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Welcome to Day 2942 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2942 – Wisdom Nuggets – Proverbs 4:1-9 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2942 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2942 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Generational Torch of Wisdom – Getting the Supreme Thing and Wearing the Crown of Grace On our previous podcast, on Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty, we brought chapter three of Proverbs to a triumphant conclusion, learning why we must never plot harm against a trusting neighbor or envy ruthless oppressors. We discovered the staggering cosmic reality that Yahweh offers His intimate friendship—His private council—to the godly, blessing the home of the righteous while granting grace to the humble and bestowing enduring honor upon the wise. Today, as we step onto Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Two of our ongoing trek through God's Word, we cross over into Proverbs chapter four, focusing on verses one through nine. In these nine rich verses, Solomon opens a rare, deeply personal window into his own childhood, revealing that the wisdom he now passes down to us was first passed down to him by his father, King David, and his mother, Bathsheba! Having spent over fifty years focusing on and studying Biblical wisdom, and having accumulated seventy years of life experiences—watching generational legacies built, maintained, or lost—I can tell you that the most valuable inheritance you will ever pass down to your children and grandchildren is not real estate, stocks, or gold; it is a heart thoroughly captured by the supreme value of divine wisdom. Let us open our minds and hearts to the first logical section of this family memory, as recorded in the New Living Translation, grouping together the deeply connected, contiguous thoughts found in Proverbs chapter four, verse one, verse two, verse three, and verse four. Listen, my children, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. For I give you good guidance; do not forsake my teaching. For I, too, was a son with my father, tenderly loved as my mother's only child. My father taught me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.” Look at the warm, intergenerational shift that occurs in verse one! Solomon addresses his listeners as "my children," inviting them to sit close and receive a father's instruction. He provides "good guidance"—in Hebrew, leqach, meaning persuasive, high-quality doctrine—and pleads with them never to forsake his teaching. Then, look at the beautiful vulnerability in verse three and verse four! Solomon steps off his royal throne for a moment and reminisces about his own upbringing: "For I, too, was a son with my father, tenderly loved as my mother's only child." Solomon takes us right into the royal palace of Jerusalem, recalling how King David sat him down as a young boy and declared: "Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live!" This connects us directly back to what we studied in Proverbs chapter one, verse eight, where children were exhorted not to neglect their mother's instruction, and chapter three, verse one, where we were commanded to store divine instruction in our hearts. In the Ancient Israelite worldview, the home was the primary sanctuary where truth was modeled and transmitted. Solomon learned to fear Yahweh not merely by observing temple rituals, but by listening to the passionate voice of his father David! Over my seventy years on this earth, and my fifty years of studying Scripture, I have realized that true wisdom is a living torch passed from hand to hand across generations. When parents and grandparents take hold of God's Word with all their heart, they ignite a spiritual flame that guides their lineage for centuries to come. The narrative now accelerates into a passionate, high-priority command regarding the supreme value of wisdom, weaving together the logical thoughts found in Proverbs chapter four, verse five, verse six, and verse seven. Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. Listen to the urgent, repetitive emphasis David laid upon young Solomon, and which Solomon now lays upon us! "Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them!" In the Hebrew language, the verb for "get"—qaneh—means to acquire, purchase, or possess at all costs! It is the same word used for a merchant buying valuable land or a pearl of great price. Look at verse six: "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you." Once again, Solomon personifies wisdom as a loving, vigilant guardian! This connects us right back to what we studied in Proverbs chapter two, verse eleven, where wise choices and understanding were described as night watchmen standing guard over our souls. When you love divine wisdom, she forms a protective barrier around your mind, guarding you against the seductive traps, greedy shortcuts, and destructive cultural trends that destroy so many lives. Then comes that unforgettable, master declaration in verse seven: "Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment." In the traditional rendering, this verse proclaims: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom! In the Ancient Israelite divine-council worldview, human beings were created to serve as Yahweh's representatives on earth, reflecting His righteous governance over creation. To fulfill that cosmic calling, you don't primarily need more technical cleverness, material wealth, or social status; you need chokmah—the divine skill of living life according to God's order! Solomon tells us that if you acquire worldly credentials, business empires, and fame, but fail to acquire wisdom, you have failed at the most fundamental task of human existence. Wisdom is the absolute master key that unlocks every other genuine blessing. David's counsel to Solomon reaches its glorious, coronation-like climax, linking together the profound contiguous thoughts in Proverbs chapter four, verse eight, and verse nine. If you prize her, she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. She will place a garland of grace on your head and present you with a glorious crown. What a stunning, royal promises! David tells young Solomon that if he will "prize her"—hold wisdom in the highest esteem—she will exalt him; if he will "embrace her"—clasp her to his heart like a cherished bride—she will honor him! Look at the exquisite royal imagery in verse nine: "She will place a garland of grace on your head and present you with a glorious crown!" Notice how this connects us directly back to the very beginning of our journey in Proverbs! Back in chapter one, verse nine, Solomon told us that parental instruction would be a garland of grace on our head and a chain of honor around our neck. Then, in chapter three, verse thirty-five, he revealed that the wise will inherit kavod—heavy, enduring honor! Now, here in chapter four, verse nine, wisdom herself places a "glorious crown"—an ateret tipheret, a crown of radiant beauty—upon the head of the humble seeker! In ancient Israel, a crown was not merely decorative jewelry; it symbolized royal identity, divine authority, victory over enemies, and entrance into Yahweh's favored blessing. When you choose divine wisdom above worldly shortcuts, God Himself decks your life with a quiet, unshakeable dignity that no earthly power can take away. Over my fifty years of studying wisdom and my seventy years of living, I have watched this principle play out in real time. Men and women who chased earthly status by cutting corners ended up in public disgrace and private misery. But those who prioritized wisdom—who prized her, loved her, and embraced her—were elevated by God, crowned with grace, and granted an enduring legacy that continues to bless their children, grandchildren, and communities. As we complete our trek through Proverbs chapter four, verses one through nine today, reflect on the spiritual torch you are holding. Are you treating wisdom as the "supreme thing" in your daily choices? Are you passing this priceless inheritance down to the next generation? Choose to prize Lady Wisdom today! Embrace her with all your heart, allow...

CAPTION 1970Young Conservatives Embrace Nixon MaxingRyan Bangert explores the Gen Z trend of "Nixon maxing," where young conservatives view Richard Nixon as a heroic avatar resisting 1970s extremism. Bangert argues this aesthetic misinterprets Nixon as a revolutionary. In reality, Nixon was a counterrevolutionary who sought to preserve and revitalize established institutions based on the values of the American founding. Contrastingly, Bangert highlights the philosophical division between the destructive, post-Christian French Revolution and the enduring American Revolution. Ultimately, he urges young conservatives to appreciate Nixon's true legacy: conserving institutional checks and balances to temper flawed human nature. (5)

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Challenging business owners to shift their mindset from running a daily job to building a valuable, sellable asset is covered in today's episode. Caleb and Brittney discuss the evolution of their landscaping and hardscaping business. They reflect on their twelve-year journey, highlighting how software automation and AI tools have streamlined operations and reduced their daily workloads. Much of the conversation focuses on the personal challenges of working with a spouse, specifically the struggle to feel valued as roles shift from manual labor to executive oversight.  Key Takeaways: Build your business with the ultimate goal of making it sellable, ensuring you are creating a valuable, independent asset rather than just working a stressful daily job. Stop letting stubbornness block your efficiency and immediately invest in the proper tools, software, or equipment that will save you from grueling, manual trial-and-error. Use AI and modern automation to offboard daily tasks, allowing you to step away from operational chaos and focus on higher-level strategy and relationships. Embrace constructive disagreement in your partnerships, understanding that if two business partners agree on absolutely everything, one of them is unnecessary. Anticipate that growth will not make your life easier, but will instead simply change the nature of the challenges and struggles you must face as you evolve. Connect with Auman Landscape

Do no harm but take no shit.Historically, especially under a patriarchal rule, women have been taught to be selfless, self sacrificing, useful, and kind over everything else. The goal is to be seen and not heard. To be pleasant and palatable. While I think those are great virtues and attributes under a normal context, the patriarchy is not a normal context. Our society puts profits over people, so being taught to be self sacrificing is dangerous. Our society doesn't have our best interest at heart. Am I telling you to not be kind, or generous? No. I am telling you to back off of the self sacrificing role that a lot of us were forced into. Compliance, obedience, and self sacrifice is dangerous, yet it's what many of us women were taught as the “normal” expectation of us. Remember that Matilda couldn't access her magic until she was pissed off.SOURCES:https://meridianuniversity.edu/content/shadow-work-meaning-in-jungian-psychology-explainedhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/compassionate-feminism/202505/the-post-forties-villain-erahttps://livstclaire.substack.com/p/villain-eraRead Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's theme: Celebrating 350 Episodes In this special episode, Heather celebrates 350 episodes of From Fear to Fire by reflecting on the incredible guests, listeners, and stories that have shaped the podcast journey. Through conversations with people who have faced burnout, cancer, fear, profound loss, and life-changing experiences, Heather shares how their vulnerability, courage, resilience, and willingness to keep moving forward have deeply influenced her own perspective. Celebrating 350 episodes also means looking back at the lessons that continue to resonate. Heather shares 10 key insights, including that everyone is afraid of something, courage means taking action despite fear, you only need to know the next right step, and your story can help someone else. Most importantly, she reflects that the goal is not to eliminate fear, but to carry it without letting it determine where you go. As Heather looks toward the future, she reminds listeners that life is a journey, it is never too late to change direction, and every small decision can create meaningful transformation. From Fear to Fire: Secrets to Overcome Fear, Embrace your Gifts and Achieve Success This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O'Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire. Today, we celebrate 350 episodes of From Fear to Fire and share 10 powerful lessons about fear, courage, resilience, vulnerability, purpose, and personal transformation learned along the way. Heather Hansen O’Neill Heather is the host of the From Fear to Fire podcast as well as a best-selling author, igniter of inner flame, and an international keynote speaker and change strategist. Her specialty is in helping individuals and organizations consciously transform their behaviors for peak performance. Connect with Heather: Website: Heather Hansen O’Neill Social media accounts: LinkedIn: heatherhansenoneill Facebook: heather.h.oneill.9 Instagram: heather.hansen.oneill YouTube: @fromfeartofire Reach out to Heather at: Heather@HeatherHansenONeill.com. Want to dive deeper? Check out Finding Humanity book, explore The Humanity of Sales show on YouTube, and watch the powerful DisruptHR talk. Quote of the Day: “Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” ~Nelson Mandela Finding Humanity: The Evolution of Sales is out now. Check it out here! The post Celebrating 350 Episodes with Heather appeared first on Heather Hansen Oneill.

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A Season of Rehearsal: Understanding the Fall Appointed Times This episode frames the fall feasts as God's appointed times (moedim)—holy convocations and rehearsals of His past, present, and future acts—and calls believers grafted into the commonwealth of Israel to align with His calendar. The group discusses Elul as a month of preparation marked by reflection, repentance, Psalm 27, and the daily shofar blast as the voice of God awakening the soul. The teaching centers on Yom Teruah (Feast of Trumpets), a day of rest, shofar sounding, and “remembering,” exploring what Scripture calls God's people to remember: His covenant, commandments, character, and the call to repent and obey. The conversation connects Trumpets to the Ten Days of Awe, Yom Kippur as a picture of atonement and coming judgment, and Sukkot as future joy and tabernacling with God, even into the millennial kingdom. Find out more at: www.touroftruth.com

What if traveling more slowly isn't about how much time you have, but how you choose to use that time?In this episode, I'm joined by Renee Hannes of Dream Plan Experience to talk about slow travel, intentional travel and the joy of returning to places we've already visited.We chat about why asking “How do I want this trip to feel?” can completely change the way you plan, how leaving more unplanned time can lead to some of your favorite travel memories, and why you don't have to see everything on one trip.We also delve into the benefits of revisiting destinations — one of my favorite things to do.Returning to a place you love gives you the chance to peel back another layer, discover something you missed the first (or second) time and experience it through a completely different lens.And Renee and I share a few simple ways to incorporate slow travel into your next trip to Europe — even if you only have a week or two.If you're ready to travel with a little more intention and a little less rushing, be sure to tune in.Want to chat more about slow travel?Send me a message at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.In this episode:2:28: Renee Hannes' bio5:40: Renee's travel story rooted in Germany12:08: Starting a travel business15:55: Tuscany retreat17:40: Mindset for slow travel27:17: Revisiting places39:07: Same place, new discoveries50:00: Revisiting places is for some and not for others55:25: Final thoughts from Renee57:40: Some final thoughts from Lynne1:01:28: Wrapping it upImportant links:Dream Plan ExperienceSlow Travel10 Helpful Things I Wish More Travelers Knew About EuropeWander Your WayWander Your Way AdventuresWander Your Way ResourcesEagle Creek ★ Support this podcast ★

If you feel stuck in the cycle of strictly business content, consider this your permission to start thinking beyond your niche. For your next post I want you to experiment and have some fun, show us who you are and what you're up to. We'll discuss why posting about your random interests can spark engagement and attract new followers and how curiosity and connection will always be the heart of social media success. Make sure to tune into the next episode for part two!In this episode we'll be covering:Try this “Ask me about” exercise to start thinking beyond your niche to connect with your audience on a personal level.There's value in posting seemingly “random” content that ventures outside your niche.Embrace your interests! You aren't confusing the algorithm by posting beyond your niche, the algorithm favors interest and curiosity, and you can still reach aligned followers.Skip product only posts, share your stories and humanize your brand, there is growth and sales potential for any brand with heart. Featured content in this episode:Stop only posting within your niche7 Out-of-the-box things to post this weekRecommended episodes:Episode 109: The Human Side of Content That SellsEpisode 119: Your Boring Life Moments are the Shortcut to SuccessEpisode 121: Discover What's Valuable Once You Start PostingEpisode 127: Create Trial Reels that Turn Viewers into Followers with Personalized ContentSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response)Join me in the Reels Lab!Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Connect with me on Instagram!

On this episode of Ave Spotlight, Meg Hunter-Kilmer talks about staying rooted in Christ during one of life's biggest transitions: college. Meg challenges the idea that holiness requires having everything figured out—sharing stories of imperfect saints whose lives reveal a God who meets us exactly where we are and calls us forward. For college students navigating new freedom, relationships, busy schedules, and questions of identity, Meg offers a refreshingly practical path to holiness. Holiness isn't about becoming someone else; it's about allowing God to transform the person he already created you to become. Three Takeaways: Get into scripture. Make time to read, pray with, and reflect on God's word. Make space for silence. Silence creates room to hear God's voice and recognize his presence. Embrace the sacramental life. The sacraments give us the grace and strength we need to grow in holiness.

What does it really take to create change that lasts? Dr. Andrea Austin welcomes Jennifer Brown for a powerful conversation about the human dimensions of change. Drawing from more than two decades of experience advising organizations on culture, talent, leadership, and transformation, Jennifer shares why successful change requires more than information, urgency, or advocacy. It requires curiosity, emotional support, trust, and the willingness to meet people where they are. The conversation explores the challenges healthcare leaders face as they introduce new technologies such as AI-assisted documentation. Jennifer shares her personal changemaker story, from her early career as a performer and advocate to becoming an organizational change consultant. She reflects on her experience of being closeted as a performer, losing her singing voice, and ultimately discovering how her personal experiences with authenticity, safety, and transformation shaped the work she does today. The conversation also examines the evolution and disruption of DEI, the difference between “calling out” and “calling in,” and how leaders can create psychological safety by making room for difficult conversations. Finally, Jennifer introduces the BANI framework (brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible) and shares the powerful chrysalis metaphor from her book, The Shape of Change. Just as a caterpillar must surrender to transformation before becoming something new, leaders and organizations may need to let go of familiar identities, structures, and definitions of success in order to create what comes next. You'll hear how they: Meet people where they are instead of force-feeding change Identify the fears and concerns driving resistance to new technology Balance inquiry and advocacy when leading transformation Recognize the importance of emotional support alongside information Use “calling in” as an alternative to public shaming and criticism Create psychological safety that allows difficult conversations to strengthen relationships Understand the human lessons behind the disruption of DEI Navigate a BANI world that is brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible Embrace surrender, uncertainty, and transformation through the chrysalis metaphor About the Guest: “Maybe the art of falling apart isn't about failing or breaking down. Perhaps it's about having the courage to let go of who we've been so we can become what's needed next.” – Jennifer Brown Jennifer Brown is a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and leadership thinker whose work explores how people, organizations, and institutions adapt in times of profound change. For more than two decades, she has advised leaders at some of the world's most influential organizations on culture, talent, and transformation. She is the author of five books, including her latest, The Shape of Change, and her work focuses on leadership, organizational resilience, workforce transformation, and the human dimensions of change in an era of accelerating disruption. Jennifer is also the host of The Will to Change podcast, and serves as the founding luminary for Cocelle's Luminary Exchange, a global community exploring the future of work, leadership, technology, and society.

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We're back with another installment in our acclaimed "Who the Hell?" biographical series, this time turning our attention to Jake Lang: a January 6th insurrectionist turned self-styled provocateur who has built a career out of peddling hate against Muslims, Black people, Jews, women, and any other minority group he thinks he can hurt with open expressions of bigotry. Jared and Mike are joined by photojournalist Carrie Schreck, who has had multiple run-ins with Lang over the years, to trace his path from J6 "political prisoner" to his current gig manufacturing what PTI has dubbed "confrontation porn" — a genre built on shocking people face-to-face with blunt expressions of bigotry for clout and cash. This episode also includes a reported package from Jared, who traveled to Minneapolis on Aug. 22 to witness Lang's most recent stunt, where Lang found himself on the wrong end of the law... and Spider-Man's fist.Every Spider-Man villain, from Electro to Rhino, has an origin story. Jake Lang's starts on J6.Links for Carrie:Photography Portfolio (https://www.carrieschreck.com)Instagram (@rehabforcandy)Transition Music: "Embrace the Bomb" by Body Double(Special thanks to videographer Ford Fischer for allowing us to use audio from his footage in this episode. Check out his work on YouTube at News2Share.)

In this episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy speaks to high-achieving healthcare professionals and women in dentistry who have spent years caring for patients, teams, and families, often without pausing to ask what brings them joy. She questions the idea that every worthwhile choice needs to be practical, productive, or easy to defend. Through personal reflections and a meaningful client story, Dr. Tarryn shows how following what genuinely energizes you can restore purpose, creativity, and connection.You'll also hear why guilt, pressure, and the constant urge to do more can pull you away from the things that help you feel like yourself. Happiness is not something you have to wait for after success. It may be the signal that helps guide you toward it.Show notes:(2:03) When feeling good helps you do good(6:19) Why high achievers forget their wants(14:47) Let yourself enjoy what feels good(16:06) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations.(18:58) A client follows her childhood-home feeling(23:15) Small joy can create meaningful change(25:38) Let inspiration become your life compass(28:07) Outro_______________________IMPORTANT LINKS:Empower Her Retreat:Dates: October 1–4, 2026Location: Taos, New MexicoWebsite: empowerherretreat.orgRadical Happiness for Women Dentists - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.comBook a call with Tarryn:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-callUnlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calmPlease join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283Where to find me:Website: www.thebizofhappiness.comFacebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappinessIG: @thebizofhappinessIt would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

  Have you ever felt a sudden shift in your life, a call towards something deeper and more meaningful? If so, you're not alone. Many people experience a spiritual awakening that can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this episode, we'll explore the transformative journey of Katherine Bird, a shamanic, somatic, and energetic medicine practitioner, who shares her insights on navigating the complexities of spiritual growth and finding your true path.   Katherine Bird's story begins with an unexpected mystical awakening in her twenties. She describes having profound visions and receiving messages that urged her to reevaluate her life. This awakening prompted her to embark on a journey of self-discovery, where she asked herself the fundamental question: "Who am I?"    Episode Highlights  6:46 Building a business gradually She reflects on how businesses develop over time, without the pressure to monetize everything immediately.   7:45 Following the breadcrumbs The importance of following inner guidance and synchronicities.   13:26 Distinguishing "calling" from "shoulds"  Katherine and Julie discuss how inner guidance often carries both expansion and fear. How to differentiate inner guidance from "shoulds" and fears, and why inner work is so important to your growth  14:34 Becoming comfortable with the unknown Spiritual growth involves leaning into uncertainty rather than avoiding it. Guidance for when you are standing on the edge and navigating uncertainty on your path  17:34 Trust is built through action Trust comes from moving forward and learning through the process, not from knowing everything in advance.  22:39 Building something you don't want to escape from Julie and Katherine discuss the importance of creating a business that supports your life instead of trapping you.    Mentioned  The Healers Process (Book)  Download the Introduction to Katherine's new book + Bonus Video: Build Your Field Somatic and Energetic Practice at https://heal.katherinebird.com/introgiveaway   The Healers Process Practice Manual (Book)  Free Gift:  Sign-up for Katherine's FREE Healer's Masterclass Series at https://heal.katherinebird.com/healermasterclass    Connect with Katherine Bird    Website: www.katherinebird.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinebird711/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kat.bird711/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KatherineBird  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-bird-6a8a20312/  Podcast: The Shaman Sister Sessions at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shaman-sister-sessions/id1277202700       Connect with Julie Foucht     Website: https://juliefoucht.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artoffemininebusiness/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieFouchtCoaching/   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FeminineMarketingMagic/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieFoucht   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjulz/  Podcast: The Art of Feminine Business with Julie Foucht at https://juliefoucht.com/podcast/  

"Don't ask AI to do something that you don't know how to do yourself." - Gretchen Vance, Vice President Procurement at Forest Lawn Parks and Mortuaries Procurement transformation often comes down to a leader's willingness to push for change, even when the path forward requires taking a risk. For Gretchen Vance, Vice President of Procurement at Forest Lawn Parks and Mortuaries, that once meant putting two pieces of paper on her CFO's desk: a proposal for an e-procurement system and her resignation. In this episode, Philip Ideson speaks with Gretchen about the transformation she has led during her 18 years at Forest Lawn, from digitizing a previously paper-based purchasing function to taking responsibility for the full procure-to-pay process. She shares how procurement supports Forest Lawn's deeply service-oriented mission and why that same commitment to service shapes the suppliers her team chooses to work with. Gretchen also offers a practical perspective on AI. Her team is already using it to analyze data, support RFQs, and streamline contract reviews, but she is clear that procurement professionals still need the knowledge and judgment to recognize when an AI-generated answer is wrong. She discusses why digitization and good data matter, how bringing procurement and AP together can strengthen supplier relationships, and what it takes to lead people through continued change. In this episode, Gretchen also explains how to: -Build supplier relationships around shared culture and purpose -Position procurement as a problem-solving partner to the business -Use AI to save time without sacrificing human expertise and judgment -Create a strong data foundation for digitization and AI -Connect procurement and AP to improve the end-to-end supplier experience -Take calculated risks when meaningful transformation requires leadership commitment -Embrace continuous learning and change as a procurement leader   Links: Gretchen Vance on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-vance-cpsm-6869794a/  Subscribe to the AOP Newsletter: https://resources.artofprocurement.com/art-of-procurement-podcast-subscribe  Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtofProcurement   

Embrace the process. To learn more about finding true happiness, check out our bestselling book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Matthew 16:21-27) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.

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Before We Dive InRecording this on August 26th, and I want to say clearly at the start: I am feeling a bit low. The eclipse energy has been personally challenging in a number of ways, and also — Dolly Parton and Tim Curry have both passed, within days of each other. Both around 80 years old. I loved them both, for very different reasons, and I find their passing sitting in me in that particular way that celebrity deaths sometimes do, when someone has been part of the landscape of your whole life.I'm telling you this because it's also very much the energy of this week. This is the come-down after eclipse season. If you're feeling deflated, that's appropriate. That's the astrology. The cards are honest about it — but they end in a place of genuine hope. If you're looking for that hopeful note right now, go and watch the September 10th Virgo New Moon video I just put up. That one has more light in it.This week: do your inner work. Go into the woods. Slow your roll.Subscribe free on Substack for all posts in your inbox. Spiral Weave / Spiral Codex membership — $10/month or $90/year.Venus Retrograde: Heroine's Journey — I'll decide on the final pricing when I'm back from Chicago. For now, it's still open and I'll let you know. Two tiers: the basic Venus Retrograde course, and Dragon Rider (adds a year of Spiral Codex membership, a 30-minute one-on-one with me, and a personal gift). louiseedington.com/VenusRetrograde2026One more small thing: if you enjoy astrology AND music, Chris Brennan did an extraordinary interview with Roland Orzabal from Tears for Fears about his astrology memoir. It's worth your time. I've listened twice and bought the hard copy.The Energy of This WeekWe come off the lunar eclipse on August 28th and begin to wane. The week opens with the Moon in Aries and ends with it in Cancer, waning all the while, heading toward the September 10th new moon. We are in the shedding phase.What makes this week distinctive — and why the message keeps being the same — is the sheer number of retrograde planets in Aries: Neptune, Manwë, Saturn, Pallas Athena, Eris, and Vesta, all moving backwards. When the Aries Moon moves through them, each conjunction or activation is saying: slow down. Go in. Revisit. Review. Do not charge forward. Aries likes action and speed; the retrogrades are applying the brakes.The overall prescription for this week: radical, extraordinary self-care. More than you normally would. The whole week is a churn of inner processing. Let it do its work.Three more things to note:Pluto is out of bounds until December 5th — as it will be for a few months around this time of year until 2035. Going out of bounds to the south, which Rosie Finn's book Persephone's Revolution associates with people rising up and more peaceful collective energy. We are in that window.Sedna stations retrograde this week (Thursday) — her 11,406-year orbit is so slow that her stations are gentler than most, but she's still asking: dig deeper into your perceptions and adaptations. She was last in Gemini at the end of the Great Ice Ages.Venus is entering the shadow of her retrograde — she hits 21°50' Libra at the start of the week, which is the point she'll return to when she stations direct on November 13th. Start paying attention now to what comes up around your values, your relationships, your sense of justice and beauty, your desires. Everything that surfaces in the next few weeks will have something to say when Venus goes retrograde in October.Only Venus, Mercury, and the Sun have passed the South Node and Regulus so far. Everyone else is still coming. Gradually, one by one.The Cards — A First GlanceFrom the Red Seeds Tarot and the Witch Oracle: Two of Bees, Eight of Seeds reversed, Ten of Bees, and The Witch.Tension. Disengagement. Then: revelation. And then the Witch herself — the one in total control of herself — to close. More at the end.Day by DaySunday, August 30 — Moon in Aries. Slow Your Horses. Venus Enters Her Shadow.The Moon is freshly in Aries — and immediately hits all those retrograde planets. A sextile to Sedna (about to station), a sextile to Pluto activating the basket at 4°, then the Moon conjuncts Neptune — stop and smell the coffee. Tune in to your intuition. There is nothing to rush into right now. The Moon then sextiles Uranus — the aha question of this whole period: who am I in this new world we're building? That's worth sitting with.The Moon squares Ceres in Cancer — do your self-care. Take care of yourself first, and then you are able to care for and protect your loved ones. And squares Pholus — the lid is still coming off things.The Moon is being slowed at every turn. Neptune is particularly potent here: the retrograde Aries cluster, every one of them applying the brakes to the Aries Moon's natural preference for speed. Slow your horses. We are not at full speed ahead yet.The Moon conjuncts Pallas Athena (revisiting strategy and pattern recognition), then conjuncts Eris (tables turning, but within — going in to see what you need to overturn in your own life), then squares Juno (renegotiating contracts), sextiles Hekate (the torchbearer is saying: the path forward is through your inner truths), and finally conjuncts Vesta (inner flame — what are you devoted to, really?). Before the day closes, the Moon conjuncts Saturn — a hard stop. Reality check. Put the brakes on.Venus at 21°50' Libra directly opposes Pallas Athena retrograde — the strategist, the pattern-recognizer, looking keenly back at Venus. Slow down. Think through your relationships, your values, your sense of justice. See the patterns before you charge on. Venus is covering ground she will cover again during the retrograde. Pay attention to what surfaces.Black Moon Lilith makes a fire trine to Eris and Vesta, and sextiles Hekate — that inner feminine rage at injustice, in flowing conversation with the table-turners and the inner flame, with the way-shower lighting the path. And Mercury in Virgo trines Pholus — more information coming to light. More things being seen.Monday, August 31 — Saturn Squares Asteroid Lilith. Black Moon Lilith Enters Capricorn. Earth Grand Trine.Saturn at 13° Aries squares Asteroid Lilith in Cancer. Thirteen — the number of the goddess, the witch. Saturn in Aries retrograde is revisiting the rules, the structures, the identities we've been building. Asteroid Lilith — the talk-to-the-hand, we-were-created-equal, original divine feminine — is in the Moon's sign, looking around and asking: how are all our needs being met? How are outsiders' needs being met? It's a hard look, again, before we do anything more. Saturn can bring the “shoulds” — and this week: don't. It will still be there later.Black Moon Lilith reaches the end of Sagittarius and enters Capricorn — the sign of our institutions, structures, and the man-made rules we live under. And the moment she crosses into Capricorn, she trines Regulus at 0° Virgo and Chiron at 0° Taurus — an Earth Grand Trine. The exiled feminine energy, in flowing conversation with the Royal Star that now speaks of future stewards, and with the medicine man shining his light on wounds and healing.The way forward is this world. This experience. Being on this Earth, which is our home.Jupiter at 13° Leo trines Saturn at 13° Aries. Thirteen — the goddess number, the witch number, also a number of creation (Fibonacci, phi). This is the opening trine of the cycle that began at the Great Conjunction in December 2020 — Jupiter and Saturn at 0° Aquarius, the beginning of the Age of Air. Now Jupiter has moved into Leo and this is the first flowering of that seed. We have to change these man-made rules that are not in alignment with the natural laws of the universe. That's what this aspect is saying. In the number of the goddess, no less.The Moon in Aries moves through Pallas Athena (revisiting strategy), opposes Venus (emotions stirred around what Venus is covering in her pre-retrograde territory — feel it, don't push it away), conjuncts Eris (more inner table-turning), squares Juno, sextiles Hekate, conjuncts Vesta.Tuesday, September 1 — Moon Into Taurus. Mars Squares Saturn. Mercury Meets Circe. The Brakes.The Moon finishes its Aries passage by aspecting the Nodes (still at 29° until October 9th — eclipse energy still reverberating) before moving into Taurus at 4:01am Eastern. Immediately, the Moon conjuncts Chiron — the shaman, the medicine man, hands-on healing. Earth. Body. Values. The wound and the medicine.Venus at 23° Libra makes a lovely unbroken flow aspect to Chariklo in Aquarius — the cosmic doula, Chiron's consort, the grace-spinner, holding space for the new story we're weaving. I am here with you. I am helping you weave it.Then the aspect that defines the day: Mars in Cancer squares Saturn in Aries. Mars in Cancer is already uncomfortable — fire in water, drive dampened by sensitivity. And Saturn in Aries is retrograde, in Mars's own sign. One foot on the accelerator, one foot on the brake. Except this week: it is far more brake than accelerator.If you feel the shoulds pressing in — I should be doing this, I should be doing that — this week is not the time. What needs to be done will still be there after you've rested and gone in. The brakes are on for a reason.Mercury in Virgo meets Circe the Sorceress — Circe is also conjunct the upcoming Virgo New Moon, which feels intentional. Mercury saying: get into the details, go in and do some inner sorcery and magic. The craftsmanship here is interior. Mercury then sextiles Asteroid Lilith — she's in there too, having a very good look at what she's going to say no to. Not performing the no yet. Looking clearly.The Taurus Moon Earth-trines the Virgo Sun and Pholus at around 9-10° — a pull to earth, to the somatic, to the body, to roots. Get your bare feet on the ground. Do grounding meditations. Go into the woods. That's why I chose the Red Riding Hood image for this week — the feminine going into the woods, into the inner world, is the heroine's journey. Read those old fairy tales from a different lens.Wednesday, September 2 — Moon in Taurus. Everything Is Within.The Taurus Moon squares Jupiter at 13° Leo — the natural laws of the universe, in the sign of the heart, at the goddess number again. The pattern of all of these 13° aspects this week is unmistakable.Everything is pointing inward. Everything is saying: come into balance and harmony within your nervous system. These eclipses have been nerve-jangling. If you feel your nervous system a bit fried, that's both appropriate and fixable. You have the tools. Use them.The Moon sextiles Mars (still cooling its jets, heading toward Asteroid Lilith), and the Sun trines Black Moon Lilith — with Okyrhoe the seer joining that aspect. This is about uncovering your inner seer. Going to the depth within that knows things before the mind catches up. The inner oracle.Thursday, September 3 — Sedna Stations Retrograde. Moon Into Gemini. Basket Activated.The Taurus Moon makes an Earth trine to Juno — our sacred contracts with each other, held in the flowing earth energy that's been the backbone of this week. This Earth trine has been holding the whole week: pulling inward, pulling down to ground, pulling roots deeper.Sedna stations retrograde in Gemini. Her 11,406-year orbit means she was last in Gemini at the end of the Great Ice Ages. Her stations are slower-burning than closer-in planets, but this is still a turning point: dig deeper into your perceptions, your ideas, your words, your thinking. How do you need to shift? How do you need to adapt?Black Moon Lilith squares Saturn — now in his own sign Capricorn, pressing against the rules and structures of our institutions. More things being seen. More reality checks arriving. This is not the moment to rail at every little thing. It's the moment to take it in, to see clearly, to know what you're looking at before you act.The Taurus Moon reaches 27-29° — the Pleiades degrees. This may feel like a tender, even sad day. The Pleiades carry the grief of endings and the beauty of the in-between. With Dolly and Tim Curry's passing this week, and with so much being released in the collective, let yourself feel what's there. The Moon then squares Hekate, squares the Nodes, and begins moving toward the drain of the South Node.At 7:47am Eastern, the Moon enters Gemini and immediately meets Sedna — who just stationed retrograde, all that adapt-or-transform energy newly concentrated. The Moon then trines Pluto, sextiles Neptune, conjuncts Uranus — the basket, again. The cradle activated. The aha moment: something about letting go. Something about death and rebirth. Something about what's trying to move through.Mars is opposed by Black Moon Lilith at 2:44pm Eastern — a question not about action but about wisdom. Is the action we're taking coming from a wise place? Or are we just acting? Black Moon Lilith is a lunar point, not a physical body — she's the inner voice, the interior knowing. Are we using her wisdom to shape what we do?Friday, September 4 — Last Quarter Moon. Venus Opposes Eris. Inner Tables Turning.The Gemini Moon (out of bounds since late Wednesday or Thursday) squares the Sun — Last Quarter Moon at approximately 11:48am Eastern. Eleven: the master number, the gateway. What are we letting go of before we step through this doorway? Not one big doorway — a series of doorways. That's what this whole period is. Each week, another door. What are we releasing at this one?The Last Quarter Moon is always a crisis in consciousness — the moment of maximum tension before the letting go. In this context, coming off eclipse season, it's the inner churn before the new moon plant.Venus at 25° Libra opposes Eris — more inner tables to turn. Not out there, not yet. Going within, looking at strategy and patterns, recognizing what needs to be overturned within your own relating and your own values before you bring a new version of yourself to the world.The Moon sextiles Saturn (opportunity to let go of self-limiting beliefs, old rules we were taught to live by) and sextiles Jupiter (the curious Gemini Moon trying to make sense of it all through the lens of the natural laws).Mars meets Asteroid Lilith at 15° Cancer — the midpoint of the degree, the middle of Cancer. Mars will move ahead of her after this. But she is right there with him, saying: you are more of a protector and a guardian than you have been portrayed. Right now, at this moment — using the language of internal family systems — you are my inner protector. You are here to help me move within, do more self-care, love myself more. You are the guardian of my interior, not just the warrior taking on the external world.If your inner Mars is feeling frustrated and angry (Mars doesn't love Cancer), you can actually talk to that part of yourself: I know you're here to help me. Right now your job is to protect my inner work, not to attack everything out there.The Moon squares Mercury — information, details, adjustments, what you think. All of it inside.Venus squares Juno — we are rewriting the contracts. With each other, and with ourselves.Saturday, September 5 — Moon Into Cancer. Venus and Hekate. One Last Look at the Toxins.The Gemini Moon finishes its journey — way out of bounds — making last aspects to the retrograde planets in Aries: Pallas Athena, Eris, Vesta. Fire and air. What do I need to burn off? What ideas need to be released? What does the inner flame actually want? Intense, but passing.At 10:30am Eastern, the Moon enters Cancer — her own sign — and sextiles Chiron. The wound and the medicine. The shaman. What's the medicine I've become because of what I've been through?Venus makes a lovely unbroken flow aspect to Hekate — the way-shower, the torchbearer, the triple moon goddess at the crossroads. Venus and Hekate work together beautifully during Venus retrogrades (you'll experience this directly in the class), and this pre-retrograde aspect is a preview: pay attention to your inner voice about which paths to choose. Which direction through the woods of your inner self is being illuminated?The Cancer Moon trines Haumea — pure regeneration, the Hawaiian creatrix, the handle of the basket. She hasn't been aspected much this week, and here at the close she shows up to say: something new is being birthed from all of this. Something is regenerating. And the Moon squares Neptune — Haumea moving forward, Neptune moving back, an aspect of adjustment between the two Mars signs (Aries and Scorpio). We are moving into a more Venusian era. We cannot stay where we were.The last aspect of the week: one more look at the toxins, at what needs to be released, at what we've been carrying that belongs to the past. What more can I let go of to be a better ancestor? (If you want to go deeper on Nessus, there's a beautiful blog post from the Amalthea website — search “Amalthea Nessus” — and the author contributed to Sideways from Saturn, the book on the centaurs that I wrote the foreword for.)The Cards in DetailTwo of Bees (Swords) — I Am Tension:Proverbs: “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”This week suggests difficult choices and decisions. Your ideas and opinions may be questioned — by others and, perhaps more intensely, by yourself. You may feel mentally paralyzed as you try to navigate stress, uncertainty, and inner conflict.How do we move forward? Balance the tension of the opposites. Hold the tension of not knowing the outcome for a while. Clarity and a balanced view will make itself known. Positive choices and insightful decisions will arise from the centre of your being, once you've taken time to contemplate and listen to yourself before you act.And remember that quote when you speak to yourself this week: gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Including when you are talking inside your own head.Eight of Seeds (Pentacles), reversed — I Am Disengaged:Upright, the Eight of Seeds is productive, diligent, sowing and harvesting. Reversed this week: I feel disengaged. I feel like I've never done enough, like I'm not good enough. The inner perfectionist shows up.This is an Earth card, and its very reversal is the prescription: self-development and inner work. Not productive outer work. The shadow of Virgo — the perfectionism, the not-enoughness — can come through here. Let it be acknowledged and then gently set aside. You don't have to perform productivity right now.Ten of Bees (Swords) — I Am Revelation:Khalil Gibran: “For the bee, the flower is the fountain of life. For the flower, the bee is the messenger of love.”This is the card I was genuinely glad to see at the end of this challenging set. Here it is:We have tripped up and plummeted along the way, and now know what rock bottom feels like. It has challenged us. Self-pity, at times, has heightened our suffering.However, in reality, the rocks actually grounded us, and a relief and an understanding is starting to rise up within us. It is clear that we have been stung into waking up to some hard truths. Our ego may have been battered, and we may feel sore, vulnerable, as we reflect on what appear to be failures and endings that lie behind us.The good news is: the worst is over, for this week. The weight we have carried is finally lifting. We have survived, and our stings will heal. Our wings gently unfurl, and we start to ascend, breathing in the clear air, and dancing into a new beginning.By the end of the week, you will start to feel the call of the new moon. Not quite there yet. But coming.The Witch (Witch Oracle) — I Am Coordinating, Not Dominating:“Control. No woman alive today needs a dictionary to know what control means within a toxic patriarchy. She's experienced it a thousand different ways. It is domination and restraint.But in a balanced psyche and in a balanced culture, control can mean something else entirely.A witch experiences control through cooperation rather than competition. She is engaged with all the parts of her psyche in an attempt to coordinate rather than dominate.You are being asked right now to embrace all the inhabitants of your inner realm, because each deserves respect and a place at the table. Even the unruly, the inconvenient, the ugly. Making space for all under the banner of wild inclusion — giving voice to the shame, malice, and anger, as well as every other outlawed part of the psyche — is the way we create integrity.When your intent is to create rather than compete, you don't have to dominate. Your influence is enough. This is power with, rather than power over.Invite whatever is bothering you today into the realm of inclusion. Assert your inner authority.”Coordinate, don't dominate. Including inside yourself. This is the whole week. This is the whole work.Summing UpPost-eclipse. Waning. Brakes firmly on. The Aries retrogrades slowing everything down, saying not yet, not yet. The Earth Grand Trine pulling us down to roots and soil and body. The 13s showing up everywhere — the goddess number, the witch number — at Saturn and Jupiter and the Moon's aspects. Venus entering her pre-retrograde territory and asking us to start paying attention. Sedna stationing to dig deeper into how we adapt. The Last Quarter Moon at the gateway number, releasing before the new moon.The rocks grounded us. The wings are beginning to unfurl.Go into the woods. Slow your roll. Do the radical self-care. Talk to your inner Mars. Embrace all the inhabitants of your inner realm. And coordinate, don't dominate — inside and out.The new moon is coming on September 10th. We'll get there.— LouiseVenus Retrograde: Heroine's Journey — louiseedington.com/VenusRetrograde2026Subscribe free on Substack. Spiral Weave / Spiral Codex — $10/month or $90/year.Code COSMICOWL20 (20% off) or COSMICOWL30 (30% off $99+) at Otter Spirit. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cosmicowlastrology.substack.com/subscribe

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Watch the Devotion Based on Matthew 16:21-26 Embrace the Suck  They've cut off all your hair and the only personal possessions you have are your Bible and a notebook? Embrace the suck. Deployment has been extended again? Embrace the suck. PCS orders have been delayed? Embrace the suck. Oh, our household goods won't arrive on time and when they do some of them will be broken? Embrace the suck.   Whether you are new to the military community or you're counting down the days and weeks to retirement, you know that there are circumstances beyond your control, ones that are unique to a life that is scripted by the Department of War. And when an event happens today that is beyond your control you have learned to say, “Embrace the suck,” and to do just that.   I know that most of the time this is said tongue in cheek, but sometimes that event, those circumstances that are beyond your control, can be miserable, painful, they weigh on your heart and mind and soul. There are different ways you can respond. You can accept it and move on with resiliency. Easier said than done. . . Or. . . you can run away from it, ignore it, as if it didn't happen, but you'll eventually have to deal with it. Or. . . you can sit and wallow in your self-pity. Or. . . you can ask Jesus, “What did you do, when you had to embrace the suck?” Because Jesus, too, had to embrace the suck.    Jesus addresses all of those times in life when we as Christians have to do things we don't want to do, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Matthew 16:24). When Jesus tells you to deny yourself, he means that you learn to say, “Not my will, but yours be done.” God does have your best interests in mind. He promises it, “I will make all things work out for your benefit” (Romans 8:28). And so you have to trust him even when that thing you are going through seems to challenge his word.   When Jesus tells you to take up your cross and follow me, it means that you must deny your own doubts and fears, and say, “No matter how great my pain, how horrible my suffering, my God remains my God and Savior because he has promised to be my God and Savior. I will embrace his promises even when they seem to contradict his promise of grace and help in every need.”   Christ doesn't just tell us to do these things without showing us that he did them for us. Christ embraced the suck, but more than that! He embraced the good and gracious will of his Father, even when it was difficult, even when it meant he suffered, even when it meant he endured the separation of hell and death and grave for us. He grasped the cross for you so that one day, you will set it down and rest forever.   Prayer: Lord Jesus, you know the unique hardships that our war fighters and their dependents must endure. Teach them to embrace their crosses with joy, keeping your promises ever before their eyes, so that they may always know that you love them, that you will be their strength and their hope until life eternal. Use us to remind those who are deployed or separated from their loved ones of your promises. Preserve their faith in you until you bring them home again. In your name we pray it. Amen.   Written and recorded by Rev. Paul Horn, WELS National Civilian Chaplain to the Military, San Diego, California. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Note: Scripture reading footnotes are clickable only in the web version.

You want the results. You don't want the work. That's the problem. This world made you soft. It made you comfortable. It sold you a version of "success" that doesn't require sweat, hills, or throwing up on the field. Niyi breaks down why the gap between where you are and where you want to be isn't a mindset gap, it's a work gap. He pulls from his own days grinding through NFL training, the moments he wanted to quit on that hill, and the exact feeling that showed up on the other side of pushing through it. If you're waiting for motivation to show up before you put in the work, you're going to wait forever. This episode is the wake up call. Stop being lazy. Stop being delusional about what it actually takes. More is required. Embrace it. 5 days left to lock in your spot for Lock In, my new 90 day coaching program. One goal. 90 days. No distractions. Enroll now at imnotyou.com/lockin DONT BE AFRAID OF THE WORK.

On this week's episode of the Small Town Summits Podcasts, we have a recording of Tim Counts STS article, "Embrace “Place” as a Means of Endurance in Ministry". To read more STS articles, please visit: www.smalltownsummits.com/articles To register for our fall conference, please visit: www.stsfallconference.com

Did you know that you have the power to manifest your dreams into reality? It's true! You are a powerful manifestor capable of creating the life you desire. The key to manifesting is to align your thoughts, beliefs, and actions with what you want to attract. By focusing on positive thoughts and visualizing your desires, you can magnetize them towards you.  Remember, manifestation is not just about wishful thinking. It requires taking inspired action towards your goals. Take small steps each day that align with your desires and watch the magic unfold. Trust in the process and have faith in your abilities. The universe is always conspiring in your favor. When you believe in yourself and your dreams, you open the doors for miracles to happen. Embrace your power as a manifestor and create the life you deserve.  Contact me: https://melissaoatman.com melissaoatman77@gmail 636-748-4943   Become a Patron:   https://www.patreon.com/moatman?fan_landing=true   Purchase Podcast Merchandise   https://awaken-your-inner-awesomeness.creator-spring.com/     Download my free checklist: Habits of Highly Successful People   https://mailchi.mp/b8078533248a/habits-of-highly-successful-people   Download my free eBook on Manifesting   https://mailchi.mp/240e02dfadcf/ebook   Join my monthly membership:   https://www.melissaoatman.com/magical-mo   Free Heart Chakra Healing Guided Meditation https://www.melissaoatman.com/landing-page   Purchase my book Beautifully Broken:   https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/beautifully-broken-the-spiritual-womans-guide-to-thriving-not-simply-surviving-after-a-breakup-or-divorce/459896   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beautifully-broken-melissa-oatman/1136174371?ean=9781989579060 https://www.amazon.com/Beautifully-Broken-Spiritual-Thriving-Surviving/dp/198957906X https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50977070-beautifully-broken   Purchase my book Mindfulness Matters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HDSKGGH/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=melissa+oatman&qid=1599159677&sr=8-2   Follow me on social media: tiktok.com/@melissaoatman https://www.facebook.com/groups/awakenyourhearttopurpose/https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/ http://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPtU9hPeEWjbHr62LxuEXA https://twitter.com/MelissaOatman   Donations are not necessary, however, if you feel inclined to donate to my channel through Venmo or PayPal, your energetic gifts are very much appreciated! Venmo @Melissa-Ann-161 PayPal: melissaoatman77@gmail.com

Denny LaVe joins Brigitte to talk about a life defined by pivots — from a broken childhood in Montana, to a near-fatal heat stroke that ended his Marine Corps dream, to nearly taking vows as a monk, to marriage, fatherhood, and building a construction company from the ground up. He opens up about the "shame culture" he grew up in, the years of stoicism that quietly strained his marriage, and the therapy-fueled journey that led to his bestselling book, "Blue Collar Blessed."The conversation also digs into his run for U.S. Senate in Idaho, the state of the trades, and why he believes learning to love yourself is the real starting point for everything else.Key Takeaways(1) Self-Compassion Drives Healing.(2) Embrace the Power of Pivoting.(3) There is Dignity and Success in the Trades.Ready to rewrite your story? Pick up a copy of Denny LaVe's international bestseller, "Blue Collar Blessed", on Amazon or Barnes & Noble, and visit https://NewLionofIdaho.com to learn more.

What can Dolly Parton teach us about divorce recovery, reinvention, authenticity, and becoming who you were always meant to be?In this solo episode, Erica reflects on Dolly's unapologetic approach to life and shares 10 powerful lessons for women rebuilding after divorce or any major life transition—from finding yourself and doing it on purpose, to paving a new road, growing deeper roots through the storms, embracing what you love, and extending grace to yourself along the way.This is your invitation to stop letting other people define your next chapter, own your story, find joy in the little things, and live fully and unapologetically.

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. The relationship you have with yourself shapes every part of your motherhood journey. This heart-centered meditation helps moms strengthen self-love, confidence, compassion, and emotional resilience while gently releasing self-criticism and guilt. Perfect for mindful motherhood, personal growth, healing, and inner peace. Love,

We've all felt it, that moment when the place your living, the team you're in, the routine you follow starts to feel limiting. OR an amazing opportunity presents itself. And all of the sudden you have to enter a new chapter and squiggle to the next stage!Some new chapters have been happening for the Embrace the Squiggle team and we thought it good to discuss how we are managing the squiggles.Ashleigh has moved to North Carolina for an exciting career move. Colleen is onboarding a new and very special employee to Maxady. Listen to this one for some advice on navigating change and for some personal updates from us.Work with MaxadyReady for your next step? Maxady helps you find the role that fits your skills, your life, and your squiggle.Connect with Your HostsColleen DelVecchio → LinkedInAshleigh Beadle → LinkedInSubscribe & Leave a ReviewKnow someone navigating a redundancy or career transition? Send them this episode. And if you haven't left a review yet — it helps more people find the show when they need it most.

Discipline, AI, and humanity.Chapters00:00 Wes Schaeffer's return to podcasting and reflections on his journey02:21 The importance of fundamentals in sports and business04:31 Wes's deep dive into AI and the need for governance09:43 Understanding the power and risks of AI11:28 The operating system analogy for AI governance13:02 Personal challenges and resilience during tough times14:12 Shifting focus to AI and practical applications15:29 Using AI to serve humanity and improve service16:18 Offering help and resources for AI implementationWhat should you be doing right now? If you're like Wes Schaeffer, you might be reflecting on your journey and the fundamentals that drive success. In his latest podcast episode, Wes dives deep into the lessons he's learned over the years, particularly in the intersection of jiu-jitsu, sales, and the burgeoning world of AI.The Power of FundamentalsWes emphasizes that regardless of how long you've been in your field, mastering the fundamentals is crucial. He reflects on his experience in jiu-jitsu, stating that the key to advancing lies in the discipline sics"The reality is, whoever masters the fundamentals and has the discipline to continue practicing is the one that usually wins." This principle applies not just in martial arts but across all disciplines, including sales and marketing.Navigating the Noise of AIIn an age where AI is overwhelming many, Wes shares his frustrations and breakthroughs. He spent countless hours exploring various AI tools, only to realize that many are merely flashy tricks lacking real substance. The lesson? Governance and understanding your tools are essential.He advises:"If you get it wrong... it's going to be way worse."Wes highlights the importance of having a solid governance layer when utilizing AI to avoid common pitfalls.A New Dawn for the Sales PodcastAfter a hiatus, Wes is revamping his podcast, bringing back interviews focused on actionable insights in AI. He stresses that humanity remains the next killer app, and technology should enhance our ability to connect with others, not replace it. "Use technology for good. Use it to serve more people better."This shift in focus not only revitalizes his content but also aligns with his mission to help others navigate the complexities of modern sales.ReflectionAs Wes gears up for this new chapter, he encourages listeners to take action. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, remember that the basics matter. Embrace the tools available to you, but always return to the fundamentals that truly drive success. To hear more about Wes's insights and the exciting changes coming to his podcast, tune in to the full episode.

Episode 356 | A Pisces Lunar Eclipse with Uranus: Shaken, Not Stirred! This week: Mercury enters its home sign of Virgo, where it comes together in a scintillating cazimi conjunction with the Sun. A Pisces lunar eclipse is flavored by disruptive Uranus, and vitality, ego, communication, travel and commerce are shaken up as Mercury and the Sun square off with Uranus. Plus, April answers a listener question about haircuts. Plus: Psychopomps, drilling for oil, and haircutting tips from the Old Farmer's Almanac!   Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:22] Mercury enters Virgo (Aug. 25, 4:04 am PDT) and stays in this sign until Sep. 10. Mercury is at its strongest in Virgo, in both its rulership and its exaltation. Here's a link to Vanessa Couto's article on Mercury as a psychopomp. [3:45] Mercury makes a conjunction with the Sun (Aug. 27, 10:04 am PDT) at 4°26' Virgo. When a planet is in a conjunction with the Sun within 17' of arc, it's called cazimi, or “in the heart of the Sun.” This cazimi period is exact at 10:03 am PDT, but is within orb of 17' arc  between 3:15 am-4:54 pm PDT. The Sun-Mercury conjunction is on the Sabian symbol 5 Virgo, A man dreaming of fairies. [6:15] Moon Report! The Pisces Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse (Aug. 27, 9:18 pm PDT) is 4°54' Pisces-Virgo. This is the Full Moon in the Aug. 12 Leo New Moon cycle. The Feb. 20, 2027 Virgo lunar eclipse in Virgo is the last eclipse on this axis for a while, and the last eclipse in Pisces until 2034. Embrace your feelings while grounding yourself to the material world. [9:38] This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began with the New Moon on Feb. 27, 2025 (9°40' Pisces). The First Quarter Moon (first action point) was on Nov. 27, 2025 (6°17' Pisces), and the Last Quarter Moon (last action point) is on May 28, 2027, 7°1' Pisces. [12:07] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. The Moon squares Venus (Aug. 23, 11:30 pm PDT). It's VOC for 1 day, 2 hours, 32 minutes, then enters Aquarius (Aug. 25, 2:02 am PDT). Use this VOC Moon to set feelings aside and take constructive advice to better manage your relationships and finances. [13:40] The Moon trines Venus (Aug. 26, 2:59 pm PDT). It's VOC for 21 hours, 5 minutes then enters Pisces (Aug. 27, 12:04 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to participate in groups with a focus on topics that you would like to learn more about. [15:17] The Moon trines Mars (Aug. 28, 9:14 am PDT). It's VOC for 1 day, 10 hours, 24 minutes then enters Aries (Aug. 29, 7:38 pm PDT). Use excess energy constructively and make your home a sanctuary. [16:35] On Aug. 28, Mercury (12:24 am PDT) and the Sun (3:19 pm PDT) square Uranus at 5°37' Virgo-Gemini. The Sabian symbol for Mercury and the Sun is 6 Virgo, A merry-go-round. Uranus is on 6 Gemini, Drilling for oil. Break the cycle of circular patterns. Drill deeper for that precious fuel that runs your engine. [19:05] Listener Alyssa asks about astrology and haircuts. [23:03] Got a question? Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/ bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [23:36] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor. [25:17] The Big Sky Astrology Seventh Annual Podathon is coming up on Labor Day week – mark your calendar!

Feeling your feelings may be the strength you have been missing. In today's episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy explains why making room for grief, anger, sadness, and other difficult emotions can support healing, resilience, and happiness. For high-achieving women in dentistry and healthcare, work can become an easy way to avoid what hurts. Dr. Tarryn shares personal stories about her daughter's health scare and her own experiences with loss, while reflecting on the pressure to stay strong, keep going, and move on before we are ready.She explores how emotions we push aside can stay with us beneath the surface, and why crying, grieving, and accepting support can help us feel more present, peaceful, and connected. If you have been keeping busy through a difficult season, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are allowed to pause and feel what is real.Show notes:(3:26) When work becomes a coping tool(6:41) The pressure to stay strong(10:03) Why falling apart can help(13:22) A self-alignment framework to help dentists and healthcare professionals to reconnect with themselves beyond burnout and outside expectations.(16:15) Personal grief and early motherhood(20:36) How busyness hides hard emotions(24:32) Grief, presence, and lasting peace(26:13) Outro_______________________IMPORTANT LINKS:Empower Her Retreat:Dates: October 1–4, 2026Location: Taos, New MexicoWebsite: empowerherretreat.orgRadical Happiness for Women Dentists - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.comBook a call with Tarryn:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-callUnlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calmPlease join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283Where to find me:Website: www.thebizofhappiness.comFacebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappinessIG: @thebizofhappinessIt would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell sit down with Jacob Vazquez to discuss his new book, Sacred or Secular: The Pro-Life Case for Grounding Human Values.  Jacob shares why the pro-life issue is deeply personal for him, how science points to the humanity of the unborn, and why the abortion debate ultimately goes beyond biology into the deeper question of what makes human beings valuable in the first place.  The conversation also explores the image of God, secular pro-life arguments, common biblical objections, and why Christians need to think about abortion as more than a political issue.      Learn about Abdu's urgent new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—And What to Do About It (David C Cook, 2026) at https://realitycollapsebook.com/.     Top 20 Questions about Christianity ANSWERED: https://embracethetruth.org/20-questions/  

God is always doing something new—but are we willing to embrace it?Pastor Clay NeSmith encourages us to trust God through every season of life, release our attachment to the past, and step by faith into what God is doing next. Whether the season is joyful or difficult, God can use it to transform us, connect us with others, and prepare us for the purpose He has ahead. As the church comes together as one body, each person has a part to play in the greater work God is building.

The term “chic” has been allllll over the Internet lately, especially with the rise of trends like, “it’s kinda chic to…” and “things I find incredibly chic”. It begs the question – is this term being overused, and what does it actually mean? In this episode, we discuss how this concept has evolved over time and ways you can be a little more chic in your own way.

888 My Grace Is Sufficient, A Guided Christian Meditation on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in  and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.  You can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tense or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable doing so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 KJV 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. ESV 7 So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. 9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Reflection on Scripture: Today I gave an invocation prayer for an event for an organization that supports military service members. The person who runs it has done some really amazing things for the servicemembers I have worked with in the past so I was glad to support. The main speaker was a man who served in Vietnam in many incredibly brutal situations. He had led his men in combat and now was telling some of these stories for the first time ever. He was a powerful speaker but it was clear he was working through challenging memories. He was very determined but each person, regardless of their strength, struggles with things. Most of the time we have no decision or input on what thing it is that will challenge us most. This man harnessed that fear of telling his story resulting in a profoundly moving speech.  Paul was not immune to having struggles and even one that he felt extremely vexed by. Paul had amazing visions and gifts from God, and yet he struggled in ways that had him imploring God for help. And yet God did not give it in the way that Paul asked for. Without even knowing yoru situation I can guess that you have things that at times feel heavy for you to bear. Perhaps that is rare or incredibly frequent. If you are being honest though you have troubles. This is the message from God. Use that weakness to draw you closer to God and accept that all things can work together for the good of those who love God.There can be strength in that weakness. It reminds us of our need for God. God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. WE are shown the Mercy of God most when we need it. We may be a way off from what  Many times we see only struggle and we dont see the good it does in us. Embrace the truth Paul teaches. WE can rejoice in the perfection of God. Just because you don't get to choose your struggle doesn't mean you have no choice in how to work through it. The resounding solution to that question is found in this scripture. Trust God. Lean on His strength and He will make you stronger than you could imagine  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod

When You Can't Be Present in the Moment, it's essential to understand how to reconnect with your surroundings and yourself. This motivational speech dives deep into the reasons we often find our minds wandering and offers practical strategies to embrace the present. Discover how to break free from distractions, cultivate mindfulness, and unlock a more fulfilling life. By learning to be present, you'll enhance your relationships and boost your productivity. Don't let life's chaos keep you from the joy of now—listen in for transformative insights that can change your perspective. Join us on this journey to self-improvement and make the most of every moment. Subscribe for more empowering content! #mindfulness #selfimprovement #motivation #presentmoment #focus #wellbeing #mentalhealth #selfhelp #personalgrowth #mindset when you cant be present, motivational speech, mindfulness techniques, overcoming distractions, embrace the moment, self improvement tips, finding focus, personal growth, mental clarity, living in the now, mindfulness practice, motivational content, mindfulness speech, self help strategies, life changing lessons, mindset shift, present moment awareness, overcoming anxiety, mindfulness benefits, motivation for life, building focus, mindful living, daily motivation, inner peace, overcoming challenges, transformative insights, life balance, stress management, wellness journey, happiness tips, productivity hacks, self care, emotional intelligence, inspiration, goal setting, mindfulness methods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience. May Jennifer Healey's profound words inspire you: 'Whatever hurdles you face, may you find the strength, space, and freedom to breathe and thrive anew. From adversity, let courage blossom. Embrace the belief that you can flourish through it all.' Let these empowering words be your guide to blooming from any circumstance.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/find-your-daily-calm/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Personal style is not luxury shopping, fitting a standard, or trying to be like anyone else. Real personal style is reflected out into the world when you fully embody everything you love and live true to your heart. And, if you fully embody your personal style, you become so magnetic!  The School of Intention Professional Feng Shui Certification is now OPEN for Registration and details are HERE: https://www.fengshuimagical.com/learn_modern_fengshui_and_change_your_life    

On Q&A Friday, Todd asks why socialism and communism appeal to many young Americans despite the historical record of the Soviet Union, Maoist China, Cambodia, North Korea, and other communist regimes. He explains how distance from the Cold War, financial crises, college debt, unaffordable housing, stagnant wages, and distrust of institutions make sweeping promises of equality and fairness attractive. Todd argues that conservatives must listen carefully, acknowledge real economic frustrations, teach history persuasively, distinguish genuine free markets from government intervention, and defend a constitutional system that can reform itself without surrendering individual liberty.

I have spent so much time, energy, and money over the years trying to get good at the things I am simply not good at. Routines are my big one. I am not great at keeping our home organized and running on any kind of rhythm, and there have been whole seasons where I decided that fixing that about myself was the most important work I could possibly be doing. Now, there's nothing wrong with striving to be better, and I am fully on board with growth, but we all have a finite amount of energy, and every hour I spend hyper-focusing on a weakness is an hour I don't get to spend magnifying the things that make me who I am. This is the second episode in my back-to-school check-in series for moms, six short episodes walking you through the six principles of self-assured motherhood, each one with a concrete way to assess how you're actually doing. Today's principle is Celebrate Your Strengths, and I love teaching about this because I love giving every woman permission to acknowledge and celebrate her innate gifts and strengths. When you stop trying to be a well-rounded version of everyone else and start leaning into what you naturally do well, your growth in that area becomes exponential, your joy goes up, and your family gets the very best of you instead of a watered-down imitation of somebody else's mothering. In this episode, you'll hear:

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Embrace the exhibition games! Join Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice as they outline what to watch for in Week 1 of the NFL Preseason! The guys dive into the biggest camp news of the week, including Emeka Egbuka’s injury scare in Tampa Bay, the latest report surrounding Puka Nacua and Josh Jacobs, and Kyler Murray officially being named QB1 over JJ McCarthy in Minnesota. Will the Los Angeles Chargers roll out a running back-by-committee approach? How does the Houston Texans' new offensive line gel? Plus, what rookies have the most to prove? The "Tailgate" ravish in the return of real football! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00Trending NFL News & Notes - 0:03:37Emeka Egbuka (WR - TB) - 0:03:47Puka Nacua (WR - LAR) - 0:07:53Kyler Murray (QB - MIN) & J.J. McCarthy (QB - MIN) - 0:17:01Omarion Hampton (RB - LAC) - 0:22:38Laremy Tunsil (OT - WAS) - 0:28:34LaDainian Tomlinson Signed San Diego Chargers Jersey Giveaway - 0:32:00What To Watch for This Week - 0:33:16Arizona Cardinals vs. Las Vegas Raiders - 0:33:41Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans - 0:38:09Other Thursday NFL Preseason Storylines - 0:40:39Friday NFL Preseason Storylines - 0:45:25Los Angeles Rams vs. Kansas City Chiefs - 0:48:23Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New Orleans Saints - 0:51:52Other Saturday NFL Preseason Storylines - 0:54:41Outro - 0:58:19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, three-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, philanthropist and entrepreneur Megan Thee Stallion joins the show! Fresh off a plane from Fiji, Megan shares more about the behind-the-scenes of her appearance on Love Island, her new music, and goes deep with Michelle and Craig on her Houston childhood and the people that formed her. Plus, she shares her surprising theory on aliens.Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.