Podcasts about Empathy

We must incorporate moral reasoning, altruism, and compassion into our empathy. Otherwise, we may end up blinded by biases we can't even see. THE SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Against_Empathyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CompassionSupport the BDS movement.organize clothing swaps with your friends.Get free resources from Annas Archive.Join your local DSABecome a READING PARTNERRead 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. Read 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 TIKTOKSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, John dives into the complexities of faith and power dynamics as he discusses the release of Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez's new book, "Live, Laugh, Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made." John and Dr. Du Mez explore how the seemingly innocuous phrase "live, laugh, love" masks a deeper narrative about submission, consumerism, and the intertwining of evangelical teachings with capitalism. They delve into the historical roots of these ideologies, tracing them back to 19th-century holiness theology and the impact it has had on generations of women.John and Dr. Du Mez also examine the troubling relationship between Christian nationalism and the empowerment of women, highlighting how many women have been conditioned to accept authoritarian structures in their personal and communal lives. The conversation touches on the role of multi-level marketing in perpetuating these narratives and how the ideals of beauty and holiness are often intertwined with economic success.Additionally, they discuss the implications of toxic empathy and the redefinition of compassion within religious communities, questioning how these shifts have led to a dangerous environment for those who challenge the status quo. With powerful insights and a critical lens, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersections of faith, gender, and power in contemporary society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This hour we learn more about the impact data centers are having on communities and why so many are pushing back against having these centers in their backyards. Steve Goreham will fill us in. Then, is it possible to end homelessness in our country? Dustin, who was shot and left for dead, will join us to tell how Jesus and a rescue mission saved his life. Don’t miss this fascinating and powerful story.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too much empathy is not always a good thing. Human empathy is highly selective, which means it's not always "fair" or objective. Fortunately, there are ways to be empathetic, more fairly. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-problem-with/202605/the-problem-with-empathyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Against_Empathyhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200930-can-empathy-be-bad-for-youSupport the BDS movement.organize clothing swaps with your friends.Get free resources from Annas Archive.Join your local DSABecome a READING PARTNERRead 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. Read 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 TIKTOKSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SUMMARY In this conversation, guest host Paul Coffey chats with Tammy McCracken, discussing her journey into martial arts, the founding of her nonprofit organization 500 Rising, and the challenges surrounding self-defense training, particularly for women. She emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive training environment and the need for accessible self-defense education that goes beyond traditional methods. The discussion also touches on the societal constructs that influence women's perceptions of violence and their ability to engage in self-defense. This conversation explores the intersection of gendered behavior, play, and self-defense, emphasizing the importance of understanding early experiences and their impact on individuals. They also discuss the role of play in learning, the navigation of violence, and the need for empathy and boundaries in martial arts training. They highlight the significance of addressing the before, during, and after aspects of self-defense, particularly in the context of domestic violence, and stress the importance of education and creating a supportive environment for students.   TAKEAWAYS The culture of the training center is crucial for long-term engagement. It's important to interview instructors and students before committing to a martial arts school. Self-defense workshops often serve as marketing tools rather than effective training. Women often lack a baseline for play fighting due to societal norms. Accessible training is essential for empowering women in self-defense. Understanding the context of violence is key to effective self-defense education. Women are often socialized to believe they cannot engage in violence. The messaging around self-defense needs to be re-evaluated for effectiveness. Creating a psychologically safe environment is vital for training. Empathy can be a navigation tool but needs boundaries. Teaching self-defense requires understanding the unique experiences of individuals. The before, during, and after of self-defense training is crucial. Education is key for martial arts instructors to teach effectively. Survivors of trauma are the experts in their experiences. Creating an invitation for students to share their experiences is vital. Self-defense is not just about physical skills but also mental preparation. Understanding the progression of abusive cycles is important in teaching self-defense.   To connect with Tammy: www.500rising.org Join our EXCLUSIVE newsletter to get notified of each episode as it comes out! Subscribe — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio

Your next difficult conversation may not need a stronger argument. It may need a better question. In this episode of Mick Unplugged, Mick sits down with his coach, Derek Gaunt, for a personal conversation about the communication skills that changed how Mick leads, negotiates, and approaches conflict. Derek draws on his law-enforcement and hostage-negotiation experience to explain tactical empathy: recognizing another person's perspective without having to agree with it. He breaks down why explaining too early creates resistance, how tone affects a conversation, and why an objection can point to a concern that has not yet been spoken aloud. Mick shares how asking what success looked like to a client uncovered a need he had missed. Derek also discusses the practical ideas behind Fight Less, Win More, the role of curiosity, and why difficult conversations often deserve a phone call instead of another long email. The conversation closes with lessons on coachability, silence, trust, and staying grounded under pressure. In this episode Why acknowledging a perspective is different from agreeing with it. How listening helps uncover the information missing from your assumptions. Why you should ask what success looks like before deciding what someone needs. What a hostage-negotiation training exercise reveals about tone and pressure. How unaddressed concerns can resurface after an agreement. Why Derek encourages live conversation for sensitive back-and-forth discussions. What coachability looks like when someone is already successful. How silence creates space to learn. Takeaways Before your next difficult conversation, replace one assumption with a question. Listen to the answer before preparing your response. Follow Mick Unplugged for more conversations about the because behind how we live, lead, and grow. Connect & Discover: Instagram: @derekmgaunt LinkedIn: @derek-gaunt-2943a824 Website: The Black Swan Group Book: Fight Less, Win More: How Master Negotiators Influence Hearts, Minds and Deals Clip: 60 Seconds or She Dies                          FOLLOW MICK ON: Spotify: MickUnplugged Instagram: @mickunplugged  Facebook: @mickunpluggedYouTube:  @MickUnpluggedPodcast  LinkedIn: @mickhunt  Website:  MickHuntOfficial.com Website: howtobeagoodleader.com Website: Leadloudseries.com Apple: MickUnplugged Book: How to be A Good Leader When You've Never Had One #MickUnplugged #Leadership #Podcast #DerekGaunt #Negotiation

Mark Stoddart says love is spelled T.I.E. Thoughtful. Intentional. Empathy.It isn't a text. It isn't a like. It's the time you put into the people you care about. The call. The visit. The look on someone's face when you show up."When's the last time we called somebody to check in and say, I love you?"A lot of people are suffering right now. They're lonely, scrolling, and wondering if they're even worthy of reaching out. Mark has spent fourteen years sending a motivational note to his community every Thursday, never with an ask, because he believes people need to be reminded that they matter.That belief runs through his whole life.Born in England to Jamaican parents and raised in Scarborough, Mark grew up with a basketball in one hand and a portfolio in the other. OCAD turned him down. The Sheridan College basketball team cut him, then made room for one more player because a guidance counsellor wrote a letter about his character. That year, Mark helped win a national championship. His name is still in the rafters.Today he's a visual communicator, painter, designer and Sheridan educator whose work preserves the stories of Black athletes, musicians, activists and cultural figures.Che and Mark go back to the low ceilinged court at Kingston Road and Galloway where you couldn't take a jump shot. To Saturdays at the Third World Bookstore, where Mr. Johnson asked young people what they were thinking about and why they weren't thinking about more. To a 1989 T shirt with Black Panther and the continent of Africa that stopped people in their tracks at Caribana.They talk about the friend's funeral that made Mark stop playing it safe, the father who kept saying he could always go back to Cadbury, and the day, at almost forty, his dad finally left him alone to paint.And Mark has a message for every West Indian parent with a child who wants to make art: let them dream. Let them be delusional. The world needs what they're carrying.In this episode:Love as T.I.E.: thoughtful, intentional, empathyLoneliness, worth, and why a call still beats a textGetting cut, and earning the spot anywayScarborough as the creative template for TorontoKnowledge of self at the Third World BookstoreClothing as a canvas for saying something without a wordLearn, earn, return: Mark's mentor Dr. John Carlos and why he teaches nowThe Windrush story, from the Caribbean to England to Canada, still waiting to be fully told hereWhat to do with the art you've been keeping inside: get it out.Connect with Mark StoddartInstagram: @mstoddart68LIWI68 brand: @l.i.w.i.68Website: www.liwi68.comLet's Talk with Che Marville is a distinctly Canadian podcast about the power of conversation. New episodes every Wednesday.Call someone you love today. Then share this episode with them.For leadership and strategy work: che@ellivram.com | ellivram.comListen deeply. Begin agai

AI is impacting every part of our lives—and we need to start paying more attention.Watch this fascinating conversation with Dr. Alex Mari, co-founder of the AI Empathy Lab, whose research explores how AI assistants and agents influence consumer behaviour and decision-making.We discuss:How AI can detect our emotional states and adapt responses in ways that feel increasingly empathicHow companies can use empathic AI to influence what we buy and and encourage us to make healthier and more sustainable choicesWhy trusting AI recommendations could gradually erode our decision-making autonomyHow AI might teach us to communicate more empathicallyIf you're wondering what happens when AI can understand your emotions, become a trusted companion, and influence your choices—you don't want to miss this conversation.00:00 Preview00:50 Episode introduction03:27 About Dr. Alex Mari06:34 Alex Mari's backstory08:42 AI empathy: How can machines recognize human emotions?15:15 Inside the AI Empathy Lab: Studying how empathic AI changes human behaviour19:46 How empathic AI can encourage more sustainable consumer choices21:39 What studying AI taught Alex about understanding our own emotions25:31 Could AI empathy prevent impulse buying?27:42 Why ethical AI could become a competitive advantage for businesses33:25 The risks of giving up decision-making autonomy37:16 Why talking to AI feels more human than text-based communication42:09 Do AI companions reduce loneliness among older adults?44:38 How AI companions help people experiencing dementia and cognitive decline47:19 Will frictionless AI relationships make human relationships less appealing?51:21 How Alex's grandmother used memory as a powerful tool for empathy54:39 Dr. Alex Mari's Purposeful Empathy storyEpisode #12 of Empathy in the Age of AI part II, a special 25-part series: https://tinyurl.com/exyw2nua CONNECT WITH ALEX✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmari/ ✩ Website https://www.alexmari.phd CONNECT WITH ANITA✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast✩ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.socialALEX'S WORK✩ Generative AI-Enabled Empathy and Persuasion in Voice Assistants: Impact on Sustainable Consumer Choice https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5420076✩ AI-Assisted Shopping on Voice Assistants: The Efficiency–Autonomy Consumer Decision Trade-Off https://www.researchgate.net/publication/397568457_AI-Assisted_Shopping_on_Voice_Assistants_The_Efficiency-Autonomy_Consumer_Decision_Trade-Off✩ AI with a Conscience: Empathic Voice Assistants for Sustainable Shopping Decisions https://www.researchgate.net/publication/400759066_AI_with_a_Conscience_Empathic_Voice_Assistants_for_Sustainable_Shopping_Decisions✩ The Right Time for AI Empathy in Voice Commerce: Attribution Processes and Product Category Shape Decision Satisfaction https://www.researchgate.net/publication/400430949_The_Right_Time_for_AI_Empathy_in_Voice_Commerce_Attribution_Processes_and_Product_Category_Shape_Decision_Satisfaction✩ AI with a Conscience: Empathic Voice Assistants for Sustainable Shopping Decisions https://www.researchgate.net/publication/392964548_AI_with_a_Conscience_Empathic_Voice_Assistants_for_Sustainable_Shopping_DecisionsSHOW NOTES✩ AI Empathy Lab https://www.business.uzh.ch/de/research/professorships/market-research/research/AI-Empathy-Research-Initiative.html ✩ Carry Ally https://www.caryally.com/✩ HUGEL DJ https://www.instagram.com/hugelthug/?hl=enVideo edited by Jad Misri, Green Horizon Studio

In this deeply moving episode of The Clarity Mandate, Dr. Vivian Atud speaks with entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker and faith-driven leader Matt Efird about losing his son, Noah, to Trisomy 13—and how that experience transformed his approach to leadership, organizational culture and business growth.Noah lived for 57½ hours, but his life created a legacy that continues to influence families, leaders and organizations. When Matt returned to work following Noah's passing, he recognized that his former command-and-control leadership style could no longer serve the person—or leader—he had become.Matt began building a more human-centered leadership system grounded in empathy, vulnerability, personal responsibility and faith. His organization subsequently became a Bulldog 100 winner, recognized among the fastest-growing businesses founded or led by University of Georgia alumni.In this conversation, Matt explains why empathy is not merely an emotion—it is an operating discipline that can strengthen employee engagement, workplace culture and sustainable business performance.You will discover:• How grief exposed Matt's leadership limitations and forced him to grow• Why leaders must see employees as people—not simply as workers• How vulnerability can strengthen trust without weakening leadership• The three leadership practices of showing up, listening and deploying support• Why leaders should avoid giving “drive-by advice” during difficult seasons• How the 24-hour response rule helps organizations support employees in crisis• Why meaningful care should be specific, silent and soon• How leaders can reduce the mental burden carried by grieving employees• What faithful stewardship looks like when life takes you down a road you did not choose• How Matt's Christian faith helped his family navigate anticipatory grief and loss• The meaning behind Matt's bestselling book, Even Though We Will• How the Even Though We Will Foundation supports families facing a Trisomy 13 diagnosis• Practical ways to support families experiencing pregnancy or child lossMatt also offers a powerful challenge to every leader: prepare your organization to respond to human hardship before the storm arrives. Loss, illness and disruption are unavoidable, but isolation does not have to be.This episode is essential listening for executives, entrepreneurs, pastors, people managers and anyone seeking to lead with greater courage, compassion and clarity.CHAPTERS00:00 – Noah's 57½-hour life and its lasting legacy03:28 – Returning to leadership after profound loss04:21 – How grief revealed Matt's leadership shortcomings08:00 – Moving from control to trust and employee empowerment12:41 – Empathy as a practical leadership system13:24 – Building leaders who are worth following15:00 – Why leaders must show up during difficult seasons17:30 – Listening instead of offering “drive-by advice”19:30 – Deploying meaningful support through the 24-hour rule23:17 – How pastoral ministry shaped Matt's leadership24:36 – Faith, grief and drawing near to the brokenhearted28:21 – Faithfully stewarding a road you did not choose35:27 – Turning personal pain into support for other families37:18 – The Even Though We Will Foundation and its care packages39:45 – Practical ways to support grieving families43:58 – Final lessons for leaders navigating grief and disruption46:12 – How to connect with Matt EfirdRESOURCES https://matthewefird.comDiscover the book, foundation and available resources:https://eventhoughwewill.comBook: Even Though We Will by Matt EfirdABOUT THE CLARITY MANDATEThe Clarity Mandate, hosted by Dr. Vivian Atud, features transformational conversations about leadership, purpose, faith, resilience, business and the decisions that shape meaningful lives and organizations.If this conversation encouraged or challenged you, follow The Clarity Mandate on Spotify, share this episode with a leader who needs it and leave a rating or review.

Is empathy becoming a liability in American Christianity? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Mike Erre discuss the growing backlash against empathy and why some conservatives argue that too much compassion can lead to bad politics, bad theology, and even the decline of Western civilization. They also look at Russell Moore's warning about the "fear-driven church" and how anxiety about God, outsiders, and our own communities can shape the way Christians think and behave. Then, Kaitlyn talks with psychologist Alison Cook about attachment theory, the limits of human relationships, and why no other person can give us the security we ultimately need. Plus, what Lewis and Clark's bathroom habits can teach us about American history. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://holypost.substack.com/publish/post/218066312?r=35kf51&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web   0:00 - Show Starts 1:18 - Theme Song 1:40 - Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you 2:36 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 4:53 - Writing in Epcot? 7:05 - News of the Hindquarters 12:45 - The Anti-Empathy Movement 20:05 - Christianity and "Western Civilization?" 37:21 - The "Fear-Driven Church" 51:13 - Interview 56:21 - Therapy Culture and the Church 1:03:44 - Security in Christ 1:24:58 - End Credits Articles Discussed in News Segment: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/09/maga-right-christianity-empathy-toxic/688755/ Resources: The Secure Soul: Finding Inner Strength and Connection When Trust Doesn't Come Easy by Alison Cook: https://amzn.to/3VjvuXi   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.  

Love Thy Neighbor: Episode Notes Episode: "The Dinner Divorce" (LTN48) Hosts: Tom Vann, Colette Fehr, Dan Dennis | Guest: None Sponsors / Ad Reads No sponsor segments or ad reads in this episode. Segment Rundown Cold open: intro debate. The hosts argue over whether they need to introduce themselves at the top of every show. Tom calls it pointless since listeners already know who they are. They float making a new intro with names in it for year two, to mark the show's anniversary. What's a food divorce? Colette talks about her recent news appearance on "food divorce," which is when couples eat separately and each person handles their own meals. She puts it alongside other trends like sleep divorce. Dan asks why those couples even live together. The Dennis family dinner. Dan says he and Andrea sit down to dinner together every night, while Maisie often eats at dance. He calls the ritual almost as important as sex because it's when Andrea opens up, including her project manager work gossip. He also covers meal kits like Home Chef and Blue Apron and his weekly meal prep for Maisie. Colette on connection rituals. Colette explains that shared meals are one of the few unstructured connection rituals couples have left. People who grew up eating as a family tend to keep doing it. She shares how she ate alone in her room as a teenager after her parents divorced, making prank conference calls. Tom at the head of the table. Tom's family eats together too, and he likes sitting at the head of the table. He jokes that nobody should introduce themselves there either. He complains that his kids share nothing, eat slowly, and ignore his celebrity stories (he recently talked to the actor who played Puddy on Seinfeld). Colette suggests word games to liven things up, and Tom says his car-ride games haven't gone well. Dan's date nights. Dan says he's recently enjoyed date nights at a local tavern known for crispy pizza, where he mostly just listens to Andrea talk. Quiet Kobe. Tom's wife took their youngest son Max to Hamilton at Dr. Phillips, so Tom took his oldest son Tommy to Kobe Japanese Steakhouse. The two barely talked all night, then Tommy turned on the TV as soon as they got home. Lots of jokes about the oil, the "double white" rice, and the aftermath. Tom also recalls quiet car rides with the men in his family, including a story that started with "one time I killed a man." Companionable silence. Colette reframes the Kobe night: small talk isn't necessarily more connecting than silence, and parents shouldn't feel guilty about quiet moments. Dan and Andrea both thought the outing was great. Dan mentions upcoming one-on-one time with Maisie while Andrea travels for work. In defense of food divorce. Colette says her household basically has a food divorce because of schedules. She wants quiet after a day of doing therapy, and she and her husband still share meals a few times a week. She also points to GLP-1 use and the mental load of meal planning, often carried by women. Her takeaway: do what works, but make time to be present. "What's for dinner?" prank. A host describes his favorite prank: asking his wife what's for dinner at her most stressed moment. It works every time. Email: friend in a scam. "Baltimore Beef Stew" writes about a friend putting $50,000 into an MLM-style unclaimed property scheme despite being warned. Colette says he's already said his piece. Adults have to make their own choices, and he can set limits on what he'll do if it goes badly. Florida Treasure Hunt. The hosts explain that Florida's unclaimed property site, fltreasurehunt.gov, is a real government website even though the name sounds like a scam. They guess the scheme is built around middlemen charging people for money they could claim themselves. When it's your money too. Colette says it's different when a bad decision will land on you financially, like an elderly parent you'd have to support. She shares that she once voiced doubts when her late mother gave money to a questionable religious organization, then let it go. Ask before advising. Tom admits he's a blunt truth teller with the people he loves. His example is laughing off the Grizz's AI-assisted spy novel, and his wife says he comes off like a jerk. Colette's fix is to ask whether someone wants your opinion first. She notes that offhand comments can stick with people for years, and that it's okay to say you're not ready to hear someone's take. Tom's coward approach. Tom says he nods, checks his watch, and then says "that's not going to work" after the person leaves. Also a riff on a past helicopter pilot dream. You don't have a crystal ball. A host says he often stays quiet and then watches things play out just as he predicted. Colette counters that she has seen couples she privately doubted turn things around. She says it's unethical for therapists to tell clients whether to end a relationship, and references Dolly Parton hearing her plans wouldn't work. Joke about the Nigerian prince actually showing up. Email: wife in a hard season. A longtime listener says his 47-year-old wife is moody and down on herself, their kids are about to leave home, one child is struggling, and she has open heart surgery coming up. His compliments aren't landing. Colette says it could be any mix of perimenopause, health stress, empty nest, or feelings about the marriage. She recommends a conversation, possibly a few therapy sessions, and simply being present instead of trying to fix it. Name your own experience. Tom riffs on everything a husband should never say. Colette advises using "I" statements, like saying you feel helpless and worried, instead of telling the other person what's wrong with them. Empathy between genders. Tom says he's glad he never has to go through "the change." Colette lists what women deal with, and Tom agrees men have it pretty easy. Colette warns against letting online anger, tied to a recent news story, turn into hating all men. Perimenopause 101. Colette explains that perimenopause can start in the 30s (a chat room listener said hers began at 39) and that 51 is the average age of menopause. Technically, menopause is a single day, one year after the last period. She shares that she's had few symptoms, and that a past uterine ablation makes it hard to tell where she is. Next week teaser and close. Colette teases a story about a possible perimenopausal outburst that "traumatized" her husband. Chat room member Ryan coined "Quiet Kobe," and Colette jokes her book's paperback will be called The Cost of Kobe. Plugs and sign-off. Key Dates / Plugs Mentioned Recently: Colette appeared on the news talking about food divorce. Recently: Tom's wife and Max saw Hamilton at Dr. Phillips Center through her season subscription. Year two: The show is celebrating its anniversary, which prompted the new intro idea. Upcoming: Andrea's work trip to Austin, Texas, which means one-on-one time for Dan and Maisie. Upcoming holiday (Presidents' Day, per Dan): Dan has a day off to plan an outing with Maisie. Next week: Colette's perimenopause outburst story. Ongoing: Insights from the Couch, the hosts' other podcast. Ongoing: Send emails to hello@lovethyneighborshow.com. Ongoing: fltreasurehunt.gov, Florida's official unclaimed property search. Notable Guests/Callers Baltimore Beef Stew: Listener email (made-up name) about a friend caught in an unclaimed property MLM scheme. Anonymous longtime listener: Email from a husband whose 47-year-old wife is going through a difficult stretch. Ryan (chat room): Coined "Quiet Kobe" / "The Cost of Kobe." Chat room listener: Said her perimenopause started at 39. The Grizz (mentioned, not on air): Friend whose spy novel Tom dismissed.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the truly fabulous actor SHABANA AZEEZ!A perfect behind the scenes of stage and screen chat with Shabana, fresh from Emmy celebrations and ready to get into it all. For some, this might be your first time hearing from Shabana especially if you're only just familiarising yourself with The Pitt (good for you) - but for others, you'll be well versed in her awesome acting range and path since back in the day. Of course, a huge amount has happened since the growing up days back in Adelaide, and it makes sense that we find Shabana right here as the acting and arts leanings have been there since her younger years. Here we hear about most of the roles, including of course The Pitt, but also the excellent The Airport Chaplain, and the lesser known but no less brilliantly titled Lesbian Space Princess - so much to get into, so let's cut this reading thing short and leave it to you to get listening immediately.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBINSTAGRAMTHE PITTTHE AIRPORT CHAPLAINLESBIAN SPACE PRINCESSSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LIVE from ILADS: Tick Boot Camp sits down with Mindy Tobin Daigle, MSN, APRN-BC, a nurse practitioner whose approach to Lyme disease and complex chronic illness was profoundly shaped by her own experience as a patient. Before treating people with Lyme disease, Mindy lived it. After years of misdiagnosis, she was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2010 following earlier tick exposures. Her illness became multisystemic and severe, affecting her heart, brain, joints, gastrointestinal system, bladder, skin, muscles, and more. At her sickest, she describes being bed-bound, wheelchair-bound, experiencing seizures and aphasia, and dependent on others for basic care. That experience gave her a mission: become the healthcare provider she needed when she was sick and searching for answers. This conversation goes far beyond Lyme disease treatment. Mindy and Tick Boot Camp explore medical gaslighting, listening to patients, compassion versus empathy, realistic expectations for chronic illness recovery, the importance of self-compassion, finding your physical and emotional "edges," and why progress is often measured in inches rather than feet. This interview was recorded live at the ILADS conference, so you may hear some of the energy and background activity of the event throughout the conversation. A Nurse Practitioner Who Became the Patient Mindy was already a trained medical professional when she became seriously ill. Her first reported tick bite occurred in South Africa in 1997, followed by additional exposures while she was working as a nurse in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Despite her medical training and access to healthcare, Lyme disease wasn't initially identified as the explanation for her growing collection of symptoms. Mindy describes repeatedly mentioning her history of tick bites only to have the possibility dismissed. Eventually, during a severe pain crisis, physician Dr. Ted Gillespie spent significant time listening to her history and asked a simple question: What about Lyme disease? Testing through Labcorp produced a positive Western blot, but Mindy says that even with that result, she continued encountering resistance to the diagnosis. Eventually, she found her way to Dr. Patricia Salvato in Houston and began treatment. Becoming the Practitioner She Needed Mindy made herself a promise during her illness: If she recovered, she would become the practitioner she had needed when she was lost and sick. That commitment eventually brought her to ILADS. At her first ILADS conference in 2013, Mindy heard the late Dr. Christine Green speak. The following week, she cold-called Dr. Green's office in San Francisco and asked if she could shadow her. That decision turned into a professional relationship lasting more than a decade. Mindy says her personal development as a Lyme patient became inseparable from her professional development as a clinician. From Sympathy to Empathy to Compassion One of the most powerful themes in this conversation is the evolution from sympathy to empathy to compassion. Mindy describes having sympathy as a young nurse and developing greater empathy with experience. After becoming seriously ill herself, she says she developed something deeper: compassion. Her definition of compassion centers on being willing to sit with another person's pain without judgment, interference, or adding to their suffering. For a Lyme patient who has spent years being dismissed, questioned, rushed, or told symptoms are unexplained, simply encountering a practitioner who genuinely listens can be meaningful. What Compassionate Lyme Care Looks Like Compassion isn't simply being nice to patients. For Mindy, it changes how she practices. When a patient arrives overwhelmed, crying, angry, frustrated, struggling with technology, or simply exhausted from managing chronic illness, her first goal isn't to rush through a checklist. She meets the patient where they are. She tells patients: We're not in a rush. The goal is to take the time needed to understand the person in front of her and determine what needs attention. That approach can be particularly important for patients with complex chronic illnesses who may arrive at an appointment carrying years of symptoms, medical records, failed treatments, fear, and frustration. Medical Gaslighting & the Importance of Listening Mindy also discusses the medical dismissal she experienced during her own illness and what patients often describe as medical gaslighting. The conversation explores why healthcare professionals may dismiss patient experiences even when a patient presents with a complicated history or evidence that warrants further investigation. Mindy emphasizes something deceptively simple: Remain curious. A practitioner doesn't have to immediately know every answer. But when something doesn't make sense, curiosity can keep the diagnostic process moving instead of shutting the patient down. For Mindy, listening and believing that a patient is genuinely experiencing what they describe are foundational to the therapeutic relationship. The Last Five Minutes Mindy has developed a practice she calls The Last 5 Minutes: 8 Concepts and Contemplations in Healing. After spending most of an appointment discussing symptoms, medical decision-making, treatment, and care planning, she reserves the final minutes for something different: Healing. It's a moment to put the metaphorical pencils down and talk heart-to-heart about what the patient is experiencing beyond laboratory results and treatment protocols. Her eight concepts and contemplations include: Keyhole Sunset Progress is made in inches, not feet Awareness, Acceptance, Compassion Pain is Information This is your Hero's Journey Healing is possible, with or without a cure Find a micron of joy and build on it Do what you need to do, rest when you need to rest, force nothing Mindy's original essay on the eight concepts offers a deeper exploration of the philosophy she discusses during this interview. Progress Is Made in Inches, Not Feet People with chronic Lyme disease are understandably in a hurry. They want their health back. They want their careers, relationships, independence, energy, and lives back. But recovery doesn't always move at the speed a patient wants. Mindy prepares patients for the possibility of a long process in which progress isn't perfectly linear. There can be improvements followed by setbacks. Instead of interpreting every setback as failure, she encourages patients to recognize that regression can sometimes occur within a larger pattern of progression. Mindy expands on this philosophy in Progress Comes in Inches, Not Feet. Self-Compassion During Lyme Recovery Chronic illness can create a destructive cycle of self-blame. Patients may think: Why aren't I better yet? Did I do something wrong? Why can't my body handle this? Why can't I do what I used to do? Mindy explains that even an excellent medical treatment plan doesn't automatically resolve the patient's relationship with themselves. Healing may also require learning to stop being at war with your own body. That doesn't mean giving up on improvement. It means learning how to pursue improvement without constantly punishing yourself for where you are today. Her writing on self-compassion and healing explores this balance between accepting present limitations and continuing to move forward. Finding Your Edges One of Mindy's most useful metaphors is finding your edges. After extensive treatment, she reached a point where she could no longer tolerate additional treatment in the same way. She learned to recognize the boundaries of what her body could currently handle. Rather than treating those boundaries as permanent walls, she describes living as well as possible within her edges — and periodically testing whether those edges can expand. If you can stand and wash dishes for five minutes, perhaps eventually you try seven. Small improvements matter. Progress in inches can eventually create meaningful change. Sometimes Progress Means Rest Pushing isn't always the answer. Sometimes the next productive step is doing less. Mindy distinguishes genuine restorative rest from simply lying down while remaining mentally stimulated by television, phones, scrolling, or other distractions. The challenge is learning when to push an edge and when the body genuinely needs recovery. That requires awareness, patience, and wisdom. For a practitioner, it also means understanding that two patients with similar diagnoses may need very different guidance at a particular moment. A Biopsychosocial Approach to Lyme Disease Mindy describes her clinical approach as biopsychosocial. That means considering the patient's: Biology Psychology Social environment Physical limitations Emotional health Relationships Stressors Daily circumstances Complex chronic illness doesn't occur in isolation from the rest of a person's life. Treatment may target infections and physical dysfunction, but healing can also involve how someone relates to their illness, themselves, and the world around them. Mindy's own experience as both patient and practitioner gives her a particularly personal perspective on those intersections. Can Having Lyme Disease Make Someone a Different Practitioner? The conversation explores a provocative question: Does personally experiencing Lyme disease change someone's ability to care for Lyme patients? Mindy says her own illness gave her an understanding she didn't have beforehand. She can recognize nuances between different kinds of fatigue, pain, and physical limitations because she has experienced them. At the same time, she points to her longtime mentor Dr. Christine Green as an example of an accomplished Lyme clinician who did not personally have Lyme disease. The distinction isn't that someone must have Lyme disease to become an excellent practitioner. Rather, lived experience can provide another form of knowledge — one that can complement medical education and clinical expertise. Working with Ravel Health At the time of this interview, Mindy had recently begun working with Ravel Health, a virtual care platform focused on complex chronic illness. She explains that the model gives her greater flexibility to structure her schedule around both her patients' needs and her own ongoing health limitations. That matters because Mindy continues to manage symptoms herself. The flexibility allows her to dedicate significant attention to a patient while also building recovery time between demanding appointments. For Mindy, finding a sustainable way to practice is another extension of the same compassion she encourages patients to develop for themselves. The Human Capacity to Overcome The interview ends with hope. Despite everything Mindy has personally experienced — and everything she sees among people living with complex chronic illness — what repeatedly impresses her is the human capacity to overcome adversity. She watches patients face enormous physical and emotional challenges, adapt, continue forward, and sometimes emerge with a different understanding of themselves and their lives. That doesn't minimize how difficult Lyme disease can be. It recognizes that even within an extraordinarily difficult journey, healing, growth, purpose, and progress remain possible. About Mindy Tobin Daigle, MSN, APRN-BC Mindy Tobin Daigle, MSN, APRN-BC is an adult health nurse practitioner with decades of nursing and clinical experience. She has worked extensively with people navigating Lyme disease, vector-borne illness, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and other complex chronic conditions. For more than a decade, she collaborated with Lyme disease specialist Dr. Christine Green at Green Oaks Medical Center. Her professional work has been profoundly influenced by her own experience as a Lyme disease patient. Read Mindy's The Last 5 Minutes: 8 Concepts and Contemplations in Healing and her related writings about progress in chronic Lyme disease and self-compassion during healing. Key Topics in This Episode Lyme disease, chronic Lyme disease, Mindy Daigle, Lyme disease nurse practitioner, Lyme disease recovery, medical gaslighting, patient validation, compassion in healthcare, empathy, self-compassion, chronic illness recovery, Lyme disease misdiagnosis, Lyme disease treatment, healing from chronic illness, progress in inches, finding your edges, biopsychosocial medicine, patient-centered care, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, Lyme disease advocacy, Ravel Health, Christine Green, and ILADS. About This LIVE from ILADS Interview This short-form conversation was recorded in person at the 2025 International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society Annual Scientific Conference, From Terrain to Treatment: Advances in Vector-Borne Illness, held October 9–12, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Because these interviews were recorded live at the conference, they have a different feel from Tick Boot Camp's traditional long-form virtual and studio conversations — shorter, focused, and surrounded by the activity of one of the world's major gatherings of Lyme and tick-borne disease clinicians, researchers, advocates, and innovators. Explore all Tick Boot Camp LIVE from ILADS interviews. More from Tick Boot Camp Hear more conversations with Lyme disease doctors and healthcare professionals about diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and complex tick-borne illness. Explore the Tick Boot Camp Podcast for patient stories and conversations with doctors, researchers, advocates, and other members of the Lyme disease community — all designed to educate, validate, build community, and reinforce that healing is possible. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/tick-boot-camp/d1b1d869-51e3-4c37-b025-8a57cb2bd5cb

Still squealy clean from Yom Kippur, we step out of our respective comfort zones into a flimsy hut that is subject to rain, wind and all manners of insecurity. And therein lies the rub! Our lives are temporary, possessions are temporary, robust health may be temporary. Sukkot reminds us that we are all sojourners and the only constant is HaShem. Returning Home 27SEPT2026 - PODCAST

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In this episode, Leonardo Marchini, DDS, MSD, PhD, Professor and DEO of the Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, and Brendan Young, PhD, MBA, Associate Professor of Preventive and Community Dentistry, The University of Iowa, discuss their article "Beyond Hand Skills: A Case Analysis of Empathy and Critical Thinking Instruction", published in the Journal of the California Dental Association's Blue Sky Thinking Collection. They explore behavioral science, patient-centered communication, self-reflection and innovative tools designed to prepare dental students for more thoughtful patient care.

Guiding Question:How might we teach sustainability without focusing on and “admiring” the problems?Key Takeaways:Embedding education for sustainability into learning within our curriculum Give land a purpose - a tiny forest and pollinator garden as examplesLearning outdoors to activate students and strengthen our connection to nature Cultivating mindsets for sustainability and being systems thinkersIf you have enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also we'd appreciate it if you could please leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. Inspire Citizens Student Leader Micro-CredentialLearn more about how Inspire Citizens co-designs customized student leadership and changemakers programsConnect with more stories from the Inspire Citizens network in our vignettesAccess free resources for global citizenship educationShare on social media using #EmpathytoImpactEpisode Summary On this episode of Empathy to Impact, host Scott Jamieson connects with middle school students Harshini and Jonah for a book club. Over the summer of 2026 we read Response-Able by Jaimie P Cloud. Join us as we dig into the book, our aha moments and key takeaways along with some cool in-school sustainability initiatives that these students have been involved in. Join us and be inspired.Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

Ask Rachel anythingHas your teenager come home upset because their friends have suddenly turned against them? Or have you heard that your child is part of a group chat where everyone is being urged to stop talking to someone? When a friendship conflict spreads through a whole group—and onto social media—it can be hard for parents to know what to say, when to step in, and how to help without making things worse.In this episode of Teenagers Untangled, I'm joined by Dr Dominique Thompson, a physician and expert in supporting young people, to explore why teenagers can be so quick to exclude someone, and why it can feel so difficult to stand apart from the group. We talk about the role of peer pressure, black-and-white thinking and social media—and the difference between challenging hurtful behavior and shaming someone.If your child is being ostracized, you'll hear how to support them, work with the school and help them find other sources of connection. And if you're worried your teen might be joining in, we discuss how to start a conversation that encourages empathy without simply lecturing or blaming them.We'll also share practical ways to make home a safe place for difficult conversations—and a simple question that might help a young person pause before they join a pile-on.If this piece has raised anything difficult for you or your child, Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123 (UK).If you want to read Rachel's expanded thoughts on this topic, click hereDr Dominique ThompsonSupport the showPlease hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. Please don't hesitate to seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. There's no shame in reaching out for support. When you look after yourself your entire family benefits.Find all the tips from the episode on Substack: My email teenagersuntangled@gmail.comMy website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact meInstagramFacebook

Send us Fan MailHave you ever had that thought, where you're done comparing yourself to others, and you start comparing yourself to your previous self and realized that you are actually worse off now than you were in the past? And remember that old saying of how you should only compare yourself to your past to make sure you're always better than that?and then you sit here and realize well, no, maybe i've regressed, maybe i'm actually not getting better, maybe i'm a LOSERNo, you're not, and this episode i wanted to be honest about my own self loathing spirals that i go through and allow y'all to see that you are not alone. And if you've never experienced this, GOOD, but please be kind to your friends who might be feeling this way!If you, or anyone you know would like to guest on the show, please feel free to dm me on instagram @breakingdownthebreakdownpod or email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.comSupport the showEmail me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.comor you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux shows how to test for empathy on a call-in show with a woman who keeps getting half-apologies from her father after years of neglect and broken promises. He says the man has no real theory of mind and she should stop trying to change him and just protect her own kids.Support philosophy! https://freedomain.com/donate/GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026

After visiting a witch, Jen shares her experience with Pete, and together, they noodle on the power of a reframe.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the gift to be found out of some of our hardships?When is a gentler approach important to solve a problem? And a more firm approach?Why is important to seek help or feedback from a trusted mentor or colleague? More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

Most leaders are promoted because they're excellent at strategy, operations, or delivering results. But very few are ever taught how to lead people or give feedback. And that's where things fall apart.Rebecca Dhrimaj is on a mission to redefine what leadership looks like in the C-suite and beyond. As a Chief Empathy Officer of The Empathy Collective, Rebecca empowers leaders to coach teams and give honest feedback through change, one conversation at a time.Rebecca shares how she “stumbled into” her business model through lived experience and hard-earned insight. She walks us through a powerful case study of her work with a large customer excellence team, where leadership training directly mapped to measurable improvements in employee engagement and change readiness scores. This isn't theory—it's tangible impact.We also talk about why leaders often rise because of their technical and business acumen, but are rarely equipped with the skills to navigate human emotion. Rebecca explains why starting with a WHY of genuine care and understanding your team's collective strengths can transform even the most disruptive change into momentum instead of burnout.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com and search by episode title.Listen in for…Rebecca's Three Phases of Change Readiness ModelCreating more effective one-on-ones that include proactive career conversationsWhy you have to do the inner work as a leader to best lift your team and organizationHow to build honest two-way feedback with your team "You don't necessarily have to always be on the lookout for things, but if you're asking the right questions in your one-on-ones with your people, floodgates will open, and they will talk, and they will share." — Rebecca DhrimajEpisode References: Rebecca's Action Learning Coaching Guide: https://bit.ly/4rG0LPmThe Middle Matters: A Toolkit for Middle Managers by Jeff SigalArticle in Change Conversations newsletter referencing Meet Your Inner Team cardsThe Empathy Edge podcast:Rebecca Geshuri: When Good Moms Feel Bad and Why Supporting Them is a Leadership ImperativeJamie Greenwood: Why Empathy for Others Starts with Compassion for YourselfAbout Rebecca Dhrimaj, Chief Empathy Officer, The Empathy Collective:As Chief Empathy Officer, Rebecca's mission is to redefine the role of the C-Suite by empowering leaders to coach people through change, one conversation at a time. After leading change management for an organizational restructuring, she noticed there was a lack of tools available to leaders dealing with the human side of change: the emotions, the fear, the resistance. She discovered that when leaders start with a WHY of caring and an intimate understanding of their team's collective strengths, any change is possible. When she is not preparing teams for change, she laces up her running shoes and tunes into an audiobook. Fun fact: she has lived in the US, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France and always has a secret stash of Belgian chocolate.Connect with Rebecca:The Empathy Collective and Resilient Change Leader™ course: theempathycollective.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rebeccadhrimaj Podcast - Return on Empathy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-on-empathy/id1750060452 From Our Sponsor:Get$500 off with code EDGE500 at checkout: retreat.therisingmastermind.comConnect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceAre You Overpaying for Employee Benefits Without Knowing It? Take the free 10-minute benefits audit at https://findbetterbenefits.org/ Join Maria at The Rising Executive Women's Retreat, Nov. 4-7. Use code "Edge500" to get $500.00 off! Slots are going fast. https://retreat.therisingmastermind.com/

Learn the importance of praying from experience and with authority. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Kennesha's Massage and Tea Roomhttps://kenneshasmassage.comMassage therapy in Chattanooga, TN4758 TN-58 #124, Chattanooga, TN 37416 · 10 mi(423) 792-0095In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of community, personal growth, and the challenges faced in the workplace. They also emphasize the significance of rest and explore their spiritual beliefs and practices. The conversation explores the complexities of news accuracy, the impact of algorithmic segregation on public perception, and the importance of open communication in relationships. It also delves into historical women's rights, the principles of humanism, and the evolving dynamics of gender roles in modern society. The conversation explores themes of empathy, cultural identity, and personal growth, particularly in the context of being Black in America. The speakers discuss their experiences with societal expectations, the importance of voting, and the impact of media on understanding crime and cults.TakeawaysCommunity connection is vitalRest is essential for well-being Algorithmic segregation impacts perceptionImportance of open communication Empathy vs SympathyCultural Identity and AcceptanceChapters00:00 Introduction and Connection03:03 Community and Personal Growth05:58 Navigating Work Challenges09:53 The Importance of Rest14:00 Spirituality and Personal Beliefs21:40 The Challenge of Accurate News22:51 Algorithmic Segregation and Its Effects24:16 Feminism and Misunderstandings25:59 Historical Context of Women's Rights27:41 Humanism and Personal Responsibility29:48 Navigating Relationships and Communication32:42 Breaking Free from Male-Centered Norms36:50 Gender Roles and Emotional Labor40:51 The Evolution of Women's Independence43:55 Pet Love and Literature44:35 Listening Preferences and Crime Stories45:50 Fascination with Cults and Documentaries47:35 Political Discourse and Voting Importance48:53 Empathy and Sociopathy in Society51:09 Patriarchy and Violence52:19 Racial Empathy and Government Responsibility56:00 Personal Growth and Embracing Blackness01:01:01 Cultural Assimilation and Identity01:03:31 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations

Why does a vet who's flat out every single day still hit a pay ceiling? Dr Andy Roark explains the hidden economics of veterinary practice, and an uncomfortable truth: the thing that makes us good vets might be the same thing holding our pay down.Andy is a practising vet, the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and podcast, host of The Cone of Shame podcast, and one of the best-known voices on the business side of vet medicine. He works with thousands of practice owners and managers, and he's still in the consult room too, trying to figure out how to find solutions for a client with $150 to her name - like you. In this conversation, he picks apart the sum every employed vet has done on the back of a lab result printout: why is there such a big mismatch between what I'm treating and the number on my pay slip?In this episode, he explains:■ The Mediocre Industry Problem: Why it's better to be mediocre in an exceptional industry than exceptional in a mediocre one, and where vet medicine sits on that scale.■ The Inherent Tension: Why veterinary profession is one of the only jobs where we beg customers not to leave, and how our drive to keep care affordable puts the ceiling on what we earn.■ Where Every Dollar Goes: The three buckets that eat 85 to 90 cents of every dollar a practice brings in, and the one number that puts everything in perspective. ■ The Invisible Stress of Ownership: Why practice owners often feel real shame when pay comes up, and how much of the finances they should share with their team.■ Resentment as a Metric: How to tell when resentment is warning you about something, and how to choose what to do about it.■ Corporate vs Independent: What a US survey found about who earns more and who finds more meaning in their work, and why comparing salaries is so often the thief of joy.■ The Retail Model Mistake: The one thing Andy would change if he could rebuild the profession from scratch.Mentioned in this episodeThe 10th Anniversary Uncharted Veterinary Conference Cone of Shame PodcastThe Uncharted Veterinary PodcastBlunt Dissection with Dr Dave NicolQuestions With Crocker with Dr Tanasia CrockerFictional podcast StoryCorpsCome skiing with us (while you learn)Vets On Tour is heading to the Dolomites. It's a week of CPD in Canazei, Italy, from 16 to 23 January 2027, with a Dolomiti Superski pass covering 1,200 km of runs. The learning is excellent, the snow is better, and the après is non-negotiable. Book your spot here.Topics and time stamps| 2:38 | Money & Business in Vet Medicine – Why vets are uncomfortable talking money | 3:55 | "Money is not distributed fairly" – Mediocre industry vs. exceptional industry | 5:06 | The Disney World analogy – Why vets can't just walk away from unpaying clients | 7:07 | The Inherent Tension – Caring for pets vs. maximising revenue | 9:31 | Why Employees Don't See the Full Picture – The young vet's $50/hr frustration| 14:04 | Compensation is more than money – Benefits, culture, flexibility & context | 18:53 | Corporatisation & high salaries leading to unhappiness | 22:35 | Resentment as a Metric – Choosing how you suffer | 23:49 | The Dollar Conversation: "Andy, explain my pay" | 27:29 | The Anchor Principle – Why clients think vet care is overpriced | 29:13 | The Three Buckets – Labor Cost of Goods Overhead | 33:54 | The Invisible Stress of Ownership – Catastrophising & shielding the team | 37:53 | The Medusa Problem – Building trust before tackling money conversations | 41:37 | Empathy for the business owner – Shame, fear & emotional baggage around money | 45:49 | Corporate vs. Independent – Trust, meaning & pay trade-offs | 49:07 | "Comparison is the thief of joy" – Don't chase dollars alone | 54:42 | The Pass-Along Question – Redesigning the vet profession from scratch 

In this episode, we talk about why cultivating a generous heart is deeply beneficial to ourselves. Have any thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from you.Apologies again for a late upload. I will be switching the upload schedule to make sure our next episode will be up on Sunday this week. Thank you to everyone for being here. Take care and be well.

Send us Fan MailSUMMARYMost founders spend their first years trying to land a major client. Melissa Drew had the opposite problem: InSite BUILD's first project was worth $53 million, and once that extraordinary opportunity ended, she faced the harder question of how to turn one big win into a durable business. She shares how strategic partnerships, transparent communication, disciplined planning, and a different approach to leadership are helping her build the pipeline, systems, culture, and confidence required for the next stage of growth.SHOW NOTESStrategic FocusA major opportunity can launch a company, but it cannot build the company for you. Melissa's story explores what happens after the breakthrough: how a founder moves from executing one enormous project to creating repeatable growth, expanding without losing culture, and deciding which parts of the corporate playbook are worth keeping versus rebuilding.Key TakeawaysMelissa launched as a one person company and used a strategic partnership to take the lead on a $53 million project, showing how relationships can create capacity before a young company has built it internally.After three years focused on delivering that anchor project, she says year four feels more like a startup than year one because the challenge has shifted from execution to building backlog and repeatable growth.Empathy does not mean lowering standards. Melissa explains how understanding competing priorities, communicating expectations clearly, and knowing when to apply pressure can strengthen performance and relationships.Confidence was not something Melissa possessed before becoming an entrepreneur. It grew through action, experience, and finally seeing her judgment taken seriously.GUEST CONTACT & CONNECTMelissa Drew is the Founder and CEO of InSite BUILD, a Maryland based general contracting firm specializing in state government projects. She brings more than 20 years of construction experience and is building InSite BUILD around disciplined planning, collaboration, transparency, and long term relationships.InSite BUILD: https://www.insite-build.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadrew/Join the proveHER community to continue the conversation with women building and leading businesses.Read the companion Blogcast:https://badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.com/bawblog---Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, drop us a review, share it with a badass woman in your life, and subscribe to Badass Women in Business wherever you get your podcasts.Stay badass. Stay bold. Build it your way.Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here:Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders  Instagram: @badass_women_in_businessLinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in BusinessWebsite: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.comAthena: athenaac.com

Do you know exactly what to say when someone asks you about what you sell? If not, you need to. But it's easier than you might think. In this episode you'll learn the five short soundbites that you can use to get people to quickly understand and engage with your product. The five soundbites are: 1. Problem 2. Empathy 3. Answer 4. Change 5. End Result Once you have these soundbites figured out, it will actually be easy to use them to write your company's tagline, elevator pitch, website, and all the other marketing collateral you've been struggling to get right.   If you ever wonder why some marketing instantly grabs your attention while the rest gets ignored, know that it's not about luck. It's not about a bigger budget. The marketing that works follows just a few simple principles that make it easy to understandable, memorable, and impossible to overlook. That's why StoryBrand has a free guide. The Four Rules of Messaging PDF will teach you those principles and in just a few minutes you'll have a simple but powerful framework for improving every message you create from your website and emails to your ads and sales calls. Download your free copy of The Four Rules of Messaging: https://storybrand.com/the-4-rules-of-messaging?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=4rules-lead-gen-2026&utm_term=sbpod&utm_content=sbpodcast   Ready to clarify your message and grow your business?   Attend StoryBrand Your Business LIVE to learn how to explain what you do in a way customers instantly understand: https://storybrand.com/live/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=sbyourbusiness&utm_term=sbpod&utm_content=SB_workshop    Visit StoryBrand.com for business training, messaging tools, and resources to help you grow: https://storybrand.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=storybrand&utm_term=sbpod&utm_content=SB_home    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storybrand   Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/storybrand

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In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon returns to Sunshine's story to trace the patterns that kept her bound to a partner who gaslit her, physically abused her, and then used the legal system to push her out of her own home while she was pregnant. What began with promises of marriage and the feeling of finally being chosen became a relationship that swung between intense affection and violence within days, until his murder ended the cycle in a way that left Sunshine with both relief and grief.Brandon walks through how her ex reframed abuse as jealousy and jealousy as proof of love, and how he turned every question about another woman back onto Sunshine by using kernels of truth. The episode also examines the hope attached to "Sober Steven," the kind version of him who surfaced between relapses, and the addiction relief loop that made the person hurting her the same person offering comfort afterward. CONTENT WARNING - We discuss animal abuse, and graphically discuss physical abuse, in this episode. Here are all the ways to purchase Sunshine's books and view her offerings.

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla explains how liberals use suicidal empathy to coerce people into supporting their radical ideas. Fox News Anchor Chanley Painter gives her take on Madonna cleaning up at the 2026 MTV VMAs. PLUS, co-host of the “The Five” Jessica Tarlov stops by to discuss her new book, I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends and take some caller questions about her party's positions. [00:00:00] Terror plot in the U.K. foiled [00:38:35] Latest polling for the midterms [00:57:10] Chanley Painter [01:15:40] Trump's impact on the midterms [01:34:05] Jessica Tarlov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Our imperfections reveal that we're human.”As AI makes it easier to polish our words, how do we prove that our communication is actually our own? For Matt Abrahams, the answer isn't to avoid AI, but to protect the distinctly human thinking, experiences, and imperfections that build trust. In a special episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Lorraine K. Lee takes over the host chair to interview Matt about the updated edition of Think Faster, Talk Smarter. They discuss Matt's TRUST framework for demonstrating authenticity, the risk of outsourcing empathy to AI, and ways to use AI as a practice partner rather than a replacement for your own thinking.Takeaways:Your humanness is an advantage in the age of AI. Personal experiences, real-time thinking, and even small imperfections can signal authenticity and help others trust that your ideas and words are genuinely your own.Use AI to strengthen your communication skills, not replace them. Treating AI as a thought partner, coach, or practice tool can help you prepare and build empathy while keeping your own judgment and reflection at the center.Activity:Keep it human. Take one message you've used AI to help draft and add something only you could provide: a personal example, a specific observation, or your own perspective. Use AI to polish the message without polishing away your voice.Episode Reference Links:Lorraine K. LeeLorraine's Book: Unforgettable PresenceMatt's Book: Think Faster Talk SmarterEp.202 Own Your Brand: How to Communicate with Presence and Impact Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:15) - The AI Authenticity Crisis (03:13) - The TRUST Framework (08:25) - AI and the Empathy Paradox (10:40) - Using AI to Build Empathy (12:10) - AI as a Communication Coach (15:01) - Managing Conflict with CLEAR (18:10) - Meet AI Matt (21:01) - The Final Three Questions (25:07) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Strawberry.me. Get 50% off your first coaching session today at Strawberry.me/smartJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

Notes Matthew 21:33-46 Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 In this episode of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, hosts Eric Fistler and Rob McCoy delve into the parable of the wicked tenants from Matthew 21. They explore the implications of the parable in the context of Jewish leadership and the rejection of prophets, emphasizing the need for accountability and the importance of producing good fruits in ministry. The conversation highlights the role of empathy and transformation in addressing issues of injustice and the call for churches to reflect on their impact in the community. The episode also touches on the significance of stewardship and the responsibility of congregations to care for the least of these. In this episode, Eric Fistler and Robb McCoy delve into the themes of worship, the significance of the Ten Commandments, and the relevance of the Sabbath in contemporary life. They explore the importance of benedictions in worship, the need for a holistic understanding of the commandments, and the implications of misusing God's name. The conversation emphasizes the commandments' role in fostering community and justice, while also challenging listeners to examine their priorities and the cultural relevance of these ancient laws. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Parable of the Wicked Tenants 02:28 Context of the Parable in Matthew 21 04:00 Jesus' Parable and Its Immediate Response 05:22 Historical and Theological Interpretations 07:38 Addressing Anti-Semitism and Misinterpretations 09:15 Justice, Injustice, and Modern Applications 12:02 Hope and New Leadership in the Parable 16:37 The Role of Empathy and Compassion 22:51 God's Response and the Rejection of Violence 24:38 Invitation to Justice and Transformation 27:43 Sanctified Art Advent Resources 31:21 Exodus 20 and the Ten Commandments 34:16 The Heart of the Commandments: Love and Rest 39:40 Living the Commandments Today 44:31 Misusing the Name of God and Justice 48:15 Universal Humanity and the Commandments 50:22 Justice in Society and Economy 52:13 Closing and Call to Reflection

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Dr. Randall Alifano, author of *Listening in the Raw*. Growing up in a boisterous Italian family, Dr. Randall's journey into the art of listening began with a profound realization: genuine listening is rare and essential for meaningful connection. He shares insights from his book, emphasizing that listening goes beyond simply hearing words; it involves understanding the deeper emotions and struggles beneath the surface.Dr. Randall recounts his childhood experiences that shaped his passion for empathy and presence, revealing how he transformed his bedroom into a sanctuary for friends seeking solace and understanding. Throughout our conversation, he discusses the barriers that prevent us from truly listening, including anxiety and emotional filters, and offers practical advice on how to cultivate a listening practice that fosters intimacy and connection.Listeners will discover the importance of sitting in the unknown and the joy that comes from being curious about others' experiences. Dr. Randall also reflects on a poignant moment with his mother that deepened his understanding of empathy, highlighting the universal longing to be heard and understood.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The significance of listening deeply to foster genuine relationships- How to quiet your inner chatter to enhance listening skills- Strategies for overcoming the urge to fix others' problems- The role of curiosity in developing empathy and connection- Dr. Randall's insights on emotional filters and their impact on communicationFor more information on Dr. Randall Alifano and his work, visit randallalifanophd.com and explore his book, *Listening in the Raw*, available now.Support the show

What is the role of white women in Christian Nationalism? With the author of Live Laugh Love and Jesus and John Wayne, Kristin Kobes Du Mez. More about Dr. Du Mez and her incredible work and books: https://kristindumez.com The MUCH anticipated new book from professor Kristin Kobes Du Mez is here: Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World they Made. It is something of a companion to her NYT bestseller, Jesus and John Wayne. Whereas Jesus and John Wayne took a look at the roots and creation of an idolatrous vision of Jesus as ruggedly masculine and pro-Christian Nationalism, this book looks at the parallel process for women -- and this glittering, seductively saccharine world that is prone to abuse and manipulation. It was, as she said, "supposed to be fun." But it turned in something far more sinister. Listen in for more.  +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Brendan's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA - https://www.stbrendans.org ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

Show notes:  How should we understand our sexuality?  God created us relational. To know and love another and being known and loved by another is a core human need. Wonderfully, this is ultimately met in Christ apart from sex. Yet, our sexuality serves as a physical reminder of this need. Sexuality in marriage can be a reflection of this holy intimacy with God.   What is a critical element of sexual addiction recovery?  Community. Bringing our pain and addiction into the light of fellowship provides strength for recovery. Addicts grow in empathy and accountability.  Why is empathy significant?  Sexual vice erodes empathy - the ability to feel with another person. Empathy wonderfully helps recover the addicted mind because it helps us healthily feel with people. When we walk in community, we see how our sin adversely affects others.  Say more about the connection between empathy and sexual health.  Empathy helps us develop compassion. Compassion is suffering with another person. Such compassion is an expression of love. In short, sexual addiction violates love for God, others and ourselves. Learning to love others well helps recovery.  Who might be the community the addicted connect with?  Prudence should be always taken when elevating our brokenness with others. Certainly, there are those we should and shouldn't share openly with. Open fellowship can be struck between any safe and trusted individual. Those close to us. There are also organized groups such as Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA).  Coach the community. What is required of them?  Communities need to be trustworthy and able to absorb brokenness without shutting down openness. Further, they need to learn how to speak truth into the life of the addicted. Compassion is needed to suffer alongside the addicted.  What are you learning in your profession as an addiction specialist?   Much research is indicating the effect pornography has on the brain and body. Much like drugs, sexual deviancy is changing our brains and bodies for the worse. Sexual addiction is a compulsion for sexual deviancy, yet it is always a choice. Compulsion and choice occur at the same time and do not diminish the other.  What resources do you recommend?  Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a technique that attempts to slow us down enough to see why we are doing what we are doing. The intention is to learn ourselves well enough to catch our earliest thoughts that lead to unhelpful feelings and unwanted behaviors.  Personal Craziness Index is a resource that a person engages with over time to learn their patterns. The intention is to detect one's earliest unhealthy behavior.  Three circle exercise is another resource that helps organize behaviors into healthy and unhealthy zones for the purpose of understanding our behavior.  Identity statement exercise is an activity that leads a person in creating an identity statement for themselves. These identity statements help a person understand and believe more fully, who they are as a son or daughter of God.  Spiritual gifts assessment. This activity helps a person understand their spiritual giftings and how they might live more fully into these gifts. 

This week join Emily and Sarah as they discuss what it means to raise emotionally intelligent children. From what emotional intelligence looks and sounds like in kids and teens, to how they work to raise their boys to be empathetic and resilient through each phase of life. If you're in the thick of balancing gentle parenting while wanting to encourage healthy risk taking, this episode is for you.Send us Fan Mail

Everyone wants to feel understood—but how often do we make the effort to understand someone else?   In this episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, we explore the uncomfortable irony of empathy: when we hear that people should be kinder, more patient, and more compassionate, we often think about what other people should give us—not what we could offer them.   Why do we judge ourselves by our circumstances but judge others by their behaviour? Is our desire for empathy helping us grow, or simply proving that we're right? And when someone is struggling, do they need our solutions—or do they need us to listen?   This is an honest conversation about ego, emotional awareness, understanding other people's pain, and learning to extend the same grace we expect to receive.   New episodes every Monday at 5 a.m. If this message resonates with you, share it with someone who may need to hear it, and follow the podcast for more conversations about mental health, self-development, and moving your life in the right direction.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify!

Welcome to Season 6 of Remember What's Next, with Ellie Bass and Rabbi Ken Spiro.This season, we're exploring Jewish history through the people who shaped it: who they were, the choices they made, and how their influence continues to shape our lives as Jews today.We're beginning with Shaul, King Saul, Israel's first king, whose story raises difficult questions about leadership, compassion, and moral courage. How could the same man who spared Agag, the king of Amalek, later order the killing of the priests of Nov? What shaped his judgment—and what can we learn from those contradictions?We'll also explore the idea of “suicidal empathy”: when compassion, disconnected from judgment and responsibility, ends up enabling harm. How do we distinguish mercy from misplaced sympathy? When does humility become a fear of standing firm? And how do we recognize when our own emotions are clouding our sense of what is right?Join us as we get to know Shaul—and consider what his story asks of us today.Want the full story? Start from episode one.As Winston Churchill said, "The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see." That's exactly what we're doing — going all the way back, so we can understand the present and shape what comes next.

Join us each week at Gateway Church of Richmond, Sundays at 10:30am at 3361 State Road 227 North, Richmond, Indiana. Chris is the Senior Leaders of Gateway Church and lead translator of the Name Translation Bible (TNT). As the author of over fifteen books and degrees from Penn State University and Messiah Biblical Institute, Chris is passionate about equipping every believer to have a daily encounter with Jesus. Free resources available at www.igateway.org.

Today I sit down with my good friend Stephen Calarco to talk about what really helps gen pop clients make progress. We unpack a few key items in this episode: Why more gym time isn't always the answer, How to get clear on what a goal actually requires, and Why nutrition habits, sleep, and life […] The post Stephen Calarco on Earned Empathy, Accountability, and Moving the Needle with Gen Pop Clients appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

In this uplifting episode of Reading with Your Kids, we're celebrating kids' energy, voices, and rights through two powerful picture books and conversations with their inspiring creators. First, guest host and Emerson College journalism student Madison Lucchesi talks with Ruth Fleury, author of Hyper Kid, so they say. Ruth shares how her energetic son and her years as a kindergarten teacher inspired her to write a story that reframes "hyper" as positive energy, not a problem to be fixed. She and Madison talk about giving kids space to move, "wiggle breaks," and the importance of understanding each child's unique temperament—from quiet observers to constant movers. Ruth also offers practical ideas for parents: using sports and outdoor time as healthy outlets, seeking accommodations at school when needed (IEPs, 504s, and early intervention), and building empathy so kids don't judge peers who are "different." She also introduces her company, Scholars of Tomorrow Publishing, her daughters' books, and her cozy new program, Pajamas and Stories with Miss Ruth. Then Jed welcomes Dr. Allison Matulli, a lawyer, educator, and Montessorian, to discuss her beautifully illustrated book We Are Free, which introduces children to the First Amendment freedoms in a warm, accessible way. Dr. Allison explains how kids already exercise these rights daily—sharing opinions, creating art, gathering with friends—and why it's vital to teach that freedom comes with responsibility and respect for others. The conversation expands to digital citizenship, media literacy, and helping young readers understand that not everyone in the world enjoys the same protections. Through both interviews, this episode highlights how books can help families raise confident, compassionate, and civically aware kids.

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"Empathy was never the problem. Empathy is kind of good — it's difficult to be too empathetic. This is not a result of being too empathetic. It's a result of being too hateful." Brian, Hannah Wallen, Mike Stevenson and Dr Randomercam on Patrick Clancy's 60 Minutes interview, where he answered accusations against him directly — that he was uncaring, unfaithful, or responsible himself. Also: what he called a huge distraction from perinatal mental health; why a jury is meant to vet the evidence put in front of it, not just weigh it; and Hannah on reporting a nursing home to the state ombudsman and being written up for insubordination. "You have no idea how black-pilled I am, folks. If I could express just how black-pilled I am, it would blind you. But I know you don't want to hear it, so I hold back. You might call it cowardice, but I do it for your sake, dear listeners." Support the show: feedthebadger.com/support Send us a message: feedthebadger.com/justthetip Join the community: badgernation.online

Treat others with respect and dignity just as Christ would do for you. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Host Meg Greer welcomes Tommy Price (former Boerne ISD superintendent) to a "Pawndering" episode of God and Our Dogs on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM. They listen to a story from Tommy Mathews about his yellow lab Lucky, who fell into a ravine during a storm and broke his back — while Tommy himself had torn knee ligaments the same day. Tommy rappelled down to rescue Lucky, and neighbors helped hoist them both up. The two then convalesced side by side, limping together. Meg and Tommy ponder the spiritual parallels: God comes after us like Tommy went after his dog, it takes a community to accomplish what we can't do alone, and dogs demonstrate empathy that mirrors Christ's love. They discuss how dogs connect families, how observing children with pets reveals their true character, and how Tommy's autistic son connects with their puppies in a unique and beautiful way. The episode closes with a reminder that our kindness to animals reflects our true legacy — and clues into our relationship with Christ. 0:00 – Intro & Show Description – Meg Greer introduces God and Our Dogs and explains the show's mission: discovering how to rely on God the way our dogs rely on us. 0:24 – Today's Format: A "Pawndering" Show – Meg explains the P-A-W-N-D-E-R-I-N-G format: listening to a prior dog story, then pondering with a guest. 0:52 – Guest Introduction: Tommy Price – Tommy Price, former Boerne ISD superintendent, joins the show. 1:15 – Tommy Mathews' Story: Lucky the Yellow Lab – A story about a gentle yellow lab named Lucky who got out during a storm — the same day Tommy tore his knee ligaments. 2:01 – The Rescue – Lucky fell into a ravine and broke his back. Tommy braced his injured leg, rappelled down, and neighbors hoisted them both up. 2:23 – Side-by-Side Convalescence – Lucky survived with a 50/50 chance. Tommy and Lucky recovered together, both limping. 2:48 – Lucky's Empathy – Even while hurt, Lucky tried to comfort Tommy — a "grand moment" of mutual empathy. 3:10 – Pawndering: God Comes After Us – Tommy Price reflects on the story. Meg draws the parallel: just as Tommy went after Lucky, God comes after us. 3:48 – It Takes a Community – The rescue required friends and neighbors. Discussion of how we can't do life alone — God provides community. 4:45 – Empathy & Scripture – 1 Corinthians 12:26: "If one member suffers, all suffer together." Empathy as the foundation of teaching, friendship, and faith. 5:26 – Dogs as Healers – The power of convalescing together; dogs sense our pain and offer comfort beyond medicine. 6:33 – Dogs as Proof of a Higher Power – Dogs sit with us quietly, creating space to connect with God. Their emotional intelligence points to something divine. 7:34 – The Vine and the Branches – John 15: dogs as connectivity in a family. Pets teach children responsibility, empathy, and how to treat those who depend on them. 8:47 – Tommy's Autistic Son & Their Dogs – Tommy shares how his 250-pound autistic son melts around their puppies, who love him unconditionally — a unique, beautiful connection. 9:31 – Observing Kids with Pets – Parents can learn a lot by sitting back and watching how their children interact with pets — it reveals their true personality and character. 10:59 – True Legacy – Children's kindness toward animals reflects family values and offers a window into their relationship with Christ. 11:37 – Closing & Sign-Off – Meg thanks Tommy Price. Show details, Boerne Radio info, and social channels shared. Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072683640098 God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com. Air Date: 09/26/26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Thursday September 24th, 2026: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open - Cast Intros | Nephew Tommy's Run That Prank Back - "You Can't Come Back To Church" | Ask The CLO | Trending & Entertainment News | Empathy For Nolan Wells Mother | Steve Harvey's Voicemail | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "Limo Bank Job" | Strawberry Letter - "Hit & Run, Just For Fun" Pt. 1-2 | Junior's Sports Talk | Social Media Advice | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Closing RemarksSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s Phone Tap we’re helping someone who needs customer service, but before that can start, we need to complete our corporately mandated sensitivity training! Hope that’s not a problem!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s Phone Tap we’re helping someone who needs customer service, but before that can start, we need to complete our corporately mandated sensitivity training! Hope that’s not a problem!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.