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What happens when a data-driven nutrition scientist sits down with one of the wellness world's biggest advocates for whole-food living and tackles some of the most controversial nutrition debates head-on? In this powerful and nuanced conversation, Darin Olien welcomes naturopathic doctor, researcher, educator, and science communicator Dr. Matthew Nagra for an evidence-based exploration of plant protein, muscle growth, fiber, seed oils, saturated fat, nutrition misinformation, social media influencers, and the future of nutritional science. Together they unpack why outcomes matter more than mechanisms, why plant proteins perform just as well as animal proteins for strength and muscle gain, the truth about seed oils and omega-6 fats, the overwhelming evidence supporting fiber consumption, and how people can learn to evaluate nutrition claims more critically in a world flooded with misinformation. This episode is a masterclass in scientific literacy, critical thinking, and practical nutrition. What You'll Learn Why plant protein performs just as well as animal protein for muscle growth The difference between nutrition mechanisms and real-world outcomes How social media amplifies nutrition misinformation Why Dr. Nagra began challenging viral dietary myths The strongest evidence supporting plant-based nutrition What the research actually says about seed oils The truth behind omega-6 to omega-3 ratios Why beef tallow isn't the miracle food social media claims How fiber may be the most important nutrient most people ignore What the Plant-Based Diet Index reveals about longevity The Stanford twin study and what it found about plant-based diets How to become more scientifically literate in a confusing nutrition landscape Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Tru Niagen and the science of NAD+ 00:02:37 – Introducing Dr. Matthew Nagra 00:03:22 – Why nutrition misinformation spreads so easily 00:05:15 – Matthew's mission to bring scientific literacy to nutrition 00:06:27 – Seeing the real-world consequences of viral health advice 00:07:03 – Why social media nutrition myths affect actual patients 00:08:06 – The evolution of nutrition science over the last decade 00:08:32 – Plant protein versus animal protein: where the debate began 00:09:17 – Essential amino acids and protein quality explained 00:09:40 – Why combining plant foods solves amino acid concerns 00:09:57 – Digestibility scores and the reality of protein absorption 00:10:36 – The landmark vegan versus omnivore muscle growth studies 00:11:15 – Why outcomes matter more than mechanisms 00:11:44 – The exercise analogy that explains nutrition science 00:12:30 – Social media fearmongering around lectins, oxalates, and plants 00:13:05 – Do nutrition influencers actually believe what they promote? 00:14:27 – The dangers of extreme dietary ideology 00:15:19 – Health misinformation versus harmless misinformation 00:16:01 – Why poor dietary choices can take decades to show consequences 00:16:27 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:20:08 – Human adaptability and delayed health consequences 00:21:29 – Darin's vision for a more plant-forward future 00:22:17 – Plant-based momentum, backlash, and social narratives 00:23:14 – Media influence and public confusion around nutrition 00:24:14 – Why "just eat more plants" remains powerful advice 00:25:09 – How Matthew helps people understand scientific research 00:25:45 – "Doctor Nagra cured my science illiteracy" 00:26:12 – The power of live nutrition debates 00:27:16 – Why real-time debates reveal weak arguments 00:27:43 – Today's hottest nutrition controversies 00:28:07 – Ultra-processed foods and the growing nuance in the discussion 00:29:01 – What actually makes a food ultra-processed? 00:29:29 – Saturated fat, butter, and beef tallow 00:29:55 – The Minnesota Coronary Experiment controversy 00:31:13 – Cherry-picking studies versus evaluating the full body of evidence 00:32:03 – Why polyunsaturated fats continue to show benefits 00:32:38 – The strongest arguments for eating more plants 00:33:01 – Why fiber may be the most powerful nutrient in nutrition 00:33:42 – Patreon break 00:35:15 – The Plant-Based Diet Index explained 00:35:51 – Swapping animal protein for plant protein and reducing mortality risk 00:36:31 – Matthew's personal journey into plant-based nutrition 00:37:28 – Losing weight and improving asthma through dietary change 00:38:23 – Going fully plant-based and staying consistent 00:39:02 – The influence of Earthlings and animal ethics 00:40:14 – Commitment, discipline, and lifestyle change 00:41:05 – Following the evidence wherever it leads 00:42:08 – Being wrong, learning, and improving scientific understanding 00:42:49 – The joy of dissecting studies and uncovering nuance 00:43:39 – Checking bias and evaluating animal-food research fairly 00:45:37 – Environmental contaminants and modern food systems 00:45:58 – Matthew's 40,000-word seed oil review 00:46:48 – How seed oils are actually processed 00:47:26 – Bleaching, refining, and common misconceptions 00:47:58 – Omega-6 fats and inflammation myths 00:48:43 – The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio debate 00:49:24 – Why increasing omega-3s matters more than avoiding omega-6s 00:50:08 – Hexane, chemical extraction, and seed oil safety 00:51:11 – Beef tallow's resurgence and why it's happening 00:52:07 – What the evidence says about saturated fat 00:52:50 – Chocolate, stearic acid, and cardiovascular health 00:55:27 – New research on plant-based diets and biological aging 00:55:56 – Meeting Stanford researcher Christopher Gardner 00:56:33 – The Stanford twin study on plant-based eating 00:57:23 – Common criticisms of the twin study 00:58:03 – Funding accusations and scientific credibility 00:59:12 – Matthew's daily routine and nutrition habits 01:00:03 – How he tracks new nutrition research every morning 01:00:47 – Training, recovery, and building muscle on plants 01:02:13 – Soccer, strength training, and athletic performance 01:03:10 – Lane Norton, nutrition debates, and professional disagreement 01:04:22 – The future of nutrition communication and public education 01:05:00 – Final thoughts on evidence, health, and helping people think critically Thank You to Our Sponsors Truniagen: Go to www.truniagen.com and use code DARINOLIEN20 at checkout for 20% off Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Dr. Matthew Nagra Website: drmatthewnagra.com Instagram: @dr.matthewnagra Book an Appointment Here! Download: Free Cholesterol Guide Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "The most valuable nutrition skill in today's world may not be knowing what to eat—it's knowing how to think. In an age of viral misinformation, cherry-picked studies, and extreme dietary tribes, the ability to evaluate evidence, understand nuance, and focus on real-world outcomes becomes a superpower. The strongest dietary patterns consistently point in the same direction: more whole plant foods, more fiber, less dogma, and a commitment to following the evidence wherever it leads."  

DAMIONCarnival Corporation's data breach exposed personal data of nearly 6 million customers: An April social engineering attack on an employee account compromised names, dates of birth, and government-issued ID numbers. WHO DO YOU BLAMESkills: Technology & Cybersecurity: Experience with information technology and cybersecurity matters is increasingly important to mitigate the risks our business faces, promote innovation and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological ageLeast represented 5/11CEO Josh WeinsteinNO: at Carnival since 2002, started as General CounselSir Johathon BandNO: First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, the most senior officer position in the British Navy (2006 to 2009, when he retired); Admiral and Commander-in-Chief Fleet (2002 to 2006); Served as a naval officer in increasing positions of authority (1967 to 2002)Jason CahillyNO: CEO Dragon Group LLC, provides capital and business management consulting and advisory services worldwide; The NBA: CFO & Chief Strategic Officer; Goldman Sachs: Partner; Global Co-Head of Media and Telecommunications; Head of Principal Investing for Technology, Media & TelecommunicationsNelda ConnorsNO: CEO/Chair Pine Grove Holdings, a privately held investment company; CEO Atkore International, manufacturer of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions; VP Eaton Corporation, electrical and automotive supplierLaura WeilNO: Founder Village Lane Advisory LLC, specializes in providing executive and strategic consulting services to retailers COO New York & Company, women's apparel and accessories retailer; CEO Ashley Stewart, women's apparel retailer; CEO Urban Brands, apparel retailer; COO AnnTaylor Stores, women's apparel retailer; CFO American Eagle Outfitters, apparel retailerAudit Committee: Oversee management's risk assessment processes to identify principal and emerging risks, including financial, IT, cybersecurity and non-HESS operational risksLaura Weil*: NOJason Cahilly: NOJeffrey Gearhart: NOWalmart Corporate Secretary and lawyerStuart Subotnick: NOCEO at Metromedia Company, wireless/communications, until 2010; Carnival director since 1987 Health, Environmental, Safety and Security Committee: Oversee management's processes to identify principal and emerging health, environmental, safety, security and sustainability-related risks, including those related to ship operations and cybersecurity, RAAS health, environmental, safety, security audits, IAG and external investigations into significant ship incidents, and health, environmental, safety, security-related hotline complaints, and assess the steps management has taken to minimize such risks.Sir Johathon Band*: NONelda Connors: NOHelen Deeble: NOFormer CEO P&O Ferries Division Holdings, shipping and logistics businessKatie Lahey: NOExecutive Chair Korn Ferry Australasia, leadership and talent firmMicky Arison (75%): Exec Chair and former CEO and 7% stockholderThe CEO Pay Ratio1,063:124 retail CEOs made as much in a day as their typical employee earned in a year — and a big one didn't. WHO DO YOU BLAMEThe separation of CEO and Chair: Hamilton E. James Chair/Ron Vachris MMNot uniqueOnly 50% of the board is men. WTF?uniqueOne share = one voteNot uniqueState of HQ = WashingtonAlso StarbucksState of Inc = WashingtonAlso StarbucksPledge of allegiance to stakeholdersCostco generally has: Higher wages; Better benefits; Lower turnover; Higher sales per employee.Industry-leading employee compensation AND Self-imposed low-margin pricing philosophyWalmart only low-margin pricingOther comps:Todd Vasos of Dollar General, Shane O'Kelly of AutoZone, Gerald Morgan of Texas Roadhouse, Jack Sinclair of Sprouts Farmers Market, William Stengel of Genuine Parts Company, Michael Creedon of Dollar Tree, Ronald Sargent of Kroger, Lauren Hobart of Dick's Sporting Goods, Joshua Kobza of Restaurant Brands Inc., Kecia Steelman of Ulta Beauty, Scott Boatwright of Chipotle, Ted Decker of Home Depot, Bob Eddy of BJ's Wholesale Club, Corie Barry of Best Buy, James Conroy of Ross Stores, Chris Turner and David Gibbs of Yum Brands, Chris Kempczinski of McDonald's, Marvin Ellison of Lowe's, Brian Cornell of Target, Ernie Herrman of TJX Companies, Doug McMillon of Walmart, Brian Niccol of Starbucks, Hal Lawton of Tractor Supply Co, Laura Alber of Williams-SonomaFigma Gets an Activist Investor. Exhibit A on Why Companies Don't Want to Go Public. Figma's first year as a public company hasn't gone well. Findell Capital Management said it needs to take steps to shed its unwarranted reputation as an artificial-intelligence “loser.” WHO DO YOU BLAME?Figma founder and CEO Dylan Field: Owns 10% of shares but 72% of voting power: Class B shares worth 15 votes per shareDylan owns 158 Class A Shares (or 0.00003556% of 444,278,887)And Chair$5B net worth$865M total summary compensation in 2025; $91M in 2024Nominating Agreement:Figma must nominate Dylan Field to be a director and include him in the proxy statementThe company must use its resources to back him up and actively convince other shareholders to vote for him In response to a question about how he was going to change the world, Dylan said he was going to build better software for drones.Bro fest sausage party2 of 9 directors are womenTop 5 NEOs all dudesPeter ThielForced Dylan to drop out of Brown for a dumb fellowshipVC Blowhardiness on the BoardVC dude John Lilly (Greylock): Lead Independent Director2nd longest tenure (2014)Member of the Audit Committee; Member of the Nominating Committee (only Lilly and Rimer)VC dude Andrew Reed (Sequoia)Director at debt-maker Klarna Group (also way down since IPO): down roughly 54% from its initial $40.00 IPO price, and down nearly 68% from its all-time highMember of the Compensation Committee (which modeled Dylan's pay package after Elon Musk)VC dude Danny Rimer (Index Ventures)Director since 2014B.A. in History and Literature from HarvardMember of the Compensation Committee (which modeled Dylan's pay package after Elon Musk)Member of the Nominating Committee (only Lilly and Rimer)Luis von AhnDuolingo co-founder and CEO2025: shared an internal email outlining Duolingo's new "AI-first" strategy where Duolingo would “gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle”Stated that "AI is a better teacher than humans" and that the future role of teachers would be reduced to providing "childcare."Blamed the controversy on a "lack of context" in his original statements"AI-First" memo goes viral: $389; today $118MATTDanone, Starbucks shine in methane-reduction rankingDanone is the only company in the group aligned with the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative backed by 150 countries that targets a 30 percent reduction in global levels of the gas by 2030. The French multinational also leads the pack in progress toward its target, having come close to hitting it five years ahead of schedule.WHO DO YOU CREDIT?Chair of the CSR committee Lise Kingo (9% influence), one of three directors tagged as merit directorsmaster's degree in Responsibility & Business from the University of Bathbachelor degrees in Religions and Ancient Greek Artbachelor's degree in Marketing and Economicscertificate as International Director from INSEADEx Novo Nordisk environmental affairs, internal audit, compliance, human resources, communication, branding and sustainabilityHelped create the UN SDGs and the UN Global CompactSomehow only bats 559 on carbon intensity (career) and 415 for scope 1/2 (career)Also, using deference metrics, the ONLY DIRECTOR tagged as fully independentEmployee rep member of the CSR committee Bettina Theissig (5% influence) and the employees of DanoneThe committee charter mandates employees get a say: At least two thirds of the CSR Committee must be independent, as defined by the AFEP-MEDEF Code. At least one Director representing employees must be a member of the Committee.In France (Danone's domicile), the European Investment Bank found that French employees were the most aware of environmental issues - 82% of French employees said they were highly concerned about environmental issues, highest in EuropeLead Independent Director and chair of the Nom/comp committee who put together the comp plan, Valerie Chapoulaud-Floquet15% influence, second to the 18% influence CEO (democracy!!), got 99.16% shareholder approval in April (even as CEO got 89.73% approval and pay got 93.19% approval)20% of short-term pay and 30% of long-term pay is based on hitting sustainability targetsWhen you pay a CEO to do a thing, they are more likely to do a thingEx-CEO Emmanuel FaberOusted in 2021 by the board of directors and activist investors, he transformed Danone into an “enterprise a mission” (a French version of a B corp)Investors voted 99% in favor of the move and a year later ousted Faber, the board resigned, and the new board and CEO are basically moving back towards being environmental leaders because it paid offShort term share price laggedHe said in 2024 that nature is “at the core” of Danone, It took the stock 3 years from Faber's ousting to return to Faber levels - and in the meantime, they were sued for plastics and emissionsIsn't this HIS win?Current CEO Antoine de Saint-AffriqueBecause CEOGM Board Director Jonathan McNeill Stepping DownCEO of DVx Ventures. Ex COO at Lyft Inc. and ex president, Global Sales, Delivery and Service at Tesla, current director at Lululemon, GM director since 2022, on the Governance and Corporate Responsibility committee and Risk and Cybersecurity committee.We know that half of boards on average think someone on the board should be replaced - did the GM board not like McNeill?WHO/WHAT WOULD WE BLAME FOR PUSHING MCNEILL OUT?Outsider dude bro DRLet's be honest, McNeill worked at much more… modern?... companies than GMThe board is OLD SCHOOL - ex Northrop Grumman, ex Visa, ex Lazard, ex HP, ex eBay, ex Novartis, ex Walmart, other directorships at Goldman, Huntsman, P&G… these are professional, insular boardsMeanwhile, he's investing as a VC in AI, other auto/mobility startups, comes from boards that are bro founder lead (Tesla, Lyft) He's invested in AI, crypto, heavy tech, intertwined with VCs all overNot deferential enoughBarra is connected to 94% - THE ENTIRE - boardMcNeill has the highest network power on the board at $9tn, higher than even Mary Barra (who is super connected), but is NOT a power player in the board community of GM - the dominant board communities for GM are massive blue chip US companies, where McNeill has deeper connections in smaller IT/tech focused companiesHe doesn't need the pay, he gets nothing for the connections really, he has connection to Barra but his network is different - was he too independent?Pissed he doesn't have enough influence McNeill has the LOWEST influence on the GM board at 4%He's relatively new, younger, working as a VC where you have a lot of power of capital allocation“I don't need this shit” effect?Too many womenMcNeill's dvX ventures portfolio team is 6 dudes and 1 womendvX entire operations staff is two woman - guess what they do“Chief of Staff” (ie, HR)Executive Assistant (yes, listed on the team)Board is 2 women, 3 men (McNeill not on board)This one seems unlikely I guess?Too busy, meh, move onOne of dvX portfolio companies is curbee, with GM Ventures' Kurt Baumgarten on the board (and the dvX co-founder is founder of Curbee)McNeill on at least 3 of his portfolio boards or advisory committees, plus LULU and GM…

The salon industry is constantly changing. It always has and it always will. Some of the changes you'll like and others you won't. Either way, understanding what drives change allows you to anticipate the future and prepare for the opportunities that come with change. In this episode, I walk through 10 drivers of change that are reshaping how salons operate, who clients are becoming, and how the competitive landscape is shifting in ways that will catch a lot of people off guard.Some of what I cover will feel familiar. Some of it might surprise you. But the final point on my list is the one I think very few people in the industry are talking about, and I genuinely believe it could be the most significant shift we see over the next decade. If you care about where your business and this industry are heading, this one is worth your time.IN THIS EPISODE:Why the competitive landscape is shifting and what it means for employee-based salon owners specificallyHow economic pressure and changing consumer behaviour are forcing salons to operate differentlyThe generational shift happening at both ends of the workforce and what it means for salon ownershipWhy AI will not replace hairdressers, and how it could actually free salon owners up to focus on what matters mostThe surprising prediction about who the salon owner of the future might be and why it could be good news for the industryWhat the Anthropic report on AI and employment reveals about where hairdressing sits relative to other industriesEPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Introduction: thinking about the future of the salon industry[01:14] Understanding the forces that drive change before they arrive[01:42] Driver 1: Where competition is now coming from in hairdressing[03:00] Driver 2: Rising costs, slim margins, and a changing economy[04:00] Driver 3: How government regulation is reshaping how salons hire[05:00] Driver 4: How employee expectations have fundamentally shifted post-COVID[06:12] Driver 5: What clients want now and how appointment patterns are changing[07:16] Driver 6: Generational change from Gen Z to ageing baby boomer owners[09:05] Driver 7: Environmental pressures and what they mean for salons[10:00] Driver 8: How salon design is evolving to reflect a changing world[10:17] Driver 9: Technology, AI, and why the human side of hairdressing gets more valuable[12:36] Driver 10: Who will actually own salons in the future[13:15] The Anthropic report and what it says about hairdressing and AI risk[15:00] Why disrupted professionals may turn to the salon industry next[16:02] What this all means for you and where to get helpWant MORE to help you GROW?

This episode is brought to you by Audible, Fatty15 and Z Biotics. Sperm counts are down 50%. Fertility rates are collapsing. Miscarriages, hormone dysfunction, chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, environmental toxins, sleep deprivation, cannabis use, and modern stress are all colliding into what fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, author of The Fertility Formula, calls a growing reproductive health crisis. This conversation breaks down why fertility is one of the strongest indicators of overall health, how inflammation damages eggs, sperm, mitochondria, and hormones, why "healthy" people are still struggling to conceive, and the exact lifestyle, nutrition, testing, and environmental changes that can dramatically improve fertility outcomes for both men and women. Chase and Dr. Crawford also share deeply personal stories about pregnancy loss, the emotional toll of infertility, and how couples can better support each other through one of life's hardest journeys. You will learn: Fertility is a powerful marker of overall metabolic and cellular health Chronic inflammation is one of the biggest hidden drivers of infertility Sperm counts have dropped 50% over the last 50 years Cannabis use is strongly linked to sperm DNA damage and miscarriage risk TRT can significantly suppress or permanently impair sperm production Sleep may be the single most powerful fertility intervention available Women and men respond differently to fasting, cold exposure, and stress Insulin resistance is affecting far more "healthy" people than they realize Environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors are major fertility disruptors Men can dramatically improve fertility in as little as 90 days Pregnancy loss requires emotional support, community, and medical follow-up Follow Natalie @nataliecrawfordmd Follow Chase @chase_chewning -----  00:00 - The fertility crisis nobody is talking about 02:24 - Why fertility rates are rapidly declining 03:54 - Fertility as a marker of overall health 05:14 - Chronic inflammation explained 07:33 - The "walkie talkie" theory of hormones 10:10 - Detaching from the identity of being "healthy" 13:00 - TRT and male fertility risks 17:09 - Why men are 50% of the fertility equation 18:54 - Cannabis and sperm DNA damage 22:01 - Plastics, fragrances & endocrine disruptors 24:48 - Why men need to show up during fertility journeys 32:25 - Sauna use and sperm health 35:00 - Cold plunges, fasting & female hormones 37:34 - Best fertility-supporting nutrition strategies 43:53 - Why men can improve fertility in 90 days 44:44 - Women, egg reserves & aging explained 52:43 - The #1 thing you can do for mitochondrial health 55:11 - Fertility tests every person should know 01:00:17 - Why every man should get a semen analysis 01:04:11 - Should everyone freeze eggs and sperm? 01:09:15 - Chronic inflammation & insulin resistance explained 01:17:13 - How stress directly impacts fertility 01:19:11 - Practical ways to reduce inflammation 01:21:43 - The emotional reality of miscarriage & pregnancy loss 01:26:29 - What to do medically after pregnancy loss 01:29:08 - What "Ever Forward" means to Natalie ----- Episode resources: Audible - Get a FREE 30-day trial and start listening to your next favorite audiobook today ZBiotics - Use code EVERFORWARD10 to save 10% on the probiotic drink before drinking Fatty15 - Use code EVERFORWARD for an additional 15% off the 90-day starter kit Get Natalie's new book "The Fertility Formula"

Send us Fan MailChange your space before it changes you. In today's episode, we take spring cleaning beyond clutter, closets, and open windows, and into the places your nervous system has been quietly living. From stale routines to screen fatigue, environmental design, emotional buildup, and the way your home can shape your mental health, this episode is a sharp reminder that change does not only happen inside your mind. Sometimes, it starts with the air you breathe, the space you keep, and the patterns you stop dragging into the next season. If your brain has been asking for a reset, maybe start by opening a window before blaming your entire personality.Episode Reference:#466 | Instead of New Year's Resolutions, Do THIS - https://apple.co/4aWMjLFHere's a related episode that builds on today's conversation:#491 | How to Create Space for Your Feelings - https://apple.co/43oj8hv Learn more about:

According to Greenpeace USA, the Center for Biological Diversity, and California Environmental Voters, Tom Steyer has the best climate policies of the frontrunners.

It took Robin Emdon 10 years to finish a six-year degree. On the 20-minute drive home from celebrating with his brother, he started counting what procrastination had actually cost him: relationships, finances, career, health. By the time he pulled into his driveway, he was furious. He was a trained life coach. And he didn't have the cure. That moment sent him into 900 research studies on procrastination and what he found will completely change how you think about why you delay, avoid, and stall on the things that matter most. Procrastination isn't a character flaw or a discipline problem. It's hardwired into your brain and there's a science-backed way to work with it instead of against it. In this high-energy, deeply practical conversation, George sits down with Robin J. Emdon, accountability coach, creator of GetResultsology®, and host of the GoalBusters Podcast, to unpack the real psychology behind why entrepreneurs stay stuck and exactly what to do about it. This one is equal parts neuroscience and permission slip. You'll leave with a completely new framework for productivity and the clarity to finally stop mistaking busyness for progress. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why procrastination and productivity are just vehicles and what you're actually driving toward The brain science behind why we're hardwired to procrastinate (and why it's not your fault) The three neurotransmitters that determine your productivity state and how to activate them Robin's Inner Productivity Team: the Conductor, the Scholar, and the Fun-Sized Warrior Why setting big goals can actually trigger procrastination and what to use instead How external accountability can raise goal achievement by up to 33% The Pomodoro technique and how to use it to break patterns and build momentum fast Why the most productive environment isn't always the tidiest one The four questions that cut through any form of self-deception around avoidance How to connect your daily micro-actions to your Personal Life Vision Key Takeaways: ✔️Procrastination is what stops you from living the life of your dreams. Productivity is what gets you there. ✔️We're hardwired to procrastinate. The brain's limbic system is designed for survival, not creativity.  ✔️To get into the groove of productivity, you need three neurotransmitters present: dopamine (the Conductor), acetylcholine (the Scholar), and noradrenaline (the Fun-Sized Warrior). When all three are active, you're in flow. ✔️Goals create obligation. Obligation creates anxiety. Anxiety triggers threat modality which shuts down your prefrontal cortex entirely. Use micro-deadlines and clear next steps instead ✔️External accountability is one of the most powerful productivity tools available.  ✔️One POM (25-minute focused block) is enough to start. You don't have to solve everything today. You just have to begin. ✔️The four questions that cut through any avoidance:  What are you pretending not to know?  What are you pretending not to see?  Where else does this show up in your life?  And what is it costing you? Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — Robin's origin story: 10 years for a six-year degree and the 20-minute drive that changed everything [01:09] — Welcome and intro: the Procrastination Slayer enters the building [04:23] — Room 100 and the most useless-but-entertaining fact you'll hear today [05:40] — Why Robin doesn't actually care about procrastination or productivity [08:13] — The Personal Life Vision: what you're really working towards [09:02] — 900 research studies, one cold coffee shop, and a furious life coach [13:20] — What procrastination actually costs: relationships, finances, career, and health [17:39] — Turning the science into plain English and why that's Robin's superpower [19:00] — Why goals can cause procrastination (and what to use instead) [22:12] — You're hardwired to procrastinate: the limbic system explained [26:29] — The prefrontal cortex: where rational thinking lives and why it shuts down under stress [30:34] — The three neurotransmitters you need to get in the groove [31:32] — Meet the Conductor: dopamine and the music of your life [33:29] — Meet the Scholar: acetylcholine and the lost superpower of childhood focus [35:58] — Meet the Fun-Sized Warrior: noradrenaline and productive pressure [38:31] — George's Marine brain, the Fun-Sized Warrior, and "put them away" [39:29] — Environmental design: why George's clean garage unlocks 10 hours of focus [41:39] — What to do when you're procrastinating: structure, next steps, and feedback loops [43:03] — Why we're herd animals and why AI accountability will never replace a human [44:30] — The procrastination disguised as preparation (and the printer Robin didn't need) [46:05] — Productivity meter: how to tell the difference between real work and rearranging deck chairs [54:44] — What to do today: just do something, even for five minutes [57:00] — The Pomodoro technique and Robin's POM system for daily momentum [58:46] — Why goals trigger threat modality and what the science actually recommends [1:00:14] — Victor Hugo, Les Misérables, and the extreme distraction-free environment that worked [1:01:37] — George's 10-minute POM pattern interrupt and how to build from there [1:04:53] — Robin shares free resources and how to connect [1:06:04] — George's challenge: set a 20-minute timer the moment the episode ends Connect with Robin Website: getresultsology.com  GoalBusters Podcast: getresultsology.com/podcast  Instagram: @robinjemdon — instagram.com/robinjemdon  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robinjemdon Free video course: skyrocketyourproductivitychallenge.com  Free book: reallyusefultips.com Your Challenge This Week: Robin answers his messages. That's the point. If something from this episode landed send him a message and tell him what it was.  And if you have a burning question for Round 2 (because George is already planning it) send George a DM on Instagram. He's building an arsenal for the next conversation. The Alliance: George's community for entrepreneurs who are done with distraction and ready to build with intention. Real strategy, real people, real accountability. 1:1 Private Coaching: Limited availability. If you want George on the field with you, not coaching from the sideline, apply to work together directly. Live Retreats: Immersive in-person experiences for entrepreneurs ready to stop performing and start executing on what actually matters.

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Episode Summary Cooper Freeman, Alaska director for the Center for Biological Diversity, returns to the Rewilding Earth podcast and joins host Jack Humphrey for a transparent, gritty, and surprisingly hopeful update from the frontlines of Alaskan conservation. Navigating a relentless onslaught of fast-tracked industrial projects and regulatory procedures gutted under the current administration, Cooper outlines […] Read full article: Episode 175: How Bedrock Environmental Laws Are Holding the Line in Alaska (For Now) with Cooper Freeman

Cost Segregation is the key to unlocking accelerated depreciation and all of the tax benefits that come from that. https://costsegregationguys.com/estateespressopodcast/Visit the Cost Segregation Guys to see how they can save you a ton on your taxes. ---------------On today's show we are talking about where AI can be useful in underwriting. The process of building a professional underwriting model for a real estate project has always been labor intensive. Not because the math is difficult, but because the information is fragmented.You might have architectural drawings in PDF format. A market study in another PDF. Construction pricing in a series of spreadsheets. Environmental reports, zoning summaries, utility studies, financing terms, lease comparables, demographic data, all living in separate silos.The challenge is not the formula. The challenge is translating information from one format into another without introducing errors.That's where artificial intelligence is quietly changing the economics of real estate development.----------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

In this episode, the conversation dives deep into one of the most talked-about topics in modern basketball development: the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA). With so many new drills, methods, and opinions flooding the basketball coaching space, the episode breaks down what CLA actually is, what it is not, and why it matters for coaches at every level. Rather than treating the CLA as some revolutionary replacement for traditional coaching, the discussion reframes it as another valuable tool in a coach's toolbox—one rooted in helping athletes learn through problem-solving, exploration, and representative game situations.The episode also explores the balance between innovation and tradition in coaching. From small-sided games and perception-action coupling to the importance of repetition, confidence-building, and technical development, the conversation emphasizes that great coaching is not about blindly following trends or rejecting old methods—it's about understanding when and how to use different approaches. Coaches are encouraged to stay open-minded, continue learning, and ultimately build adaptable systems that serve the individual athlete in front of them.00:00 – Why the Constraints-Led Approach has become confusing in basketball coaching04:27 – The range of opinions on CLA across all coaching levels04:58 – Coaches have always used constraints, even unintentionally05:18 – The difference between using constraints and coaching through a constraints-led approach05:49 – Improving as a coach through innovation, research, and learning science06:06 – Simplifying the scientific definition of the CLA06:33 – Teaching through problem-solving instead of constant verbal instruction06:59 – Environmental, individual, and task constraints explained07:22 – Avoiding survivorship bias in player development07:42 – Why coaches should stay open-minded to new methods07:46 – What the CLA is NOT: misconceptions coaches have08:04 – Why CLA is more than just small-sided games08:21 – Representative learning and why players need game-like environments08:58 – The value of on-air training within a constraints-led framework09:35 – Examples of using constraints in shooting and finishing drills10:33 – Why CLA does not eliminate coaching or verbal teaching10:59 – The “order of operations” for teaching and learning11:27 – Guiding players through questions instead of giving answers11:55 – Removing coach ego from the learning process12:26 – Feel-based decisions vs IQ-based decisions in basketball13:09 – Why some decisions cannot be coached verbally in real time14:12 – The misconception that CLA ignores technique14:35 – Functional movement variability and adaptable skill execution15:06 – Building technique without overloading players with cues15:50 – Repetition, block training, and motor learning16:31 – Confidence-building and groove shooting within skill development17:21 – Why detailed coaching knowledge still matters18:18 – When coaches should explicitly teach versus let players discover19:37 – Adapting coaching styles to different athletes and learning histories20:13 – Why slower learning can lead to better long-term retention21:00 – Balancing quality and quantity of repetitions21:41 – The importance of confidence work in player development22:15 – Why simply “rolling the ball out” is not CLA coaching22:40 – Intentionality and specificity in designing constraints23:09 – Developing a balanced coaching toolbox through continuous learningMake sure to check out our BRAND NEW coaches platform as well as our other resources:Website - https://byanymeanscoaches.com/Book - https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-bookIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another coach who's looking to improve their teaching and player development process. Every share helps us continue bringing high-level coaching conversations to the basketball community.

In this episode, host Eklavya Gupte sits down with Marijn van Diessen, CEO of STX Group, one of the world's leading environmental commodity traders. The conversation explores Europe's strategic pivot toward domestic energy sources, the explosive growth potential of biomethane as a gas substitute, and the surge in demand for renewable certificates driven by AI data centers — alongside the challenge of creating liquid markets for products that exist only as digital attestations. Van Diessen explains both the parallels and distinctions between environmental and traditional energy trading. Like oil and gas, environmental commodities require logistics, storage and physical infrastructure. But unlike fossil fuels, they're far more sensitive to regulatory shifts — where a single policy change can trigger volatility as dramatic as any geopolitical shock.

What if the future of urban transportation isn't more roads, more trains, or even flying cars—but an on-demand network of autonomous vehicles gliding above traffic? In Episode 168 of the Agents of Innovation Podcast, host Francisco Gonzalez sits down with Jeral Poskey, Founder & CEO of Swyft Cities, to discuss a revolutionary approach to urban mobility that could transform how people move through cities such as Miami, Los Angeles, and beyond. A former transportation executive at Google with degrees from the Stanford University and the University of Texas at Austin, Poskey explains why traditional solutions—including additional road lanes, autonomous cars, subways, and flying vehicles—may not solve growing congestion challenges. Instead, Swyft Cities has developed "Whoosh," a network of autonomous cable-guided vehicles that travel above traffic, allowing passengers to take nonstop, on-demand trips between destinations. The conversation explores how this technology works, its potential applications in South Florida, the economics of transportation infrastructure, environmental benefits, real-estate integration, and why Miami could become one of the world's premier demonstration sites for next-generation urban mobility. Francisco also draws connections to Henry Flagler's transformational infrastructure investments in Florida and discusses how innovative transportation solutions can support economic mobility and quality of life for residents. Topics include: * The limitations of autonomous vehicles and flying cars * How Swyft Cities' "Whoosh" system works * Why Miami and South Florida are ideal testing grounds * Transportation infrastructure costs and scalability * Real estate development opportunities * Environmental and quality-of-life benefits * The future of mobility in growing metropolitan regions * Current projects in California, New Zealand, and beyond Learn more about Swyft Cities: https://swyftcities.com Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v6dOc0w1Nq8 Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, philanthropists, and artists who are shaping the future. Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: / / innovationradio X: / https://x.com/agentinnovation Facebook: / / agentsofinnovationpodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network -- and our group trips -- through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org and subscribe to our free newsletter at: https://fearlessjourneys.substack.com 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – From Texas to Google: Jeral's transportation journey 04:38 – Why autonomous cars and flying taxis won't solve traffic 05:50 – How the "Whoosh" cable-based transit system works 07:24 – Disney transportation, gondolas, and future cities 11:10 – Building transit networks with a LEGO-like approach 14:03 – Comparing infrastructure costs to rail and subways 18:04 – Real estate development and the "horizontal elevator" concept 21:30 – On-demand, nonstop transportation above traffic 25:45 – Current projects in California and around the world 29:03 – Addressing public concerns and common misconceptions 30:25 – The promise of frictionless urban mobility 31:43 – Environmental benefits and reducing urban sprawl 34:02 – The partnerships needed to bring Swyft Cities to Florida 37:05 – Henry Flagler's vision and building Florida's future 40:01 – Solving the short-distance trips that cause most congestion 42:22 – Transportation, affordability, and economic mobility 47:47 – Potential applications across South Florida 52:02 – Why Miami could become a global showcase city 53:51 – Lessons from Medellín's cable car transformation 55:56 – New Zealand demonstration project and open house 57:07 – Fearless Journeys and a future visit to Christchurch 58:15 – How to connect with Swyft Cities 59:00 – Final thoughts

What happens when a group of high schoolers turns a $5,000 competition win into a global movement?In this episode, Dr. Joseph sits down with Abhi Tenneti and Ayush Garg — the high school founders of Green Silicon Valley — an organization run entirely by students, for students, bringing free STEM and environmental education to elementary and middle school classrooms around the world.We talk about how these young leaders scaled from a single middle school in Santa Clara to over 500 volunteers across seven countries — from Tunisia to Pakistan, China to Nigeria. They share the powerful story of their partnership with an organization in Lagos, Nigeria, where environmental education is being woven into a broader fight against poverty and violence — teaching not just STEM, but real skills to help young people build a future outside of military conscription and gang violence.We get into the nitty-gritty of running a youth-led organization: the fundraising struggles, the cold-emailing strategy that landed them international partnerships, the hands-on kits that turn saltwater into electricity, and their vision for a world where peer-to-peer climate education is embedded in every school system.This episode is a testament to what happens when we trust young people to lead, teach, and organize. The climate movement needs more than seasoned experts — it needs youth power, and Green Silicon Valley is showing us exactly what that looks like.What we talk about:

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What happens when a doctor starts questioning the very system he was trained in? In this eye-opening and deeply important conversation, Darin Olien sits down with physician and metabolic health expert Dr. Dan Reardon to unpack the exploding GLP-1 weight loss drug phenomenon, the collapse of foundational health principles, and the dangerous trend of masking chronic disease instead of addressing root causes. Together, they dive into protein myths, obesity culture, pharmaceutical incentives, body positivity, metabolic dysfunction, chronic disease, and the growing "Wild West" of weight-loss injections like semaglutide and Mounjaro. But this conversation goes much deeper than weight loss. Dr. Reardon reveals his revolutionary focus on "deprescribing" medications—helping patients safely come off statins, blood pressure medications, psychiatric drugs, and GLP-1 injections by restoring the body's innate healing systems. This episode is a powerful exploration of personal sovereignty, metabolic health, medical integrity, and why the human body may be far more intelligent than modern medicine gives it credit for. What You'll Learn Why the current protein obsession may be misunderstood How the body recycles amino acids and adapts to exercise The hidden problems with ultra-high protein consumption Why GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and Mounjaro are raising serious concerns The cultural shift from body positivity to weight-loss injections The pharmaceutical industry's incentives around obesity medications Why most people using GLP-1 drugs are not changing their lifestyle habits The side effects associated with semaglutide and related drugs How chronic disease is often treated symptomatically instead of at the root cause Why Dr. Reardon focuses on "deprescribing" medications The importance of metabolic health and foundational lifestyle medicine How modern medicine often ignores why symptoms are happening in the first place Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality and frequency-based wellness 00:02:00 – Introducing Dr. Dan Reardon and the focus of today's conversation 00:02:39 – Protein myths and amino acid recycling in the body 00:03:00 – GLP-1 injections, semaglutide, and the weight-loss drug explosion 00:03:38 – Pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, bone loss, and hidden side effects 00:04:00 – Dr. Reardon's mission to "deprescribe" medications 00:04:22 – Why symptoms and inflammation often exist for a reason 00:04:45 – Darin and Dan reconnect after more than a decade 00:05:39 – Their original conversation about protein and muscle breakdown 00:06:11 – How the body recycles amino acids instead of wasting them 00:06:59 – Questioning mainstream protein requirements 00:08:00 – Plants as the original source of amino acids 00:08:27 – Why protein discussions remain controversial 00:08:46 – Appetite regulation, exercise, and protein utilization 00:09:27 – The flipped food pyramid and rising protein recommendations 00:10:11 – Darin critiques the meat-heavy food system 00:11:05 – Subsidized meat production and processed food systems 00:11:54 – Environmental impacts of increased protein consumption 00:12:15 – Longevity science and the dangers of excess protein intake 00:13:17 – Cancer risk, mortality, and overconsumption of protein 00:13:47 – The absurdity of protein-fortified processed foods 00:14:17 – Observing GLP-1 users still eating ultra-processed foods 00:15:04 – Society abandoning foundational health principles 00:15:50 – The body's natural GLP-1 mechanisms through movement and nutrition 00:17:08 – How semaglutide was originally developed 00:18:00 – Why injected GLP-1 drugs are not "natural" GLP-1 00:19:13 – Softening pharmaceutical language to increase acceptance 00:20:00 – The "Wild West" rollout of GLP-1 medications in the UK 00:20:33 – Government incentives pushing doctors to prescribe GLP-1 drugs 00:21:24 – Weight regain and muscle loss after stopping the injections 00:22:04 – The lack of transparency around side effects 00:22:15 – Pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and long-term bone density concerns 00:22:58 – "Yo-yo injectors" using semaglutide for weddings and vacations 00:23:29 – Pharmaceutical culture prioritizing profit over long-term health 00:24:26 – Emotional vulnerability and the appeal of "miracle" weight-loss drugs 00:25:03 – Trusting authority figures without informed consent 00:25:34 – Why behavioral support often fails after GLP-1 treatment 00:26:07 – Sponsor: Tru Niagen and cellular NAD+ support 00:28:33 – Most people simply eat less junk food—not healthier food 00:29:00 – Why physicians struggle to keep up with rapidly changing medicine 00:30:10 – The pressure doctors face from patients demanding GLP-1 prescriptions 00:31:11 – Traditional uses for GLP-1 medications in diabetes care 00:31:36 – Why many experienced physicians refuse to prescribe these drugs 00:31:55 – Online pharmacies and supermarkets selling injections directly 00:32:17 – Doctors are not trained in emotional eating or lifestyle coaching 00:33:04 – Younger doctors inheriting pharmaceutical-driven systems 00:34:00 – Acknowledging cases where GLP-1 drugs may genuinely help 00:34:26 – The widespread abuse of semaglutide medications 00:35:18 – The changing culture inside medical schools and training systems 00:36:12 – Circumventing medical oversight through online prescriptions 00:37:17 – The disappearance of the body positivity movement 00:38:04 – Society normalizing obesity before introducing weight-loss injections 00:39:06 – Darin reflects on self-worth, consciousness, and the human body 00:40:15 – Loving people without confusing identity with physical health struggles 00:41:17 – Supporting people biologically rather than shaming them emotionally 00:42:30 – Manufactured health crises and systemic manipulation 00:43:17 – Darin and Dan discuss Fatal Conveniences and societal deception 00:44:11 – Questioning systems while helping people reclaim health sovereignty 00:45:12 – Why foundational health habits still matter most 00:45:51 – The psychological value of struggle, resilience, and achievement 00:46:50 – Human resilience and ancestral survival 00:47:19 – Resistance training and building emotional strength 00:47:44 – Dr. Reardon's current focus on deprescribing medications 00:48:20 – Helping patients improve metabolic health naturally 00:49:00 – Interpreting modern bloodwork and health testing 00:49:46 – Why patients don't want to return to medications once they heal 00:50:13 – Helping the body "come back online" naturally 00:50:42 – The body's intelligence and adaptive inflammatory responses 00:51:44 – Suppressing symptoms without resolving root causes 00:52:17 – High blood pressure as a signal—not just a diagnosis 00:53:04 – Investigating why symptoms happen instead of masking them 00:53:46 – Medicine as detective work 00:54:14 – Building a medical practice aligned with integrity 00:55:10 – Why healthcare systems need course correction 00:56:23 – Final reflections on truth, integrity, and helping people thrive Join the Superlife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Dr. Dan Reardon Website: https://www.drdanreardon.com/  Instagram: @drdanreardon Get Your GLP1 Timeline Tool: Website Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway "The human body is not broken: it is adaptive, intelligent, and constantly responding to the environment it's placed in. Modern medicine often suppresses symptoms without asking why they exist in the first place. Real healing begins when we stop chasing shortcuts, start addressing root causes, and create the conditions for the body to do what it was designed to do all along: heal, regulate, and thrive."

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Environmental reporter Sue Surkes joins host Gabriella Jacobs for today's episode. Four years ago, Israel’s National Security Council established a unit focused on climate policy. In what Surkes calls a "shock decision," the NSC’s Climate and National Security Forum and Climate Intelligence Forum had ceased to operate as of April 1. We learn what the potential implications could be. Next, we learn about Elad Blumental, the head of OneDay, which provides one-time social volunteering activities. Recently, the NGO pivoted to training volunteer earthquake rescue teams on the heels of repeated State Comptroller reports and Knesset committee hearings warning that Israel is woefully unprepared for an inevitable earthquake. Finally, we learn about a new initiative earmarked for reservists and soldiers who are living with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Metiv — The Israel Psychotrauma Center launched a new campaign on Sunday to encourage restaurants, cafes, bars and other social venues to create spaces that are more aware, sensitive and accessible. Surkes gives details. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: In shock decision, National Security Council stops work on climate change New ‘PTSD-friendly’ scheme aims to adapt Israel’s public spaces Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, May 21, 20264:20 pm: Yoav Potash, a Holocaust expert, documentarian and director of the film “Among Neighbors,” joins the program for a conversation about America's chilling embrace and normalization of antisemitism.4:38 pm: State Representative Doug Owens joins Rod and Greg to discuss the reasons he pushed for a legislative study of the impacts of data centers on wildlife, water and air.The legislature's Natural Resources Interim Committee approved the study during interim meetings on Wednesday.5:05 pm: Utah Congressman Burgess Owens joins Rod and Greg to discuss his legislation, passed yesterday by the U.S. House of Representatives, that would prohibit schools that hide gender transitioning activities of students from their parents from receiving federal funding.6:05 pm: Economist Steve Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, joins the show for his weekly conversation about politics and the nation's economy, and today they'll discuss how people are vacationing this Memorial Day despite high gas and food prices, as well as if we can expect new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to raise interest rates.6:38 pm: Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of NewsBusters at the Media Research Center, joins the program to discuss the outlets post-season analysis of Saturday Night Live that shows 91% of the jokes during the program's “Weekend Update” segments were directed at conservatives.

Join Darren and Graham as they explore the fringes of human history, DNA mysteries, and government secrets, uncovering layers of reality often hidden from mainstream awareness. 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The timing of disclosure and conspiracy theories (05:00) Ticks, Toxins, and the bizarre world of viral spread and bioengineering (10:00) The rise of AI, data centers, and surveillance—are they connected? 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This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with pharmacist, wellness expert, and author Dr. Nayan Patel for a powerful conversation about the missing pieces in the menopause and longevity conversation. Please note - this episode was recorded before the term PCOS was evolved to PMOS.  Together they unpack: Why hormones are only one piece of the puzzle The connection between stress, insulin, and hormone imbalance GLP-1 medications and the concerns women need to understand Oxidative stress and cellular health What glutathione actually does in the body Why prevention matters more than “fixing” The emotional overwhelm women are carrying in midlife This conversation moves beyond quick fixes and into a more nuanced understanding of energy, aging, and wraparound care. Chapters: 00:00 — Welcome + introducing Dr. Nayan Patel 01:40 — What's missing from the hormone conversation 03:00 — Stress, insulin & the “real” drivers of symptoms 05:50 — Environmental toxins, xenoestrogens & PCOS *This was recorded prior to the change to PMOS. 09:30 — Why hormone therapy isn't the full solution 12:00 — “The lion is chasing us 24/7” 15:00 — Coaching, behaviour change & emotional patterns 18:45 — The truth about GLP-1 medications 25:10 — Muscle loss, resistance training & midlife health 27:00 — What glutathione actually is 33:00 — Why oxidative stress matters 37:00 — The body needs less, not more 39:30 — Wraparound care & prevention 43:00 — Aging is not the enemy 45:00 — Closing thoughts Transforming 45 drops every Thursday. Connect with Lisa: Website: Liberated Menopause Instagram: @lboate Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467  YouTube: Transforming 45  lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Connect with Dr. Patel: Website: http://aurowellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Aurowellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aurowellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auro.wellness?_t=8nrXA1jnFeM&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aurowellness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this, our 326th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss government and tyranny, environmental toxins and the media, eminent domain, and memories of childhood. Former Washington state governor Christine Gregoire says the state doesn't have an income problem, it's got a spending problem—and that unpredictability from legislators is making it impossible for the business community to plan. Stochasticity is impossible to adapt to—for humans, and for other species too. In the most expensive Congressional primary race in U.S. history, incumbent Thomas Massie lost in Kentucky; his opponent was substantively funded by AIPAC. Young people supported Massie; old people did not. The Department of Fish & Wildlife has declared the widely used herbicide atrazine no big deal—but it very much is, beginning with the well-established fact that it turns the frogs…not gay, but aggressive and dysfunctionally hermaphroditic. In Georgia, eminent domain is being invoked to “liberate” people from their houses. And we end with memories of idyllic childhoods in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.*****Our sponsors:MUDWTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code DARKHORSE at http://mudwtr.com/darkhorse! #mudwtrpodSaunaSpace: deep radiant heat from red and infrared incandescence—detox and decrease pain, reverse screen fatigue and improve your mood. http://Sauna.Space/DarkHorse for 10% off sitewide.Helix: Excellent, sleep-enhancing, American-made mattresses. Go to http://www.HelixSleep.com/DarkHorse to get 27% off sitewide. Exclusive for DarkHorse listeners.*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org*****Mentioned in this episode:Christine Gregoire: https://x.com/BrandiKruse/status/2054995043006681440AIPAC on Kentucky race: https://x.com/AIPAC/status/2056893663511257316NYT on atrazine, 2023: https://www.nytimes.com/article/rfk-conspiracy-theories-fact-check.htmlNYT on atrazine, 2026: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/climate/epa-atrazine-endangered-species-maha.htmlHayes et al 2003. Atrazine-induced hermaphroditism at 0.1 ppb in American leopard frogs (Rana pipiens): laboratory and field evidence. Environmental health perspectives, 111(4): 568: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1241446/pdf/ehp0111-000568.pdfGender Surrender – DarkHorse #182 on atrazine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USF0A_fRlvkEminent domain – Ansley Brown in Georgia: https://x.com/Ansleysgarden/status/2054036145328075104Shadow Thoughts: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/shadow-thoughtsSupport the show

The herbicide paraquat is so toxic it's banned in over 70 countries. But its use in the U.S. is growing, despite known links to Parkinson's disease. In southeastern Mississippi, an industrial plant is leaking tens of thousands of pounds of the chemical into the air. Environmental reporter Delaney Nolan and epidemiologist Beate Ritz join Host Flora Lichtman to discuss the implications of this leak, and what we know about how paraquat affects the body. Guests:  Delaney Nolan is an environmental reporter based in New Orleans. She reported this story for The Lens and the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk. Dr. Beate Ritz is a professor of epidemiology at UCLA in Los Angeles. Other episodes you may enjoy: Teasing Apart The Causes And Early Signs Of Parkinson's Workout Worms May Reveal New Parkinson's Treatments Want SciFri gear? Check out our new shop! Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-4-SCIFRI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthropic says fictional portrayals of AI may have influenced Claude's recent blackmail behavior during internal testing. OpenAI officially launches a $4B enterprise deployment company. And Elon Musk's xAI faces lawsuits over controversial power infrastructure at its data center. This week, Anthropic explains why Claude Opus 4 attempted to blackmail engineers during safety tests, OpenAI expands aggressively into enterprise AI services with engineers embedded directly inside companies, OpenAI launches a new cybersecurity platform called Daybreak, Anthropic officially surpasses OpenAI in B2B adoption according to new Ramp data, and xAI faces growing scrutiny over gas turbines powering its AI infrastructure. If you are a founder, operator, or executive trying to stay ahead of AI, this is your weekly AI news briefing every Tuesday. Stories Covered This Week: Anthropic says internet culture and fictional AI portrayals may have influenced Claude's blackmail behavior during testing OpenAI launches “The Deployment Company” with more than $4B in backing to help enterprises rebuild workflows around AI OpenAI unveils Daybreak, a GPT-5.5 powered cybersecurity platform competing with Anthropic's Mythos Anthropic officially passes OpenAI in B2B adoption according to new Ramp data Elon Musk's xAI faces lawsuits over gas turbines powering its Mississippi data center site Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:18 Claude's blackmail behavior explained by Anthropic 01:15 OpenAI launches The Deployment Company 02:30 OpenAI enters cybersecurity with Daybreak 03:29 Anthropic surpasses OpenAI in B2B adoption 04:47 xAI faces environmental backlash over AI power demands 05:55 Outro Partner Links Upgrade your AI toolkit: https://www.theaireport.ai/ai-executive-pass Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://newsletter.theaireport.ai/subscribe Join the community: https://www.theaireport.ai/leaders-launch-guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PREVIEW for Later Today: Ukrainian Strikes Undermine Russian Public Support for Endless War. Guest: John Hardie. John Hardie analyzes how long-range Ukrainian drone strikes on critical infrastructure, like oil refineries, damage Russian morale. Environmental impacts and leadership failures to protect facilities exacerbate unspoken public frustration with the ongoing conflict.1856 BLACK SEA

Stay informed on current events, visit www.NaturalNews.com  - Fossil Water Depletion and Its Impact on Central Texas (0:11) - Ogallala Aquifer and Its Significance (2:41) - Water Usage Statistics and Depletion Rates (6:27) - Impact on Agriculture and Future Projections (9:13) - Data Centers and Increased Water Demand (13:04) - Challenges in Water Management and Future Scenarios (17:37) - Environmental and Economic Implications (47:58) - Alternative Energy and Water Solutions (48:17) - Data Centers and Advanced Technologies (48:38) - Conclusion and Future Outlook (1:17:26) - Anti-Human Agenda and Energy Crisis (1:17:41) - Social Engineering and AI Manipulation (1:29:06) - Data Centers and Environmental Impact (1:30:41) - Simulation Theory and AI Superintelligence (1:33:15) - Global Famine and Energy Crisis (1:37:32) - AI Control and Human Extermination (1:42:00) - Technological Weaponization and Surveillance (1:48:33) - Food Supply and Economic Impact (1:53:17) - AI Automation and Job Displacement (2:18:40) - Preparedness and Future Outlook (2:26:04) Watch more independent videos at http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport  ▶️ Support our mission by shopping at the Health Ranger Store - https://www.healthrangerstore.com ▶️ Check out exclusive deals and special offers at https://rangerdeals.com ▶️ Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html Watch more exclusive videos here:

* * *How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the latest behavioral science literature from top universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford to unearth the evidence-based teachings you can use to rapidly get more people to adopt your environmental campaign, program, or product.Get inspired with positive eco futures art prints, organic t-shirts, hoodies, and calendars at Get a copy of the book, How to Save the World on Amazon ⁠⁠ Follow Katie on: Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/katiepatrickhello/LinkedIn ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-patrick/

Chris Markowski, the Watchdog of Wall Street, discusses various pressing issues including the staggering costs of public education, the importance of critical thinking in media, environmental concerns, the dynamics of oil markets, and the impact of political decisions on the economy. He emphasizes the need for accountability in education spending, critiques the media landscape, and reflects on the implications of Trump's policies. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of these themes and their relevance to financial freedom and public welfare.

Can Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis be improved using holistic therapies? How can chronic conditions like these be approached without immediately turning to surgery or medication? In this episode, Dane Johnson, founder and CEO of CrohnsColitisLifestyle, joins us to share his approach to addressing inflammatory bowel disease… This conversation covers: What life-threatening cases of IBD can look like The primary causes and contributing factors behind these conditions. How disruptions in the microbiome can affect overall health. Environmental influences that may play a role in gut health. After experiencing a near-death battle with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis at age 27, Dane went on to found CrohnsColitisLifestyle, an organization focused on helping people with inflammatory bowel disease explore natural, holistic approaches. Since then, he has dedicated his work to helping others find relief and improve their quality of life through structured lifestyle strategies. Are you struggling with digestive health? Learn more and book a free discovery session to explore a holistic path toward managing IBD symptoms.

On the season six premiere of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, Leah Obias, Director of Policy and Strategy at Race Forward, speaks with Abre' Conner, Director of the Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at the NAACP, to examine how the rapid expansion of AI data centers is reshaping conversations around racial justice, environmental justice, governance, and democracy. Together, they unpack the growing resistance emerging in communities across the country, from local organizing efforts and town hall confrontations to broader legal and policy battles over the future of AI infrastructure. In their conversation, Leah and Abre' explore how AI infrastructure is increasingly being framed not simply as a technology issue, but as a defining racial justice issue of the present moment. They discuss how communities are organizing against opaque development practices, the role of government and corporate power in accelerating AI expansion, and how frameworks like the Frontline Framework are helping communities advocate for accountability and community-centered development. The episode also examines what more equitable AI infrastructure could look like moving forward, and what it will take to ensure that the future of AI does not replicate longstanding patterns of environmental harm and exclusion. Resources:  Abre' Conner https://naacp.org/people/abre-conner Digital Colonialism Series (Via Non-Profit Quarterly & Media Justice) https://nonprofitquarterly.org/series/digital-colonialism/ How the NAACP Is Stopping Dirty Data (via the NAACP) https://nonprofitquarterly.org/how-the-naacp-is-stopping-dirty-data/ Stop Dirty Data Centers Campaign (via the NAACP) https://naacp.org/campaigns/stop-dirty-data-centers Environmental and Climate Justice (via the NAACP)https://naacp.org/know-issues/environmental-climate-justice The People's Report - Data Centers in Prince George's County, MD (via the NAACP) https://naacp.org/resources/peoples-report-data-centers-prince-georges-county-md Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva,  Cheryl Blakemore Associate Producer: Iris Crawford  

In this episode, Chris talks with longtime border environmental activist Russ McSpadden about the controversial plans to erect a second border wall on the U.S.-Mexico borde. From the devastating effects on the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument to the desecration of a sacred geoglyph, Russ details the harm this unnecessary project would cause. The discussion emphasizes the challenges posed by waived environmental and cultural protection laws. Russ also speaks about new hope—the sighting of a jaguar in the Arizona skies offering a glimmer of resilience in the face of destruction. The episode also highlights his new poetry book "Borderlings," depicting life and conservation struggles along the border. Dive into this compelling dialogue for an in-depth understanding of desert conservation challenges and the ongoing fight to protect these precious landscapes from further harm. Key Takeaways: Ecological Impact of Border Wall: The construction of a second border wall poses critical challenges to biodiversity and destroys valuable habitats for numerous species, including the danger of groundwater depletion affecting Quitobaquito Springs. Cultural Destruction Alert: The episode highlights the significant damage done to ancient geoglyphs and indigenous cultural sites, emphasizing the negligence in preserving sacred sites. Legal Loopholes: The Real ID Act allows the waiver of significant environmental laws, facilitating unchecked progression of border wall construction, underscoring a critical need for legislative review. Spotting Conservation Hope: The recent sighting of a new jaguar in Arizona demonstrates the continued, albeit precarious, presence of these majestic creatures in their historical habitats. Personal Reflections in Poetry: Russ McSpadden's book "Borderlings" offers personal insight and reflections on the emotional and environmental turmoil of border regions, combining advocacy with creative expression. Notable Quotes: "These contractors who can't be even trusted to protect cultural sites sitting on the surface can really not be trusted to protect our groundwater sources as well." "We can't sue under the Endangered Species act because the Endangered Species act has been waived." "This area represents this whole circuit of trade networks amongst various peoples... it was a place of exchange and movement and trade." "These are jaguars that are rewilding themselves across the southern border into incredible habitat in their traditional mountain ranges." "The federal government has declared it [the border] an invasion and a sort of a war." Resources: Center for Biological Diversity Russ McSpadden’s Book: "Borderlings" See the Jaguar camera trap video "90 Miles From Needles" Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and Threads. Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court allows abortion pill access by mail; Indiana schools prepare for phone-free classrooms; Environmental justice raised over data centers targeting rural NM; Florida delays KidCare expansion as uninsured rate rises.

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Some residents of the Boxtown neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee, didn't know Elon Musk was building a huge data center nearby until they saw city and Chamber of Commerce officials hyping the deal. A historic Black neighborhood founded by freedmen after the Civil War, Boxtown is one recent example of an old pattern: corporations siting polluting, noisy facilities in Black or poor neighborhoods, which the corporations see as less likely to mount a resistance to their plans. We chronicle this history, finding useful context in the decades-long fight against trash incinerators. We also learn what Memphis is doing to fight back, from citizen journalism to liberation science. Guest voices + context:  Dr. Sacoby Wilson: Director of The Health, Environmental, and Economic Justice Lab, and Professor in Global, Environmental and Occupational Health. Focuses on environmental health science, including water quality analysis and air pollution studies, and works closely with community-based organizations, such as those in Memphis. Collaborated with Representative Justin Pearson on work to advocate for Black Communities in the fight against data centers and environmental racism. Andrew Chow: TIME technology correspondent who has extensively covered AI and data centers at the intersection of race over the past few years. Jennifer Kunze: Maryland Organizing Director at Clean Water Action, who took Danny on a tour of the Baltimore Incinerator. Brenda Platt: Director of ILSR's Composting for Community Initiative Amber Sherman: Local policy organizer in Memphis Learn More: Data Center Watch BriefingInside Memphis' Battle Against Elon Musk's xAI Data Center -Andrew Chow, TimeHow the AI Boom Sparked a Housing Crisis in One Texas City -Andrew Chow, TimeFrom Neighborhood Streets to City Hall with Zac Blanchard - Building Local PowerMemphis Community Against Pollution We Went to the Town Elon Musk Is Poisoning - More Perfect Union

Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by Aaron Brown, author of Wrong Number, to examine why institutions that produce bad statistics face so few consequences for doing so. They trace the pattern from Aaron's 1975 summer job, where two credentialed experts confidently produced opposite conclusions about whether American tractors ran on diesel or gasoline, through decades of case studies involving the NTSB, COVID-era research, and the eviction moratorium. Along the way they discuss why financial markets are unusually good at error-correction, why "wanna bet?" functions as a tax on bullshit, and what it means that every senior economist Aaron told about the tractor problem simply laughed and topped it with a worse story.–Full transcript available here: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/aaron-brown/ –Presenting Sponsors: Mercury & GranolaComplex Systems is presented by Mercury—radically better banking for founders. Mercury offers the best wire experience anywhere: fast, reliable, and free for domestic U.S. wires, so you can stay focused on growing your business. Apply online in minutes at mercury.com.If meetings consistently leave you with hazy action items and lost context, Granola handles the transcription so you can actually participate and gives you searchable notes afterward. Try it free at granola.ai/complexsystems with code COMPLEXSYSTEMS–Links:Wrong Number (book): https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-Number-Blizzard-Quantitative-Disinformation/dp/1394379781 Wrong Number with Aaron Brown (video series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBuns9Evn1w_SLGfUY5i__wzUF5f8e7ec –Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:12) The agricultural demand curve discrepancy(04:06) Why experts prioritize teaching over learning(05:17) Institutional indifference to error(06:26) The brand halo of high-status institutions(08:34) Lessons from COVID-era decision making(10:19) Financial statements versus scientific rigor(14:53) Sponsors: Mercury | Granola(18:19) The difficulty of auditing and replicating research(22:12) The CDC eviction moratorium and its justification(23:34) The NTSB curbside carrier safety study(26:41) Conspiracy versus incompetence in data manipulation(30:05) Error correction in financial markets(32:52) The culture of the advantage gambler versus the academic(35:28) Betting as a tax on bullshit(38:44) Using market pricing to evaluate risks(41:04) The track record of scary predictions(43:34) Environmental success stories and technological optimism(48:21) Energy efficiency and the path to global wealth(54:10) Wrap and where to find Wrong Number

The spaces we spend time in either stress or calm us. Or maybe they feel fully neutral. Our day-to-day setpoint in the environment where we live our lives sets us up for conflict prevention and resolution “readiness”.  We can easily overlook the environment we are in precisely because we live in it.  Taking a moment to step back and really think about the spaces we inhabit can help reduce stress and encourage a sense of calm. When we do that, we are helping ourselves to be better equipped to avoid unnecessary conflicts and to more easily handle those that appear. Do you have comments or suggestions about a topic or guest? An idea or question about conflict management or conflict resolution? Let me know at jb@dovetailresolutions.com! And you can learn more about me and my work as a mediator and a Certified CINERGY® Conflict Coach at www.dovetailresolutions.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/janebeddall/. Enjoy the show for free on your favorite podcast app or on the podcast website: https://craftingsolutionstoconflict.com/    

China operates the world's largest fleet of deep-sea research vessels, with more than 40 ships officially tasked with civilian scientific missions. But an investigation by CNN and the environmental news outlet Mongabay found that many of these ships appear to operate in ways more in line with intelligence gathering than with purely scientific research. The CNN/Mongabay investigation tracked eight vessels over a five-year period and found that they spent very little time conducting their stated objective to do deep-sea mining research and instead, according to marine trafficking data, logged extensive trips in strategic waterways and sensitive military zones that could prove critical in the event of a future maritime conflict with the United States. Kara Fox, a senior reporter at CNN, and Elizabeth Alberts, a senior staff writer at Mongabay, led the joint investigation and join Eric to discuss what their findings do... and don't reveal about China's fleet of deep-sea research vessels. Show Notes: CNN: China's growing influence in the Pacific is 5,000 meters deep by Kara Fox, Elizabeth Alberts, Lou Robinson and Byron Manley Mongabay: China's deep-sea mining fleet may also track US submarines by Elizabeth Alberts and Kara Fox  

Are our preconceptions about teen behaviour true? What can we learn from the psychology and neuroscience of teen development to help support them rather than blame them? Are mobile phones and social media responsible for the jump in youth mental health issues?In this episode we have the topic of the adolescent brain to get the up to date science on. So we're going to be testing our preconceptions about teenagers, and comparing the evidence base from research, to what we've come to believe through friends, family and heresay. So, we get into the development of the brain during puberty; just what behaviour hormones are and aren't responsible for; whether the late completion of the frontal cortex, responsible for self control and reasoning, affects their ability to make important decisions; the consequences of social connection circuits developing for their sense of belonging or exclusion; the alarming rise in mental health issues among young people over the past 15 years, and whether the research supports recent claims that digital devices and social media are largely responsible.Fortunately to navigate these choppy waters we have the co-director for Center for Translational Neuroscience at the University of Oregon and the co-director of the National Scientific Council on Adolescence, Jennifer Pfeiffer. She is the author of over 150 scientific papers on the neuroscience and Psychology of adolescence, puberty, social cognition and teen mental health and self regulation. She is on a mission to use science to change our narratives about the adolescent brain which she explains in her excellent new TED X talk, “The surprising science of adolescent brains”.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr8VVJRcRSgWhat we discuss: 00:00 Intro06:11 Need to shift the narrative about teens.12:10 Puberty Vs Adolescence. 16:25 Preconceptions about teen development.17:00 Impulsive and risk taking (1st preconception).17:50 Frontal cortex not complete before 21/22 yo. (Executive reasoning)19:50 So called “Bad decisions” could be just from an adult point of view.21:40 Environmental factors deeply influence teen cognitive function.26:00 Interested only in friends, not in family relations, (2nd preconception).30:40 Teen brains mirror adults in the home.35:45 They love to break rules and push boundaries, (3rd preconception).36:40 Testing limits and failing integrates learning.39:50 Hormones make them emotionally vulnerable and erratic, (4th preconception).46:22 Trivialise fear of fitting in, missing out, and exclusion, (5th preconception).49:30 Fear of exclusion research.51:10 They're more likely to become addicted to persuasive technologies, (6th preconception).55:10 Metanalyses show a %15 increase risk from social media.56:25 %300 increased risk when there are parents with mental health problems.57:25 %150-200 increased risk from bullying.59:25 Factors in doubling of youth mental health issues.01:03:00 Recommendations for technology and young people.01:08:00 Advice to avoid blaming and shaming teens.References:Jennifer Pfeifer, TED X talk, “The surprising science of adolescent brains”.BJ Casey,  Kristina Cause, ‘The Teenage Brain: Self Control'.Laurence Steinberg, ‘Cognitive and affective development in adolescence'Roy Baumeister, “Negativity Bias” CC Interview.Jonathan Haidt - “The Anxious Generation”. National Scientific Council on Adolescence report “What science tells us adolescents need online”.

Environmental restrictions have long frustrated San Francisco developers, and now the region's air regulators are deciding whether to ban gas water heaters. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

* * *How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the latest behavioral science literature from top universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford to unearth the evidence-based teachings you can use to rapidly get more people to adopt your environmental campaign, program, or product.Get inspired with positive eco futures art prints, organic t-shirts, hoodies, and calendars at Get a copy of the book, How to Save the World on Amazon ⁠⁠ Follow Katie on: Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/katiepatrickhello/LinkedIn ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-patrick/

* * *How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the latest behavioral science literature from top universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford to unearth the evidence-based teachings you can use to rapidly get more people to adopt your environmental campaign, program, or product.Get inspired with positive eco futures art prints, organic t-shirts, hoodies, and calendars at Get a copy of the book, How to Save the World on Amazon ⁠⁠ Follow Katie on: Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/katiepatrickhello/LinkedIn ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-patrick/

* * *How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the latest behavioral science literature from top universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford to unearth the evidence-based teachings you can use to rapidly get more people to adopt your environmental campaign, program, or product.Get inspired with positive eco futures art prints, organic t-shirts, hoodies, and calendars at Get a copy of the book, How to Save the World on Amazon ⁠⁠ Follow Katie on: Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/katiepatrickhello/LinkedIn ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-patrick/

In this episode, Janet sits down with Kim Herbstritt of Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity to discuss the 8th Annual Northern Shenandoah Valley Housing Summit. The conversation covers the deep and often overlooked connection between housing conditions and community health, what to expect at this year's free summit, and how Blue Ridge Habitat's home repair program is helping seniors and veterans stay safely in their homes. What You'll Learn in This Episode What the Housing Coalition of the Northern Shenandoah Valley is and why it was founded Why this year's summit theme is Housing is Health How poor housing conditions — mold, leaky roofs, inaccessible entryways — directly impact physical and mental health Why essential workers and workforce families are being priced out of the communities they serve What zoning has to do with the housing shortage — and what Virginia is doing about it How Blue Ridge Habitat's home repair program serves seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners Details on TWO free housing summits happening in May and June Key Takeaways Housing affects every sector of a community — health, education, workforce, and economic development are all tied to where people live. Families spending 40–50% of their income on housing have little cushion for emergencies, health care, or transportation costs. Habitat for Humanity's home repair waitlist continues to grow, with most requests coming from seniors on fixed incomes. Virginia has completed a statewide zoning atlas — a potentially powerful tool for policymakers and planning commissioners. Long commutes driven by a lack of local affordable housing contribute to stress, poor nutrition, and diminished mental health. Events Mentioned in This Episode 8th Annual NSV Housing Summit

With the growth of the administrative state over the last half-century, an equal expansion has occurred in the number of actions committable by individual citizens that can be prosecuted as crimes. At President Trump’s direction, the U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a new round of reforms aimed at ending “over-criminalization” of the Nation’s complex web of regulatory laws and standards. Most recently, DOJ announced that it was exercising enforcement discretion to dismiss several Biden-era prosecutions of individuals charged with violating the Clean Air Act who were alleged to have tampered with emissions-related diagnostic systems on cars and trucks. Supporters of the Biden-era policies and critics of this new policy argue that such emissions control deliver considerable benefits to the owner in the form of better fuel efficiency, and to society, in the form of cleaner air, and that this is a step backwards in environmental enforcement. This panel will discuss DOJ’s traditional approaches to criminal enforcement of administrative laws and regulations and offer viewpoints on recent reforms and changes to criminal enforcement in the current administration. Discussion will focus, in particular, on the DOJ’s decision to end criminal prosecutions of individuals for vehicle tampering cases under the Clean Air Act.Featuring:Granta Nakayama, Partner, King & Spalding LLPJustin Savage, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP(Moderator) John Irving, Partner, Secil Law

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks!emersonk78@me.comExcel Still More Journal - AmazonNew GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional!Daily Bible Devotional Series - AmazonTitle Sponsor: Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide MortgageWebsites: https://statewidemortgage.com/https://tylercain.floify.com/Phone: 813-380-8487Have you ever seen the Marshmallow Experiment? It's old and certainly makes you think. How we train ourselves, even in our youth, directly correlates to discipline, success, and productivity later in life. BUT - that is not the whole story. It's too. - ME FOCUSES -- I learn discipline. I delay gratification. I learn to say no. Life is so much be than you! And that's where new experiments with the marshmallows have the most valuable things to teach us. Tune in today to learn more. 

The guys discuss Pixar's biosphere forward family film Hoppers, then jump into their favorite films that contain a message regarding Earth's environment. WATCH: https://youtu.be/ygndRUvm9kQ Follow Cinereelists: Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – TikTok Follow James: Letterboxd – BlueSky Follow Zach: Letterboxd – Twitter Follow Kyle: Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon. Subscribe: iTunes / RSS Have a film suggestion you think we've never seen and want us to discuss on the show? Send your pick to heyguys@cinereelists.com and one of us WILL watch it and discuss it on a future next show… or send a comment, suggestion or criticism and...

On this episode of Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to Russ Greene, who promoted the idea of "Total Boomer Luxury Communism." Greene currently serves as the Executive Director of the Prime Mover Institute, a public interest organization and think tank he launched to advocate for American energy dominance. Previously, he was a Senior Fellow for the Economy at the Stand Together Trust. In this role, he managed a grantmaking portfolio centered on federal regulatory affairs and strategic litigation, with a strong focus on classical liberalism and critiques of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) corporate frameworks. Greene also directed brand defense and government affairs for CrossFit Inc. He has a Bachelor of Science in International Politics from Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. Greene and Razib talk about the fiscal insolvency of Social Security in six years, and the shift of the federal budget to focus on transfers from younger generations to older ones. Greene also talks about the fiscal situation in the developed world more generally, out of the United States, and the general issues engendered by massive pension systems. They discuss the history of past changes to benefits programs for senior citizens, and how it puts the squeeze on all other areas of the budget.  

What if the walls of your home… were slowly poisoning you? In this mind-blowing episode, Darin sits down with the founders of Alkemis to expose a hidden layer of modern toxicity most people never question: paint. While we obsess over clean food, skincare, and water, we're unknowingly living inside walls coated in petrochemical-derived materials that off-gas harmful compounds for years. From the shocking reality that architectural paint is the largest contributor of microplastics in our oceans to the hidden endocrine disruptors lurking even in "zero VOC" paints, this conversation pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked threats to human and environmental health—and introduces a radically different, nature-based solution. What You'll Learn Why most conventional paints are essentially liquid plastic on your walls The shocking truth: paint is the #1 source of microplastics in oceans How "zero VOC" paint can still contain toxic carcinogens and endocrine disruptors The concept of your home as your "second skin" How petrochemical paints impact fertility, hormones, and long-term health Why toxic exposure is a "death by a thousand cuts" rather than one cause The environmental lifecycle of paint—from extraction to disposal How mineral-based paints can sequester carbon and improve air quality The power of biophilic design and natural materials in your home Practical ways to reduce toxicity—even if you don't own your home Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife and episode introduction 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Alkemis and indoor air toxicity 00:00:56 – The shocking truth about off-gassing paint 00:01:24 – Why conventional paint releases toxins for years 00:01:55 – PFAS, VOCs, and hidden chemical exposure in your home 00:02:26 – Cradle-to-Cradle certification and full lifecycle safety 00:03:24 – Introducing Maya Crown and Price Latimer 00:03:52 – The realization: we're living inside "liquid plastic" 00:04:02 – Paint as the largest source of microplastics 00:04:17 – The environmental impact no one talks about 00:05:16 – Origin stories: health, art, and conscious living 00:07:23 – The moment everything changed: questioning paint 00:08:17 – 95% of paint is petrochemical-based plastic 00:09:20 – Environmental toxins and rising health issues 00:10:14 – Ancient paints vs modern synthetic materials 00:11:25 – Reconnecting with nature and forgotten knowledge 00:14:09 – Your home as your "second skin" 00:16:01 – Environmental impact: microplastics from paint 00:16:40 – 1.9 million tons of paint entering oceans annually 00:17:23 – Why paint pollution never breaks down 00:20:35 – Hidden chemicals behind "zero VOC" labels 00:21:05 – Safety Data Sheets and what companies don't show you 00:23:42 – Health effects: hormones, fertility, endocrine disruption 00:26:49 – The reality: no single cause, cumulative exposure 00:28:16 – Why industries resist change 00:33:24 – The responsibility to educate and innovate 00:38:33 – Building a non-toxic alternative from scratch 00:41:38 – Mineral-based paints and breathable materials 00:43:41 – Carbon sequestration and air quality benefits 00:44:44 – Fire resistance and performance advantages 00:47:41 – What you can do right now to reduce exposure 00:48:27 – Why repainting your walls is a powerful first step 00:49:31 – Simple upgrades: air purifiers, natural materials 00:52:07 – Crystals, minerals, and the frequency of materials 00:54:14 – Why natural pigments feel different 00:56:27 – The microplastics realization hits hard 00:57:50 – Cost vs value: investing in long-term health 00:59:18 – Why this solution is more accessible than you think 01:00:21 – Industry awareness and the shift toward change 01:02:14 – Closing: creating a better future through conscious choices     Thank You to Our Sponsors Alkemis: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Find More from Maya & Price Website: alkemispaint.com Instagram:@alkemispaint     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "We've normalized living inside materials that were never designed to support life. But the moment you become aware, everything changes. Because your home isn't just where you live—it's what you breathe, what you absorb, and what shapes your health every single day. And when you choose materials that work with nature instead of against it, you don't just create a better home… you create a better future."

In FOLLOW UP, the child social media crackdown keeps expanding. Turkey just approved a ban for under-15s, and Sony will require age verification for PlayStation communication features in the UK and Ireland starting in June—because now you need to prove you're an adult before trash-talking strangers online. Meanwhile, Anthropic's prediction that fully autonomous AI employees would already be transforming business hasn't materialized. Agentic systems are still struggling with basic workflows and, in some cases, slowing developers down. And in a more concrete reversal, Elon Musk acknowledged that pre-2023 Tesla Hardware 3 will never support Full Self-Driving. Customers who paid for the feature are now being steered toward discounted trade-ins, new cameras, and upgraded hardware—prompting obvious legal exposure.IN THE NEWS: SpaceX is reportedly targeting what could be the largest IPO ever, at roughly a $1.75 trillion valuation, with dual-class shares that preserve Musk's control through super-voting rights. Prediction markets continue to degrade: Kalshi suspended political candidates for trading on their own races, and Polymarket saw alleged manipulation via a tampered weather sensor at Charles de Gaulle Airport. On the AI front, Anthropic's new Mythos model had a chaotic rollout—used by the NSA, applied to patch hundreds of Firefox vulnerabilities, and briefly exposed through unauthorized access in a developer portal. Amazon followed with a $25 billion investment in Anthropic, even as governments appear to access similar capabilities independently.At the same time, the economics are tightening. Free tiers are shrinking, GitHub Copilot is shifting to token-based billing after costs doubled, and startups are normalizing six-figure monthly AI compute bills. Infrastructure growth continues unchecked: thousands of new data centers are planned across the U.S., while xAI faces scrutiny in Memphis over water usage and delayed mitigation projects. Environmental commitments increasingly resemble marketing rather than enforceable targets.Policy signals are equally aggressive. DHS is exploring smart glasses for ICE agents with facial recognition and gait analysis by 2027. Palantir published a manifesto advocating expanded use of state power with rhetoric that raised concerns about ideological framing. On a lighter note, a University of California, Santa Barbara study suggests that brief exposure to experimental film measurably increases creativity compared to standard social media consumption.MEDIA CANDY: Silo returns July 3 on Apple TV+, while The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 is expected sooner than planned. Battlestar Galactica lands on Paramount+ and Pluto TV May 1. Dead Can Dance is releasing monthly singles via its Bandcamp imprint. Deezer reports 44% of daily uploads—about 75,000 tracks—are AI-generated, though only a small fraction of streams come from them, many flagged as fraudulent. And yes, Jessica Jones is back in Daredevil.APPS & DOODADS: Apple patched the notification-cache bug that allowed forensic tools to recover deleted Signal messages. Roblox agreed to a $12 million settlement with Nevada and is rolling out facial age estimation, ID verification, and new contact controls, while still facing multi-state litigation. Cash App is targeting younger users—ages six to twelve—with parent-managed accounts, debit cards, and interest incentives. Separately, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction protecting ICE-tracking apps, ruling that government pressure on Apple and Meta to remove them likely violated First Amendment protections.IN THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE: AI-generated Star Wars fan films are improving visually, even if performances remain rigid. The current era of Star Trek is effectively closing out with a large prop auction, notably excluding Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The broader discussion circles back to time compression—post-pandemic, and with age—and the persistent disconnect between economic scale and general dissatisfaction.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/grumpyPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/743Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/iLiRLcgP7zMFOLLOW UPSony will require age checks in the UK and Ireland to access PlayStation communication featuresTurkey wants to ban social media for kids under 15Today Is the Day Anthropic Promised That Fully Autonomous Employees Would Be Tearing Through the Business WorldThe Hardware in Your Pre-2023 Tesla Will Never Allow It to Fully Drive Itself, Elon Musk AdmitsIN THE NEWSExclusive: Musk and insiders to retain voting control of SpaceX after IPO, filing showsKalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider tradingSomeone allegedly used a hairdryer to rig Polymarket weather betsThe NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's new model MythosMozilla says it patched 271 Firefox vulnerabilities thanks to Anthropic's Claude MythosAnthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity toolAmazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic in a broad dealAI Companies Think Destroying the Planet Is an Acceptable Trade-Off for Unlimited ProfitsMusk leaves Memphis high and dryStartups Brag They Spend More Money on AI Than Human EmployeesYou're about to feel the AI money squeezeExclusive: Microsoft To Shift GitHub Copilot Users To Token-Based Billing, Tighten Rate LimitsHomeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICEPalantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villainWhat I Learned About Billionaires at Jeff Bezos's Private RetreatResearchers May Have Found the Antidote to Social Media Brain Rot: Experimental FilmShort of the WeekThis Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift ‘Super Dumb' MenJaw-Dropping iPhone Video of Earth Setting Behind the Moon Is Rightfully Breaking the InternetMEDIA CANDYSilo season 3 just got its Apple TV release date and first trailerSilo — Season 3 Official Teaser | Apple TVSurprise! ‘Rings of Power' Season 3 Is Arriving Earlier Than Expected‘Battlestar Galactica' Is Blasting Back to StreamingDead Can Dance Returns with “Death Cults,” Their Second New Song in Five YearsNot a Soul Was Dancing to Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna at CoachellaDeezer says AI-made songs make up 44 percent of daily uploadsAPPS & DOODADSApple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhonesRoblox agrees to a $12 million settlement with NevadaCash App is targeting a new kind of customer: 6- to 12-year-oldsJudge sides with creators of banned ICE trackers who allege DHS and DOJ violated their First Amendment rightsTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingStar Wars: Darth Vader BEATS the Millennium Falcon to Cloud City (Fan Film)Star Wars: Darth Vader Learns the TRUTH About LUKE SKYWALKER (Fan Film)The Current Era of ‘Star Trek' Is Ending With a Fire SaleStar Trek: Discovery Seasons 1-5 Online AuctionStar Trek Universe: 60th Anniversary Auction Featuring Items from Set - Auction #1Have you ever known anyone who was born in the 1800s?If America's So Rich, How'd It Get So Sad?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. Invocation of the Defense Production Act (DPA) Donald Trump is invoking the Defense Production Act to rapidly boost U.S. oil production. The DPA is an emergency, wartime-style authority historically used for national crises (World War II, COVID-19). Energy production is presented as a national security and economic emergency, not just an energy policy choice. 2. Purpose: Energy Independence and Cost Reduction The stated goal is to increase domestic oil supply quickly and at scale. Expected outcomes include: Lower gas and energy prices Reduced price volatility Increased economic stability for American households Rising fuel prices are illustrated through personal anecdotes to emphasize urgency. 3. Mechanisms Enabled by the DPA The Act is described as allowing the federal government to: Prioritize oil-related contracts Redirect resources (steel, labor, infrastructure) to energy production Bypass or accelerate regulatory and permitting delays Provide financial incentives or guarantees to producers This is putting U.S. energy production on a “wartime footing.” 4. Geopolitical and National Security Framing Increased oil production is framed as a way to: Reduce dependence on foreign producers (OPEC, Russia, Iran) Protect the U.S. from geopolitical energy shocks Strengthen America’s leverage on the global stage Energy dominance is portrayed as synonymous with global influence and negotiating power. 5. Broader Economic Impact Lower fuel costs are linked to: Reduced shipping and transportation costs Lower inflation Cheaper consumer goods (groceries, online purchases) The policy is benefiting not just drivers, but the entire economy. 6. Criticism and Environmental Concerns Critics are acknowledged, particularly those arguing: Environmental harm Market distortion from government intervention These criticisms are dismissed as secondary to national security and economic relief. 7. Political Accusations Against Democrats Democrats oppose lower gas prices for political reasons. High energy costs are being used intentionally to: Create economic pain before elections Push consumers toward electric vehicles 8. Media Critique and Allegations of Bias Journalists The White House Correspondents’ Dinner Dan Rather and over 200 reporters The media is: Coordinated Activist-driven rather than objective Losing public trust Journalism is having evolved into political advocacy rather than neutral reporting. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.