Podcasts about Environment

Today's podcast guest is Mike Guadango. Mike is a performance coach and founder of Freak Strength, known for developing athletes from youth to the professional level across sports like baseball and football. A former All-American collegiate baseball player, Guadango blends strength, speed, and movement quality into a systems-based approach focused on long-term development, resilience, and high-level performance. In this episode, Mike breaks down his evolving approach to athletic development, emphasizing general preparation as the foundation for long-term performance. He discusses building capacity through high-volume med ball throws, tempo work, and progressive strength layers, alongside the role of isometrics and elastic training. Guadango also shares his perspective on fascia, intent, and movement quality, highlighting how simple, well-executed principles drive adaptation more than chasing trends or overly complex methods. Today's episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength and Lila Exogen. Use the code “LILAJUSTFLY10” for 10% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to Lilateam.com Use code “justfly10” for 10% off the Vert Trainer View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. (https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/) Topics 0:00 – Welcome Back, Mike Guadango 4:39 – Modern Lifestyle Challenges 10:40 – The Power of Fasting 20:56 – Sleep and Productivity 28:58 – Training Mindset and Mastery 36:33 – Intent vs. Result 42:41 – The Role of Environment 51:04 – Creating a Training Environment 1:06:43 – Training Individuality 1:30:24 – Coaching Philosophy and Bias 1:36:26 – The Role of Fascia Mike Guadango Quotes "The nervous system doesn't care about the weight; it cares about the intent." "Environment is the invisible coach. It's the thing that's working when you're not talking." "You can have the best program in the world, but if the energy in the room is dead, the results are going to be dead too." "Most people coach how they were coached or how they were successful as athletes. And that's usually the worst thing you can do for the person in front of you." "Mastery is not about knowing more things. It's about knowing the same things at a much deeper level and understanding how they all connect." "We have to stop looking at training as just sets and reps and start looking at it as a way to manipulate the environment to get the result we want." "If you can't get the athlete to buy into the process, the science behind the program doesn't matter. You have to win the person before you can train the athlete." About Mike Guadango Mike Guadango is a performance coach and founder of Freak Strength, known for developing athletes from youth to the professional level, including competitors in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and Olympic sport. A former All-American collegiate baseball player, Guadango transitioned early into coaching, where he trained under respected figures such as Buddy Morris and James Smith. He has served as a Director of Sports Performance at a high-level training facility and brings a holistic approach shaped by experience in both strength and conditioning and manual therapy, including work as a licensed acupuncturist. Through Freak Strength, Guadango continues to coach, consult, and educate, blending performance training with a systems-based view of long-term athlete development.

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The world's top 100 oil and gas companies made more than $30m every hour in unearned profit in the first month of the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to exclusive analysis for the Guardian. The conflict pushed the price of oil to an average of $100 a barrel in March, leading to estimated windfall war profits for the month of $23bn for the companies. Lucy Hough speaks to Damian Carrington, the Guardian's environment editor – watch on YouTube Read Damian's exclusive here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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At the top of the South Island, in the heart of New Zealand's aquaculture and fishing industries, artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to provide better information about what's going on underwater. Scientists and engineers are working together to develop new tools that give marine farmers better metrics, in a bid to push growth in the sector. Samantha Gee has the story.

Iwi volunteers are desperately working to save as many eels as they can from a dried-up lake bed on coastal Manawatu. The rescue operation at Pukepuke Lagoon began late last week, and since then an estimated 3,000 eels have since been moved into waterways elsewhere. Meanwhile, there's calls for an investigation into how this has happened. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham visited the lake.

When the workings of an electricity market come to the attention of the White House, it's usually a sign that something's wrong. Back in January, 13 state governors went to the White House to agree plans for PJM, the largest electricity market in the US. The market is scrambling to find more energy supply to keep up with the boom in data centers, while holding down ratepayers' bills. Managing the PJM grid is one of the toughest jobs in the US power industry. And these days it is being carried out in the full glare of political and public scrutiny.If you want to understand the pressures bearing down on the US electricity, PJM is the place to look. It is the largest grid in the country, serving 67 million people across 13 states and the District of Columbia. And it is some of the world's most intense hotspots for new data center development, including the famous “data center alley” of northern Virginia, which takes roughly 90% of the country's internet traffic . When things get complicated for PJM, they get complicated for everyone.On this episode, host Ed Crooks is joined by Asim Haque, Senior Vice President for Governmental and Member Services at PJM, and by regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe, Director of the Energy, Climate Justice and Sustainability Lab at New York University. Together, they unpack how PJM got itself noticed by the White House, and how its problems can be tackled.Asim explains the organization he works for. PJM is a nonprofit that operates the grid, runs the electricity market, and plans the transmission system. It is regulated by FERC, but also accountable to a thousand-plus members across 13 states, each with its own energy policies, its own governor, and its own politics. That structural complexity is central to why running PJM is so challenging.Those problems converged from two directions: decarbonization and data centers. The result has been soaring prices in the PJM capacity market. And when those prices were capped, the alarms about a future reliability crisis started flashing red.The White House responded by convening all 13 governors of the states covered by PJM, and produced a statement of principles for bringing new generation capacity into the market. As Asim explains, these principles lie behind the plan for a backstop reliability procurement, designed as a one-time mechanism to bring new electricity supply onto the system quickly.There is also an expectation that data centres will bring their own generation; and a "connect and manage" framework for those that don't. The key feature of that: data centers can have their supply curtailed before residential customers lose power. The White House and the governors agreed that the bill for grid and generation improvements to meet rising demand should be paid by the data centers. It sounds straightforward, but is it really? Asim explains his perspective.The episode also examines the deeper design questions about PJM's capacity market: whether a three-year forward procurement window can send the right signals for the long-term investment the grid now needs. Amy brings the consumer and policy lens throughout. Are the complexities of cost allocation and market design inherent to the electricity system, or are they manufactured and even sometimes exaggerated? And can they sometimes militate against lower-cost solutions such as renewables and batteries?Asim ends by offering some advice for other grid operators. If you are not going to gate demand, you need a connect-and-manage approach; if you are not going to gate demand, it will get expensive; and if it is going to get expensive, you need to decide who pays. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, learn why many investors stay stuck not because they lack effort, but because they lack exposure to bigger strategies. John breaks down how most people are taught to think about real estate through a narrow lens, usually one single-family rental at a time, and why that approach can limit both scale and freedom. He explains how apartment syndication opens a different path, one where you can invest at scale, partner with others, and avoid being the person handling every tenant, contractor, and maintenance issue yourself. John also explains why scale changes the economics of real estate investing. Instead of relying on one property where a single repair can wipe out months of profit, larger apartment investments can support professional management, dedicated staff, and more stable operations. The episode also explores the role environment plays in growth, why many investors never reach bigger opportunities simply because they are not around people playing that game, and how the right community can shift both your mindset and your actions. If you've been taught that real estate success only comes from buying one rental at a time, this episode offers a broader lens on what is possible.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways Understand why limited exposure can create a small investing mindset, even for people who work hard and think they are playing big  Learn how apartment syndication allows investors to participate in larger deals without managing the day-to-day operations themselves  Recognize why scale creates more room for professional management, operational consistency, and downside protection  See why environment, community, and proximity to the right people matter just as much as strategy  Reframe real estate investing as a team sport where partnership and access to capital can unlock bigger opportunities       Topics Why Many Investors Stay Small John argues that many investors are not thinking too small because they lack ambition, but because they have never been exposed to better strategies  He says most people only know the standard blueprint of buying one single-family rental at a time and slowly building from there  A Different Path Through Apartment Syndication John introduces apartment syndication as a way to invest passively while an active team handles acquisitions, management, and execution  He explains that many investors miss this option simply because they have never been exposed to it  Why Scale Changes the Game John compares a single-family rental generating $2,000 in rent to a 100-unit property renting at the same level per unit  His point is that scale creates enough revenue to support professional property management, landscapers, attorneys, CPAs, and other specialists, whereas small properties often force owners to do the work themselves  He also explains that vacancy and repairs hit small properties much harder because there is less margin for error  Why Professionalism Comes With Scale Larger apartment investments can afford dedicated teams, including property managers, maintenance staff, and leasing support  John contrasts that with the solo landlord model, where one owner may be responsible for everything and is far more exposed to disruption  The Role of Mindset and Community John says the biggest shift often comes from simply being around people who are already investing at a higher level  He shares that early in his journey, meetups and investor groups gave him exposure to people with much larger portfolios, which expanded his sense of what was possible  Why Environment Shapes Results John compares investing growth to fitness: changing outcomes often requires changing your environment, routines, and influences  He emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with people who analyze deals, raise capital, and actively operate in multifamily, rather than relying on people whose opinions are based only on fear or secondhand stories  The Importance of Partnership and Access to Capital John says one of the biggest constraints investors face is cash, and that learning to partner with others can open the door to larger opportunities  He frames multifamily investing as something that becomes more realistic when investors stop thinking only in terms of what they alone can afford and start thinking about collaboration and pooled capital  How John Thinks About Operating Real Estate John rejects the idea that real estate investing has to mean cutting corners or being a poor operator  He says quality housing, good operations, and investing in properties and people can create better long-term outcomes for both tenants and owners      

In this powerful conversation, JJ Flizanes sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Nafisa Sekandari to explore the deeper truth behind anxiety, burnout, and what it really takes to create lasting happiness.This episode goes beyond surface-level solutions and dives into the root causes of emotional and physical imbalance, especially for high-achieving women navigating stress, hormonal shifts, and overwhelm.From Trauma to AwarenessDr. Nafisa shares her personal journey of immigrating to the United States from Afghanistan as a child, navigating trauma, and developing debilitating shyness and anxiety.Through intentional self-work—facing fears, studying psychology, and exploring holistic healing—she transformed her challenges into a framework that now helps others do the same.The Hidden Anxiety Behind High AchievementMany high-performing women don't realize they are being driven by anxiety.Instead of presenting as dysfunction, anxiety often shows up as:OverachievementPerfectionismBurnout and chronic stressEmotional reactivity or overwhelmDr. Nafisa emphasizes that true healing requires addressing the root cause, not just managing symptoms.The Happiness Project: Intentional Change, Month by MonthAfter experiencing a particularly “effortful” year, Dr. Nafisa launched the Happiness Project—a year-long experiment focused on creating more joy through small, consistent changes.Each month targets a different life area, including:Environment and energyRelationships and connectionParenting and personal growthThe goal is not to ignore reality—but to focus on what you can control and become more intentional about how you live.You Can't Heal What You Don't FeelOne of the most important themes of this episode is emotional awareness.In a culture that avoids discomfort, many people:Suppress negative emotionsRush to “fix” feelingsLabel themselves as “dysregulated” instead of understanding the messageDr. Nafisa reframes this:Emotions are not the problem—they are signals.Healing begins when you allow emotions to surface, process them, and release their charge through awareness, expression, and integration.The Mind-Body Connection Is EverythingBoth JJ and Dr. Nafisa highlight how emotions directly impact physical health.Examples include:Anger → liver, tension, hormonal disruptionGrief → lungs, breathing issuesChronic stress → sleep disruption, anxiety, inflammationIgnoring emotional health can manifest physically, reinforcing the need for a holistic approach to healing.The Foundations of Real ChangeDr. Nafisa's approach integrates five key areas:MindsetEmotional healthBehavior patternsPhysical health (nutrition, sleep, movement)Spiritual connectionShe emphasizes that lifestyle is the entry point for most people.Simple but powerful shifts include:Prioritizing quality sleepReducing caffeine and stabilizing blood sugarSupporting the body with nutrition and movementCreating consistent daily routinesHappiness Isn't Ignoring Reality—It's Choosing Your FocusThis episode challenges the idea that focusing on happiness is naïve or dismissive.Instead, JJ and Dr. Nafisa reinforce:You cannot control the world—but you can control your responseYour emotional state influences your experience and outcomesBeing solution-focused creates more positive impact than staying problem-focusedKey TakeawaysAnxiety often hides behind achievement and productivityEmotional suppression leads to deeper imbalanceSmall, consistent changes create long-term transformationYour body reflects your emotional stateTrue empowerment comes from awareness, alignment, and intentional livingResources & Next StepsDr. Nafisa offers:Mental Health Break PodcastThe Happiness Project communityA free program: Beginner's Guide to Anxiety Management (use code “JJ”)Final ThoughtYou don't need to control everything around you to feel better. You need to reconnect with yourself, process what's real, and choose alignment—moment by moment.Connect with Dr. Nafisa Sekandari:Website: www.drsekandari.comHappiness Project: www.drsekandari.com/happiness-projectPodcast: Mental Health Break Podcast

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In this episode, Justine Reichman interviews Andy Keller, founder of Chico Bag, about the journey of creating sustainable reusable bags, the impact of plastic pollution, and practical ways to reduce waste in daily life. They explore the evolution of environmental awareness, innovative product design, and how individual actions can drive systemic change. Keywords sustainability, plastic pollution, reusable bags, eco-friendly products, environmental impact, waste reduction, consumer behavior, plastic industry, microplastics, eco-conscious living Key  topics The environmental impact of plastic bags Innovative design of Chico Bag for behavior change The evolution of plastic pollution awareness Microplastics and human health risks Strategies for reducing single-use plastics The role of consumer voice in sustainability Extended producer responsibility and take-back programs The lawsuit against plastic industry and its impact Sound bites "We now make bags out of 100% recycled PET bottles" "First they ignore, then they fight, and then you win" "It's not about perfection, but mindful daily actions" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Essential Ingredients and Andy Keller 03:10 The Impact of Plastic Bags on the Environment 06:13 The Birth of Chico Bag: A Personal Journey 09:08 Sustainability in Product Design 12:01 Changing Consumer Behavior Towards Reusables 14:51 The Importance of Mindfulness in Consumption 17:53 Innovative Solutions for Takeout Waste 20:44 The Role of Restaurants in Reducing Waste 24:01 The Fight Against the Plastic Industry 26:52 Taking Action: Daily Steps Towards Sustainability 30:10 Future Goals and Community Engagement Resources: Coupon code is : CHOOSEREUSE (CASE SENSITIVE)

In this powerful conversation, JJ Flizanes sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Nafisa Sekandari to explore the deeper truth behind anxiety, burnout, and what it really takes to create lasting happiness.This episode goes beyond surface-level solutions and dives into the root causes of emotional and physical imbalance, especially for high-achieving women navigating stress, hormonal shifts, and overwhelm.From Trauma to AwarenessDr. Nafisa shares her personal journey of immigrating to the United States from Afghanistan as a child, navigating trauma, and developing debilitating shyness and anxiety.Through intentional self-work—facing fears, studying psychology, and exploring holistic healing—she transformed her challenges into a framework that now helps others do the same.The Hidden Anxiety Behind High AchievementMany high-performing women don't realize they are being driven by anxiety.Instead of presenting as dysfunction, anxiety often shows up as:OverachievementPerfectionismBurnout and chronic stressEmotional reactivity or overwhelmDr. Nafisa emphasizes that true healing requires addressing the root cause, not just managing symptoms.The Happiness Project: Intentional Change, Month by MonthAfter experiencing a particularly “effortful” year, Dr. Nafisa launched the Happiness Project—a year-long experiment focused on creating more joy through small, consistent changes.Each month targets a different life area, including:Environment and energyRelationships and connectionParenting and personal growthThe goal is not to ignore reality—but to focus on what you can control and become more intentional about how you live.You Can't Heal What You Don't FeelOne of the most important themes of this episode is emotional awareness.In a culture that avoids discomfort, many people:Suppress negative emotionsRush to “fix” feelingsLabel themselves as “dysregulated” instead of understanding the messageDr. Nafisa reframes this:Emotions are not the problem—they are signals.Healing begins when you allow emotions to surface, process them, and release their charge through awareness, expression, and integration.The Mind-Body Connection Is EverythingBoth JJ and Dr. Nafisa highlight how emotions directly impact physical health.Examples include:Anger → liver, tension, hormonal disruptionGrief → lungs, breathing issuesChronic stress → sleep disruption, anxiety, inflammationIgnoring emotional health can manifest physically, reinforcing the need for a holistic approach to healing.The Foundations of Real ChangeDr. Nafisa's approach integrates five key areas:MindsetEmotional healthBehavior patternsPhysical health (nutrition, sleep, movement)Spiritual connectionShe emphasizes that lifestyle is the entry point for most people.Simple but powerful shifts include:Prioritizing quality sleepReducing caffeine and stabilizing blood sugarSupporting the body with nutrition and movementCreating consistent daily routinesHappiness Isn't Ignoring Reality—It's Choosing Your FocusThis episode challenges the idea that focusing on happiness is naïve or dismissive.Instead, JJ and Dr. Nafisa reinforce:You cannot control the world—but you can control your responseYour emotional state influences your experience and outcomesBeing solution-focused creates more positive impact than staying problem-focusedKey TakeawaysAnxiety often hides behind achievement and productivityEmotional suppression leads to deeper imbalanceSmall, consistent changes create long-term transformationYour body reflects your emotional stateTrue empowerment comes from awareness, alignment, and intentional livingResources & Next StepsDr. Nafisa offers:Mental Health Break PodcastThe Happiness Project communityA free program: Beginner's Guide to Anxiety Management (use code “JJ”)Final ThoughtYou don't need to control everything around you to feel better. You need to reconnect with yourself, process what's real, and choose alignment—moment by moment.Connect with Dr. Nafisa Sekandari:Website: www.drsekandari.comHappiness Project: www.drsekandari.com/happiness-projectPodcast: Mental Health Break Podcast

Ep. 191 My conversation today is with Lexy Ford, Owner of Passion Organizing. When your space is cluttered… your mind follows.And when your mind is cluttered… your life starts to feel out of alignment.In this episode of The Zen Effect Show, we explore how decluttering your environment can transform your mental health, productivity, and overall quality of life.Lexy shares her personal journey navigating ADD, overwhelm, and disorganization, and how learning to pause, reset, and build intentional systems changed everything.This conversation dives into:How clutter impacts your mental health and focusThe psychology of disorganization and productivityPractical organization tips for busy lifestylesHow to create systems that support clarity and executionWhy pausing is one of the most powerful tools for transformationIf you've ever felt overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in cycles of starting and stopping, this episode will help you reset your environment and reclaim your focus.Listen now and start creating space for the life you actually want.Connect with Passion Organizing https://linktr.ee/PassionOrganizingConnect with "The Zen Effect Show" ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thezeneffectshow.komi.io⁠

In this powerful conversation, JJ Flizanes sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Nafisa Sekandari to explore the deeper truth behind anxiety, burnout, and what it really takes to create lasting happiness.This episode goes beyond surface-level solutions and dives into the root causes of emotional and physical imbalance, especially for high-achieving women navigating stress, hormonal shifts, and overwhelm.From Trauma to AwarenessDr. Nafisa shares her personal journey of immigrating to the United States from Afghanistan as a child, navigating trauma, and developing debilitating shyness and anxiety.Through intentional self-work—facing fears, studying psychology, and exploring holistic healing—she transformed her challenges into a framework that now helps others do the same.The Hidden Anxiety Behind High AchievementMany high-performing women don't realize they are being driven by anxiety.Instead of presenting as dysfunction, anxiety often shows up as:OverachievementPerfectionismBurnout and chronic stressEmotional reactivity or overwhelmDr. Nafisa emphasizes that true healing requires addressing the root cause, not just managing symptoms.The Happiness Project: Intentional Change, Month by MonthAfter experiencing a particularly “effortful” year, Dr. Nafisa launched the Happiness Project—a year-long experiment focused on creating more joy through small, consistent changes.Each month targets a different life area, including:Environment and energyRelationships and connectionParenting and personal growthThe goal is not to ignore reality—but to focus on what you can control and become more intentional about how you live.You Can't Heal What You Don't FeelOne of the most important themes of this episode is emotional awareness.In a culture that avoids discomfort, many people:Suppress negative emotionsRush to “fix” feelingsLabel themselves as “dysregulated” instead of understanding the messageDr. Nafisa reframes this:Emotions are not the problem—they are signals.Healing begins when you allow emotions to surface, process them, and release their charge through awareness, expression, and integration.The Mind-Body Connection Is EverythingBoth JJ and Dr. Nafisa highlight how emotions directly impact physical health.Examples include:Anger → liver, tension, hormonal disruptionGrief → lungs, breathing issuesChronic stress → sleep disruption, anxiety, inflammationIgnoring emotional health can manifest physically, reinforcing the need for a holistic approach to healing.The Foundations of Real ChangeDr. Nafisa's approach integrates five key areas:MindsetEmotional healthBehavior patternsPhysical health (nutrition, sleep, movement)Spiritual connectionShe emphasizes that lifestyle is the entry point for most people.Simple but powerful shifts include:Prioritizing quality sleepReducing caffeine and stabilizing blood sugarSupporting the body with nutrition and movementCreating consistent daily routinesHappiness Isn't Ignoring Reality—It's Choosing Your FocusThis episode challenges the idea that focusing on happiness is naïve or dismissive.Instead, JJ and Dr. Nafisa reinforce:You cannot control the world—but you can control your responseYour emotional state influences your experience and outcomesBeing solution-focused creates more positive impact than staying problem-focusedKey TakeawaysAnxiety often hides behind achievement and productivityEmotional suppression leads to deeper imbalanceSmall, consistent changes create long-term transformationYour body reflects your emotional stateTrue empowerment comes from awareness, alignment, and intentional livingResources & Next StepsDr. Nafisa offers:Mental Health Break PodcastThe Happiness Project communityA free program: Beginner's Guide to Anxiety Management (use code “JJ”)Final ThoughtYou don't need to control everything around you to feel better. You need to reconnect with yourself, process what's real, and choose alignment—moment by moment.Connect with Dr. Nafisa Sekandari:Website: www.drsekandari.comHappiness Project: www.drsekandari.com/happiness-projectPodcast: Mental Health Break Podcast

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This hour, Steve Goreham will tackle the issue of how AI and data centers are changing the American economy. Should data centers be forced to supply their own energy source or should the cost to run these centers be passed on to people where the centers are located? Then, Wesley Smith gets us thinking critically and biblically on several bio-ethical issues like: Should minors be made to abort, even if it requires coercion and force? And, should a human uterus be allowed to function outside of a female body for experimentation? Don’t miss these fascinating conversations.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great news! We've been nominated for a Webby Award! Our three-part Katrina series is a finalist for Best News & Politics limited series podcast. Now, we need your help. Voting ends Thursday, April 16! Cast your vote at bit.ly/webbybipisci    Antarctic scientists have long known the region's ice sheet holds clues to the planet's ancient past. Yet even the field's foremost experts were shocked when they extracted a six-million-year-old ice core — twice as old as expected and the oldest recorded so far. Researchers say it will provide one of our best looks ever into Earth's climatological record. In a relatively more recent past, the discovery of 40,000-year-old notches and lines carved into artifacts and cave walls in Germany, examples of protowriting, suggest humans began documenting ideas thousands of years earlier than thought. Those timescales pale however, when compared to the age of the Earth's most ancient rocks, which have a story to tell too. Find out how the planet's most venerable rocks, formed billions of years ago, reveal the geological conditions that allowed life to get a foothold.  Guests: Huw Groucutt – Archeologist, Department of Classics and Archeology, University of Malta Ed Brook – Paleoclimatologist and professor of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University Simon Lamb – Earth scientist and professor of geography in the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences at Victoria University at Wellington, New Zealand.   Author of “The Oldest Rocks on Earth: A Search for the Origins of Our World.” Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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CT Mirror's John Moritz has been busy covering Energy and the Environment here in Connecticut. He talks about that and his latest stories he has been covering.

No one knows what will happen in this season of Earth … however there are moments to test very clearly if you are in alignment 

2. Guest Author: Eric J. Dolin. This segment explores the harsh Falkland Islands environment and the varieties of seals hunted for skins and oil. It also details the shipwreck of the *Isabella*, a vessel carrying British convicts and Marines. Captain George Higton's negligence led the ship to crash, leaving fifty-four people stranded. (2)1849 FALKLANDS

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Despite a ceasefire with Iran, Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. We'll hear from Sabine Abiaad from Action Aid in Beirut. As the polls open in Hungary, what is the fate of Victor Orbán? Journalist Ivan Nagy joins us from Budapest. As the Senedd election campaign hots up, is the environment a sticking point? Abi Beck from RenewableUK Cymru and John O'Connell from the Tax Payers' Alliance discuss. Nominations for Senedd candidates have closed. How will the parties deal with the new voting system? Jess Blair from the Electoral Reform Society explains it all. And did you know it's Easter Sunday all over again? Father Jacob is an orthodox priest and explains how the orthodox church celebrates a week later.And in our series of interviews with party leaders in the run-up to the Senedd election, this week it's Reform's Dan Thomas' turn.

Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way at https://QuickBooks.com/billpay. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services What if the biggest thing holding you back right now isn't failure… but the quiet ways you're letting yourself play small? In this mashup episode, I brought together some incredibly powerful voices to challenge the way you think about your mindset, your habits, and ultimately your life. You're going to hear from Stephen Scoggins, Jon Gordon, Titus O'Neil, Rich Diviney, and Scott Galloway, and every one of them delivers a different angle on what it really takes to break through and become the person you were meant to be. This is not surface-level motivation. This is about confronting the truth of where you are and deciding to rise anyway. Stephen Scoggins shares how your past does not disqualify you, but it can trap you if you let it define your identity. Jon Gordon brings the energy and reminds you that positivity is not naive, it is a competitive advantage. Titus O'Neil opens up about pain, adversity, and choosing to turn your struggles into purpose. Rich Diviney breaks down the idea that elite performance is built through preparation and discipline long before the moment arrives. And Scott Galloway gives you a real-world perspective on discipline, choices, and the trade-offs required to build a meaningful life. Every conversation points back to one thing. You have more control than you think, but you have to take it. I also get real with you in this episode about the internal battles that most people never talk about. The comparison game, the need for approval, and the subtle ways we sabotage our own happiness and progress. If you are constantly measuring yourself against others, you are draining your energy and robbing yourself of fulfillment. That is one of the most dangerous weapons you can use against yourself, and most people don't even realize they are doing it. We also dig into the truth about what actually kills dreams. It is not a lack of talent. It is not even failure. It is discouragement, distraction, and the slow drift away from your purpose. When you become aware of those forces, they begin to lose their power over you. That awareness is where your breakthrough starts. That is where you take your life back. This episode is a wake-up call. You were not born to live average. You were not meant to play small or sit on the sidelines of your own life. You are in a race to become the best version of yourself, and every decision you make is either moving you closer or further away. It is time to get intentional. It is time to raise your standard. It is time to max out. Key Takeaways: Why your past only has power if you attach your identity to it How positivity and energy can become your greatest competitive edge The hidden danger of comparison and how it steals your happiness The real reason most people fall short of their potential How elite performers build confidence through preparation and discipline Why awareness is the first step to breaking negative patterns The importance of taking control of your life instead of drifting through it

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Episode: 1552 The ocean - the wild card in global warming.  Today, we wonder how things are really heating up.

What if the key to unlocking social emotional learning for your students has been playing in their earbuds all along? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with David Spellman, also known as the Positive Archer, an unorthodox educator who built a unique book and curriculum called Just Like Music: Social Emotional Learning Inspired by Hip Hop after years of recognizing a deep disconnect between the SEL strategies schools were using and the students they were trying to reach. David unpacks the powerful connection between the five elements of hip hop and the core competencies of social emotional learning, walking through how his curriculum uses hip hop lyrics from artists like Common, Jay Electronica, and A Tribe Called Quest to teach self-awareness, relationship skills, reading comprehension, and so much more. Each chapter of the curriculum is structured as a workshop built around a city, an artist, a lyric, and activities that bring SEL to life in a culturally responsive and deeply engaging way. The conversation also explores how school leaders and teachers can push back against the stigma of using hip hop in the classroom, why culturally responsive teaching is a foundation for student success, and how David's two powerful action steps for aspiring leaders can transform the way you show up for your school community. About David Spellmon David Spellmon is an experienced Behavioral Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. He is a fellow for the National Fellowship for Black and Latino Male Educators. He is also the CEO and Founder of Positive Archer Solutions, an educational consulting firm that specializes in Culturally Responsive Social Emotional Learning, building Positive School Culture, and boosting up the Social Capital of students. Follow David Spellmon Website: https://positivearchersolutions.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjappiLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-spellmon https://www.amazon.com/Just-Like-Music-Emotional-Learning/dp/1734923709?&linkCode=ll2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=1c034c2166f0bde96bf289682cc63220&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl — #1 New Release, "The Language of Behavior" is NOW Available! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVT32KQ1?&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=d18e5a44a6582a22d15ee23193af7bb8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl The Language of Behavior is an essential guide for school leaders committed to transforming their school culture and addressing student behavior through a more compassionate, effective approach. Drawing on their extensive experience in education, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper challenge outdated disciplinary practices and offer a clear, trauma-informed framework that empowers educators to interpret student behavior as a form of communication. Through three core tenets—Consider the Environment, Explore the Root Causes of Behavior, and Respond with Intentionality—this book equips leaders with actionable strategies to foster positive behavior, build stronger relationships, and cultivate a more supportive school climate. Packed with real-world case studies, evidence-based practices, and insights into the lasting effects of childhood trauma, The Language of Behavior provides school leaders with the tools to create lasting, meaningful change. It offers a roadmap to reduce behavior issues, re-engage students and staff, and establish a culture of accountability and empathy. This book is not just a reference—it's a call to lead with vision and transform how we approach discipline, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. Bulk Orders: https://www.connectedd.org/bulk-orders — Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Brad Waid to book Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits. -- Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 -- Aspire to Lead Won the FireBird Award! I'm happy to announce that my book, “Aspire to Lead”, won the 2022 Leadership Book Award from Speak Up Talk Radio! It is a great honor to get this kind of recognition and I really appreciate all your support! The book is available for purchase on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 Review the Podcast I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to me that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show. This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Teach Better Podcast Network This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Explore the Teach Better Podcast Network—your hub for insightful conversations covering diverse education topics. Our podcasts empower educators, fostering progressive, student-focused classrooms. Choose a podcast, subscribe, and dive into recent episodes now at https://www.teachbetterpodcastnetwork.com/

Haidee Chu, reporter for THE CITY, and James Kaechele, certified master arborist and manager of the Parks Department's Tree Time program, talk about the trees suddenly in bloom and where to find the best views. "We Mapped Out Where the Best Spring Blooms Are In NYC" (The CITY)   photo: Riverside Park, April 2022 (Lisa Allison)

Water covers roughly 70 per cent of the Earth's surface and is essential for human survival. But it can also unleash devastating consequences.In this week's episode, both of our storytellers share tales about water — from flooding to polluted groundwater. Through their stories, we explore how water shapes our cities, our safety, and our sense of security in a changing climate.Part 1: While researching flood risk and insurance costs in California, international student Hannah Melville-Rea is shocked by just how unprotected many people are. Part 2: Patricia Schuba is determined to stop coal and waste pollution from contaminating the groundwater in Labadie, Missouri. Hannah Melville-Rea is a PhD candidate and Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, pursuing an interdisciplinary degree in Environment and Resources. Her research focuses on flood risk and examines how infrastructure decisions shape insurance costs and household vulnerability. She works closely with local agencies to translate research into practical tools that strengthen community flood resilience. Raised in Osaka, Japan by parents who hail from Australia and New Zealand, Hannah developed an early interest in how different countries tackle natural disasters. Today, she aspires to work at the intersection of science and policy to minimize the impact of climate hazards on frontline communities. Patricia Schuba has been active in organizing and politics since 2000. She founded two political organizations that worked to give voice to working Missourians living in rural areas, and she was a candidate for Missouri State House in 2018. She was a caregiver for her father with Alzheimer's who died in 2018, and she has had T1 autoimmune diabetes since childhood. She has been the president of all-volunteer Board of Directors of Labadie Environmental Organization (LEO) since 2011 and an active member since 2009. She has lobbied legislators, trained community members to find their voice, and led a citizens' movement in Missouri to end coal and waste pollution of our water and air. The pollution related work has been mostly from the heart and has forced her to grow in ways she never thought possible. It included learning media and advocacy skills but, more importantly… showed her how the world really works and how necessary citizens are in the process.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Entrepreneur and marketing strategist Kalen Cotto joins me to unpack what really happens when life, business, and identity all start collapsing at once—and how you actually rebuild from there.Most conversations about success focus on strategy, tactics, and growth curves. This one doesn't.Kalen and I dig into the uncomfortable middle—the part where things fall apart, confidence drops, income disappears, and you're left trying to figure out what comes next.From losing momentum in business and rebuilding from almost nothing, to navigating personal setbacks, reputation damage, and starting over as a single parent, Kalen shares what resilience actually looks like beyond motivational clichés.We explore why mindset isn't just a buzzword, how environment shapes recovery, and why most people stay stuck longer than they need to. This is a candid conversation about identity, comparison, burnout, rebuilding income streams, and learning how to move forward when there's no clear roadmap.The lesson isn't blind positivity. It's learning how to interrupt negative cycles, rebuild momentum, and keep showing up—even when results aren't immediate.TL;DR* Mindset isn't fixed—it's something you actively manage* Environment shifts can break negative mental loops* Most people quit during the “invisible effort” phase* Comparison kills progress faster than failure* Testing and iteration matter more than perfection* Income instability is part of building something real* Confidence is rebuilt through action, not waitingMemorable Lines* “You can't serve people if you're stuck in your own head.”* “Break the environment, break the pattern.”* “It's not failure—it's part of the testing phase.”* “Someone less experienced is already selling what you're afraid to.”* “You don't need certainty—you need momentum.”GuestKalen Cotto — Founder of KMC DigitalMarketing strategist helping businesses refine messaging, positioning, and scalable growth strategies. Experienced in working with both small businesses and larger corporate clients, with a focus on practical execution over theory.Why This MattersThe modern career path isn't linear anymore. Businesses stall. Income fluctuates. Confidence dips.What separates people who rebuild from those who stay stuck isn't talent—it's the ability to manage their mindset, adapt quickly, and keep moving without guaranteed outcomes.For founders, freelancers, and professionals navigating uncertainty, this episode reframes “feeling stuck” not as failure—but as a phase that can be broken with the right actions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

"Cancer and environmental disasters in particular, but the worsening of our environment, are really things that are great equalizers. And we recognize that we're all kind of in this world together. We can really face these issues on a more human level. I think always recognizing that if we look at something, we think, 'Well, that doesn't relate to me or that problem is it really isn't my problem'—it sure is," ONS member Margaret "Peggy" Rosenzweig, PhD, CRNP-C, AOCNP®, FAAN, ONS scholar-in-residence and distinguished service professor of nursing and Nancy Glunt Hoffman Chair in Oncology Nursing at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing in Pennsylvania told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a conversation about the effects of the environment on cancer care and outcomes. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by April 10, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Nurses caring for people with cancer require knowledge to recognize and address how environmental factors influence cancer care delivery, patient outcomes, and workforce resilience. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 190: The Environment, Cancer, and Nurses' Role in Advocating for Climate Change Episode 107: Social Determinants Lead to Unequal Access to Health Care ONS Voice articles: Most Oncology Nurses Want to Address Climate Change but Don't Know How to Start Here's How the Environment Affects Cancer Care—and What Oncology Nurses Can Do About It Climate Change Is Contributing to the Cancer Burden, and Nurses Must Take Action Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Oncology Nurses' Awareness, Concern, Motivations, and Behaviors Related to Climate Change and Health Environmental Risk Factors: The Role of Oncology Nurses in Assessing and Reducing the Risk for Exposure Oncology Nursing Forum articles: Research Priorities of the Oncology Nursing Society: 2024–2027 The Impact of Climate Change Across the Cancer Control Continuum: Key Considerations for Oncology Nurses (ONS white paper) ONS Huddle Card: Environmental Health and Climate Change ONS Congress® session: The Impact of Climate Change on Patient Care Supportive Care in Cancer article: Climate Disasters and Oncology Care: A Systematic Review of Effects on Patients, Healthcare Professionals, and Health Systems What If We Get It Right? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson The Cancer–Climate Connection: Environmental Drivers of Cancer in the Climate Era (webinar by AnnMarie L. Walton) To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "The process of establishing these research priorities usually happens every three or so years. And there's a lot of preliminary work of talking to multiple parties of interest regarding what they believe the research priorities are, what nurses are seeing in clinics and in the community, and really multiple opinions regarding where the direction of research for ONS should go. And we heard this time—loud and clear—from researchers, from nurses in clinics and in communities, from scholars, and multiple other interested parties, that the environment in a very broad context was very much a concern and specifically a concern for impact on cancer care delivery, quality, and outcomes." TS 1:49 "You can take some cancer outcome data and you can take patient data related to home address or zip code or even larger geographic areas and kind of do correlational studies to see 'Does one impact the other?' … There's been a lot of those in the literature. But they are very helpful because they're starting to define this idea that beyond the idea of just demographics—gender, age, race—that the whole concept of neighborhood and the influences of the neighborhood do impact cancer outcomes. And that's where we're seeing the sort of explosion in literature across multiple malignancies, stages of cancer, and across multiple questions—specific kinds of outcomes, everything from quality of life to tumor progression." TS 8:43 "There is growing literature around how cancer delivery can be better prepared for climate-related disasters. … There's a good article by Pamela Ginex that was published in Supportive Care in Cancer talking about climate disasters and oncology care. And that was really a systematic review looking at published literature and starting to classify where are the disruptions and how could we think about that from a research perspective. They ended up saying there are these patient-level outcome disruptions that of course include treatment disruption but also include this inability to communicate with the oncology care team, which is quite distressing. And there's a workforce disruption because there are very distressed clinicians who are experiencing the same climate-related disaster in their own lives and feeling like they are torn between their commitment to work and their commitment to family." TS 13:25 "After all these years in oncology nursing, I am convinced that we have to get the consideration of neighborhood. I think we do have to get back to the neighborhood level in order to boost the resilience of communities against cancer throughout the cancer trajectory." TS 31:53 "Let's take some of this to the community and boost the community in that way. I really feel like we have to think about just boots on the ground outside of the cancer center, instead of just documenting disparities or even doing interventional work, but still within our little ivory towers." TS 34:21 "You see the work of many in looking at the specific environmental risks to nurses through the toxic chemicals to which were exposed. But then thinking about the people who aren't as protected as nurses and the environmental workers, who are usually contracted out or not in unions, who don't have some of the same protections that nurses or other healthcare workers might have, and they are exposed to the chemicals without proper training or sometimes without protection. All of these things are very much worthy of an oncology nursing voice elevating these questions and saying, 'How can we study this? How can we best mitigate some of these risks?' Oncology nursing—we have to use our respect and good name in elevating all of these questions." TS 35:39

Recorded live at the NCMLE Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, Joshua sits down on the conference floor with two dynamic educational leaders, speakers, and authors, Frederick Buskey and Dr. Brandi Kelly. Frederick shares his work building a Leadership Excellence Network in partnership with the North Carolina Middle Level Education Association and dives into his conference presentation on the Motivation Equation, a framework that moves leaders and teachers from a place of judgment to curiosity when students or staff aren't showing up the way we expect. Dr. Brandi Kelly shares the heart behind her book and her powerful session, Leading with Hope: A Blueprint for Resilient Leadership, unpacking her HOPE framework of Habits, Optimistic Outlook, Purpose, and Excellence, and why cultivating hope is the key to addressing the leadership crisis in education today. About Frederick Buskey: Frederick is the founder of Strategic Leadership Consulting, and the host of The Assistant Principal Podcast. He is passionate about improving life and leadership for school leaders by making complex ideas simple and building the mindset, structures, and skills to help school leaders focus on supporting and growing teachers. Frederick uses his experiences and understanding of research to inform practical ideas and strategies for busy leaders. His 30+ years of educational experience include being a National Board Certified Teacher, entry-year teacher program coordinator, and 13 years as a researcher and principal licensure program coordinator at Western Carolina University and Clemson University. He lives and plays in the mountains of Western North Carolina and is a happy husband and father to four grown offspring. Follow Frederick Buskey: Website:https://www.frederickbuskey.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/frederickcbLinkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting About Dr. Brandi Kelly Dr. Brandi Kelly brings over 20 years of heart, hustle, and hands-on experience to the world of education. A licensed clinical social worker and Maxwell Certified Coach, she's worn many hats — from school social worker to principal to superintendent. Along the way, she's been honored with the Distinguished Elementary School Principal Award and Middle School Principal of the Year Award. Dr. Kelly is proud to be part of inspiring networks like the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), Teach Better Network, Illinois Principals Association (IPA), and the Educational League of Illinois (ELI). She loves sparking change through speaking, writing, and hosting the Lead with HOPE podcast — where she shares real conversations about leadership, resilience, and growth. Follow Dr. Brandi Kelly: Website:https://sparkhopeedu.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-kelly-ed-d-lcsw https://www.amazon.com/Lead-H-P-Building-Self-Efficacy/dp/B0F6K2665V?&linkCode=ll2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=b0b37bdb043926be16e265ab2019e969&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl — #1 New Release, "The Language of Behavior" is NOW Available! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVT32KQ1?&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=d18e5a44a6582a22d15ee23193af7bb8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl The Language of Behavior is an essential guide for school leaders committed to transforming their school culture and addressing student behavior through a more compassionate, effective approach. Drawing on their extensive experience in education, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper challenge outdated disciplinary practices and offer a clear, trauma-informed framework that empowers educators to interpret student behavior as a form of communication. Through three core tenets—Consider the Environment, Explore the Root Causes of Behavior, and Respond with Intentionality—this book equips leaders with actionable strategies to foster positive behavior, build stronger relationships, and cultivate a more supportive school climate. Packed with real-world case studies, evidence-based practices, and insights into the lasting effects of childhood trauma, The Language of Behavior provides school leaders with the tools to create lasting, meaningful change. It offers a roadmap to reduce behavior issues, re-engage students and staff, and establish a culture of accountability and empathy. This book is not just a reference—it's a call to lead with vision and transform how we approach discipline, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. Bulk Orders: https://www.connectedd.org/bulk-orders — Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Brad Waid to book Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits. -- Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 Aspire to Lead Won the FireBird Award! I'm happy to announce that my book, “Aspire to Lead”, won the 2022 Leadership Book Award from Speak Up Talk Radio! It is a great honor to get this kind of recognition and I really appreciate all your support! The book is available for purchase on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 Review the Podcast I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to me that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show. This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Teach Better Podcast Network This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Explore the Teach Better Podcast Network—your hub for insightful conversations covering diverse education topics. Our podcasts empower educators, fostering progressive, student-focused classrooms. Choose a podcast, subscribe, and dive into recent episodes now at https://www.teachbetterpodcastnetwork.com/

In cities around the world, rats aren't just surviving; they're thriving. Despite decades of poison, traps and control, they keep coming back. So, what is it about modern city life that suits them so well? From Berlin to New York, this is a story about what happens when urban systems start feeding "the rat problem".

We talk to Kiersten and Aparna from the Green Collar Pod about sustainability, and the green economy, and all the jobs that go along with that. Plus they help us set up Chipchatistan, and even add to the puns! Also Headlines, Iran updates, collegiate sports, and of course celebrating the big win for Michigan! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

On average DOC staff on Rakiura Stewart island have been threatened every week while working to make the island predator free - including harassment, threats and verbal abuse. DOC is one of several partners working to make Stewart Island fully pest free. But as Katie Todd reports, the project's run into fierce opposition.

We first brought you the story of the Okarito Gorsebusters six years ago. That's when the call out went out for volunteers to help clear gorse along a lagoon in the area, in return for their help they would get a six-day kayaking adventure, free food and accommodation. Fast forward to 2026 and now the event has grown from a small working bee with mates, into a major event, in fact this year, organisers had to turn people away Okarito Gorsebusters organiser Baz Hughes chats to Jesse.

The race lands in St. John's, Newfoundland – "The Rock" – where the Atlantic Ocean is the playing field for the next leg of the Go Green Race, and a storm is brewing. Each racer must decode a marine species riddle, pick the right habitat and get their marker before someone gets sent home.Olivia knows puffins and has loved them her whole life, so how does she end up in completely the wrong place? Add a Red Weather Warning, a very wise boat captain and Ryan celebrating way too early, and this episode has one of the most unexpected endings yet.If you're a kid who loves learning science and animal facts, you'll love Earth Rangers! Visit earthrangers.com to learn more!This episode was made in partnership with Environment & Climate Change Canada. Get the WeatherCAN app for current weather, alerts, radar maps, and more...SPONSOR SHOUTOUT:Tons of thanks to Goldfish Swim School for supporting the show!Head to GoldFishSwimSchool.com/Free, find your local school, and use promo code FREE to enroll. ...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy and Jonathan Vance from Vance Financial Planning share their thoughts on a handful of current events and "hot topics" relating to retirement planning. Specifically, they talk about: Given current world affairs and their impacts on the markets, should you do anything different with your investments, or are there any other planning opportunities to consider ( 14:20 )Tax updates for 2026, and some recap of tax takeaways for 2025 now that the 2025 tax return season is mostly behind us ( 26:27 )Using in-kind gifts to family and friends to get rid of appreciated non-qualified assets you no longer want, but don't want to sell and realize the gains ( 38:45 )The importance of having a good grasp on your future expenses and how that impacts virtually all aspects of retirement planning ( 46:00 )The practicality of the "die with zero" concept, and how Monte Carlo can help try to put it into practice ( 1:00:48 )Questions to ask when interviewing a financial advisor ( 1:11:54 )Options for what to do with permanent life insurance policies or annuities you might no longer want, or are no longer in your best interest ( 1:23:10 )Links in this episode:Vance Financial Planning website - https://www.vancefp.comManuka Financial's article, 9 Questions to ask a Flat Fee (or any!) Financial Advisor as you Near Retirement - hereTo send Andy questions to be addressed on future Q&A episodes, email andy@andypanko.comMy company newsletter - Retirement Planning InsightsFacebook group - Retirement Planning Education (formerly Taxes in Retirement)YouTube channel - Retirement Planning Education (formerly Retirement Planning Demystified)Retirement Planning Education website - www.RetirementPlanningEducation.com

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Welcome Pivoter! Before we dive in, April has an exciting update to share. Big things are brewing behind the scenes — the kind that require focus, intention, and doing it right, not just doing it fast. PivotMe is shifting from a weekly podcast to twice a month. Not less value — better value. More depth, more intention, and more of what actually helps you win in business, in life, and in the moments that matter. Something bigger is being built. Buckle up. Now — let's get into it. If a habit requires motivation, it's going to fail. If it's supported by friction — or the removal of it — it has a fighting chance. In this episode, April Garcia dismantles one of the most damaging lies high achievers tell themselves: that if they just had more willpower, more grit, more discipline, they'd finally make their good habits stick. The truth? Your problem isn't discipline. It's design. This episode hands you a practical, science-backed framework for making your best habits effortless and your worst ones annoying — and it works even on your worst days. Key Takeaways: The Real Problem Is Design, Not Discipline: Motivation is unreliable. Environment is not. April reframes the habit conversation entirely — you haven't been failing your habits, your systems have been failing you. What Friction Actually Means: Friction is anything that makes a behavior easier, harder, faster, slower, automatic, or annoying. Your brain follows the path of least resistance every single time — so the winner is always whichever habit your environment makes easiest. The Science Behind It: Long before Atomic Habits made friction a household word, Kurt Lewin was studying how environment shapes behavior, B.J. Fogg was mapping the convergence of motivation, ability, and prompts, and Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein were proving that tiny environmental nudges outperform rules and lectures every time. Different fields, same conclusion: people don't fail habits — systems fail people. 3 Habits to Increase (Remove the Friction): Deep Work: Block focus time, close email and Slack by default, and start each session with your task already open. Every decision you eliminate preserves cognitive energy. Morning Movement: Lay out your workout clothes the night before. Sleep in your gym gear. Pre-fill your water bottle. You don't skip workouts — you skip transitions. Presence and Connection: Charge your phone outside the bedroom. Create phone-free dinner anchors. Keep a short list of conversation starters ready. Presence doesn't happen accidentally. 3 Habits to Decrease (Add the Friction): Phone Scrolling: Delete one social app. Add a 10-second delay. Move your phone to another room during focused work. Even minor friction changes behavior. Impulse Spending: Remove saved credit cards. Add a 48-hour rule before checkout. Unsubscribe from promotional emails. Friction creates pause — and pause creates choice. Late-Night Work: Set an auto-shutdown time for your laptop. Charge it in another room. Block "OFF" time on your calendar. Burnout isn't ambition — it's poor system design. The PivotMe Reframe: Good habits should feel like the default. Bad habits should feel annoying. If your system relies on willpower, it's broken. If it relies on friction, it works — even on your hardest days. Notable Quotes: "If a habit requires motivation, it's going to fail. If it's supported by friction — or the removal of it — it has a fighting chance." — April Garcia "You don't skip workouts — you skip transitions." — April Garcia "People don't fail habits. Systems fail people." — April Garcia "Burnout isn't ambition — it's poor system design." — April Garcia Resource Mentioned:

Your tool set isn't just a collection of utilities — it's the environment you live in every day, and it's shaping you whether you realize it or not. In today's episode, I explore two principles that senior engineers consistently apply to their workflows, regardless of which specific tools they're using. As our industry goes through one of the most rapid periods of change in the last 20 years, the engineers who thrive won't be the ones chasing every new tool — they'll be the ones who obsess over reducing friction in the work they do most often. Honor the Grief: Many engineers are experiencing a real sense of loss as the deep cultural connections to languages, communities, and hand-written code begin to shift. Recognizing and processing that grief — rather than letting it turn into reflexive rejection of new tools — is essential to thinking clearly about what comes next. "We Shape Our Tools, Then Our Tools Shape Us": Your tools aren't neutral. A bad monitor height, a faulty keycap, or a clunky deployment process all shape you back — draining focus, breaking flow, and compounding over time. The most senior engineers treat this relationship as a first-class concern. Principle 1 — Tools Are Your Environment: There's a spectrum from "tool" to "environment," and most of what you work with sits somewhere in between. Your terminal, your desk, your claude.md file — all of these are environment. Sharpening your tools means shaping your environment, and shaping your environment is sharpening your tools. Friction Is the Lever: You don't need a dramatic overhaul to change your behavior. Tiny reductions in friction — a two-letter alias, a key binding to run tests, setting your shoes out the night before — have an outsized effect on how often you actually do the things you want to do. James Clear's Atomic Habits framework applies directly to engineering workflows. Principle 2 — First Order Thinking: Borrowed from Adam Savage's concept of "first order retrievability," the idea is simple: identify what you do most often and invest in making that better. Not faster, not just automated — better. If you do something a hundred times a day, even a small improvement compounds dramatically. Invest in the Fundamentals: Your standups, your one-on-ones, your specifications, your prompting skills — these are the repetitive, high-frequency activities where your biggest growth opportunities live. Stop assuming you've "arrived" on the basics just because nobody is giving you negative feedback. Episode Homework: Look around your workspace right now — physical and digital. Identify one thing you do repeatedly where friction is slowing you down or discouraging follow-through, and make one small change to reduce that friction today.

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Today on the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar series I had the pleasure of chatting with Robin Asquith

What would you do if you lost $50 million and thousands of properties overnight? In this powerful episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, real estate investor Rod Khleif shares his raw story of the 2008 crash, how he lost over 2,000 properties, and the mindset that helped him rebuild an even bigger portfolio through multifamily investing. This conversation breaks down hard-earned lessons from failure, the truth about single-family vs. multifamily investing, and why mindset is the real key to long-term success.We also dive into today's real estate market — rising interest rates, distressed multifamily deals, and why massive opportunity is emerging right now. If you're an investor, entrepreneur, or just someone trying to bounce back from setbacks, this episode will challenge how you think about risk, failure, and growth.Be sure to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway — and check out our other episodes on real estate, wealth building, and financial strategy!CHAPTERS:0:00 Teaser0:35 Rod's Real Estate Journey and the 2008 Crash5:11 Losing Everything and Mindset Shift8:11 How to Rebuild After Failure14:23 Focus, Fear, and Taking Action17:35 Why Single-Family Houses Failed vs Multifamily20:28 Scaling Bigger Deals Faster22:01 Playing to Strengths in Business24:32 Today's Multifamily Market Crisis25:18 Opportunity in Distressed Assets30:54 “Renter Nation” and Housing Trends32:08 New Opportunities Like Senior Housing33:28 How Value Creation Drives Wealth34:45 Power of Environment and NetworkResources:Interview a Main Street Tax Pro that Speaks like MarkMeet with a Real Lawyer on ZoomSelf-Direct Your IRA or 401k - Buy a Business or Real Estate with Your Retirement Account (Directed IRA)Keep Your Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For  Small Business Owners On Main Street America:  Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohlerCraving more content? Check out my Instagram! 

Millions of enrolled devices, 60 utilities, and the participation rate gap that's been embarrassing the US market for a decade. US residential virtual power plants have been a promising idea that's consistently underdelivered — participation rates below 5%, fragmented apps, siloed programmes, and utilities that have simply never had to compete for a customer's attention. Meanwhile, Octopus Energy has built the world's largest residential VPP in the UK, with EV driver participation rates of 50 to 70%. The question has always been whether that model can travel to a market where most customers have no supplier choice at all. Bridget van Dorsten speaks with Nick Chaset, CEO of Octopus Energy US, about the acquisition that represents Octopus's biggest bet on answering that question: a majority stake in Uplight alongside Schneider Electric, giving Octopus access to established relationships with more than 60 US utilities — including eight of the ten largest. Nick argues the participation gap isn't really a cultural problem or a technology problem. It's a regulatory design problem. US flexibility programmes have been built device by device, forcing consumers to juggle multiple apps and enrolments — and in some cases prohibiting them from combining assets across programmes. Octopus's answer is one app, a 30-second sign-up, and a value proposition framed entirely around what consumers actually care about: lower bills. Can that translate through a utility partnership channel rather than a direct retail relationship?The conversation also tackles the data centre dimension. Nick makes the case that residential flexibility isn't a separate story from the large load interconnection challenge — it's part of the solution. If utilities can statistically guarantee load reductions from tens of thousands of enrolled homes during peak hours, they may be able to connect larger data centre loads at smaller interconnection points. And in many hours when a data centre might otherwise ramp down, it could simply be cheaper to pay consumers to flex instead. Octopus's model is built on trust earned through direct consumer relationships. Can that translate through a utility intermediary at scale, across 60 different utility cultures without losing what makes it work?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, Brie dives deep into a world that's tiny, magical, and way more powerful than we give it credit for, the world of bees. Joined by entomologist, professor, and all-around science storyteller Dr. Sammy Ramsey, Brie explores the brilliance behind Nat Geo's Secrets of the Bees and discovers just how much these little creatures are running the show. From the mind-blowing fact that 1 in every 3 bites of food exists because of bees, to the wild truth that bees can teach each other, self-medicate, and basically operate like a super-organism, this episode will completely change how you see your next picnic guest  Dr. Sammy breaks it all down in a way that's fun, human, and seriously fascinating. He flips fear into curiosity and reminds us that bees aren't out to ruin your day, they're just trying to live theirs. Plus, Brie brings all her garden-girl energy, making this episode feel like a cozy, eye-opening chat that just might inspire you to plant some flowers and rethink everything. Press play, because when we take care of the bees, we take care of everything. Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.