Podcasts about early life

In this Blue Sky conversation, host Bill Burke sits down with Melissa Connelly, CEO of OneGoal, a national organization working to ensure every young person can pursue education beyond high school. Melissa's path to this work started long before her career in education. Raised by a single mother on the south and southwest sides of Chicago, she missed more than 60 days of school in eighth grade and landed in her high school's truancy program, a labeling experience that nearly derailed her future.  That changed when a school social worker, Ms. Jeter, taught her how to advocate for herself and get back on track. Melissa shares the highs and lows that followed, including a heartbreaking moment arriving in New York for her freshman year at NYU without enough cash for a cab, and the winding five year, five school path she eventually took to earn her degree.  Today, Melissa channels that experience into OneGoal, which partners with more than 300 schools to support around 14,000 students a year, and now trains school districts directly to build advising into their core curriculum rather than treating it as an afterthought. She and Bill discuss:  Why the average student receives just 38 minutes of college advising in high school  OneGoal's "momentum theory" and why getting a student enrolled isn't enough, they need support through their first year of college too  The idea of "occupational identity" and helping students connect who they are to what they want to contribute to the world  Parenting her own two teenagers through the college process, and what her son's experience taught her about how rarely students are truly seen in school  Why she believes nonprofits should be working to put themselves out of business  The concept of "triggers and glimmers," and why she chooses to look for the bright spots even on hard days  Melissa's story is a powerful reminder that one caring adult can change the entire trajectory of a young person's life, and that optimism, even when it's called "hokey," is a discipline worth practicing.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Blue Sky 02:22 Melissa's Early Life and Adversity 08:31 Navigating Higher Education Barriers 13:21 The Mission of OneGoal 21:02 Scaling and Systemic Change 26:01 Ensuring Momentum After High School 33:17 Humanizing the Educational Experience 36:47 Parenting and Educational Policy 46:25 Finding Glimmers and Looking Forward 

Er gilt als der berühmteste Wettlauf der Weltgeschichte: Amundsen vs Scott. Doch wer waren diese beiden Männer, die unabhängig voneinander den Südpol erobern wollen. Was trieb sie an? Was unterschied sie? Und warum gewann am Ende der Außenseiter das Duell der Entdecker?Du hast Feedback oder einen Themenvorschlag für Joachim und Nils? Dann melde dich gerne bei Instagram: @wasbishergeschah.podcastQuellen:Preston, Diana: In den eisigen Tod. Robert F. Scotts Expedition zum Südpol. Aktualisierte Sonderausgabe mit zahlreichen Tagebuchauszügen, 2024. David Crane: Scott of the Antarctic, 2012. Langner, Rainer-K.: Duell im ewigen Eis. Scott und Amundsen oder Die Eroberung des Südpols. Frankfurt am Main, 2011.Nielsen, Maja / Krumbeck, Magdalene: Scott und Amundsen: Das Rennen zum Südpol. Mit Arved Fuchs auf Spurensuche. 2011.Scott, Robert Falcon: Drama am Südpol – Robert Falcon Scotts Tagebücher der letzten Fahrt. 2019.Knopp, Guido: Der Wettlauf zum Südpol. Das größte Abenteuer der Geschichte. München 2011.Oceanwide Expeditions: „Fridtjof Nansen – Der Großvater der modernen Polarforschung." GEOlino: „Amundsen – Die Geschichte eines mörderischen Rennens." Die Welt: „Scott, Amundsen – Ihr Weg zum Südpol." Plymouth City Council: „Scott's Early Life." plymouth.gov.uk.++ Du willst Teil der WBG-Community auf Steady werden und werbefrei hören? Hier gehts lang! ++++ 3 Monate kostenlos die Finanzguru Plus nutzen und sparen: Zur App ++++ Was bisher geschah live in Freiburg: Jetzt Tickets sichern ++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max BootBook: Reagan: His Life and Legend Part One (Hour One) explores Ronald Reagan's early life, from a nomadic childhood shaped by an alcoholic father and an optimistic mother, to his success as a lifeguard, sports broadcaster, and Hollywood B-movie actor. It details his marriage to Jane Wyman and his leadership of the Screen Actors Guild during the anti-communist red hunts. Part Two (Hour Two) traces Reagan's presidency, beginning with his campaigns and the 1981 assassination attempt. It analyzes his supply-side domestic economics, foreign relations ending the Cold War with Mikhail Gorbachev, and the damaging Iran-Contra scandal. Alan TaylorBook: American Civil Wars: A Continental History, 1850 to 1873 Part One (Hour One) examines the ideological and geopolitical conflicts of mid-19th-century North America. It profiles figures like expansionist Jane McManis Cazneau, abolitionist Jane Swisshelm, and Black leaders Frederick Douglass and Martin Delany. It details the pre-war political struggles over slavery's expansion, including the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Part Two (Hour Two) covers post-1865 developments across the continent, focusing on Canadian confederation under John A. Macdonald, the French imperial intervention in Mexico against Benito Juárez, and the violent realities of Reconstruction under Andrew Johnson. It also outlines the brutal assimilation and subjugation of Native Americans in both the U.S. and Canada. Dennis SewellBook: Cromwell's Spy: From the American Colonies to the English Civil War Part One (Hour One) introduces George Downing, a brilliant Harvard graduate who rose to become Oliver Cromwell's scoutmaster general during the English Civil Wars. It explores his ideological training, his ruthless perspective on slavery, his intelligence victories in Scotland, and his facilitation of selling Scottish prisoners of war into colonial servitude. Part Two (Hour Two) details Downing's secret diplomacy with Cardinal Mazarin, followed by his opportunistic defection to Charles II upon Cromwell's death. To secure his position under the restored monarchy, Downing orchestrated the capture and rendition of his former regicide allies. David SheddBook: The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's SecretsShedd analyzes China's multi-decade campaign of intellectual property and data theft against the United States, costing up to $600 billion annually. He explains how admitting China to the WTO in 2001 failed to foster democratization and details the massive scale of the Ministry of State Security. Using corporate examples like Apple and Google to illustrate this threat, he warns of America's vulnerabilities and advocates for defensive reforms, including a partial economic decoupling, modernized legal deterrence, and the establishment of a National Economic Security Council to better protect critical domestic industries and safeguard the nation's technological crown jewels.David K. RandallBook: The Monsters Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our WorldRandall recounts the historic discovery of the Tyrannosaurus Rex by pioneering paleontologist Barnum Brown. The narrative traces Brown's journey from a Kansas farm to his recruitment by Henry Fairfield Osborn for the American Museum of Natural History. Driven by Gilded Age competition funded by wealthy industrialists, Brown used geological expertise and dynamite in 1902 to unearth the first T-Rex fossils in Hell Creek, Montana. Despite facing devastating personal tragedy, Brown's efforts culminated in the legendary 1915 public mounting of the apex predator in New York, forever transforming the public's understanding of prehistoric life.

Tiffany Vulcain grew up neglected by her parents, cycled through group homes and juvenile detention, spent her teenage years around gang life, and hit the streets on her own after turning 18 before a credit card scheme and the wrong group of people produced a five year federal prison sentence — and had to give birth in one of the most isolating and most institutionally indifferent environments available. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, she shares what a childhood defined by neglect, group homes, and juvenile detention really produced before the streets found her, what the federal prison sentence that followed the credit card scheme actually looked like from the inside, and what being pregnant in federal prison and giving birth behind bars actually required of a woman who had spent her entire life fighting to survive systems that were never built to help her. _____________________________________________ #pregnancy #prison #truecrimestories #pregnant _____________________________________________ Connect with Tiffany Vulcain: https://www.instagram.com/tjvulcain/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Tiffany's Story 00:22 Early Life and Foster Care 01:18 Life in Jamaica vs. New York 02:10 Dysfunctional Home and Abuse 04:19 Running Away and Finding the Streets 06:11 Entering the Group Home 07:19 Freedom and Life of Crime Begins 09:40 Gang Involvement and Acceptance 10:46 Teenage Arrest and Juvenile Detention 13:13 Inside the Juvenile Facility 14:14 Returning Home and Foster Care Again 16:03 Aging Out and Exploitation 17:16 Escalating Crime and Credit Card Fraud 20:08 How the Fraud Worked 21:45 Facing the Victims 23:42 Self-Perception and Morality 24:42 Getting Caught in Virginia 27:59 The Federal Investigation 29:13 Turning Yourself In 31:28 The Plea Deal and Decision to Not Snitch 33:47 Estrangement from Family 34:15 Arrested Again While Pregnant 35:43 Experiencing Rikers Island 38:00 Sentencing and Lost Self-Surrender 40:08 Transport to MDC Brooklyn 41:40 The MINT Program and Women in MDC 43:57 Husband and Baby Plans 45:08 Giving Birth in Prison 53:16 Compassion vs. Desensitization 54:20 After Birth: Hospital and Advocacy 56:20 Baby in ICU and Special Permission 57:42 Leaving the Hospital Without Baby 01:00:42 Returning to Prison in Depression 01:02:02 Danbury Prison and Transition to Male Facility 01:04:12 Fight and Transfer to Philadelphia 01:07:23 The Shoe and Diesel Therapy 01:10:01 Flight with Chris Brown 01:11:42 Visits and Regret 01:12:24 Life in Philadelphia and Self-Discovery 01:14:00 Another Fight and Return to Brooklyn 01:15:20 Coming Home Without a Plan 01:16:00 Post-Prison Struggles and Betrayal 01:17:20 The Turning Point 01:19:20 Healing and Rebranding 01:20:14 Finding Purpose in Re-entry Work 01:22:51 Current Success and Roles 01:24:10 Message to Younger Self _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

As a sophomore in 2026, Alix Franklin earned Second Team All-SEC honors, starting 56 games and appearing in 57. The St. Amant, Louisiana native batted .287 with 48 hits, 34 runs scored, 37 RBI, eight doubles, six triples and six home runs. She joins the latest episode of The Real Deal.

Chris Barrett has spent ten years as a 911 dispatcher in New Jersey — answering the calls that come in at the worst moments of people's lives, deciding what help to send and how fast, talking callers through situations most people never have to face, and carrying the weight of everything those calls produce long after the shift ends. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares what the training for that job actually involves, what the calls that still haunt him really looked like from the dispatcher who took them, how to de-escalate a caller in crisis, how dispatchers decide what kind of help to send, what the strangest calls he has ever received actually involved, and what ten years of sitting on the other end of the most desperate phone calls available does to a person's mental health. _____________________________________________ #911dispatcher #emergencyservices #truecrimecommunity #911 _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode:  Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/ksjh06pb #CashAppPod _____________________________________________ Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Chris Barrett 00:23 Early Life and Family 01:38 Adventurous Childhood 03:16 Career Aspirations 04:29 Why Firefighting? 05:23 Getting into Dispatch 07:08 The Dispatcher Test 08:03 Training and Trial by Fire 10:49 Common Newbie Mistakes 12:58 Warrant Checks Explained 14:20 Dispatch Center Setup 15:27 Anatomy of a 911 Call 17:44 Handling Silent Callers 19:43 Treating Everything as an Emergency 21:05 Prioritizing Calls 22:44 De-escalating Callers 27:03 Sponsor: Cash App 28:39 Calls About Suicide 33:56 Staying on the Line 34:50 When All Lines Are Busy 35:45 Busy Times and Call Volume 37:22 Most Common Calls 39:42 Regular and Mental Health Callers 41:03 911 vs Non-Emergency Lines 43:46 Focusing in a Noisy Room 45:19 Starting a Bad Day 47:56 Emotional Calls and Moving On 52:04 Calls Per Shift 53:12 Quiet Moments 55:27 Handling Car Accidents 01:02:04 Hypervigilance After Work 01:03:34 Sirens Off-Duty 01:05:03 Bonds with Officers 01:09:59 Mental Health Resources 01:11:43 Changes in Dispatching 01:19:01 Civilian vs Officer Dispatchers 01:20:43 Media Portrayals 01:24:42 Spotting Inconsistencies 01:27:26 Hardest Calls 01:32:42 Strangest Calls 01:37:28 Alarms and Tech 01:40:41 AI in Dispatch 01:42:01 Career Longevity 01:43:43 Career Lessons _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

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The conversation covers the author's religious upbringing, transition from Islam to Christianity, family acceptance, marriage, and divine guidance through dreams. It explores the challenges faced, the impact of religious beliefs, and the transformative journey towards a new faith and life. The conversation covers the journey of Aboss from being an ex-Muslim to a Christian, the impact of reading the Bible, the influence of a book, the role of social media, discussions on Islamophobia, apologetics, political and social issues, Sharia law, persecution of Christians, approaching conversations with Muslims, and personal testimony in evangelism.TakeawaysReligious upbringing and abuseTransition from Islam to ChristianityFamily acceptance and marriageDivine guidance and dreams From Mosque to CrossEx-Muslim ChristianChapters00:00 Early Life and Religious Upbringing02:49 Transition from Islam to Christianity09:05 Family Acceptance and Marriage43:02 Divine Guidance and Dreams45:18 From Mosque to Cross46:17 Reading the Bible46:44 Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus47:13 Impact of a Book49:02 Social Media Influence50:36 Islamophobia and Apologetics51:19 Political and Social Issues52:45 Sharia Law and Religious Freedom53:37 Persecution of Christians55:26 Conversations with Muslims59:15 Approaching Conversations with Muslims01:09:02 Personal Testimony and Evangelism

Hardcore Spotlight: Public Enemy Original Release Date: July 28, 2025 In our debut episode of our new special bonus series, Hardcore Spotlight,  Mike P & Rick will be discussing the career of the Mack Daddies of Violence, Public Enemy! Early Life & Career of Ted Pettey (Rocco Rock) & Mike Durham (Johnny Grunge) Recollections of first discovering Public Enemy ECW Career Breakdown (1993-1995) Feuds w/ Badd Company, Bruise Brothers, The Pitbulls, Cactus Jack & Mikey Whipwreck, & The Gangstas Breakdown of ECW Tag Team Title Reigns Breakdown of Post ECW Career (WCW - 96-99, WWE in 99, and Brief return to ECW in 99) Influence & Legacy Final Reflections Watch Along Match - The Cheetah Kid vs. Johnny Rotten - 4/21/93 - Germany Watch Along Match - Public Enemy vs. The Gangstas - 7/21/95 - Tampa, FL Please remember to send us feedback and thoughts on the show to the twitter feeds listed below or email bookingtheterritory@gmail.com Follow the ECW LiveCast host at**** @MPRU83   @JOHNVANDAMAGE @LeoWyatt85 @ExtremeCast Don't forget to pick up an Extreme Cast T-shirt on Pro Wrestling Tees at: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/extreme-fn-live-cast-pod.html   Also check out The Bottom Line Wrestling Cast @bottomlinecast Listen to the Bottom Line Cast right here: https://bottomlinecast.pinecast.co/ Find out more at https://ecwlivecast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/ecwlivecast/cc3ac9ca-1b37-4d82-a084-28909f5b741c This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Academic and critic Maria Delgado and writer and producer Jake Cunningham join Tom Sutcliffe to discuss the film Tony, a film about the early career of food writer Anthony Bourdain, who is played by Dominic Sessa. The film also stars Antonio Banderas, who becomes an unexpected mentor for the young chef.They also talk about Death Note: The Musical. Based on the best-selling Manga series of the same name, the Barbican show tells the story of a student who discovers a notebook which gives him the power to kill. The final item for review is Nobel Prize in Literature winner Mario Vargas Llosa's final novel, I Give You My Silence, where a music journalist is on a quest to tell the story of an unforgettable musician. The book is also a love letter to Peruvian culture. Sarah Ditum discusses Jason Arday's memoir, Great and Unfortunate Things. This programme was broadcast before the announcement of Jason Arday's death. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Claire Bartleet

Erico Montalvo grew up in Rhode Island without a father in the picture and a mother too consumed by the streets to be present — and by the time the system found him he had already cycled through juvenile detention multiple times and built an identity that the streets had shaped long before he was old enough to understand where that path was going. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares what happened just days after he turned 18 — an accidental altercation with a veteran that turned into a self-defense situation that ended in the veteran's death — and what being charged with murder instead of recognized as a victim of circumstance actually produced over the ten years he spent fighting his case from inside a Rhode Island county jail before finally taking a manslaughter plea deal and accepting a 13 year sentence. _____________________________________________  #prison #selfdefense #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to FACTOR & HIMS for sponsoring this episode: Factor: Head to https://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until! _____________________________________________ Hims: Visit https://hims.com/lockedin to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. _____________________________________________ Connect with Erico Montalvo: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicoStillMadeit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricostillmadeit/ Website: https://linktr.ee/Ricostillmadeit _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Guest Introduction 00:22 Early Life in Providence 02:00 Mother's Mental Health & Upbringing 03:13 Father's Deportation 05:00 Feeling Like an Outsider as a Kid 07:36 First Wrong Turns & Finding Identity 10:31 Gang Culture in Providence 16:00 Homelessness & Juvenile Detention 19:27 Getting His GED in Juvenile 21:00 Sponsor Segment: Factor Meals 23:07 Turning 18 & a Spiritual Warning 28:00 Close Calls on the Streets 30:40 The Night of the Incident 37:22 Fight, Stabbing, and Escape 43:03 Learning the Victim Died 43:50 Realizing the Victim Was a Veteran 47:00 Hiding Out and Seeking Help 50:03 Getting Arrested 52:54 Interrogation & Initially Charged with Murder 01:00:00 First Lawyer & a Broken System 01:05:59 Meeting Dawn Huntley, a New Lawyer 01:09:32 Adapting to Prison Life 01:13:00 Finding Faith in Prison 01:21:00 Starting to Turn His Life Around 01:30:00 Facing a 60-Year Offer 01:37:00 COVID Stalls the Case 01:41:00 Considering Trial 01:49:00 A Shocking Plea Deal: 25 Years with 3 to Serve  01:55:50 Walking Through the Sentence 02:03:11 Release and Adjusting to Freedom 02:08:00 Finding Purpose and New Community 02:14:20 No Regrets and a Mission _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Rich Morgan graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998, completed his residency at NYU Rusk Medical Center in 2002, and had everything a decade of medical school and training was supposed to produce — until a common dental procedure exposed him to opioids and changed the direction of everything he had spent his career building. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares what the ten year opioid addiction that followed that dental procedure actually looked like, what writing fraudulent prescriptions to pharmacies to fuel his addiction and eventually selling prescriptions to drug dealers actually involved, what getting caught after a customer cooperated with the government actually felt like, and what being sentenced to 168 months in federal prison as a doctor — and navigating the federal system as a Jewish inmate — actually required of him before he was finally ready to rebuild what the addiction and the federal system had taken. _____________________________________________ #doctor #prison #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to HIMS & FACTOR for sponsoring this episode: Hims: Visit https://hims.com/lockedin to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. _____________________________________________ Factor: Head to https://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until! _____________________________________________ Connect with Rich Morgan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richmorgan8761/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-morgan-b45366143 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps:  00:00 Introducing Rich Morgan 00:16 Growing Up on Long Island 01:04 Parents and Early Life 01:51 Dreaming of Medicine 02:17 The Incident That Inspired Him 03:33 Fascination with Fixing 04:33 Medical Shows and College 05:31 College and Med School 06:18 What is a DO? 08:46 DO vs MD Schooling 09:57 The Growing Prevalence of DOs 11:05 Salary and Residency 12:15 The First Pill 14:09 The Spiral Begins 15:12 The First Pill Experience 17:19 Dentists and Overprescription 19:30 Writing Himself Prescriptions 21:39 Life at the Height of Addiction 23:12 9/11 and Its Impact 26:10 Sponsor Break: Weight Loss by HIMS 27:33 No Oversight in Hospitals 28:56 Pharmaceutical Wild West 31:16 Self-Image and Dope Sickness 33:16 Patients and Slipping Up 38:53 The Deal with a Dangerous Patient 40:49 Arrest and the Fallout 44:00 Sponsor Break: Factor Meals 46:01 Released on Bail 49:01 Sentenced to 14 Years 52:32 Why No Manslaughter Charge? 56:56 The Real Reason for Selling 58:05 Wife's Reaction and Family Drama 01:01:50 Comparing Sentences: Jared Fogle 01:02:39 Meeting Mobsters in Prison 01:04:33 Father's Support 01:06:06 First Stop: Transfer to Prison 01:07:40 Life at Morgantown 01:12:44 Pedophiles in Prison 01:16:51 Respect as the Doctor 01:20:05 Medical Care in Prison 01:23:24 Jewish Power in the Federal System 01:27:00 Power of the Jewish Community 01:28:25 Money and Influence Behind the Scenes 01:31:03 Taking Advantage of Religious Rights 01:33:52 Smuggling and Prison Life 01:37:08 What Happened to His Medical License 01:43:13 A New Career at His Med School 01:48:49 A Bad First Date 01:51:15 Inmate Dating and Visiting Lists 01:56:40 Final Thoughts and Thanks _____________________________________________  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

What happens when the voice you're arguing with belongs to someone you love—and eventually becomes part of your own?In this episode of The Songs That Made Us, Gunter explores Cat Stevens' timeless classic Father and Son, uncovering the remarkable psychological conversation hidden inside one of the most enduring songs ever written.Originally conceived for an abandoned musical project, Father and Son became something much larger: a dialogue between generations, identities, and ultimately, different versions of ourselves.Through psychology, culture, and music history, Gunter examines why the song continues to resonate more than fifty years later—and why its two voices may both live within us.In this episodeThe story behind Cat Stevens' Father and SonThe autobiographical myths surrounding the songSinging both father and son from a single voiceThe psychology of internal dialogueIdentity formation and individuationAttachment and separationFamily expectations across generationsMigration, culture, and belongingMasculinity and emotional languageWhy reconciliation sometimes takes decadesThe 2020 recording and what changed over fifty yearsChapter HighlightsIntroduction: The Power of a Solo PerformanceThe Song as a Conversation with OneselfWho Are We Really Arguing With?Cat Stevens' Early Life and Musical RootsPolitical and Personal InfluencesIllness, Recovery, and Creative TransformationFrom Rejected Song to Timeless ClassicSinging Both Father and SonThe Psychology of the Dialogic SelfIdentity, Individuation, and Growing UpAttachment, Separation, and Family BondsMasculinity and Emotional ExpressionMigration, Culture, and Generational ExpectationsRecognition, Transformation, and ReconciliationWhy Father and Son Still EnduresRevisiting the Song in 2020Reflection QuestionsClosing ThoughtsKey TakeawaysIdentity develops through dialogue. The conversations we have with parents often become the conversations we continue having with ourselves. Growing up isn't simply breaking away. Healthy independence balances autonomy with enduring connection.Internal voices shape our decisions. The father and son represent psychological perspectives many people carry throughout life.Reconciliation can arrive decades later. Time changes not only our understanding of others, but our understanding of ourselves.Great songs evolve because we evolve. The meaning of Father and Son changes as listeners move through different stages of life.Reflection QuestionsWhich voice in the song feels closest to where you are today?When have you discovered your younger self and older self disagreeing?What family message still shapes the way you make important decisions?What advice have you rejected, only to understand years later?How do you remain connected without losing yourself?GratitudeWe want to extend a huge thank you to our listeners in Tillamook (TILL-uh-muck) for bringing Oregon to #10 on the Top 10 USA listeners list! And to our Global Listeners, we extend our gratitude to our listeners in Zagazig (zah-gah-zeeg) for bringing Egypt to #11 on our Global listeners top 20 for the first time ever! CONGRATULATIONS!! you made the Top Listeners List.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest Lectionary: 408 The Saint of the day is Saint John Vianney Saint John Vianney (Saint Jean Vianney), also known as the Curé d'Ars, is considered the patron saint of parish priests. He is known for his deep devotion to the Church and his dedication to the sacrament of confession. His life inspires all priests, as he exemplified a genuinely holy priest through his humility, selflessness, and unwavering faith. Early Life and Calling to Priesthood St John Vianney, also known as the Cure of Ars, was born on May 8, 1786, in the small village of Dardilly, near Lyon, France. His childhood coincided with significant political and social upheaval in France as the French Revolution unfolded. This era was marked by widespread conflict and change, impacting many aspects of society, including the Catholic Church. Despite these tumultuous conditions, John Vianney's family remained firmly rooted in their faith. His parents were devout Catholics and instilled in him a strong and unwavering commitment to his religion from an early age. This foundation would later guide him in his vocation and shape his path toward the priesthood, ultimately leading him to become a beloved figure in the Church. The Challenges of Becoming a Priest A man with vision overcomes obstacles and performs deeds that seem impossible. Saint Vianney was a man with a vision: He wanted to become a priest. But he had to overcome his meager formal schooling, which inadequately prepared him for seminary studies. He also had to overcome the reluctance of the bishop, who questioned his abilities. John almost ended up a farmer instead of a priest. His failure to comprehend Latin lectures forced him to discontinue. But his vision of being a priest urged him to seek private tutoring. After a lengthy battle with the books, John was ordained. Due to his lack of education, he struggled with understanding theology and often faced difficulties preparing his homilies. Despite these challenges, John persevered and became a priest who touched the hearts of many through his humble and authentic faith. John Vianney's Role as Curé d'Ars Situations calling for “impossible” deeds followed him everywhere. As pastor of the parish at Ars, St Vianney encountered people who were indifferent and quite comfortable with their style of living. His vision led him through severe fasts and short nights of sleep. John spent much of his time in the confessional, hearing the confessions of countless penitents. His deep understanding of human nature and compassion for sinners made him an effective confessor, and many experienced spiritual conversion through his guidance and prayers. Miracles and Spiritual Leadership With Catherine Lassagne and Benedicta Lardet, he established La Providence, a home for girls. Only a man of vision could have such trust that God would provide for the spiritual and material needs of all those who came to make La Providence their home. His deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary earned him the title “Mary's Priest” or “Maria of Ars.” Many miracles were also attributed to John Vianney during his lifetime and after his death. He became a popular figure in France and beyond, with many seeking his intercession for healing and other spiritual needs. One of his famed miracles was the ability to read the souls of his parishioners and offer them the perfect penance for their sins. The Power of Confession: John Vianney's Legacy His work as a confessor is John Vianney's most remarkable accomplishment. He was to spend 11 to 12 hours daily reconciling people with God in the winter months. In the summer months, this time was increased to 16 hours. Unless a man was dedicated to his vision of a priestly vocation, he could not have endured this giving of self day after day. His devotion to the sacrament of confession inspired many to return to their faith and receive God's forgiveness. He is known as the patron saint of confessors and is a role model for all priests in their duty to shepherd their flock and lead them towards God's mercy. St. John Vianney's Devotion and Fasting Many people look forward to retirement and taking it easy, doing the things they always wanted but never had the time. But John Vianney had no thoughts of retirement. As his fame spread, more hours were consumed in serving God's people. The devil frequently disturbed even the few hours he would allow himself to sleep. He became known as a holy priest. More people came to seek his counsel and guidance. Despite these challenges, John Vianney remained steadfast in his devotion to God and continued to fast and sacrifice for the sake of others, following the example of Jesus. The Final Years: Fame and Spiritual Battles John Vianney's fame spread beyond France, and people worldwide came to seek his spiritual guidance. However, with this fame came many spiritual battles for John, as he faced attacks from the devil and endured physical ailments. Despite these trials, he remained steadfast in his faith and continued to serve God's people until his death on August 4, 1859. He was canonized by Pope Pius XI in 1925. St. John Vianney Feast Day and Legacy The feast of St John Vianney is celebrated on August 4th, the anniversary of his death. He is remembered as a model of holiness and dedication to the priesthood, with many priests looking to him for guidance and inspiration in their ministry. His legacy continues as he exemplifies true sanctity and devotion to God. Saint John Vianney's life serves as a reminder that with determination, faith, and trust in God, one can overcome any obstacle and fulfill one's calling with great love and humility. May we all strive to follow in his footsteps and become holy instruments of God's mercy and grace. Reflection: The Vision of Saint John Vianney Indifference toward religion and a love for material comfort seem to be common signs of our times. A person from another planet observing us would not likely judge us as pilgrims on our way elsewhere. On the other hand, John Vianney was a man on a journey, with his goal before him at all times. Saint John Vianney is the Patron Saint of:Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

The real-life Marlo Stanfield sits down for his first podcast interview. In this exclusive episode, Marlo Bates — known across Baltimore as Marlo Stanfield — opens up about the story behind one of the most feared and iconic characters from HBO's The Wire. From growing up in West Baltimore, building a powerful street organization with his twin brother Tamir, and surviving decades in prison, Marlo shares the truth behind the legend in his own words. He talks about Baltimore in the 1970s and 1980s, the heroin trade, 24-hour shops, loyalty, violence, police pressure, murder charges, wrongful convictions, learning to read in prison, and how his life changed after serving nearly 37 years. This is a rare, unfiltered conversation with the man behind the myth — covering The Wire, David Simon, Ed Burns, Baltimore street history, prison, redemption, and Marlo's new documentary available on Amazon Prime and OG Network. Watch until the end for Marlo's message to the next generation and his thoughts on legacy, loyalty, and life after prison. Go Support Marlo! Documentary: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0I1PSYZXS1A0412Z0LYVAMJHTT?ref_=atv_dp_share_cu_r IG: https://www.instagram.com/themarlodocumentary This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: GLD! New customers get 40% Off with code MITCHELL at https://GLD.com Mood! Head to https://mood.com, find the functional gummy that matches exactly what you're looking for, and let Mood help you discover YOUR perfect mood. And don't forget to use promo code CONNECT when you check out to save 20% on your first order. Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Marlo's Introduction & The Real Story 03:29 Early Life in Baltimore 08:38 Jumping Into the Streets 13:00 Family Ties 15:04 This Episode Is Sponsored By GLD 16:39 The Business Begins 22:27 Expanding the Operation 31:31 Keys to Success & Street Codes 39:00 The Height of the Organization 42:36 This Episode Is Sponsored By Mood 44:09 Encounters with Law Enforcement 59:41 Trials, False Witnesses & Conviction 01:09:20 Life in Prison & Transformation 01:18:13 Parole, Legacy & Reflections 01:21:03 The Marlo Documentary & Moving Forward 01:25:55 Outro & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this deeply inspiring episode, host Bill Thompson sits down with singer, songwriter, and voice actress Adassa (the voice of Dolores in Disney's "Encanto") to discuss her memoir, "Love Keeps Showing Up: Music, Miracle and Messes."Adassa shares her journey through the high-stakes music industry, starting from her childhood performing in Honduras and receiving a record deal at age 17, to facing severe financial struggles, rejection, and a near-fatal illness right before her big break with Disney. Grounded in deep faith, gratitude, and resilience, Adassa's story proves that remarkable lives aren't defined by fame or wealth — they are forged through perseverance, purpose, and showing up every single day.Get your copy of Love keeps Showing Up by AdassaAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Adassa's Background 02:01 Early Life and Health Challenges 04:03 Music as a Language of Expression 06:54 Early Career and Lessons Learned 10:02 Faith, Resilience, and Opportunities 15:11 Facing Health Crises and Personal Reflection 18:12 Living with Gratitude and Purpose 19:59 Growth, Change, and Future AspirationsGuest InformationAdassaWebsiteSocial:YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok1990 intervioew with Ronnie Spector For more intriguing and engaging interviews each week, subscribe now on:Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube

Hollyhood Texus (Luis Murillo) grew up in the gang infested neighborhoods of Chicago before his family moved to Dallas, Texas hoping to give him a better life — but with his parents splitting and his teenage years split between Mexico and Texas the path toward trouble found him anyway. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares how robberies led to multiple stints in Dallas County Jail before a felony robbery and gun charge landed him a seven year sentence in the Texas prison system — where he faced something most inmates never have to navigate alone. As a Mexican with no gang affiliation and no crew to back him up Luis rode solo through one of the most politically charged prison systems in the country, surviving the racial politics the daily danger and a race riot that got him transferred to maximum security — before finally getting released after four and a half years and turning his life completely around. _____________________________________________  #texas #TrueCrime #prison _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________  Connect with Hollyhood Texus: https://www.instagram.com/hollyhoodtexus?igsh=bDBreDFjZXdtdDVz    _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Luis's Early Life 00:22 Growing Up in Chicago and Family Roots 03:00 Early Encounters with Crime & Trauma 05:30 Moving to Texas & Adapting to a New Life 07:30 Struggles with Family and School 10:45 Culture Clash & Visits to Mexico 14:00 Growing Up, Family Split & Impact 16:15 Life Changes After Parents' Divorce 18:57 First Steps Into the Streets 21:00 Rebelling & Losing Direction 23:00 High School Life & First Arrest 27:30 First Jail Experience & Aftermath 32:00 Street Family, Not a Gang 39:00 How Luis Ended Up in Prison 44:00 Aggravated Robbery & Choices 49:00 Prison Sentencing and Reflection 53:00 First Prison Unit – Life Inside 01:00:00 Prison Society, Rules & Racial Tensions 01:12:00 Race Riot Incident & Transfer to Max Security 01:24:00 Maximum Security: Survival & Adapting 01:34:00 Mentality Shift, Influence & Gaining Wisdom 01:43:00 Bonding in Prison, Real Friendship 01:48:00 Release, Rebuilding, and Survivors Guilt 01:54:00 Relationships & Lessons After Prison 02:00:00 Building a New Life & Business 02:02:00 Product Launch & Health Awareness 02:04:30 Final Reflections & Words to Younger Self 02:05:20 Outro & Closing Remarks _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

After chasing status and belonging through New York's fraud scene, former model Jaimee Robinson shares how years of crime and consequences ultimately led her to rebuild her life on the right path.⁣ ⁣ Do you want to be a guest? Fill out the form https://www.insidetruecrimepodcast.com/apply-to-be-a-guest⁣ ⁣ Connect with Jaimee - ⁣ Instagram: @msjaimeepaige⁣ Threads: @msjaimeepaige⁣ Tik Tok: @mejaimeepaige⁣ Website: www.thejamespaigeagency.com⁣ ⁣ Get 10% sitewide for a limited time. Just visit https://GhostBed.com/cox and use code COX at checkout. ⁣ ⁣ Shop my merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MatthewCoxCollection⁣ ⁣ Send me an email here: insidetruecrime@gmail.com⁣ ⁣ Do you extra clips and behind the scenes content?⁣ Subscribe to my Patreon: https://patreon.com/InsideTrueCrime ⁣ ⁣ Check out my Dark Docs YouTube channel here -⁣ https://www.youtube.com/@DarkDocsMatthewCox⁣ ⁣ Follow me on all socials!⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/⁣ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewcoxtruecrime⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Do you want a custom painting done by me? Check out my Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/coxpopart⁣ ⁣ Listen to my True Crime Podcasts anywhere: https://anchor.fm/mattcox ⁣ ⁣ Check out my true crime books! ⁣ Shark in the Housing Pool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851KBYCF⁣ Bent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4GC7TM⁣ It's Insanity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFYXKK8⁣ Devil Exposed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH1WT5G⁣ Devil Exposed (The Abridgment): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1070682438⁣ The Program: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0858W4G3K⁣ Bailout: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bailout-matthew-cox/1142275402⁣ Dude, Where's My Hand-Grenade?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNFHBDF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678623676&sr=1-1⁣ ⁣ Checkout my disturbingly twisted satiric novel!⁣ Stranger Danger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSWQP3WX⁣ ⁣ If you would like to support me directly, I accept donations here:⁣ Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/MattCox69⁣ Cashapp: $coxcon69⁣ ⁣ Chapters: ⁣ 00:00 - Adoption & Early Life⁣ 06:02 - Ballroom Scene & Crafting (Fraud)⁣ 18:01 - Escalation, Arrest, and Consequences⁣ 22:39 - Fraudulent Checks, Fake IDs, and Retail Scams⁣ 33:11 - Payroll Check Scheme ("Crunching Cookies")⁣ 45:06 - Arrest & Realization⁣ 1:00:10 - Jail Transfer and Isolation⁣ 1:09:47 - Credit Card Fraud and Designer Theft⁣ 1:17:08 - Sentence, Jail, and Drug Program Entry⁣ 1:30:19 - Arrest in Woodstock and Jail Time⁣ 1:34:41 - Probation, Curfew, and Turning Point⁣ 1:38:17 - New Career in Events and Writing a Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara Perry grew up in Texas with her father out of the picture, raised by her mother and grandparents in a family where functioning addiction was just part of daily life — which is how she first got exposed to meth as a teenager and started using at just 13 years old. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, she shares how she dropped out of school in ninth grade, had her first child at 16, spent six months in state prison before a five year sentence in the Texas Department of Corrections before she was even 20 years old, and stayed hooked on meth from age 13 all the way to 26 — always managing to get sober inside jail or prison before the cycle started again on the outside. She opens up about eventually starting to sell meth, getting connected to a major organization, having multiple children while in and out of addiction, and what happened when someone close to her snitched and the DEA came knocking. She was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison — and spent seven of those years inside a Texas federal facility before Donald Trump pardoned her on the last day of his first term.  _____________________________________________ #prison #addictionrecovery #truecrimecommunity  _____________________________________________ Connect with Tara Perry: https://www.instagram.com/princesstara.3313/  _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Early Life 03:50 Childhood, Family & Identity 09:50 First Exposure to Drugs 16:00 Teenage Drug Use & Relationships 23:00 First Criminal Charges & Jail Experience 31:30 Life After First Incarceration 39:00 Motherhood and Continued Addiction 47:00 Second Prison Sentence & Having a Baby in Jail 55:30 Release, Relapse, and Escalating Drug Trade 01:03:30 DEA Bust and Facing Federal Charges 01:10:00 Sentencing and Time in Federal Prison 01:18:00 Life, Change, and Purpose in Prison 01:29:00 Clemency and Life After Prison 01:36:00 Growth, Healing, and Closing Reflections  _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Arthur Smotherman, a former member of a Nashville crime ring, reveals how an MTV-covered case exposed his criminal world, and how prison, faith, and mentorship ultimately gave him a second chance.⁣ ⁣ Arthur's links - ⁣ http://www.tiktok.com/@arthursmotherman77⁣ https://www.facebook.com/share/1EjhdbGm9t/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁣ https://www.instagram.com/arthursmotherman77⁣ https://youtube.com/@arthursmotherman77?si=6x33J8o_rkzTQP5g⁣ ⁣ Do you want to be a guest? Fill out the form https://www.insidetruecrimepodcast.com/apply-to-be-a-guest⁣ ⁣ Get 10% sitewide for a limited time. Just visit https://GhostBed.com/cox and use code COX at checkout. ⁣ ⁣ Shop my merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MatthewCoxCollection⁣ ⁣ Send me an email here: insidetruecrime@gmail.com⁣ ⁣ Do you extra clips and behind the scenes content?⁣ Subscribe to my Patreon: https://patreon.com/InsideTrueCrime ⁣ ⁣ Check out my Dark Docs YouTube channel here -⁣ https://www.youtube.com/@DarkDocsMatthewCox⁣ ⁣ Follow me on all socials!⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/⁣ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewcoxtruecrime⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Do you want a custom painting done by me? Check out my Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/coxpopart⁣ ⁣ Listen to my True Crime Podcasts anywhere: https://anchor.fm/mattcox ⁣ ⁣ Check out my true crime books! ⁣ Shark in the Housing Pool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851KBYCF⁣ Bent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4GC7TM⁣ It's Insanity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFYXKK8⁣ Devil Exposed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH1WT5G⁣ Devil Exposed (The Abridgment): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1070682438⁣ The Program: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0858W4G3K⁣ Bailout: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bailout-matthew-cox/1142275402⁣ Dude, Where's My Hand-Grenade?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNFHBDF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678623676&sr=1-1⁣ ⁣ Checkout my disturbingly twisted satiric novel!⁣ Stranger Danger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSWQP3WX⁣ ⁣ If you would like to support me directly, I accept donations here:⁣ Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/MattCox69⁣ Cashapp: $coxcon69⁣ ⁣ Chapters: ⁣ 00:00 - Early Life & Family Chaos⁣ 03:27 - Growing Up Around Addiction & Crime⁣ 20:00 - Dad's Hospitalization & Faith Journey⁣ 35:04 - Gangs, Violence & Joining the Air Force⁣ 46:32 - Sheriff's Department & Termination⁣ 52:00 - MDMA Trafficking Begins⁣ 1:01:00 - Building the Concert & Car Show Operation⁣ 1:09:56 - Raids, Betrayal & Federal Pressure⁣ 1:17:00 - DEA/FBI Meeting & Legal Fallout⁣ 1:34:41 - Prison Sentence, Release & Aftermath⁣ 1:50:05 - Home Robberies & Major Operation⁣ 2:01:27 - Arrest, Interrogation & Jail Transfers⁣ 2:04:40 - Jail, Faith & Life Transformation⁣ 2:19:45 - Rebuilding Through Work & Faith⁣ 2:33:00 - Prison Ministry & Reentry Programs⁣ 2:36:52 - Africa Missions & Aba's House Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. David Shapiro shares his journey from an Orthodox Jewish upbringing to his struggle with dyslexia and disconnect from faith. His encounter with Jesus and subsequent conversion had a profound impact on his family and relationships, leading to a significant cost but also a transformation in his self-confidence and self-esteem. The conversation delves into the significance of embracing silence and losing comfort in noise, highlighting the transformative power of moments of silence. It then explores the life of a Christian and pastor, shedding light on the challenges and rewards of the journey. The discussion also addresses misunderstandings about Judaism and provides insights into approaching conversations with understanding and care, emphasizing the importance of building relationships.TakeawaysOrthodox Jewish upbringingStruggle with dyslexiaDisconnect from faithJourney to faith in ChristImpact on family and relationships Embracing silenceThe importance of building relationshipsChapters00:00 Early Life and Upbringing02:05 Struggle with Faith and Dyslexia08:03 Encountering Jesus and Conversion20:17 Cost of Conversion21:14 Embracing Silence and Losing Comfort in Noise22:40 Life as a Christian and Pastor26:40 Misunderstandings About Judaism34:20 Approaching Conversations with Understanding and Care

Get my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com To support Paul's work with the upcoming printing of his Convict Conditioning Box Set, go here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/titanpress/convict-conditioning-the-ultimate-collection/description In this episode of The Hammer Cast, I interview the elusive, mysterious author of the legendary Convict Conditioning book series - one of a rare few fitness books and series that has sold nearly 1,000,000 copies and changed the very landscape of the fitness world as we know it.  Here's a breakdown of everything we cover:  Intro & Context for the Interview – [00:00:03] Why is this Paul Wade's "final interview"? Overview of the new Convict Conditioning box set (updated material, anthology, new barbell book) Explanation of the email-based interview format & Paul's anonymity Language/swearing disclaimer Q1 – Paul's Early Life, Prison Time, and Origins of His Training Methods – [00:04:14] Q2 – How Convict Conditioning Became a Multi‑Book Series – [00:08:18] Q3 – Why Paul Chose Anonymity Instead of the Limelight – ~[00:12:02] Q4 – The New "Convict Conditioning: The Barbell Program" and Whether It's a Shift Away from Calisthenics – ~[00:12:02] Q5 – Why Calisthenics Fanatics Might Add Iron, and Why Iron Lifters Should Add Calisthenics – [00:15:50] Q6 – Paul's Thoughts on Kettlebell Training (Especially for Calisthenics Athletes) – [00:15:50] Q7 – Principles for Lifelong Strength and Thinking Beyond 4–6 Week Phases – [00:19:42] Q8 – Why Paul Left Dragondor and the Isomax Dispute – [00:23:51] Q9 – Whether He Approached Other Publishers Before Dragondor – [00:23:51] Q10 – The Most Dangerous Modern Fitness Trends for Longevity – [00:23:51] → [00:27:28] Q11 – Old-School Tips and Strategies He Wants to See Make a Comeback – [00:27:28] Q12 – Misconceptions About Human Potential vs What Old‑Time Strongmen Showed – [00:27:28] → [00:31:29] Q13 – How He Keeps Up with "Modern" Strength & Fitness Ideas – [00:31:29] Q14 – What He Hopes His Long-Term Legacy Will Be – [00:35:18] Q15 – Who He Thinks Is Carrying His Principles Forward Today – [00:35:18] Q16 – Final Thoughts Before Retirement – [00:35:18] Closing Remarks – [00:39:02]

In March 2022, Utah mom and realtor Kouri Richins called 911 after finding her husband, Eric, dead in their bed. For a year, she played the grieving widow, even publishing a children's grief book about his death. Then, investigators uncovered fentanyl, secret affairs, and a trail of deleted messages. In this episode, we dive into the night Eric died, the hidden motives, and the courtroom showdown that decided whether Kouri Richins is a murderer.Lola Blankets: Luxury at your fingertips with https://www.lolablankets.com for 40% OFF select products when you use code MILEHIGHERSmileSet: Alignments without the stress at https://www.smileset.com/milehigher and get $500 OFF your alignment treatment!The Absorption Company: Vitamins at the level we need them at https://absorbmore.com and use code MILEHIGHER for 35% OFF your first order!ButcherBox: Proteins the right way with https://butcherbox.com/milehigher and choose from ground beef, top sirloin OR chicken thighs for a year, as well as $20 OFF your first box!RocketMoney: Financial Support made simple with https://rocketmoney.com/milehigher get control of your spending today!Intro 0:00Eric's Early Life 6:22Kouri's Much Different Early Life 9:35Saving and Spending... A Lot 14:07An Affair 28:40The First Poisoning 38:21Eric's Suspicious Passing 49:33"Are You With Me?" 1:08:41The Trial Begins 1:21:02Impact Statements Seal Kouri's Fate 1:45:10Aftermath 1:57:35Final Thoughts & Outro 2:04:03Mile Higher Media website: https://milehigher.com/ Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Mile Higher Merch: http://milehighermerch.comCheck out our other podcasts!The Sesh https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4XLights Out https://bit.ly/3n3GaoePlanet Sleep https://linktr.ee/planetsleepJoin our official FB group! https://bit.ly/3kQbAxgMHP YouTube: http://bit.ly/2qaDWGfAre You Subscribed On Apple Podcast & Spotify?!Support MHP by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcast :) https://apple.co/2H4kh58MHP Topic Request Form: https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88You can follow us on all the things: @milehigherpodInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigherHosts:Kendall: @kendallraeonytIG: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonytYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplaceJosh: @milehigherjoshIG: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjoshProducers:Janelle: @janelle_fields_IG: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fields_/Ian: @ifarmeIG: https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/Tom: @cinematomgrapherIG: https://www.instagram.com/cinematomgrapher/Podcast sponsor inquiries: adops@audioboom.com✉ Send Us Mail ✉Kendall Rae & Josh Thomas 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233Greenwood Village, CO 80112Music By: Mile Higher BoysYT: https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik...Sources: https://pastebin.com/YiUdiCjnThe creator hosts a documentary series for educational purposes (EDSA). These include authoritative sources such as interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history. Videos come with an editorial and artistic value.

Chase Brown followed his father's footsteps into law went to law school and became a prosecutor at the Suffolk County District Attorney's office. For three years he prosecuted cases dealt with victims and defendants navigated bail issues and a backlogged court system picked juries and offered plea deals that shaped people's lives. Then he left to become a private criminal defense attorney at his father's firm — putting him on the opposite side of everything he had spent three years doing. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Chase shares the complete truth about what the justice system really looks like from the inside — the cases he will never forget the problems with bail the issues with the jury system the backlog destroying the courts and what working as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney actually revealed about the system he operates in every single day. _____________________________________________ #lawyer #justicesystem #truecrimecommunity _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Chase Brown: https://michaelbrownlaw.net/chase-brown/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Chase Brown's Legal Journey  03:00 Early Life, Family, and Career Choices 09:00 Law School Experiences and AI's Impact 17:00 Becoming a Prosecutor: Trials and Skills 26:00 Handling Overwhelming Caseloads 33:00 Courtroom Realities: Early Cases and Lessons 39:00 Body Cameras and Police Accountability 46:00 Plea Deals and Prosecutorial Ethics 52:00 Inside the Prosecutor's Role and Personal Impact 01:00:00 Public Defenders and the Legal Community 01:08:00 Trial Law, Juries, and System Challenges 01:18:00 Memorable Cases and Domestic Violence Realities 01:25:00 Switching Sides: Moving to Criminal Defense 01:31:00 Defending the Accused: Ethics and Morality 01:34:00 Reflecting on Lessons Learned _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Kent McGowen grew up in Texas in a good family with a father in the oil business and a brother who became a cop — served honorably in the United States Air Force became a Houston police officer and eventually became a sheriff's deputy in Harris County. In August 1992 while executing a felony warrant as part of a larger weapons operation the situation escalated when the woman he was there to arrest pulled a gun on him. He warned her repeatedly to drop the weapon before firing in what he says was an act of self defense. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares how the DA's office pursued him even after internal affairs cleared the shooting, what two separate trials and two separate convictions looked like from the inside, how the judge sentenced him to 20 years in the Texas prison system, what surviving as a former cop inside Texas's most brutal prisons actually required of him, and why he believes the corruption that sent him there runs far deeper than anyone in that system ever wanted to admit. _____________________________________________ #prisonlife #texas #truecrimestories #police _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Kent McGowen: https://www.givesendgo.com/G31TC _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Kent McGoen's Story 02:00 Early Life & Family Background 05:30 High School Days & Military Influence 09:00 Entering Law Enforcement 15:00 Houston PD: Training & Early Career 19:30 Police Culture & Relationships 27:00 Transition to Harris County Sheriff's Office 32:00 Challenges with Leadership & Policing in the 90s 38:00 Notorious Colleagues & On-the-Job Stories 47:30 Building Up to the Incident 54:00 The Fatal Warrant & Shooting 01:05:00 Crime Scene, Investigation, and Setup 01:15:00 Legal Proceedings & First Trial 01:28:00 Second Trial & Corrupt Defense 01:42:00 Prison Life Begins: Intake & Adjusting 01:51:00 Experiences, Survival & Prison Culture 02:08:00 Navigating Gangs, Politics & the Parole System 02:24:00 Years in Prison & Struggling for Release 02:37:00 Breaking Point, Allies, and a New Chance 02:54:00 Life After Release & Continuing the Fight 03:06:00 Clearing His Name & Seeking Justice 03:15:00 Final Thoughts and Message to the Audience _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kathy Eldon's son, Dan Eldon, was a young photojournalist working for Reuters in Somalia when he was killed at just 22 years old while documenting a famine and its aftermath. Rather than let that loss define her, Kathy and her daughter Amy founded Creative Visions Foundation in 1998 to support artists, journalists, and storytellers using media to inspire positive change. The foundation has since incubated hundreds of projects — including the Oscar-winning documentary Navalny — and its work has reached more than 100 million people across five continents.  In this candid and moving conversation, Kathy opens up about:  How Dan's early humanitarian instincts led him from fundraising for a child's heart surgery in Kenya to documenting the Somali famine as a photojournalist  The chaotic, tragic circumstances of Dan's death, and the making of the Emmy-nominated documentary Dying to Tell the Story  The real and growing dangers facing journalists covering conflicts today  Creative Visions Foundation's Impact Media and Impact Education initiatives, including a multi-million dollar partnership with the Bezos Family Foundation  The Angel Catcher journal series she created with Amy, which has helped grieving readers (and hospices) process loss for over 20 years  Her new project, Boundless, born out of COVID isolation and the trauma of the LA wildfires  Her belief in signs and guidance from beyond — including an encounter with a psychic medium months after Dan's death  Her advice for anyone facing profound grief: channel that energy into something that helps others  This is a story about finding blue sky above even the darkest clouds — and using creativity, purpose, and community to transform unimaginable loss into a legacy of hope.  Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction and Early Life 00:03:33 Dan's Legacy and Tragedy 00:08:05 Channeling Grief into Action 00:12:09 The Dangers of Journalism  00:16:05 Empowering Change with Creative Visions 00:20:02 Adapting to Changing Landscapes 00:25:41 Healing Through Connection 00:31:56 Finding Meaning in Hardship 

Five men served on the Continental Congress's Declaration Committee. We know three of them well: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. But who were the other two? In this episode, we explore the lives and contributions of Robert R. Livingston of New York and Roger Sherman of Connecticut. Historians Geoff Benton and Michael Morand join us as we uncover the stories of the other Committee members. Clermont State Historic Site WebsiteShow Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/447 EPISODE OUTLINE00:00:00  Introduction00:04:46 The Lee Resolution and the Committee of Five00:05:26 Robert R. Livingston's Early Life00:06:56 Colonial New York Politics 00:11:02 Livingston's Appointment to the Second Continental Congress00:15:20 Why Livingston Chosen for Declaration Committee00:18:44 Livingston's feud with John Adams00:19:18  Livingston Misses the Vote for Independence00:20:50 Livingston Becomes Chancellor of New York State00:24:06 Livingston's Role in Steam Navigation00:26:15 Clermont State Historic Site00:32:35 Roger Sherman's Early Life 00:36:47 Sherman's Family and Life in New Haven00:37:43 Sherman's Involvement in the Imperial Crisis00:40:38 Sherman's Role in the Second Continental Congress00:42:28 Why Sherman Chosen For Declaration Committee00:43:42 Sherman's Role in Drafting the Declaration00:46:16 The Connecticut Compromise, 178700:50:28 What Made Sherman Effective in Legislatures00:53:47 1776 in Context 00:58:10 ConclusionRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES

A 7% sensitization rate by 3 months of age highlights how early allergic disease can begin, making early recognition critical for long-term patient outcomes. In this episode, internationally recognized allergy researcher and pediatric allergist Dr. Anna Asarnoj shares insights from the landmark BAMSE birth cohort and her decades of research on how allergies develop, evolve, and sometimes resolve over time. Together, we explore the atopic march, early-life sensitization, component-resolved diagnostics, pet allergen risk stratification, oral immunotherapy, and emerging strategies to prevent food allergy before it becomes clinically established. Gain practical, evidence-based insights to improve diagnostic precision, risk assessment, and long-term allergy Resources and references: https://www.thermofisher.com/phadia/us/en/resources/immunocast/early-life-sensitization-food-allergy-risk.html?cid=0ct_3pc_05032024_9SGOV4

From Homeless to Billionaire: John Paul DeJoria on Why Success Means Nothing Unless You Share It What if your greatest setback became the foundation for your greatest success? In this inspiring episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with legendary entrepreneur and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón Spirits, to discuss the incredible journey that took him from homelessness and living in his car to building two of the world's most iconic brands. But this conversation goes far beyond business. John Paul shares the mindset that helped him overcome adversity, why failure can be one of life's greatest teachers, and how leading with integrity, generosity, and purpose has shaped every chapter of his life. He also opens up about his powerful personal philosophy—"Success Unshared Is Failure"—and why true wealth is measured by the lives we impact. Whether you're an entrepreneur, dreaming of a fresh start, or simply looking for hope and encouragement, this episode will leave you inspired to take the next step toward your purpose. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How John Paul DeJoria went from homelessness to building billion-dollar companies. Why starting with very little can become your greatest advantage. The surprising lessons failure and misfortune can teach you. How to overcome fear and take action before you feel ready. Why integrity and purpose create lasting success. The meaning behind "Success Unshared Is Failure." How generosity can become your greatest legacy. Why giving back has always been central to John's mission. Practical advice for anyone starting over after setbacks. The mindset that has guided one of the world's most respected entrepreneurs. About John Paul DeJoria John Paul DeJoria is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and bestselling author best known as the co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón Spirits Company. Beginning with a $700 loan while living in his car, he built globally recognized brands through perseverance, ethical leadership, and an unwavering belief in helping others. Today, through the JP's Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation, he supports initiatives benefiting veterans, people experiencing homelessness, food-insecure communities, animal welfare, and environmental conservation. His latest book, Success Unshared Is Failure, shares the remarkable life lessons that have shaped his extraordinary journey. Takeaways Believing in your product and persistence are key to overcoming rejection. Sharing success and giving back can lead to greater happiness and impact. Resilience is built through belief in oneself and purpose. Happiness and purpose are more important than wealth alone. Age is just a number; staying active and passionate is vital. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Linda's Welcome 00:28 John Paul DeJoria's Early Life and Challenges 01:01 The Power of Resilience and Purpose 01:23 Building Billion-Dollar Brands with Purpose 02:20 The Importance of Sharing Success and Giving Back 03:43 Overcoming Polarization and Spreading a Positive Message 04:40 The Role of Happiness and Purpose in Longevity 06:21 Leading with Heart and Living with Passion 07:45 Lessons from Selling Encyclopedias and Believing in Your Product 09:35 The Philosophy of Success Unshared is Failure 12:19 The True Meaning of Success and Happiness 13:39 Encouragement to Find Purpose and Help Others Connect with John Paul DeJoria Website: https://johnpauldejoria.com Book: Success Unshared Is Failure Foundation: JP's Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation Connect with Linda Mitchell

While we've covered a number of missing-person cases, almost always, the last time the victim is seen is also the last time they're heard from. However, that wasn't the case with Frauke Liebs, who disappeared in June 2006, after watching a World Cup game with her friends at a bar in Paderborn, Germany. Over the next several days, her friends and family would receive cryptic calls from Frauke, each time claiming she was on her way home. Years later, following the strange communications, unknown movements, and a potential connection to two of Germany's most prolific serial killers, the question remains: What happened to Frauke Liebs?StitchFix: Style you want at the price you need with https://www.stitchfix.com/milehigher for $20 off your first order!CashApp: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/0jvtwa9v #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.HungryRoot: Meals in half the time with https://www.hungryroot.com/milehigher for 40% OFF your first box and a free item for LIFE!DOSE: Liver support made easy at https://www.dosedaily.co/milehigher for 35% OFF your first month's subscription!Intro 0:00Frauke's Early Life 4:23A World Cup Celebration 9:29Frauke is Missing 17:35The Bizarre Phone Calls 22:48Where is She? 38:06Frauke is Found 48:39The Hoxter House Theory 54:16Final Thoughts & Outro 1:07:04Mile Higher Media website: https://milehigher.com/ Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Mile Higher Merch: http://milehighermerch.comCheck out our other podcasts!The Sesh https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4XLights Out https://bit.ly/3n3GaoePlanet Sleep https://linktr.ee/planetsleepJoin our official FB group! https://bit.ly/3kQbAxgMHP YouTube: http://bit.ly/2qaDWGfAre You Subscribed On Apple Podcast & Spotify?!Support MHP by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcast :) https://apple.co/2H4kh58MHP Topic Request Form: https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88You can follow us on all the things: @milehigherpodInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigherHosts:Kendall: @kendallraeonytIG: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonytYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplaceJosh: @milehigherjoshIG: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjoshProducers:Janelle: @janelle_fields_IG: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fields_/Ian: @ifarmeIG: https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/Tom: @cinematomgrapherIG: https://www.instagram.com/cinematomgrapher/Podcast sponsor inquiries: adops@audioboom.com✉ Send Us Mail ✉Kendall Rae & Josh Thomas 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233Greenwood Village, CO 80112Music By: Mile Higher BoysYT: https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik...Sources: https://pastebin.com/jVbgkRW5The creator hosts a documentary series for educational purposes (EDSA). These include authoritative sources such as interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history. Videos come with an editorial and artistic value.

Oliver Wolcott, a Forgotten Founder and Declaration of Independence signer, picked up a musket to defend the nation he helped create. Discover the remarkable patriot who signed America's founding document, fought for independence, and devoted his life to serving the American republic. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin remain household names, yet few Americans know Oliver Wolcott, one of the forgotten Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence and fought in the American Revolution. A physician, farmer, judge, soldier, and Governor of Connecticut, Wolcott never sought fame or recognition. He simply answered the call whenever his country needed him. This episode of America's Founding Series, part of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, follows Oliver Wolcott from the halls of Independence to the Battle of Ridgefield and beyond. Discover how one of America's most overlooked Founding Fathers helped secure American independence and why his life of duty, sacrifice, personal responsibility, and public service offers timeless lessons for preserving liberty 250 years later. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why Oliver Wolcott risked everything by signing the Declaration of Independence How a Declaration signer left Congress to fight on the front lines of the Revolutionary War The important role Oliver Wolcott played during the Battle of Ridgefield and the fight for American independence Why duty, sacrifice, and personal responsibility defined the Founding Fathers and America's first generation What Oliver Wolcott's extraordinary life teaches about preserving freedom, civic responsibility, and the American republic today Subscribe to The P.A.S. Report Podcast for America's Founding Series, where forgotten patriots, the American Revolution, the Founding Fathers, the Constitution, and the principles of liberty come to life. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a five-star review and share it with family and friends to help keep the stories of America's forgotten Founders alive. Topics Covered: Oliver Wolcott, Forgotten Founder, Declaration of Independence, Declaration Signer, Founding Fathers, American Revolution, Battle of Ridgefield, Revolutionary War, Connecticut History, America 250

Julio Almanza grew up in Chicago after his father walked out — and that loss set everything in motion. The streets became his family the Satan Disciples became his identity and the Mexican cartel became his employer. At just 17 years old he was caught smuggling drugs on the Mexico side of the border and spent the next four years locked up in a Mexican prison before being transferred to federal custody in the United States. When he got out he went straight back. Ten more years in federal prison followed. He left the Satan Disciples and joined the Latin Kings — and his former gang immediately put hits out on him. He survived moved to Arizona to start over ended up back inside and finally turned his life around completely. _____________________________________________ #cartel #prison #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to GLD & FACTOR for sponsoring this episode: GLD: New customers get 40% Off with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.gld.com/ _____________________________________________ Factor: Head to http://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). _____________________________________________ Connect with Julio Almanza: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrongtostrong/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wrongtostrong Website: https://wrongtostrong.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Julio's Early Life and Family Pain 05:00 Surviving Abuse and Finding the Streets 10:00 Gang Life and Chicago's Dark Side 15:00 Early Cartel Ties & First Smuggling Runs 20:00 Inside the Drug Trade as a Teen 25:00 Getting Caught and Surviving Mexican Prison 35:00 Mental Health, Trauma & Hustling in Prison 42:00 Addiction, Rock Bottom and Hard Lessons 48:00 Transfer to US Prison & Early Federal Release 54:00 Life After Prison: Back in the Game 01:00:00 Cartel, Betrayal, and Escaping Chicago 01:07:00 Arizona: Trying to Go Straight & More Mistakes 01:12:00 Turning Point: Inside for the Last Time 01:18:00 Final Release and True Transformation 01:24:00 Reflections, Redemption & Helping Others _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julio Almanza grew up in Chicago after his father walked out — and that loss set everything in motion. The streets became his family the Satan Disciples became his identity and the Mexican cartel became his employer. At just 17 years old he was caught smuggling drugs on the Mexico side of the border and spent the next four years locked up in a Mexican prison before being transferred to federal custody in the United States. When he got out he went straight back. Ten more years in federal prison followed. He left the Satan Disciples and joined the Latin Kings — and his former gang immediately put hits out on him. He survived moved to Arizona to start over ended up back inside and finally turned his life around completely. _____________________________________________ #cartel #prison #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to GLD & FACTOR for sponsoring this episode: GLD: New customers get 40% Off with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.gld.com/ _____________________________________________ Factor: Head to http://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). _____________________________________________ Connect with Julio Almanza: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrongtostrong/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wrongtostrong Website: https://wrongtostrong.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Julio's Early Life and Family Pain 05:00 Surviving Abuse and Finding the Streets 10:00 Gang Life and Chicago's Dark Side 15:00 Early Cartel Ties & First Smuggling Runs 20:00 Inside the Drug Trade as a Teen 25:00 Getting Caught and Surviving Mexican Prison 35:00 Mental Health, Trauma & Hustling in Prison 42:00 Addiction, Rock Bottom and Hard Lessons 48:00 Transfer to US Prison & Early Federal Release 54:00 Life After Prison: Back in the Game 01:00:00 Cartel, Betrayal, and Escaping Chicago 01:07:00 Arizona: Trying to Go Straight & More Mistakes 01:12:00 Turning Point: Inside for the Last Time 01:18:00 Final Release and True Transformation 01:24:00 Reflections, Redemption & Helping Others _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when you spend years climbing the corporate ladder, building someone else's dream, and checking every box society tells you will lead to success—only to realize you're living a life that no longer feels like your own? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with author, speaker, and transformational guide Becca Eve Young for a powerful conversation about corporate burnout, career success, personal growth, self-discovery, and redefining what it truly means to live an authentic life. After years of leading multimillion-dollar marketing initiatives and building what looked like the perfect life from the outside, everything began to unravel. Divorce. Career uncertainty. A global pandemic. Isolation in rural Mexico. What could have become the darkest chapter of her life instead became the beginning of her greatest transformation. Becca shares how stepping away from the constant pressure to perform allowed her to question the definition of success she had been chasing for decades. Through solitude, loss, and unexpected life changes, she discovered her own voice, embraced a more intentional way of living, and found the courage to stop following everyone else's script and start writing her own. If you've ever felt successful on paper but unfulfilled inside, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that sometimes losing the life you built is exactly what makes room for the life you were meant to live. About Becca Eve Young Becca Eve Young is an author, speaker, and transformational guide who helps founders, entrepreneurs, and leaders reconnect with their authentic voice after outgrowing the identities they've spent years building. After a successful corporate career leading branding and marketing initiatives for multimillion-dollar organizations, a series of life-changing events—including divorce, career disruption, and the pandemic—led her on a journey of profound personal transformation. Today, through her writing, coaching, and speaking, she helps others redefine success, trust their intuition, and build lives that reflect who they truly are rather than who they believe they're supposed to be. Connect with Becca Eve Young Website: https://beccaeveyoung.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccaeveyoung Book: It's Gonna Get Messy Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Starter Girlz Podcast 02:40 Becca's Early Life & Christian Science 05:10 Climbing the Corporate Ladder 06:35 When Everything Started to Unravel 09:20 Divorce, Layoffs & Being Stranded in Mexico 13:00 Quarantined Alone in Rural Mexico 15:30 Hearing Her Own Voice 18:00 Selling Everything & Starting Over 21:00 The Difference Between Life in Mexico & the U.S. 25:00 Why We Always Ask, "What Do You Do?" 27:00 Building Deeper Human Connections 29:30 Empathy, Perspective & Cultural Awareness 31:30 The Story Behind *It's Gonna Get Messy* 33:45 Losing Her Father & Finding Meaning 36:30 Why We Wait Too Long to Truly Live 39:10 Embracing the Messiness of Life 42:30 The Courage to Share Your Story 44:30 Redefining Success 46:00 Advice for Anyone Feeling Stuck 47:30 Where to Connect with Becca Connect with Starter Girlz https://startergirlz.com Take the **2-Minute Success Block Quiz** to discover what may be holding you back. Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz? https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

Jon Harris dives into Angel Studios latest movie "Young Washington." From Washington's daring expeditions in the Ohio Valley and the spark of the French & Indian War to his character, duty, and bravery, Jon shows why the real George Washington is even greater than the inspiring film portrays. He also addresses artistic license in historical movies and spends time debunking popular Masonic conspiracy theories about the Founding Fathers. A must-watch for patriots, history lovers, and families looking for wholesome, heroic stories. Heritage Album: Jonharristunes.comYoung Washington Review: https://substack.com/home/post/p-206383238Freemasonry and the Founding Fathers: https://jonharris.substack.com/p/freemasonry-and-the-founding-fathers00:00 - Intro & Celebrating America02:30 - My New Album Heritage07:40 - Why We Need More Founding Era Films09:45 - Young Washington Movie Review18:20 - Washington's Early Life & Ohio Valley Expeditions28:50 - Jumonville Glen & Battle of Monongahela40:15 - Movie Strengths & Artistic License50:30 - Freemasonry & Founding Fathers Debunked01:00:00 - Final Thoughts & Calls to ActionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With multiple training pathways, how can you determine which is the right choice for your career and clinical goals? In this episode of BackTable Podcast, Dr. Neil Jain sits down with interventional radiologist Dr. John Cieslak to compare the Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR), integrated IR/DR, and independent IR routes. The conversation highlights practical differences in training structures, procedural exposure, and the key factors that influence career decisions for aspiring IRs. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction01:47 - Early Life and Science Roots 03:58 - Surgery to IR Pivot 05:51 - Radiology Training and ESIR Setup 08:59 - Three IR Training Pathways 11:53 - ESIR Pros Cons and Case Exposure 14:27 - Competency and Hiring Perceptions 20:12 - Job Market Academic vs Hospital 23:08 - Early Attending Surprises 26:00 - Integrated Versus ESIR 29:10 - Boosting Your Application 31:24 - Rapid Fire IR Questions 34:46 - Future Of IR 36:46 - Wrap Up And Credits --- More about this episode Dr. Cieslak shares his own journey, from early exposure to hospital science and a long academic path to switching from surgery to radiology and ultimately landing in IR. They outline the practical pros and cons of each pathway, including the flexibility and breadth of ESIR, the directness of integrated training, and the realities of re-matching and job market considerations. The discussion covers early attending challenges like building referrals and making independent decisions, the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork, and advice for residents and students interested in IR. The Drs. also discuss the evolution of IR procedures, the impact of program variability, and why persistence and exposure are vital for success in the field. --- BackTable Vascular & Interventional (VI) is the go-to podcast for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional cardiologists. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

Step into the shadowy fringes of the unknown with My Dark Path as we unravel the hypnotic revelations of the 1960s with Dr. Leo Sprinkle, the mild-mannered psychologist who became the go-to hypnotist for alien abductees.Host MF Thomas transports you to the quiet campus of the University of Wyoming in Laramie, where soft-spoken Dr. Ronald Leo Sprinkle guides ordinary people into trance to recover memories of the impossible: Nebraska police sergeant Herb Schirmer paralyzed by greenish gas aboard a disc-shaped craft piloted by gray-skinned entities wearing winged serpent emblems and issuing telepathic warnings of a human breeding program, North Dakota mother Sandy Larson lifted by orange spheres to face mummy-wrapped beings with segmented metallic arms who removed and examined her brain through a nostril probe, Wyoming rancher Pat McGuire telepathically instructed to drill a miracle well on his dry land before facing repeated abductions and cattle mutilations, and New Mexico waitress Myrna Hansen witnessing mid-air cattle dissections before descending into the vast caverns of Dulce Base lined with translucent vats of dismembered bodies and floating human-alien hybrid fetuses—complete with government disinformation campaigns, Sprinkle's own childhood abduction memory of a tall mentor aboard a craft, and careers shattered by ridicule that continue to defy explanation.Was Dr. Sprinkle unlocking genuine extraterrestrial encounters through hypnosis, shaping false memories via suggestion, or unwittingly aiding a covert government psy-op that destroyed lives?This episode blends eerie narration with historical context, skeptical scrutiny, and believer's evidence. Perfect for fans of unsolved enigmas, UFO hypnosis, and the paranormal.

In this first installment of a two-part conversation, host Darius Mirshahzadeh reconnects with longtime friend and industry veteran Jon Irvine, founder and CEO of Westcove Development. The two pick up where they left off after years apart, a reunion sparked when Jon accidentally discovered Darius's podcast while stuck in LA traffic. What follows is a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation covering Jon's biracial upbringing, his accidental entry into mortgage finance, a landmark $1.3 billion sale to Merrill Lynch 90 days before the 2008 financial crisis, the personal losses that forced him to rethink his legacy, and the unexpected signs that led him to launch a real estate development company. This episode is equal parts origin story, life philosophy, and housing industry insight with plenty of laughs along the way. In this episode, Darius and Jon will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and First Impressions (02:36) The Power of Personality Over Looks (05:25) The Impact of Generosity in Relationships (08:07) Reconnecting and the Journey to Podcasting (10:55) Background and Early Life of Jon Irvine (13:31) Transitioning from Finance to Housing Development (21:57) The Journey into Mortgages (27:59) Building a Successful Mortgage Company (32:12) Navigating the 2008 Financial Crisis (37:42) Understanding Generational Wealth Disparities (41:43) Transitioning to Real Estate Development Jon Irvine is the Founder and CEO of Westcove Development, a Southern California real estate development firm specializing in design-forward, small-lot single family homes in high-demand, supply-constrained markets. Drawing on California's evolving housing legislation — including SB1123 — Westcove manages the full development lifecycle from acquisition and entitlement through construction and sale. Jon brings nearly three decades of senior executive experience in residential finance, having held leadership roles at Change Lending, Banc of California, OneWest Bank (under CEO Steven Mnuchin), and Mr. Cooper/Nationstar, where he led initiatives across capital markets, production, and strategic growth. Through Westcove, he channels deep institutional finance expertise into scalable residential development built to meet California's urgent housing needs. Connect with Jon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonirvine/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Westcove-Development-61572683421911/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Allen tells his story of growing up in a Mid-Western Christian Home and wanting to be a girl, even though he was a boy. He even got married, but after three years of marriage decided he wanted to transition. Allen shares his journey to faith in Christ and de-transitioning, why transgenderism is harmful and wicked, and how to approach someone struggling or embracing this ideology for themselves. Christians will be blessed and encouraged by Allen's message. #transgenderism #Christianity #Jesus #Salvation00:00 - Welcome & Introduction02:20 - William's Early Life & Transition Story08:10 - Returning Home & First Church Visit13:45 - Conviction, Bible Study & Gospel Awakening22:30 - True Repentance & Decision to Detransition29:15 - The Physical & Legal Detransition Journey38:40 - Childhood Gender Confusion & Marriage Struggle50:25 - Health Consequences & Warning to Parents01:00:10 - Rebaptism as William & Final MessageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan Bloom grew up in a good family in Oklahoma with dreams of becoming a dentist. Life took a different turn and he built an electrical contracting business instead. When the business lost a major contract he turned to a small bank for help — and got pulled into a high interest invoice lending situation that ultimately left him owing over $2 million and forced to declare bankruptcy. Ryan thought everything he was doing was completely legitimate. Then the feds came for him. He was indicted for bank fraud — and discovered the prosecutor had a conflict of interest with the bank. He fought back. He spent almost $500,000 in attorney fees. And he beat the federal government. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Ryan breaks down the complete story — from the business collapse to the bankruptcy to the federal indictment to the courtroom victory that cost him everything financially but gave him his freedom. _____________________________________________ #fraud #TrueCrime #arrest _____________________________________________ Connect with Ryan Bloom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdbloom _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Early Life 01:52 Family Background and Childhood 03:23 College Dreams and Choosing a Career 04:44 Joining and Growing the Family Business 05:46 Family Infighting and Company's Downfall 06:34 New Start in Oil & Gas, Launching Own Business 07:46 Launching Pathfinder HDD and Business Pivot 08:22 Business Growth and Early Successes 09:14 Winning Big Contracts and Facing Setbacks 10:19 Losing Major Contracts and Transitioning to EV 11:16 Cash Flow Issues and Getting Hustled 13:06 Switching to Riskier Clients & Financial Mistakes 14:55 Survival Strategies and Bank Loans 16:46 Entering the Bank's Business Manager Program 19:09 Struggling with Loan Terms and Shrinking Cash Flow 23:32 Business Hits a Wall and Approaching Insolvency 26:00 Personal Consequences & Potential Bankruptcy 28:29 Winding Down Operations and Filing Bankruptcy 31:06 Bankruptcy Process and Asset Liquidation 35:51 Personal Impact and Family Resilience 39:03 Navigating Bankruptcy Exemptions 41:02 Life After Bankruptcy: Rebuilding 44:41 Facing Litigation and Bank's Aggressive Tactics 46:58 Legal Uncertainty and Approaching Discharge 50:02 Arrest by FBI and Shock of Indictment 54:41 Processing the Arrest and Immediate Aftermath 59:30 Public Reaction and Family Support 01:02:44 Beginning the Legal Battle 01:05:12 Prosecution's Case Building and Strange Accusations 01:10:01 Defending Against Fraud Allegations 01:17:01 Legal Strategy and Conflict of Interest 01:21:59 Superseding Indictment and Witness Tampering 01:27:53 Bank's Insurance Claim and Motivations for Prosecution 01:32:00 Preparing for Trial and Hiring Top Defense 01:39:13 Conflict of Interest, Disqualifying the Prosecutor 01:46:07 Case Dismissal and Pre-Trial Diversion 01:50:01 Financial Ruin and Emotional Toll 01:53:02 Life Lessons, Resilience, and Moving On 02:03:40 Advice on Integrity and Closing Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week for independence day Alex does a deep dive on the often forgotten founder Thomas Paine. Most famous for writing revolutionary pamphlets like "Common Sense" Paine's opinions made a lot of enemies. His writings pissed off really rich people on both sides of the Atlantic, insulted George Washington, Jesus Christ, and every religion he could think of. JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY -

Former Mexican Mafia member René “Boxer” Enriquez tells the real story of La Eme — one of the most feared and powerful prison gangs in American history. In this interview, René breaks down how the Mexican Mafia gained control inside California prisons, how La Eme influenced street gangs across Los Angeles, how prison politics really work, and what it means to become a “made” member of the organization. He also opens up about his childhood, gang life, violence, addiction, betrayal, debriefing, and the long road toward redemption after leaving the life behind. This is a rare inside look at the Mexican Mafia from someone who lived it at the highest level — and survived to tell the truth. Watch until the end to hear René explain why La Eme still holds power today, how prison gangs communicate, and what he wants young people to understand before choosing that path. Topics covered: Mexican Mafia history, La Eme, California prison gangs, Los Angeles street gangs, prison politics, organized crime, gang violence, prison life, René Enriquez, true crime interview, cartel connections, debriefing, redemption, and life after the Mexican Mafia. Go Support René! YouTube: @ReneEnriquezUncensored IG: https://www.instagram.com/reneenriquezuncensored/ Book: https://www.streetgangs.com/store/books/blackhand/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: HelloFresh! Go to https://hellofresh.com/connect10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Shopify! You don't need anyone's approval to make a living. Build your own business with a free trial at https://shopify.com/mitchell Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Introduction & Mexican Mafia Origins 05:50 Boxer's Early Life & Family Background 09:35 Youth, Gangs, and First Encounters 12:19 Gang Recruitment & Early Violence 16:00 Rise of the Mexican Mafia on the Streets 22:38 This Episode Is Sponsored By HelloFresh 24:25 LA Drive-By Moratorium & Organization's Power 28:00 The Mexican Mafia's Structure & Street Gangs 34:00 Brand, Violence & Expansion 40:20 Infighting & Mafia Politics 49:23 This Episode Is Sponsored By Shopify 50:43 Surviving and Killing in Prison 54:00 Boxer's Initiation into the Mexican Mafia 01:00:00 Mafia Warfare: Prisons in the '80s & '90s 01:08:00 Prison Hit Jobs and The Politics of Violence 01:14:00 Drug Trafficking & Control in Prison 01:19:00 Management, Money & The Mafia Franchise 01:26:00 Cartel Connections & Mexican Mafia Operations 01:33:00 Boxer's Path to Full Member & First Murders 01:41:00 LA County Jail Politics and Mafia Influence 01:50:00 Running Rackets and Ordered Hits in Jail 01:56:00 Evolution to Organized Crime Syndicate 02:03:00 Boxer's Arrest, Life Sentence, and Prison Mentality 02:08:00 Reflection, Therapy & Personal Change 02:14:00 Cooperating, Debriefing, and Testifying 02:22:00 Parole Fights, Political Challenges & Release 02:34:00 Aftermath, Legacy & Life on the Outside 02:39:00 Final Reflections & Channel Promotion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faith Hedgepeth was a bright, bubbly young woman who had become a friendly face at both her college, UNC, and her hometown. On campus, she was often seen walking around with her best friend, Karena, and the two grew closer once they moved in together. But after Karena returned home one morning to find that Faith had been brutally murdered, the entire community was gripped with shock, grief, and mystery. After investigators found DNA and a cryptic note at the scene, interviewed and tested nearly 1,800 people, the question remains: who murdered Faith Hedgepeth?Lola Blankets: Wrap yourself in luxury with https://www.lolablankets.com and enter code MILEHIGHER at checkout for 40% OFF select products!CashApp: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/0jvtwa9v #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Intro 0:00Faith's Early Life 8:50An Impressive Start 11:48Foreshadowing 16:22Going Out on the Town 28:09Finding Faith 34:10Suspicions Early On 43:40A "Breakthrough" 58:21Arrested... Almost a Decade Later 13:16Final Thoughts & Outro 1:18:43Mile Higher Media website: https://milehigher.com/ Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Mile Higher Merch: http://milehighermerch.comCheck out our other podcasts!The Sesh https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4XLights Out https://bit.ly/3n3GaoePlanet Sleep https://linktr.ee/planetsleepJoin our official FB group! https://bit.ly/3kQbAxgMHP YouTube: http://bit.ly/2qaDWGfAre You Subscribed On Apple Podcast & Spotify?!Support MHP by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcast :) https://apple.co/2H4kh58MHP Topic Request Form: https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88You can follow us on all the things: @milehigherpodInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigherHosts:Kendall: @kendallraeonytIG: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonytYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplaceJosh: @milehigherjoshIG: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjoshProducers:Janelle: @janelle_fields_IG: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fields_/Ian: @ifarmeIG: https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/Tom: @cinematomgrapherIG: https://www.instagram.com/cinematomgrapher/Podcast sponsor inquiries: adops@audioboom.com✉ Send Us Mail ✉Kendall Rae & Josh Thomas 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233Greenwood Village, CO 80112Music By: Mile Higher BoysYT: https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik...Sources: https://pastebin.com/zFqYx8nt

Send us Fan MailSteve Olsen is a retired dentist, a high-performance coach, and a walking miracle. Diagnosed simultaneously with stage four lymphoma, stage one kidney cancer, and total kidney failure requiring dialysis, Steve was handed a grim medical prognosis. Refusing to accept the “probable,” he relentlessly focused on the “possible”. By combining traditional medical interventions with advanced mindset techniques, NuCalm neuroacoustic technology, and deep faith, Steve achieved complete remission within a year. Today, through his platform OptimalPerformance.cc, he coaches everyone from patients to race car drivers on how to control their thoughts, enter the flow state, and live a life of victory.Key Discussion Highlights & TakeawaysThe Cancer Diagnosis: How Steve processed the devastating news of stage 4 lymphoma and kidney failure, and why he immediately rejected the standard terminal timeline.Possible vs. Probable: The crucial mindset shift required to survive critical illness, and why Steve tells patients to actively seek out stories of people who beat the odds.The NuCalm Protocol: How Steve used binaural beats and the NuCalm system to safely guide his brain into the Gamma flow state, allowing him to visualize his immune system destroying cancer cells.Respond, Don't React: Why reacting is an emotion-driven survival reflex, whereas responding is a deliberate, calm, and practiced choice that lowers the body's toxic stress load.The Black Door: A powerful illustration of why human beings often choose the comfort of known suffering over the fear of the unknown—even when the unknown leads to freedom Key Timestamps & Moments of Gold00:00:00 – Episode Intro & MyPillow Mega Sale00:02:40 – Welcome Steve Olsen: The Importance of Mindset00:05:00 – Steve's Early Life, Photojournalism, and Coaching Roots00:09:10 – Facing Stage 4 Lymphoma, Kidney Cancer, and Dialysis00:13:30 – Fixed vs. Growth Mindset and the Power of Definition00:15:10 – The Bernie Siegel Story: How Words Can Kill or Heal00:20:40 – The Gamma Brain Wave: Visualizing Healing and Flow State00:23:00 – Using NuCalm to Warp Time Perception and Relieve Stress00:30:20 – Stress: The Silent Killer and the “Respond vs. React” Framework00:35:00 – Victor Frankl and Choosing Your Response in the Darkest Times00:38:00 – Rebuilding Concrete Hope When All Seems Lost00:44:00 – Entering the Gamma State Safely with Binaural Beats00:50:00 – Connecting with Steve Olsen at optimalperformance.cc00:54:00 – Final Thoughts, Taking Action, and Episode Wrap-UpWebsite: https://OptimalPerformance.cc (not .com)More Info: https://www.copingconqueringcancer.comSupport the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Plato's Intellectual Roots and First Visit. Guest Author: Professor James Romm. Plato's early life was shaped by the reign of the 30 Tyrants in Athens, including his relative Critias. The execution of his teacher, Socrates, further disillusioned him with traditional democracy. He developed a philosophy centered on an unseen world of perfect "forms." Influenced by Pythagorean mathematics, he viewed numbers as a way to understand the universe's abstract essences. Invited by Dion, Plato visited Syracuse in 385 BCE to explore potential autocratic reforms. This visit failed when Dionysius the Elder dismissed his ethical teachings. Plato then returned to Athens to found the Academy. 2

For many, the double murder case that put Makcenzie Shirilla behind bars to serve a life sentence comes as one of the most shocking true crime cases in recent memory. Driving on an obscure road in her small town of Strongville, Ohio, Mackenzie slammed her vehicle into the side of a building at nearly 100 MPH, immediately killing her passengers, Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan. While the case garnered much attention at the time, it has recently reentered the public conversation following Netflix's documentary, The Crash. So today, we're reexamining the case, looking at new evidence, body cam footage, text messages, and jail cell confessions in an attempt to provide the most complete picture of Mackenzie and her crimes.  Casper: Get the sleep you deserve with https://casper.com to save up to 30% on a mattress!Ladder: Take control of your regimen at https://ladder.fit/milehigher for a 7-day FREE trial and $10 OFF your first month!ButcherBox: Remove the guesswork on proteins when you use https://butcherbox.com/milehigher and enjoy ribeye, sirloin, ground beef and bacon!StitchFix: Your style, your way at https://stitchfix.com/milehigher to receive $20 OFF your first order!The Absorption Company: Supplements that work https://absorbmore.com and enter code MILEHIGHER for 35% OFF your first order!Change Petition: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVBqU0M5LXRfSEpLSTN1NEJqZlN6NkdPdmQ4UXxBQ3Jtc0tuZjJBeGVNMU5nWjE1TnpJemFwdDBsUGlfc1FfZngtTFZ6V2JfUEQtUjd6UEEya2lsRWlLaTNselNlWWRSYzZLMUw4LTJEeklOaWZ4bXBlZTFzdE9aWF9JdHJsc0hHaGdJY2N4NDFQdWhha0RqYU1nbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fc.org%2FqZ7KzdYm77&v=IIYyU2gcw4IGoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/change-the-game-for-dom-foundationIntro 0:00Mackenzie's Early Life 13:38Stagnating Issues 24:15"I wanna be an influencer" 27:49A Much Different Life 33:33Deep Running Issues 39:08A Plan is Formed 50:26The Crash 55:59Bizarre Behavior, Short Lived 1:21:23A Familial Pattern 1:31:59Prison Life Lived No Differently 1:53:56Final Thoughts & Outro 2:14:49Mile Higher Media website: https://milehigher.com/ Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Mile Higher Merch: milehighermerch.comCheck out our other podcasts!The Sesh https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4XLights Out https://bit.ly/3n3GaoePlanet Sleep https://linktr.ee/planetsleepJoin our official FB group! https://bit.ly/3kQbAxgMHP YouTube: http://bit.ly/2qaDWGfAre You Subscribed On Apple Podcast & Spotify?!Support MHP by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcast :) https://apple.co/2H4kh58MHP Topic Request Form: https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88You can follow us on all the things: @milehigherpodInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigherHosts:Kendall: @kendallraeonytIG: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonytYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplaceJosh: @milehigherjoshIG: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjoshProducers:Janelle: @janelle_fields_IG: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fields_/Ian: @ifarmeIG: https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/Tom: @cinematomgrapherIG: https://www.instagram.com/cinematomgrapher/Podcast sponsor inquiries: adops@audioboom.com✉ Send Us Mail ✉Kendall Rae & Josh Thomas 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233Greenwood Village, CO 80112Music By: Mile Higher BoysYT: https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik...Sources: https://pastebin.com/cdrvjhAw

The Walt Disney Company is the most successful enterprise ever created for monetizing human nostalgia. Today it's the king of global entertainment, holding the intellectual property rights to the childhood memories of billions of people (including, likely, all of you) and is a reliable, predictable profitable business. But it didn't start that way.During Walt's era, Disney operated like an unhinged moonshot factory, blowing its finances on one seemingly crazy project after another, like the very first feature-length animated film or a theme park inspired by Walt's fascination with model trains (spoiler: Disneyland). Walt's relentless ambition to bet the company over and over again not only created some of the most monumental artistic achievements of the 20th century (Snow White, Fantasia, Disney Imagineering), but also resulted in the accidental invention of the modern “flywheel” business model. In this episode, we tell the story of the ultimate marriage of art, commerce, and engineering — The Walt Disney Company: Walt's Era.Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Spring '26 Season partners:J.P. MorganWeAreDevelopers eventVercelServiceNowStatsigLinks:Sign up for email updates, get our takeaways and research photos from each episode, and vote on future topics!The Acquired Disney Companion PDFOur Disney column in WSJThe original 1958 WSJ “Flywheel” article"Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination by Neal GablerThe Animated Man by Michael BarrierWalt Disney: An American Original by Bob ThomasBuilding a Company: Roy O. Disney and the Creation of an Entertainment Empires by Bob ThomasThe Disney Version: The Reedy Creek Improvement District in the Contemporary Florida Story by Richard SchickelPBS American Experience: Walt DisneyDisneyland HandcraftedWalt's 1966 EPCOT pitch videoWorldly Partners' Multi-Decade Disney StudyThe Walt Disney Family MuseumAll episode sourcesCarve Outs:Brooks Vanguard sneakersDefunctland YouTube ChannelAnimagraffs YouTube ChannelVolvo EX30The San Francisco SymphonyMore Acquired:Get email updates and vote on future episodes!Join the SlackCheck out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!00:00 Start01:09 Intro06:03 Walt's Early Life & Artistic Calling (1901-1919)12:37 From Commercial Art to Laugh-o-grams (1919-1923)23:04 Hollywood, The Alice Comedies & Oswald's Loss (1923-1928)43:31 Mickey Mouse & The Synchronized Sound Breakthrough (1928)01:01:53 The IP Flywheel & Mickey Merch Explosion (1929-1933)01:09:57 Analysis: The Disney IP Flywheel Unpacked01:59:02 Snow White & The Folly That Defined Animation (1937)01:41:08 The Burbank Studio & Pre-War Struggles (1937-1941)02:04:20 The Animators' Strike & Walt's Disillusionment (1941)02:15:44 World War II & The Accidental Disney Vault (1941-1945)02:24:27 Post-War Slump to Cinderella's Comeback (1945-1950)02:33:46 Walt's Obsession: Model Trains to Disneyland (1950-1952)02:38:44 Financing Disneyland: ABC, SRI & Davy Crockett (1953-1955)03:17:00 Disneyland's Grand Opening & The Evolving Flywheel (1955-1958)03:39:04 The Florida Project: Walt's Vision for EPCOT City (1958-1966)03:54:20 Walt's Untimely Death & Roy's Legacy (1966-1971)04:00:06 A Parks Company & Creative Decline (1971-1984)04:09:44 Analysis: Why No Other Disney Flywheels?04:17:15 The Seven Powers of Disney04:20:30 Quintessence: Art, Commerce & Timeless IP04:23:47 Carve-Outs + Outro‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

On the surface, Gerard Baden-Clay and his wife Allison had it all. A successful luxury property business, a beautiful young family, and a prestigious family lineage tracing back to the founder of the Boy Scouts. However, in reality, Gerard had woven a web of lies, affairs, and massive loans, all without his family even knowing. However, when it all started crashing down around him, Gerard decided the easiest way out was to kill his own wife. What followed were only more pathetic lies, appeals, attempts to hide the answer to this question: what happened to Allison Baden-Clay.StitchFix: Take the stress out of shopping with https://stitchfix.com/milehigher for $20 OFF your first order!Mintmobile: Stop overpaying for your wireless bill, go to https://mintmobile.com/MILEHIGHER and start shopping for lower rates today!HungryRoot: A Free item AND 40% OFF?! That's right, at https://hungryroot.com/milehigher to take advantage of this offer!Rocketmoney: Don't stress about budgeting, let https://rocketmoney.com/milehigher help you plan your finances better!Veracity: Ace those fitness goals at https://veracityhealth.co and use our code MILEHIGHER for up to 65% OFF your first order!Intro 0:00Allison's Early Life 5:57Gerard's Early Life 9:39The Early Days of the Marriage 15:03Infidelity 18:19Toni McHugh 22:23A Plan Forms 33:04The Day Allison Vanished 40:09Strange Evidence 50:06Allison is Found 59:13Gerard is Arrested 1:02:57The Conviction and the Reassessment 1:07:45Final Thoughts & Outro 1:14:32Mile Higher Media website: https://milehigher.com/ Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Mile Higher Merch: milehighermerch.comCheck out our other podcasts!The Sesh https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4XLights Out https://bit.ly/3n3GaoePlanet Sleep https://linktr.ee/planetsleepJoin our official FB group! https://bit.ly/3kQbAxgMHP YouTube: http://bit.ly/2qaDWGfAre You Subscribed On Apple Podcast & Spotify?!Support MHP by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcast :) https://apple.co/2H4kh58MHP Topic Request Form: https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88You can follow us on all the things: @milehigherpodInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigherHosts:Kendall: @kendallraeonytIG: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonytYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplaceJosh: @milehigherjoshIG: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjoshProducers:Janelle: @janelle_fields_IG: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fields_/Ian: @ifarmeIG: https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/Tom: @cinematomgrapherIG: https://www.instagram.com/cinematomgrapher/Podcast sponsor inquiries: adops@audioboom.com✉ Send Us Mail ✉Kendall Rae & Josh Thomas 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233Greenwood Village, CO 80112Music By: Mile Higher BoysYT: https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik...Sources: https://pastebin.com/hphxG3rHThe creator hosts a documentary series for educational purposes (EDSA). These include authoritative sources such as interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history. Videos come with an editorial and artistic value.