:01 CORZ deal fails 22:14 CleanSpark data center acquisition 27:51 WULF $9.5B FS extension 33:36 Cry Corner: Fork time?

Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For this week's roundup, we break down Core Scientific shareholders voting NO on the $9B CoreWeave acquisition, CleanSpark's plans for a new 285 megawatt Texas site for AI workloads, and TeraWulf's record 25-year contract with FluidStack. Plus, Ethan Vera from Luxor joins to analyze the ASIC market and where hash rate growth is really coming from. And for this week's cry corner, why the filter soft fork is doomed to fail. Notes:  • Core Scientific shareholders rejected CoreWeave deal • Hashprice dropped to $43.73 per petahash daily • Difficulty adjusted upward 6.3% • Hashrate reached 1.1 zettahash on 7-day average • CleanSpark acquired Texas site with 300 MW pipeline • TeraWulf signed 25-year deal with FluidStack Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:09 Difficulty Report by Luxor 07:47 ASIC market update 12:01 CORZ deal fails 22:14 CleanSpark data center acquisition 27:51 WULF $9.5B FS extension 33:36 Cry Corner: Fork time?

Neal Brennan interviews Alain de Botton (The School of Life) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. Subscribe to the School of Life:  @theschooloflifetv  00:00 Intro 00:33 Philosophy as self-therapy 3:24 ‘Status Anxiety' & Career Snobbery 5:30 You Will Marry the Wrong Person 11:40 The Tragedy of Baldness 14:02 Philosopher to Psychotherapy 16:55 Healing 19:50 Putting Your Wound To Use 20:40 Self-Pity 27:35 Difficulty of Changing 30:33 Love 32:36 Religion & Spirituality  40:14 Fatherhood 44:27 How The School of Life is Advice to Himself 45:49 Friendship 49:00 Neal & Alain become friends 50:28 Sponsor: BetterHelp 52:30 Sponsor: Huel 55:45 Love vs. Friendship 57:10 Ending Relationships 1:00:30 Advice & Wisdom 1:03:50 What Constitutes a “Good Friend” 1:08:50 Need for Validation 1:12:30 Sponsor: Tushy 1:15:42 Sponsor: Fitbod 1:18:27 What He Wishes He Could Do-Over 1:19:55 Being Flawed 1:21:35 American Ambition 1:23:55 Starting a Monestary 1:26:02 Panic 1:31:50 Philosophy as a Defense-Mechanism 1:33:40 Who Knows Themselves? 1:38:34 Reacting to his own quotes 2:01:40 Outro ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month https://www.huel.com promo code NEAL for 15% off for new customershttps://www.hellotushy.com promo code NEAL for 10% off your first bidet orderhttps://www.fitbod.me/NEAL for 20% off your subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys talk about Nick being in ‘spend-mode' recently.

Nick and Jonathan are joined by Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports. Also, they talk about Nick being in ‘spend-mode' recently.

Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server- https://discord.gg/kAqSBb6jH2 Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi- https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson Nobody is more skeptical of a new Soulslike on the block than me. Too often, Soulslikes build around the superficial qualities of FromSoftware's hits and neglect the secret sauce (or miss it entirely). Luckily for me and those who feel the same way, Round8 Studio and Neowiz knocked it out of the park with their Pinocchio-inspired Soulslike, Lies of P. I felt right at home playing through this, and it turned into a really fun conversation. Guest info: Rob Garcia (he/him) and Kelvin Rolon (he/him) * Check out The Gaming Duo https://www.gamingduopod.com/ * Follow on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/thegamingduo.bsky.social TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Title Card * 0:28 Intros * 5:40 Personal Histories with Soulsborne and Lies of P * 11:50 Personal Histories with Pinocchio * 15:40 Opening Thoughts About Lies of P * 19:20 Story Setup and Adapting Pinocchio * 34:33 Visual Design * 41:14 Music * 49:09 Difficulty and How to Succeed * 58:56 Weapons and Tools * 1:18:17 Level Design and Exploration * 1:28:21 Boss Fights * 1:33:45 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations * 1:38:14 The Gaming Duo Podcast * 1:41:38 SPOILER WALL and Patron Thank-Yous * 1:43:38 Spoiler Section- Top 3 Boss Fights * 2:05:26 Story Discussion * 2:19:47 Backstory, Comparisons to the Book and Post-Credits Scene Music used in the episode is from the Lies of P OST. Tracks used: * Main Menu (Round8 Studio Sound Team, YK Music) * Divine Service (Electronic Boutique) * Feel (DJ Mocha, Seo Ja Young) * Dreadful March (Studio LAY-BACK) * Judgement of Mourning (Studio LAY-BACK) * Hotel Krat (Studio LAY-BACK) * Quixotic (bermei.inazawa, foolen) * Eventide Hotel (Silun Lee) Social Media: BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/ Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby talks with singer-songwriter Will Anderson about love, loss, and rebuilding a life in public. Will shares why he’s putting out a book of poems written by his late wife, how he’s preserving her voice on the page, and what navigating dating again has really been like. Bobby and Will also wade into politics—their case for free education and healthcare, the idea of an age limit for the presidency, and whether Bobby would ever actually run for office. Will takes us back to the origin of his band Parachute, the early grind, the breakout, and what it would take for them to get back together. It’s an honest, thoughtful conversation about grief, purpose, creativity—and what comes next. Check out Will on TikTok HERE and Monday Music Club with Willy J HERE Get tickets to see Will, a copy of his late wife's book of poems, and more HERE Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica reports LIVE from Jakarta while Spencer analyzes every detail from GymCastic headquarters on the second day of event finals. World Championships Headquarters Get all Jakarta Worlds videos, interviews, podcasts, fantasy, and guides there. Extended Episode + Live Q&A (Members) +30 extra minutes of analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and listener questions. Ask questions live. After logging in, refresh this page to see the extended player below. Headlines We have new World Champions! MAG VT: Carlos Yulo WAG BB: Zhang Qingying MAG PB: Zou Jingyuan WAG FX: Sugihara Aiko MAG HB: Brody Malone We actually had a high-quality beam final?!! Zhang Qingying takes gold, just as Jessica predicted Amanda Yap becomes the first Singaporean gymnast ever to make an event final! Did Carlos Yulo do the best vault men's gymnastics has ever seen? Chapters 00:00 – We have World Champions! Carlos Yulo, Sugihara, Zhang, Zo, Brody Malone 00:40 – Day Two Recap: Beam, Floor, Vault, High Bar, Parallel Bars 01:42 – Rain, Bats, and PG-14 Warnings 03:10 – Women's Beam Final 03:42 – Zhang Is Beam World Champion 04:25 – Chinese Beam Precision Explained 06:45 – Nemour & the Artistry Revolution 09:12 – Leaps, Rhythm & Scoring Deep Dive 11:33 – Favorite Beam Moments 12:05 – Women's Floor Final 12:42 – Sugihara Wins Floor Gold 14:15 – Execution vs Difficulty 16:40 – Dance Deductions & Music Choices 18:27 – Crowd & Celebration Moments 19:10 – Men's Vault Final 19:52 – Carlos Yulo Vaults to Another Gold 22:14 – Power vs Form 24:38 – Surprise Podium Finishers 26:05 – Parallel Bars Final 26:48 – Zou Jingyuan Dominates P-Bars 28:17 – His Technique & Difficulty Explained 30:12 – Why It Still Shocked Everyone 31:10 – High Bar Final 31:44 – Brody Malone Repeats as World Champion 33:12 – Form, Amplitude, & Why He's Unbeatable 35:18 – American Men's Medal Recap 37:02 – Team Moments & Athlete Stories 39:20 – Behind the Scenes: Travel & Interviews 41:35 – Jessica's Notes from the Arena 43:10 – BTS Teaser – “So Listen to This…” 47:59 – Dinner Plans & Jakarta Stories 49:20 – Spencer's Restaurant Review 51:45 – VIP Banquet, Athlete Sightings & Card Games 01:16:22 – Wrapping Up Jakarta Coverage How Do I Watch the Competition? All sessions of the competition will be streamed on Eurovision Sport. Follow along here! Gymnastics Indonesia's YouTube channel will stream all qualification sessions Live scores from the FIG and Swiss Timing Check out NBC's behind-the-scenes mini-doc on the US Women's World Trials US viewers check out Peacock and NBC broadcast schedlue here. GymCastic Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Coming Up 6 days of LIVE podcasts at World Championships in Jakarta Club members get extended coverage and can join us live to ask questions immediately after the meet Play our World Championships Fantasy Game! Win a Club Gym Nerd Scholarship: Go to our Forum > Show Stuff > GymCastic Scholarship We are matching every new sponsorship If you would like access to the club content, but aren't currently in a position to purchase a membership, all you need to do is fill out the form that's linked in our message board If you would also like to sponsor a scholarship, please email editor@gymcastic.com. Thank you! Support Our Work Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Become a Sponsor: GymCastic is matching all donations Nearly 50 scholarships have been awarded so far Learn More Headstand Game: Play Now Forum: Start Chatting Merch: Shop Now Thank you to our Sponsors Gymnastics Medicine Beam Queen Bootcamp's Overcoming Fear Workshop Huel Daily Greens Ready to Drink - Get 15% off your purchase for New Customers with our exclusive code GYMCASTIC at huel.com/GYMCASTIC. Use our code and fill out the post checkout survey to help support the show! Resources Jakarta schedule & times: See our live podcast times on the Worlds HQ schedule Guides: Download the quick-reference guide on the Jakarta Headquarters page The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Kensley's men's gymnastics site Neutral Deductions Unlock the Extended Episode Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → /my-account/ Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically.

HT2421 - The Difficulty with Gray I've started to work on some of the images from my trip and in particular those from the Badlands of South Dakota. These are tricky images to process just right because of an unexpected issue. Light gray can look either alive or depressed depending on the surrounding mat board or digital background. Show your appreciation for our free weekly Podcast and our free daily Here's a Thought… with a donation Thanks!

This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh - Go to https://hellofresh.com/jvsb10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! Today J and Ben face off once more to find out who knows more about Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, but this time, IT'S OPEN BOOK! The Quiz Masters have pulled out all the stops and found the craziest details, now its up to the brothers to track them down… in under 30 sec.Think you can beat the SuperCarlinBrothers at their own game? Grab your copy and play along! Become a Quiz Master :: https://www.patreon.com/SuperCarlinBrothers  Huge thanks to our amazing patrons for submitting questions :: Katrina A., Sam Shunpike, Drawing Xaos, Angela Merkel, Dorian R., Patch McStuffins, Tara Walker, Jessica Theriault, Jamie :), Cam of the Math Budget, Dola (Big D), kyuubibob, Teghan Denlinger, SweaterBrothers and The Other Ben C #HarryPotter #SuperCarlinBrothers #JvsBen #GobletOfFIre Written by :: The Quiz Masters! Edited by :: Ethan Edghill Hosted by :: Ethan Edghill

China's Tech Espionage and the Difficulty of Reverse Engineering Advanced Chip Tools. Chris Riegel discusses how TSMC and ASML technology face constant threats from Chinese industrial espionage. ASML's chipmaking tools are highly complex, making reverse engineering nearly impossible. Europe is waking up to the risks; recently, the Dutch government seized China-owned chipmaker Nexperia. China is estimated to be two to three years behind US high-end chip technology and requires access to advanced ASML tools to catch up.

CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 29224 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE ESCALATION OF RHETORIC IN THE UKRAINE WAR,.. FIRST HOUR 9-915 US-Russia Summit in Budapest Amid Ukraine Escalation Fears. Anatol Lieven discusses how US President Trump and Russian President Putin agreed to meet in Budapest to discuss ending the Ukraine conflict following a productive call. The meeting, hosted in Viktor Orbán's Hungary, aims to reduce extreme tensions and avoid direct clashes between Russia and NATO. Discussion points include potential territorial compromise in Donbas and concerns over deploying Tomahawk missiles, which Russia views as a major escalation. 915-930 US-Russia Summit in Budapest Amid Ukraine Escalation Fears. Anatol Lieven discusses how US President Trump and Russian President Putin agreed to meet in Budapest to discuss ending the Ukraine conflict following a productive call. The meeting, hosted in Viktor Orbán's Hungary, aims to reduce extreme tensions and avoid direct clashes between Russia and NATO. Discussion points include potential territorial compromise in Donbas and concerns over deploying Tomahawk missiles, which Russia views as a major escalation. 930-945 China's Tech Espionage and the Difficulty of Reverse Engineering Advanced Chip Tools. Chris Riegel discusses how TSMC and ASML technology face constant threats from Chinese industrial espionage. ASML's chipmaking tools are highly complex, making reverse engineering nearly impossible. Europe is waking up to the risks; recently, the Dutch government seized China-owned chipmaker Nexperia. China is estimated to be two to three years behind US high-end chip technology and requires access to advanced ASML tools to catch up. 945-1000 Hostage Situation and Political Realities in Gaza Ceasefire. Cliff May explains how the Gaza ceasefire focuses on the return of hostages, with 19 (including two Americans) still unaccounted for. Hamas is suspected of withholding hostages to retain bargaining power and resist relinquishing political control in phase two of the peace plan. Rhetoric about regional forces disarming Hamas is dismissed. May notes that in the Middle East, there are only permanent battles, viewing the current truce as a hudna, allowing jihadists to regroup and rearm. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 US Escalates Pressure on Maduro Following Machado's Nobel Prize. Evan Ellis discusses how, following the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to opposition leader María Corina Machado, the US escalated pressure on Venezuela. President Trump authorized CIA operations, coupled with naval deployments and B-52 overflights, to pressure the Maduro regime. The goal is triggering a tipping point where Maduro's inner circle calculates that leaving is preferable to facing US action. Separately, Peru's President Boluarte was ousted due to corruption and the nation's struggle with extreme urban violence and illegal mining. 1015-1030 US Escalates Pressure on Maduro Following Machado's Nobel Prize. Evan Ellis discusses how, following the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to opposition leader María Corina Machado, the US escalated pressure on Venezuela. President Trump authorized CIA operations, coupled with naval deployments and B-52 overflights, to pressure the Maduro regime. The goal is triggering a tipping point where Maduro's inner circle calculates that leaving is preferable to facing US action. Separately, Peru's President Boluarte was ousted due to corruption and the nation's struggle with extreme urban violence and illegal mining. 1030-1045 US Escalates Pressure on Maduro Following Machado's Nobel Prize. Evan Ellis discusses how, following the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to opposition leader María Corina Machado, the US escalated pressure on Venezuela. President Trump authorized CIA operations, coupled with naval deployments and B-52 overflights, to pressure the Maduro regime. The goal is triggering a tipping point where Maduro's inner circle calculates that leaving is preferable to facing US action. Separately, Peru's President Boluarte was ousted due to corruption and the nation's struggle with extreme urban violence and illegal mining. 1045-1100 US Escalates Pressure on Maduro Following Machado's Nobel Prize. Evan Ellis discusses how, following the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to opposition leader María Corina Machado, the US escalated pressure on Venezuela. President Trump authorized CIA operations, coupled with naval deployments and B-52 overflights, to pressure the Maduro regime. The goal is triggering a tipping point where Maduro's inner circle calculates that leaving is preferable to facing US action. Separately, Peru's President Boluarte was ousted due to corruption and the nation's struggle with extreme urban violence and illegal mining. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Iran's Women-Led Uprising: Origins, Brutality, and Defiance. Nilo Tabrizy discusses how the Iranian women-led uprising, detailed in For the Sun After Long Nights, was triggered by the 2022 murder of Mahsa Amini by the morality police. The slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom" (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi) is the rallying cry. The regime's brutality is severe, suppressing protests through executions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) acts as an octopus, maintaining control across society. Defiance continues today, demonstrated by women actively ignoring state-mandated dress codes. 1115-1130 Iran's Women-Led Uprising: Origins, Brutality, and Defiance. Nilo Tabrizy discusses how the Iranian women-led uprising, detailed in For the Sun After Long Nights, was triggered by the 2022 murder of Mahsa Amini by the morality police. The slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom" (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi) is the rallying cry. The regime's brutality is severe, suppressing protests through executions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) acts as an octopus, maintaining control across society. Defiance continues today, demonstrated by women actively ignoring state-mandated dress codes. 1130-1145 Iran's Women-Led Uprising: Origins, Brutality, and Defiance. Nilo Tabrizy discusses how the Iranian women-led uprising, detailed in For the Sun After Long Nights, was triggered by the 2022 murder of Mahsa Amini by the morality police. The slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom" (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi) is the rallying cry. The regime's brutality is severe, suppressing protests through executions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) acts as an octopus, maintaining control across society. Defiance continues today, demonstrated by women actively ignoring state-mandated dress codes. 1145-1200 Iran's Women-Led Uprising: Origins, Brutality, and Defiance. Nilo Tabrizy discusses how the Iranian women-led uprising, detailed in For the Sun After Long Nights, was triggered by the 2022 murder of Mahsa Amini by the morality police. The slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom" (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi) is the rallying cry. The regime's brutality is severe, suppressing protests through executions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) acts as an octopus, maintaining control across society. Defiance continues today, demonstrated by women actively ignoring state-mandated dress codes. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 US Military Pressure Campaigns Maduro Amid Silence from Regional Allies. Mary Anastasia O'Grady explains how Venezuela's illegitimate leader, Maduro, faces escalating pressure from the US, including a Navy flotilla, B-52 flights, and authorized CIA operations. The goal is to compel Maduro and his generals, who profit from transnational crime, to flee. The silence from traditional allies like Russia and China suggests they lack political justification to defend Maduro's record. However, Mexico's president offered no comment regarding Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, reflecting leftist sympathies. 1215-1230 Tariffs Harm Consumers, Reduce Hiring, and Cause Customs Backlogs. Veronique De Rugy explains how tariffs are costing American consumers and businesses over 80% of the expense, leading to higher prices and reduced corporate margins. The tariff policy is harming the job market, causing 40% of CEOs to pause hiring and investments. Customs authorities are overwhelmed by the volume of small packages now requiring assessment, causing significant backlogs and lost goods for consumers. Special interests are expanding the tariff application to derivative products, such as peanut butter packaged in metal containers. 1230-1245 Russia Debates Orbit and Costs for Post-ISS Space Station. Anatoly Zak explains how Roscosmos faces a debate over the orbit of its new space station: a low-inclination 51-degree orbit or a more expensive near-polar orbit. The polar orbit offers strategic Arctic observation but increases radiation risk and reduces payload capacity. Economic realities may push Roscosmos toward the cheaper 51-degree orbit, possibly using existing ISS infrastructure, to ensure an operational station for cosmonauts by 2031. 1245-100 AM Russia Debates Orbit and Costs for Post-ISS Space Station. Anatoly Zak explains how Roscosmos faces a debate over the orbit of its new space station: a low-inclination 51-degree orbit or a more expensive near-polar orbit. The polar orbit offers strategic Arctic observation but increases radiation risk and reduces payload capacity. Economic realities may push Roscosmos toward the cheaper 51-degree orbit, possibly using existing ISS infrastructure, to ensure an operational station for cosmonauts by 2031.

In a packed week for bitcoin mining news, MARA has dismissed its CTO, BlackRock cooks up a $40 billion data center firm acquisition, and Bitdeer unveils its $2 billion AI ambitions. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! This week, Luxor CEO Nick Hansen joins us to talk multi-month hashprice lows (how low do we go?), MARA firing its CTO, Ionic Digital's Microsoft-linked AI deal, Bitdeer's gangbusters September and $2B AI plans, and BlackRock taking the lead on a $40B data center company acquisition. Plus, the US government seizes $14.1B (potentially $16.5B total) in bitcoin from an international scam operation. **Notes:** • Hash price dropped below $50/PH/day at $47 • Difficulty adjustment down 2.5% after months of increases • Bitcoin price fell from $125K to $108K post-tariff news • Marathon quietly cans CTO  • Bitdeer mined 452 BTC in Sept, up 20.5% month-over-month • Bitdeer projects $2B annual revenue from AI starting in 2026 • BlackRock leads $40B Aligned Data Centers acquisition • US seized $14.1B+ Bitcoin from crime syndicate • PJM needs 43GW battery storage by 2045 • Ionic Digital secured 240MW Microsoft lease, expandable to 1.2GW Timestamps: 00:00:00:00 Start 00:01:51:00 Difficulty Report by Luxor 00:11:28:10 MARA CTO fired 00:15:40:17 Ionic Digital gets into the AI action 00:18:16:13 PJM needs 43 GW of battery by 2045 00:23:22:16 Bitdeer's big September 00:27:56:23 BlackRock & Nvidia deal 00:35:03:28 Cry Corner: Uncle Sam gets that bag