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Most drainage contractors grow up in the business. Nate Ludvigson and Dustin Nelson didn't. With a borrowed plow and a cousin's backhoe, Nate started Ludvigson Tiling near Madison, Minnesota almost 20 years ago. Dustin launched 605 Tile & Drain in 2021 near Summit, South Dakota, jumping in with both feet after years of farming and seeing the difference tiling made on his own farm.Host Jamie Duininck and Prinsco's Karl Guetter sit down with Nate and Dustin to have a tailgate talk about the sacrifices of starting a business from nothing, balancing farming with contracting, the hardest jobs left in the industry, and what they hope the next 10 years look like. Near the end of the conversation, Dustin turns the tables by asking Jamie and Karl a question– wondering how AI might change the relationship between contractors and manufacturers.Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:30 Meet Nate and Dustin01:24 How Nate got started03:23 Dustin's path into drainage05:38 Early sacrifices and challenges07:48 Growing the farm and the business together09:42 What Dustin would do differently10:44 Why rural America is different11:50 The hardest jobs left in the industry12:47 Working in high water table conditions13:24 Looking ahead 10 years15:00 Turning the questions back on Karl and Jamie15:53 How AI might change the industry19:42 Closing thoughtsRelated Content:#118: Accidental advocate for the drainage industry#100: On the road at ISU! Talking past, present, and future of ag water managementFind us on social media!Facebook X InstagramListen on these podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube MusicYouTubeVisit our website to explore more episodes and water management education.
Erin Brockovich is an environmental advocate, consumer activist, and author who rose to national prominence after helping expose one of the largest groundwater contamination cases in U.S. history involving Pacific Gas & Electric. Her investigation led to a landmark $333 million settlement and inspired the Academy Award-winning film Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts. For more than three decades, she has investigated environmental contamination, corporate misconduct, and public health issues, working alongside communities to hold powerful corporations accountable. Today, she is focused on the rapid expansion of AI data centers, raising awareness about their impact on water resources, energy infrastructure, and local communities while leading a nationwide initiative to track data center development. She is also the author of several books, including Superman's Not Coming, which explores America's water crisis and the importance of protecting one of our most essential resources. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Go to https://moinkbox.com/SRS to get free chicken wings in every box for a year as long as you're a paying customer. New customers can save 35% on your first month of Dose for Cholesterol by going to https://dosedaily.co/SRS or entering SRS at checkout. Go to https://rorra.com/SRS for an exclusive discount on the Rorra Countertop System and tap into clean water today. Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/SRS and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Go to https://ladder.fit/SRS to take a quick quiz and get a free 7-day trial with no credit card and $10 off your first month when you join. Shopify: Stop waiting for permission to build something. Your next revenue stream starts free at https://shopify.com/srs Erin Brockovich Links: Substack - https://substack.com/@erinbrockovich Website - https://www.brockovich.com Data Center Map - https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com X - https://x.com/ErinBrockovich Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_real_erin_brockovich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dr. Margarita Fedorova discusses the DRAIN trial and the efficacy of acetazolamide in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Show citation: Virhammar J, Fasth O, Ekblom M, et al. Safety, tolerability, and efficacy of acetazolamide in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (DRAIN) in Sweden: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial. Lancet Neurol. 2026;25(6):550-559. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(26)00126-2
More management and insurance knowledge in my newsletter: https://www.odysseymgmt.com/newsletter Revenue doesn't disappear overnight. It slips away through denied claims, incomplete documentation, poor insurance verification, and small breakdowns that most dental practices never notice until the numbers stop adding up. In this episode of Nobody Told Me That, Teresa Duncan sits down with Allyssa Mizenko, CEO of Zen Dental Support, for an in depth conversation about the hidden challenges of revenue cycle management. They discuss why insurance verification is more important than ever, how weak documentation leads to costly claim denials, why front office and clinical teams need to work together, and how setting the right financial expectations with patients can improve collections. Whether your practice handles billing in house or works with a billing company, this episode shares practical insights to help protect your revenue, strengthen your systems, and improve the overall patient experience. Connect with Allyssa Mizenko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zendentalsupport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zendentalsupport LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allyssa-mizenko-8aa014387 Dental Claims Attachment Checklist: https://mizenkodallyssa.gumroad.com/l/tzcnjx —------------- Practice Management Power Day is happening in Denver, Colorado, and it is built for leaders who want real results. Learn directly from top practice management experts and industry speakers who know what it takes to run a profitable, organized, high performing practice. The event will take place on Friday, September 25 at the Vivos Institute, located next to the Denver Airport. Register now at: https://practicemanagementpowerday.com Podcast listeners use NTMT100 for a $100 courtesy. ------------- I created Dental Revenue Network to foster collaboration and networking amongst RCM professionals. Billing company owners and billing professionals will have access to skill building sessions, current carrier news and insurance discussions beyond "what's the code?" Check it out - I hope you'll join! https://dentalrevenuenetwork.mn.co/ ------------- Synergy Dental Partners offers lower prices for your dental supplies and services https://www.odysseymgmt.com/synergy NTMT listeners receive a 2 Month Free Trial + a 3rd Month if you buy anything from any vendor during the trial period. Also, new Darby customers receive a $200 Darby statement credit with a purchase. ------------- My insurance course Dental Insurance Design and Management is geared toward those who want to understand the how and why of insurance. As a loyal podcast listener, please use "NTMT" for a $75 courtesy toward your investment. ------------- Visit odysseymgmt.com to check out my book, webinars and courses. ------------- **If you like the show then I'd appreciate a good rating. Tell your friends. Even podcasters ask for referrals!** YouTube: https://youtube.com/@odysseymgmt #Dentistry #DentalPractice #RevenueCycleManagement #DentalInsurance #DentalBilling
Andy Schectman joins Soar Financially to discuss why central banks are aggressively buying gold, why trust in the U.S. financial system is eroding, and why silver may be entering a major new phase. China, BRICS, Treasury markets, COMEX deliveries, and the future of gold-backed trade all take center stage in this conversation. #gold #silver #stockmarket ---------------------Thank you to our sponsor: First Majestic SilverMake sure to pay them a visit: https://www.firstmajestic.com/-------------------
For decades, standard capital markets assumptions have relied on a predictable, cyclical conveyor belt of capital: workers save, institutions invest, markets rise. But we might be staring down a massive, structural wrench in the gears. Between the Great Retirement of the Boomer generation and the cultural explosion of Coast FIRE—where millions of younger investors stop contributing to retirement entirely to coast on part-time work—we are looking at an unprecedented slowdown in fresh capital flows. Join us as we play out a "slightly out there" macroeconomic thought experiment: is the collective pursuit of financial independence actually toxic to the systemic liquidity that makes independence possible?Send us Fan MailSend your questions for upcoming show to checkyourbalances@outlook.com @checkyourbalances on Instagram
SCOTUS has sent down some seriously important decisions. Today we discuss Trump v Barbara, the Birthright Citizenship case, including its errors and how it can be handled.Next we tackle Trump v Slaughter, the case that will allow Trump to actually Drain the Swamp by firing resisters. Paired with that is Trump v Cook, where the Court demonstrates cognitive dissonance with the Fed.Finally, our remaining time covers three gun cases, Hemani, Wolford, and Viramontes. The first was a surprising total victory for the Second Amendment. Wolford told Hawaii that the spirit of aloha wasn't a legal principle, with another solid 2A victory. And the in the third, the Court decided to hear a gun ban case, which should yield us a big win next year.
teachhoops.com Episode Title: Are You Coaching Your Bench… or Letting It Drain Your Team? Your bench is never neutral. It is either giving your team energy or taking energy away. Too often, coaches focus only on the five players in the game while the players on the bench sit, pout, whisper, or check out. In this episode, Coach breaks down how to build a bench culture that creates readiness, energy, ownership, and team-first habits. Players do not magically become ready when their name is called. They become ready because they have been engaged the whole time. The bench is not where players disappear. The bench is where readiness is built. 1) EyesBench players must watch with purpose. They should be watching: matchups who is tired how the opponent guards screens where rebounds are coming off what defense the team is in time, score, and fouls 2) EnergyBench players must add life to the team. That means: clapping for teammates standing on big plays celebrating charges bringing positive energy staying connected when they are not playing 3) EchoBench players must repeat the team standard. Examples: “Sprint back.” “Next play.” “Get a stop.” “Hit first.” “Talk early.” Your bench should echo your culture. Body language spreads fast. One player pouting can drain the bench.One player checked out can impact the group.One player with bad energy can make the team feel divided. Players can be frustrated.Players can want to play more.But they cannot take energy away from the team. Play 5-on-5, but let the bench earn points too. Plus One For: calling out a screen early celebrating a charge reminding a teammate of the standard knowing time, score, and fouls bringing energy after a mistake Minus One For: silence pouting not knowing the defense negative body language checking out Once the bench matters, players start owning it. Do not just tell players, “Be ready.” Tell them what ready means. Examples: “You are going in to defend.” “You are going in to rebound.” “You are going in to handle pressure.” “You are going in because we need talk.” “You are going in to bring energy.” Players need to understand how they impact winning. If you do not define a player's role, they will define it by minutes and shots. That can poison a team fast. Have role conversations early, clearly, and honestly. A winning role might be: “I get on the floor because I defend, rebound, talk, and bring energy.” That is not a small role. That is a championship role. There is no neutral bench The bench must be coached intentionally Body language is part of team culture Every player needs a job Role clarity prevents frustration Energy, engagement, and readiness must be practiced Championship teams do not have throwaway players This week: Give your bench three jobs: Eyes, Energy, Echo Score bench impact during scrimmage Praise positive bench behavior out loud Correct negative body language early Have one honest role conversation before frustration builds Your bench is where culture is tested. In February, when foul trouble hits, injuries happen, and momentum swings, you will need those players locked in. Coach the bench now. Eyes.Energy.Echo. For role templates, culture tools, practice plans, and complete coaching systems, go to: teachhoops.com Show NotesEpisode SummaryThe Big IdeaThe 3 Bench JobsCoach Body LanguagePractice Idea: Bench Impact ScrimmageDefine What Gets Players on the FloorWhy Role Conversations MatterKey TakeawaysCoach ChallengeClosing Thought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Running your own business was supposed to feel like freedom. So why does it sometimes feel like the loneliest, most triggering relationship in your life? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what actually happens in the nervous system of a self-employed woman, all the unprocessed parts that get stirred up the moment you put yourself out there, ask to get paid, or try to be seen. I unpack why connection isn't a "nice extra" but a basic regulatory need, why the masculine blueprint for building a business quietly burns women out, and why even the most "successful-looking" women eventually hit a wall that no pros-and-cons list can solve. This isn't a business strategy episode. It's a permission slip to listen to what's actually happening underneath the structures, the systems, and the 30-day plans, and to build something that can actually hold you.
Can Trump Really Drain the Swamp? Washington promised bureaucratic accountability, yet the Deep State continues to grow. Discover why meaningful reform remains elusive, who still holds power behind the scenes, and what it means for the future of constitutional government. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with John Fawcett, host of The Great America Show, for a candid, unfiltered conversation on the Deep State, FBI and CIA influence, government corruption, corporate media bias, and the battle over America's political future. From Tulsi Gabbard's sweeping document declassifications as DNI and the lack of Department of Justice action against Anthony Fauci to FISA surveillance abuse, congressional dysfunction, the 2026 midterm elections, and the early 2028 Republican presidential battle between J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio, this episode examines the powerful institutions shaping American politics and asks whether Washington can ever truly reform itself. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Deep State Infrastructure: Why unelected bureaucrats continue to operate with little accountability regardless of who occupies the White House. Corporate Media and Intelligence Agencies: How the FBI, CIA, and legacy media influence public narratives and shape political power. Tulsi Gabbard's Document Releases: Why government declassification matters and what newly released records reveal about transparency and accountability. Congressional Hypocrisy: Why Republicans continue to struggle with spending restraint, surveillance reform, and delivering on promises to drain the swamp. The Road to 2028: What the next presidential election and the global rise of conservative movements could mean for the future of the United States. Topics Covered: Deep State, Drain the Swamp, Donald Trump, John Fawcett, Tulsi Gabbard, Anthony Fauci, FBI, CIA, intelligence agencies, FISA surveillance, Department of Justice, government accountability, bureaucratic corruption, corporate media, media bias, J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Republican Party, 2026 midterms, 2028 election
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Shoot Us A Message!Are bad hires quietly draining your profits?We discovered how the true cost of a failed team member can skyrocket to $74,000 in just six months and why neglecting this is crushing your growth. You'll learn the concrete numbers behind hiring mistakes, the cascading effects of turnover, and practical steps to build a pipeline of champions who keep delivering for your agency long-term.We break down the hidden expenses you're paying: the opportunity costs, the lost revenue from underperformers, and the real value of a solid hiring process. We reveal a repeatable system for recruiting top-tier talent, assessing candidates objectively, and avoiding costly mistakes that bleed your bottom line. Plus, they share how the right team setup turns into a revenue machine, helping you hit bonuses and scale faster than ever.If you're tired of the revolving door and want to create a team that sticks, produces, and propels your agency forward, this episode is your blueprint. Learn to turn hiring from a headache into a strategic advantage because the right people make all the difference in your journey to scale.The Insurance Dudes ResourcesJoin the Agent Elite: https://www.skool.com/agenteliteBest Seller: https://MillionDollarAgencyBook.comInsurance Dudes Files: https://blog.theidudes.comTeamIQ: https://teamiq.theidudes.comTelefunnel Lead Callers: https://theidudes.comILB: https://insuranceleadbrokers.comInsurance Agency Trader: https://trader.theidudes.comIf this helps, subscribe and hit the bell so you can catch every episode.Follow UsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinsurancedudesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-insurance-dudes-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/insurancedudespodcast Support the showHey there! Thank you for listening! We'd be SUPER GRATEFUL for a subscribe!And a review over on the Apple Podcasts would be incredible!Check out our newsletter, webinar, and some great Internet Lead tactics at The Insurance Dudes Homepage.We appreciate you!Craig Pretzinger & Jason FeltmanThe Insurance Dudes
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!In this episode, Wendy sits down with Patricia Noel Drain, author of 14 books, podcaster, and business mentor who specializes in guiding women entrepreneurs over 50 to step fully into their value and create the income they deserve. Her signature certification program, Your Gift Is Your Niche, empowers women to discover, own, and monetize their natural gifts, talents, and skills.They explore:Why women entrepreneurs over 50 are uniquely positioned to work less and make more, and why authenticity, not hustle, is the real superpowerHow to uncover your unique gifts and design a business around what you actually excel atSaying yes to yourself at any age: Patricia's real-time discovery of new experiences, curiosity, and beginner's mindPatricia's whole approach centers on a simple belief: thriving in business is less about degrees or credentials, and more about uncovering and monetizing your unique gifts. When women step into authenticity and stop trying to fit into someone else's mold, everything shifts. They make better money, work fewer hours, and most importantly, they get to be themselves. That's when the possibilities become endless.Connect with Patricia:PatriciaDrain.comYourGiftIsYourNiche.comWomen Entrepreneurs Over 50 Podcast: patriciadrain.com/women-entrepreneurs-over-50-podcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patriciadrainFacebook: facebook.com/patriciadrainReferenced in this Episode:Health and Wealth: Building the Foundation for Women's Power with Nancy Griffin: buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/19350798The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss: amazon.com/dp/0307465357?tag=syty-20________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.
Last year I went on a business retreat in Austin that completely changed how I think about working, and it all comes down to one thing: deep work. In this episode I break down Cal Newport's framework from the book Deep Work, the four rules for building a focused work practice, and exactly how I've implemented it into my own life and business.What I cover:
Why am I so angry over little things, and why does it seem to come out of nowhere? If anger management has never actually worked for you, this video shows you the fear hiding underneath your anger and how to release it instead of suppressing it.Relationship and childhood trauma recovery specialist Kenny Weiss explains why you get so angry over small things, why deep breathing and counting to ten can make anger worse, and what repressed and suppressed anger are really hiding. It speaks to the high functioning adult whose rage seems to come out of nowhere, and to the suppressor who never raises their voice while their body quietly breaks down.Kenny teaches that anger is a secondary cover emotion sitting on top of fear, and the fear is always one of three, rejection, inadequacy, or powerlessness, what he calls the R.I.P. model. Beneath that fear is unfelt childhood sadness. He ties the pattern to the Worst Day Cycle™, shows why suppression drives rage into the body, and gives a release based path using the Emotional Authenticity Method™ and the Rage Letter, not management.Anger is a secondary emotion that covers one of three fears, rejection, inadequacy, or powerlessness, and beneath that fear is unfelt childhood sadness. Anger is a bodyguard standing in front of a far more vulnerable feeling.Anger management techniques like deep breathing and counting to ten can make anger worse because they suppress the feeling instead of releasing it. The pressure does not disappear, it is driven down into the body.Suppressed anger is linked to chronic illness. Dr. Vincent Felitti's research on adverse childhood experiences connects unprocessed rage and pain to migraines, autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and weight that resists dieting.Kenny Weiss is a relationship, communication, and childhood trauma recovery specialist and the creator of the Worst Day Cycle™, the Authentic Self Cycle™, and the Emotional Authenticity Method™. He is the author of Your Journey to Success and Your Journey to Being Yourself.TOPICS COVERED: why am I so angry, why do I get so angry over little things, repressed anger, suppressed anger, anger management, anger is a secondary emotion, the fear under anger, R.I.P. model, rejection inadequacy powerlessness, rage letter, how to release anger, suppressed rage and illness, heart anger, childhood trauma and anger, emotional regulation, Kenny Weiss, Worst Day Cycle, Emotional Authenticity Method0:00 — Why Anger Management Makes Your Anger Worse1:15 — The Teapot, and Why Corking It Backfires2:45 — Suppressed Rage Becomes Illness, The Felitti Research4:15 — Anger Is a Cover Emotion, Fear Then Sadness6:00 — The Three Fears Under Anger, R.I.P.8:00 — Why You Explode Over Little Things9:15 — Move One, Name the Fear Underneath11:00 — Move Two, The Rage Letter12:45 — Move Three, Drain the Teapot Daily14:15 — Heart Anger, A Boundary With Your Body Behind It
GUIDES joins the Pennsylvania Rock Show to discuss their new single DRAIN, Pittsburgh nu-metal, post-hardcore influences, and more. The post Pittsburgh Nu Metal Interviews | GUIDES | PA Scene | the Pennsylvania Rock Show 833 first appeared on Build the Scene.
Contact Elli : cikovicenterprises@gmail.comRecovery literature Recommendations: Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's"Learned" by Lena Dunham - https://a.co/d/0daESHmpDown the Drain by Julia Fox - https://a.co/d/0d95IHECThe Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream by PauloCoelho - https://a.co/d/06F93OjOBest Piece of Recovery Advice: "It's OK to have aproblem! Addiction is not your fault, it's your responsibility!"Song that symbolizes recovery to Elli:Bodies W/Lyrics by Jazmine Sullivan - https://youtu.be/SQ8f3RzhWsk?si=-1bOl28KWhfnU3hqShe Talks To Angels by The Black Crowes - https://youtu.be/H58gMiQQRm0?si=eCJv4_dRCqn18IDsElli's Book- The Diary of a Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alcoholic:Cikovic, Elli Rose: 9798218820817: Amazon.com: BooksSummaryIn this candid conversation, Ellie Rose Sikovic shares herjourney of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, the spiritual insightsgained along the way, and her plans to serve the recovery community throughwriting and advocacy. Discover how personal trauma, spiritual awakening, andcommunity support can transform lives. In this candid conversation, Elli Roseshares her journey of sobriety, the challenges of addiction, and thetransformative power of self-awareness and discipline. Discover insights on quittingweed, the importance of routines, and the role of music and literature inrecovery.Key TopicsRecovery from addiction and traumaSpiritual awakening and its role in sobrietyServing the recovery community through writing and advocacyQuitting weed and alcoholThe importance of routines in recoveryThe impact of music and literature on healing Find Your People by Drew Holcomb -https://youtu.be/yDVl3WHoymI?si=Slj2JH1CxL7Ax7ifDon't forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available onlyon Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=NC26a67vQjqw0BcgTzPmRg(c) 2015 - 2026 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved.Theme Music: “all clear” (https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/)byKetsa (https://ketsa.uk) licensed under CCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)
Most Amazon sellers have never done a full settings audit. Not once. So when something breaks, and it will break, the question isn't why did Amazon do this. It's why didn't you catch it first. Neil Twa, host of The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast, breaks down the critical mistakes that could drain your cash flow. With over 20 years in ecommerce and running Amazon brands since 2012, Neil shares insights from a mid-level operator making $40,000 to $80,000 a month. Their margins were slipping due to overlooked settings. Neil outlines three actionable moves to audit your settings in the next seven days. This isn't just for the big players. Sellers at every level can benefit from these insights. Ready to implement with us? Join the Voltage Business Builders cohort at voltagedm.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep306 Ready to implement with us? Join the Voltage Business Builders cohort at voltagedm.com: https://voltagedm.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep306
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC will have to be drained again. Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for the failure to keep the water “American flag blue”. But what if this small body of water is proof that the president can't outrun the truth? Jonathan Freedland speaks to Arwa Mahdawi about why this project, which has cost the taxpayer millions, is proving to be such an embarrassing failure for a man obsessed with image
“You cannot expect a society to open its doors if there is no way to close them. You cannot expect a society to open its gates if there is no gate to open.” — Justin Gest It's a counterintuitive and deliberately provocative argument. Rather than bolstering open societies, migration actually benefits authoritarianism. And it's the argument that Justin Gest makes in his new book, Democratic Drain: Global Migration and the Struggle for Democracy. Drawing on data from 149 countries, Gest shows that global migration has been inadvertently strengthening authoritarianism by stealing liberal democrats from the places that need them most. When liberals emigrate from authoritarian countries, Gest argues, they take their democratic values with them. As a consequence, fewer people dare to vote against the autocrat, fewer people protest, fewer people cling to liberal norms. The argument turns the normal discourse about migration on its head. Immigration is usually framed as a question about the countries experiencing migration. But Gest reframes it from the perspective of the countries losing people. So, for example, when Hungary's young liberal professionals move to Berlin or London, Orbán's job got easier. Or when Venezuela's middle class emigrated to Miami, Maduro's grip tightened. And, of course, when people leave America, it benefits Trump. That's the real bite in his polemic. Be patriotic, Justin Gest is telling American liberals. Stay home. Don't go down the democratic drain. Five Takeaways • The Democratic Drain: Migration Is Strengthening Authoritarianism: Gest's central argument: when people emigrate from authoritarian countries, they are disproportionately people who hold liberal democratic values — people who would vote against the autocrat, protest in the streets, or organise civil society. He calls them “demmigrants.” When they leave, they leave behind a population that is, on average, more sympathetic to authoritarian governance. The result: Orbán's Hungary is easier to govern after Hungary's young liberals move to Berlin; Maduro's Venezuela tightens its grip as the middle class departs for Miami. Across 149 countries, the correlation is striking. • White Working Class as Protest Voters, Not Authoritarians: Gest, whose earlier book The New Minority anticipated the Trump and Brexit era, pushes back on the characterisation of working-class voters as simply authoritarian. Many are protest voters: they want to see the system shaken, they see populists as the only candidates willing to speak truth about the system's failures, and they are willing to tolerate short-run damage to democratic institutions in the hope of building something better from the ashes. Immigration is the sine qua non of far-right populism: when immigrants are framed as an existential threat, voters make transactional short-run compromises to democratic integrity. They are not irrational. They are strategic. • The Left Must Embrace Nationalism to Win the Immigration Argument: Gest's most provocative political prescription: the left has ceded nationalism to the right as if there is no nationalist case for immigration, no nationalist case for climate policy, no nationalist case for progressive values. This is, he says, inexcusable. The national interest served by carefully selected immigration is plain: immigrants make countries younger, fill labour shortages, innovate, create jobs. If the left can frame the immigration debate in terms of the national interest rather than moral obligation, the debate changes. He wrote a piece for the Washington Post on this in March 2022. • Can You Be an Enlightened Anti-Immigrationist? The Internationalist Paradox: Andrew raises a sharp question: if democratic drain is real, then an internationalist who cares about democracy globally might logically oppose emigration from authoritarian countries, since it strengthens those authoritarian governments. Gest's response: possible, but foolish. You don't stop the drain by damming the river. You stop it by growing the democratic movement — by demonstrating the vitality and virtues of democracy and the perils of authoritarianism — so that there are more democrats to spare even after emigration. • Three Fault Lines for the 21st Century: Gest maps three overlapping fault lines that will define the 21st century's politics. First: democrats vs authoritarians (the Wieliński argument, which Gest confirms and extends). Second: winners vs losers of globalisation (which often determines the first). Third — and Gest's own addition: those who understand their nation in civic terms vs those who understand it in ethno-religious terms. The civic imagination: a country grounded in ideas, institutions, interdependency, and a devotion to co-evolution together. The ethno-religious imagination: a country derived from static, unchanging ancestral roots. Whichever fault line you look at, he says, you end up at the same place. About the Guest Justin Gest is Professor and Director of the Public Policy Program at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government. He is the author of Democratic Drain: Global Migration and the Struggle for Democracy (Cambridge University Press, May 2026), Majority Minority: Racialized Divisions in the New American Order (2022), The New Minority: White Working Class Politics in an Age of Immigration and Inequality (2016), and four other books. A founding editor of the Oxford University Press series “Oxford Studies in Migration and Citizenship,” he has published commentary in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic. References: • Democratic Drain: Global Migration and the Struggle for Democracy by Justin Gest (Cambridge University Press, May 2026). • Justin Gest, “How the Left Can Embrace Nationalism While Maintaining Its Values,” Washington Post, March 2022 — referenced in the conversation. • Episode 2951: Bartosz Wieliński on “We No Longer Dream of the United States” — referenced at the opening. • Central European University, Budapest — where Gest is teaching this week. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 3,000 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America...
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Donald Trump is blaming everyone else for his failures, Biden, Obama, mysterious “vandals.” Steve Schmidt breaks down why Trump is not fit to serve as president of the United States on the eve of America's 250th anniversary. Today's Merch: Stand Up for Your Rightshttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/standup-for-your-rights-crewneck SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Subscribe to our YouTube channel On our political radar this week… In the first days of Donald Trump's Middle East War, he proclaimed that the only acceptable end was “unconditional surrender.” He didn't specify WHO needed to surrender. This week, we got the answer. Iran wins permanent control of the straits of Hormuz, keeps its nuclear program, and gets around a half-trillion-dollars in direct aid and unfrozen assets. Trump got a lobster dinner at Versailles. Americans got the bill for tens-of-billions of dollars for bombs, drones and downed aircraft … and 13 American families got the ultimate bad news about their loved ones in the military. © Clay Jones – https://claytoonz.substack.com Trump got elected by promising to Drain the Swamp. His many grifts have actually expanded the swamp for him, his family and his cronies. Now he's created a real-life swamp with his $14-million paint job of the Reflecting Pool … which has gone from American Flag Blue to an algae-filled puke green. It's the one American landmark that really should be named after him. Still on the subject of expensive vanity projects run amuck – when Trump announced his Ballroom Project, he said it would cost $200-million, paid completely through donations. That, like everything else under Trump, wasn't even close to the truth. The Washington Post reports the latest cost estimate from Clark Construction – winners of the no-bid construction contract – is $600-million (a 200 percent cost overrun) with half of that coming from taxpayers. The Post reports that Trump knew the real cost before he announced the project and promised the no-cost-for-taxpayers. Trump is also screwing up Michigan's economy a little more. A new analysis from the Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group says Trump’ s delay in opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge is costing $6-to-$7-million a week in direct costs to bridge operators and taxpayers, with even more potential costs to Michigan auto manufacturers. The battle is entering the final stages in the Republican battle for the party's gubernatorial nomination with much of the candidates' efforts aimed at an audience of one. Will Donald Trump endorse? And if he does, will it matter? State House Speaker Matt Hall is projecting another stalemate on a state budget, demanding Senate Democrats move some House-passed GOP bills before he will consider funding the state. It comes as state bean-counters report tax collections are running well ahead of projections. Total revenues are $370-million above initial estimates. An NFL team has become the latest proxy for the political wars. The Republicans who run Indiana have promised incentives of around $1-billion to move from Chicago to nearby Hammond, Indiana. Illinois has balked at the idea of taxpayer subsidies for the owners of the team that's worth an estimated $9-billion, and booked profits of $75-million in the last reported year. A billion for billionaires … it's the GOP mantra. VIDEO: Remember the Promises ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Greed, Grift$ and Grab$: The Trump Crime Family Chronicles ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored in part by
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Fat Ally's Hair Drain full 538 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0000 FhTXA797iJ8tHEi79PiU9qNLTmhBHEPJ society & culture Klein/Ally Show: The Podcast society & culture Fat Ally's Hair Drain Klein.Ally.Show on KROQ is more than just a "dynamic, irreverent morning radio show that mixes humor, pop culture, and unpredictable conversation with a heavy dose of realness." (but thanks for that quote anyway). Hosted by Klein, Ally, and a cast of weirdos (both on the team and from their audience), the show is known for its raw, offbeat style, offering a mix of sarcastic banter, candid interviews, and an unfiltered take on everything from culture to the chaos of everyday life. With a loyal, engaged fanbase and an addiction for pushing boundaries, the show delivers the perfect blend of humor and insight, all while keeping things fun, fresh, and sometimes a little bit illegal. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperw
Miss Heard celebrates Season 7, Episode 355, which spotlights Tom Petty's 1989 hit “Runnin' Down a Dream,” a song that perfectly captures his spirit of ambition, freedom, and perseverance. We trace Petty's journey from a young Florida musician inspired by Elvis Presley to a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist whose music shaped generations of rock fans. Nearly nine years after his passing, Petty's enduring legacy continues to inspire listeners to keep chasing their dreams. You can listen to all our episodes at our website at: https://pod.co/miss-heard-song-lyrics Or iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and many more platforms under Podcast name “Miss Heard Song Lyrics” Please consider supporting our little podcast via Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MissHeardSongLyrics or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MissHeardSongLyrics #missheardsonglyrics #missheardsongs #missheardlyrics misheardsonglyrics podcastinavan vanpodcast #TomPetty #RunninDownaDream https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runnin%27_Down_a_Dream https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Petty https://www.songfacts.com/facts/tom-petty/runnin-down-a-dream
Summary Most people know Medicare costs money in retirement, but few understand how much their income level affects what they actually pay. In this episode, Wade Borth unpacks IRMAA, the income-related surcharge that can quietly add $162 to $650 or more per month to your Medicare premiums, depending on what you earn. Wade walks through who gets hit, what counts as income in the calculation (including surprises like municipal bond interest and Social Security), and how a single dollar over the threshold can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars over time. He also explains how properly structured whole life insurance creates an income stream that falls outside the IRMAA calculation, giving retirees a meaningful planning advantage. Key Takeaways IRMAA can add hundreds of dollars per month to Medicare premiums, and a single dollar over the income threshold triggers the full surcharge with no gradual phase-in. Every dollar of the surcharge has a compounding cost. That extra $162 per month, grown at 4% over 20 years, is worth nearly $60,000 in real wealth. Income sources many people overlook in the IRMAA calculation include capital gains, Social Security income, municipal bond interest, rental income, and Roth conversions. IRMAA looks back two years, so a one-time income spike follows you into retirement longer than most people expect. Properly structured whole life insurance, when funded correctly, provides an income stream through policy loans that does not count toward the IRMAA calculation, giving retirees real choices when managing retirement income. Links and Resources Sage Wealth Strategy: sagewealthstrategy.com Keywords IRMAA, Medicare premiums, income-related monthly adjustment amount, retirement planning, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, retirement income, whole life insurance, infinite banking concept, IBC, policy loans, capital gains in retirement, Roth IRA withdrawals, 401k withdrawals, Medicare surcharge, retirement mistakes, Wade Borth, Sage Wealth Strategy, wealth erosion retirement, family banking Episode Highlights [00:00:00 - 00:01:32] Wade opens with a lunch conversation where a friend approaching retirement had no idea how IRMAA would affect his Medicare costs. [00:05:15 - 00:08:17] Wade explains the $218,000 joint income threshold and how IRMAA brackets step up in full increments, not gradually. [00:08:18 - 00:09:21] One dollar over the threshold adds $162 per month to a couple's Medicare premium, a 40 percent increase with no phase-in. [00:09:22 - 00:12:24] At a 4 percent growth rate, that extra $162 per month is worth $60,000 over 20 years. At the top bracket, the 20-year cost reaches $238,000. [00:12:25 - 00:17:03] Wade walks through every income source factored into the IRMAA calculation, including capital gains, Social Security, municipal bond interest, and Roth conversions. [00:17:04 - 00:19:35] HSA distributions and Roth IRA withdrawals do not count toward IRMAA, creating real planning flexibility for retirees who hold these assets. [00:19:36 - 00:23:46] Properly structured whole life insurance policy loans fall outside the IRMAA calculation, giving retirees an income source they can draw from without triggering the surcharge.
The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Drain STH's 1996 release, "Horror Wrestling".Justin's Recommended Track: Mirror's EyesChris' Recommended Track: Someonehttps://www.facebook.com/DrainSTH/Listen to "Horror Wrestling": https://open.spotify.com/album/3TzwQOlcy0H6MbE6nx5cqP*Become a Member of our Patreon*https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalExchangePodcast*Purchase our theme song - "The Blade of Nicchi"https://taliesin3.bandcamp.com/track/blood-sky-the-blade-of-nicchi-feat-micheal-mills*Other Band Mentions*Evergrey: https://evergrey.net/ & https://www.facebook.com/EvergreyNarnia: https://narniatheband.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/narniathebandCyhra: https://cyhra.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/CyHraofficialAdvent Horizon: https://www.adventhorizonmusic.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/AdventHorizonBandRush: https://www.rush.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/rushthebandDark Tranquillity: https://www.darktranquillity.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/dtofficialHaken: https://hakenmusic.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/HakenOfficial*Join us at The Metal Exchange*https://linktr.ee/MetalExchangehttps://metalexchangepodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/TheMetalExchangePodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/metalexchangeshttps://bsky.app/profile/themetalexchange.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/themetalexchangepodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/user/4tn81zpim10zdl0qu1azagd8oCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrOffer Code: METALEXCHANGE
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A hundred and thirty-six pages. That is the length of the probate petition Nick Reiner just filed to force the release of over $1.5 million from the trust fund Rob and Michele Reiner created for their children. He wants the money for a high-powered defense attorney. He wants it for soap and socks. And he wants it before a conviction can trigger the one law designed to stop him.California's slayer statute says if you intentionally and feloniously kill someone, you do not inherit from them. Not a dollar. Not from the trust. Not from the estate. If Nick Reiner is convicted, the door slams shut. Everything goes to Jake and Romy. So what does Nick do? He files now. He demands the court compel immediate release. He calls the distributions “mandatory and unconditional.” He claims the trustee is using a “shifting series of excuses.” And his petition includes this line: “No use of his funds could be more important.” His legal team is arguing that the charges against him — the charges that he killed his own mother and father — are the reason to speed up the payout, not slow it down. Tony Brueski walks through the petition, the family's decision to cut Nick off, the legal framework that could block every cent, and the pattern of behavior that makes this filing the most predictable move Nick Reiner has ever made. His siblings already said no. The trustee already said no. This episode explains what happens when the only person who has never accepted a no tries to override everyone who has.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleSingerReiner #SlayerStatute #TrustFund #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CaliforniaLaw #BrentwoodMurders #Accountability
Bitcoin and Gold are both posting the worst year of any major asset class in 2026 — BTC down 30%, Gold down 6% and Charlie Bilello says it's the first time we've ever seen this in a calendar year. Meanwhile, SpaceX just made history today, debuting at a $1.75 TRILLION valuation in the largest IPO ever recorded (2.4x the previous record Saudi Aramco) with retail orders alone exceeding $70 billion. We break down whether Bitcoin and Gold's historic underperformance signals a generational opportunity or the death of the safe haven thesis, what $75 billion flowing INTO SpaceX means for the next leg of crypto liquidity, and which catalysts could finally turn the tape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do you start your day? Be honest… Do you greet the day with intention? Or does chaos reign each morning? It's no secret that many of us have aren't morning people, we'd rather hit the snooze button a few (dozen!) times than develop a morning routine. Some of us habitually reach for our phones before we've barely opened our eyes. Unfortunately, our reluctant waking may set us up for a less magical day and a less restful night. By creating a morning ritual infused with feminine energy, we give our parasympathetic nervous systems an opportunity to enter a rest & digest cycle. As we journey through the late spring woods, consider how you might revamp your own morning rituals. What am I reading?The Alchemy of Flowers by Laura Resauhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781400349098The Anatomy of Awakening: The Five Hidden Codes to Activate Self Healing, Unlock Your Higher Consciousness and Live Your Divine Destiny by Dr. Sue Morterhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781401998608https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?Can't Hold Us by Macklemore What's for dinner?Lentil SaladIngredients:For the salad1 1/2 cups dry green lentils or 4 1/2 cups cooked/canned5 cups water1 medium english cucumber, diced1 cup diced small red onion1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced small1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1/2 cup crumbled feta, optional I used Violife vegan feta3-4 cups arugula or baby spinach, optionalFor the dressing:1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons agave2 teaspoons dijon mustard1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon saltfew shakes ground black pepperInstructions:Add the lentils and water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and rinse under cold water so they stop cooking and cool fast. Add them to a large bowl.Chop the cucumber, red onion, red pepper and parsley and add them to the bowl with the lentils.Whisk all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Alternatively, add all ingredients to a mason jar and shake until well combined.Pour the dressing over the lentils and vegetables and stir everything together. Stir in the feta, if using, and serve over a bed of arugula or baby spinach, if desired. You can also simply mix the greens into the salad. Enjoy! Watermelon Salad W/ Feta & MintIngredients:Dressing:2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons fresh lime juice½ minced garlic clove ¼ teaspoon saltFor the salad:5 cups cubed watermelon1 cup diced cucumber¼ cup thinly sliced red onion⅓ cup crumbled feta1 avocado, cubed⅓ cup torn fresh mint or basil leaves½ jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced, optionalSprinkle sea saltSupport the show
Wendi shares why she believes old-fashioned kitchen skills are becoming important again as families navigate rising grocery prices, busy schedules, and financial stress. From whole chickens and dry beans to whole grains and food storage, this episode explores practical ways to stretch food, reduce overwhelm, and create more peace at home. Why simple foods fed large families for generations The emotional and mental load moms carry around meals Learning to cook with beans, whole grains, and whole chickens How Wendi's mother cooked every meal from scratch Feeding a family of nine on a budget Sneaking pureed beans into spaghetti sauce and brownies How to cook dry pinto beans in the Instant Pot Why preparedness is really about creating options Using food storage to serve others during difficult times Why tiny kitchen skills build confidence and peace Joyful Grain Method Guide - https://joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/grain Joyfully Prepared Kitchen Helper GPT- https://chatgpt.com/g/g-6a036c105688819194bac7b160ccb4b9-joyfully-prepared-kitchen-helper Simple Stove Top Beans Sort through 1 pound of dry pinto beans and remove broken beans or tiny rocks. Rinse well. Cover with several inches of water and soak overnight or 8 to 12 hours. Drain and rinse again. Add beans to a large pot and cover with fresh water by 1 to 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 1½ to 2 hours until soft. Add more water if needed during cooking. Season near the end of cooking. This week, try learning one practical kitchen skill: cook dry beans roast a whole chicken make homemade soup use whole grains freeze meal portions ahead of time Tiny skills build confidence. Confidence creates peace.
In Anchorage, Alaska, a young National Guard combat medic named Saria Barney went missing, prompting a desperate search led by her family and her seemingly distraught husband. However, the facade quickly shattered when her body was discovered hidden inside a nearby storm drain, and the investigation pointed directly toward her own spouse. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber is joined by criminal defense attorney Eric Faddis to break down the highly anticipated murder trial of US Army soldier Zarrius Hildabrand. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Stop guessing - start making perfect food every time. Use code SIDEBAR for 40% off - https://chefiq.com/discount/SIDEBAR HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrimeTwitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In 2016, headlines across Britain screamed of a werewolf stalking Hull's Barmston Drain — an 18th‑century canal turned urban legend. Locals claimed to have seen a half‑man, half‑beast prowling the area. The story went viral, reaching national papers, the Huffington Post, and even Alice Cooper's social feed. But what really happened? How many witnesses were there — and what did they actually say? Was it folklore reborn, mass hysteria, or something stranger? This Sunday, The Amish Inquisition welcomes Deborah Hyde, folklorist, writer, and expert on the uncanny, to dissect the Hull Werewolf phenomenon amongst other weird happenings modern and ancient. She'll explore how history, storytelling, and cultural memory shape modern monsters — and why tales like this still form part of the human psyche. Expect a dive into: The folkloric roots of British legends The psychology of eyewitness accounts How media amplification turns myth into modern mystery Why we believe the things we believe Join us live for an evening of folklore, skepticism, and the strange.
Send us Fan MailIt rarely looks like a blowup. It looks like lying awake at 2 am, replaying a conversation you can't let go of, or standing in the same kitchen as someone and barely talking to them. Emotional depletion is usually quiet. It builds slowly, what Anna calls death by a thousand cuts, until one day you realize you've lost the connection to your own self inside your own life.Join Anna and Tim as they sit in the gray area of relationships that drain us, the ones we don't just walk out of. This is not an episode about cutting people off or protecting your peace by leaving. It's the harder, more honest conversation most people aren't having. Why we stay when we're loyal, hopeful, afraid of regret, or just convinced things will get better. They talk about the difference between a relationship that's struggling and one where you're slowly disappearing, and they get personal about their own first marriages and the parts they each had to own. Anna keeps circling back to the same thing. The goal isn't to leave. It's to stop abandoning yourself inside the thing you're staying in.This Episode Covers:Why emotional depletion is usually subtle, not dramatic.The difference between a relationship that's struggling and one where you're disappearing.Why "I've had enough" is never really about a few fights.The reasons we stay even when we're drained, and why it isn't weakness.What your body is telling you long before your mind admits it.The questions worth asking yourself before deciding to stay or go.Owning your own part instead of keeping score.The power moves for when something has been draining you too long.Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.Mad love!Book a Discovery Call for Coaching/Therapy: https://calendly.com/badassconfidencecoach/coachingThe podcast is now on YouTube! If you prefer to watch, head over to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw3CabcJueib20U_L3WeaR-lNG_B3zYquDon't forget to subscribe to the Badass Confidence Coach podcast on your favorite podcast platform!CONNECT WITH ANNA:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askannamarcolin/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/tag/askannamarcolinEmail hello@annamarcolin.comWebsite https://www.annamarcolin.com
Better not count those chickens before they hatch, January 6ers. Fighting Democrat Senator Elissa Slotkin is going to make damned sure you don't get a dime of taxpayer money now or ever. The Michigan Senator joins Steve Schmidt to talk about her new "Drain The Slush Fund Act", Trump's naked and never-ending corruption, the war in Iran and more. Brought to you by the Save America Movement. Support The Warning and become a YouTube member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2I50t9-7Ol7AjwryRv-Fiw/join Today's Merch: The People's House https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/the-peoples-house-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES
You do not need to be reckless to be an entrepreneur. You need revenue. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down one of the biggest mistakes eager entrepreneurs make: jumping into business without a cash flow plan. Let's be real… If you quit your job… Drain your savings… Spend a year building a product… And make zero money during the process… The stress will crush your decision-making. In this episode, you'll learn: Why desperate founders make terrible business decisions How financial pressure weakens your negotiating power Why pre-selling your offer is smarter than building in silence How to fund your testing phase with real customer money The truth is simple: Revenue solves almost every early-stage problem. You do not need to guess what the market wants. You need to sell the vision. Get feedback. Close beta clients. And use real cash to fund the build. Because when money is coming in… You think clearer. You negotiate stronger. You make better decisions. And you build from a position of power instead of panic. Do not starve your business before it has a chance to grow. Secure the baseline. Validate the offer. Build the parachute. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why does choosing dinner, returning a call, or deciding what to do next sometimes feel impossible during cancer caregiving? In this episode, Charlotte continues the Mental Load of Cancer Caregiving series by naming the decision drain: the cognitive and emotional exhaustion that comes from making high-stakes choices all day long with incomplete information and no clear right answer. She explores why caregivers can end up depleted, stuck, and unable to land even small decisions by afternoon, and offers a practical framework for creating decision boundaries so your brain does not have to carry every choice at full intensity all at once.
In this episode I got a ramble on why always looking for deals will both build out your collection with unique sleepers and also low key destroy your wallet. And how I'm reclaiming pairs I had up for sale, since I'm not copping that much these days. Plus, some upcoming pairs! Thanks as always for listening AFS Squad! Shoutout to the Patrons: Kingsley G, Tristan S, Joshua N, John You can support this podcast, get your name listed above and get early access to episodes (paid tier) at: Patreon.com/ActualFanOfSneakers
TALK ME OUT OF IT UPDATE: I Want To Drain Our Family Savings To Cover My Mommy Makeover... full 330 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:57:09 +0000 wRpfVb92h8L2eZdWbxWJf9rzg7oCrGmS advice,finances,family issues,talk me out of it update,mommy makeover,music,society & culture,news Kramer & Jess On Demand Podcast advice,finances,family issues,talk me out of it update,mommy makeover,music,society & culture,news TALK ME OUT OF IT UPDATE: I Want To Drain Our Family Savings To Cover My Mommy Makeover... Highlights from the Kramer & Jess Show. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Music Society & Culture News http
In this week's episode, the Pope gets around to calling slavery “our bad,” a Christian apostle hopes to follow in the footsteps of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and we'll pull the plug on James Drain's miracle.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.comTo check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Pope Leo apologizes for Vatican's role in slavery: https://apnews.com/article/pope-apologizes-slavery-role-holy-see-vatican-78df993c5604eb098b19f255b89b3155BoardGameGeek fires veteran advertising manager for rejecting campaign due to firsthand experiences of demonic possession: https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2026/05/20/boardgamegeek-fires-veteran-advertising-manager-for-rejecting-campaign-due-to-firsthand-experiences-of-demonic-possession/https://gamefound.com/en/projects/dukes-of-nukes-gaming/possess-me-satanA secretive Christian sect is pressuring members to purge their pets: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-secretive-christian-sect-is-pressuringArkansas group rejected woman's land purchase due to jewish ancestry, black husband: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/arkansas-group-rejects-womans-land-offer-over-race-and-religionlawsuit_n_6a0f3492e4b084c012e3c251https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/20/us/arkansas-return-to-the-land-discrimination-lawsuitChé Ahn says drug users must choose between Christian rehab or Bible lessons in prison: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/che-ahn-says-drug-users-must-choose---This Week in Misogyny:PA court finds reproductive autonomy protected by state ERA: https://feminist.org/news/pennsylvania-court-recognizes-reproductive-autonomy-under-state-equal-rights-amendment/OK Senate unanimously prohibits child marriage: https://oksenate.gov/press-releases/senate-unanimously-approves-hamilton-bill-prohibit-underage-marriageNC law would classify abortion as first degree murder: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/north-carolina-bill-abortion-murder-1798733
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In all our lives, it's never been more important for a candidate to have an endorsement than ANY Republican in a primary right now. President Trump runs his record to 118-0 in primary endorsements for Governors, Senators and House reps as Ken Paxton just obliterates John Cornyn in Texas. And some people yawned when Ty Masterson got Trump's endorsement for Kansas Governor? Nobody has ever had control of an electorate like Trump does and it's spectacular. An MLB exec is caught on tape saying all kinds of crazy things including that he's a communist and ball players on his team are characters "in silly costumes." You gotta hear this as, shocker, it's in our nation's capitol. There are 16 host sites for the upcoming World Cup and at least one survey ranks KC as the dead last worst place. They gave reasons you can't really argue. The Chiefs release video of Patrick Mahomes practicing at OTA's Tuesday and he just looks great! Travis Kelce is buying a piece of his hometown baseball team. The Royals futulity reaches another all time low. NBA Finals ticket prices are out of control and we tell you the number one most searched word in America for people looking how to spell it.