Podcasts about Extraordinary

What if the extraordinary results you're chasing are hiding in the ordinary daily tasks you're overlooking? In this episode, Dr. Lani Jones shares how she helps mid-career professionals navigate the "what's next?" question through psychology-informed business coaching. Lani is a clinical psychologist who works in the leadership space, doing one-on-one coaching with professionals asking "I've checked all the boxes, where do I go from here?" while also working with organizations on culture and clarity. She started her career in a hospital setting as part of an interdisciplinary team before opening a private practice, but COVID became the unexpected catalyst when evaluation needs dropped while therapy demand skyrocketed, and she began working with entrepreneurs and executives on leading through crises and balancing professional ambition with caregiving. Lani's innovative approach centers on deep-dive calendar audits that reveal what's truly important versus what's done out of obligation, helping seasoned professionals reclaim agency they've forgotten they have. Her biggest win was helping a C-Suite executive who achieved her life's goal but was miserable, and after 18 months she was loving work again simply by claiming her agency and rebuilding her calendar. Beyond her professional achievements, Lani champions the motto "the extraordinary abides in the ordinary." Lani reveals the relationships that transformed her business: three powerhouse women she met in a mastermind group for testing psychologists around 2018-2019, who after the mastermind ended gelled so deeply that one said "I think we need to meet in person," leading to yearly gatherings where they show up so vulnerably that if two end up in the same city there's a text guilting the others to fly in even for 36 hours. These women became her biggest champions who championed her pursuit of coaching saying "pursue this, it's okay to transition out of clinical work," and because Lani had all her cheerleaders behind the scenes giving her business advice while personally supporting her, she could show up powerfully for an early coaching client, a founder drowning without systems who couldn't afford mentorship. She worked with her pro bono, introducing her to key people and helping her handle burnout, leading to Lani's realization that it wasn't just about these three women but about the broader relationship ecosystem she'd built over years where she could say "let me share my people with you."   [00:03:20] Clinical Psychologist in Leadership and Business Space Works as consultant and coach with mid-career professionals One-to-one coaching with those asking "what's next? I've checked boxes, had success—where do I go from here?" Works with organizations and leadership teams on culture, clarity, evaluation procedures Does workshops and trainings [00:04:20] Started Career in Hospital Setting Worked with variety of medical professionals as part of interdisciplinary team Focused on diagnostic side: evaluation and testing Moved to opening private practice during COVID [00:04:40] COVID Changed Everything By happenstance started working with group of entrepreneurs and executives Covering topics: leading through pandemic, going through reorg while dealing with divorce Climbing corporate ladder while being caregiver at home Talking about dual roles [00:05:00] Merging Business and Psychology Being business owner herself, loved talking all things business Using psych expertise to address people-related challenges Coaching was way to merge love of both business and psychology Help people maximize impact and show up as best selves in all spheres [00:05:40] The Need Shifted Dramatically Stay-at-home mandates, children in schools at home Need for evaluations drastically dropped off Need for therapy greatly increased What she'd been doing totally unexpectedly shifted [00:07:40] C-Suite Client Success Story Woman came to her, been in C-Suite about a year C-Suite was her entire goal—everything she'd done was for this Year in, I was not very happy, asking "is this it? Is this what it's supposed to feel like?" Crisis moment: "What do I do now?" [00:08:20] Deep Dive Calendar Audit First step with all clients: calendar audit Can say such and such is important, but calendar reflects what truly is Spend week or two doing deep dive: mindless scrolling, transport times, all the things Start peeling back layers in all spheres [00:08:40] What's on There Out of Obligation? What's under obligation or guilt? What did you really want to say no to but said yes to? Seasoned professionals often forget how much agency they have in a situation [00:09:00] The Big Win: Nothing Externally Changed By end of their time together, she was really loving things again Nothing significantly changed externally: same role, two elementary age kids, married Started claiming her agency, taking more control Peeling away guilt and "shoulds" [00:09:40] Rebuilding Calendar to Bring Life Rebuilt calendar to things that brought her life, things she wanted to say yes to Even within job position, had more flexibility than she was claiming Structured schedule to maximize deep think time Had flexibility in when and how she was taking meetings [00:12:40] Met in Mastermind Group When first starting practice, sought out business mentor Was in mastermind group—all testing psychologists in private practice Very specific niche, all virtual across the country [00:13:00] Four Women Really Gelled Together At end of mastermind, herself and three women really gelled One said "I think we need to meet in person" Met up in person number of years ago for first time Have yearly gathering somewhere in world, one plays host [00:13:20] Guilting Each Other to Fly In If two end up in same city, there's text message Guilting other ones to fly in even for 36 hours to be with them Powerhouse business owners [00:13:40] Biggest Champions and Cheerleaders Been some of her biggest champions and cheerleaders Shown up in this space so vulnerably and authentically Few weeks ago, sitting on beach in Florida talking life, talking business What's going great? What's hard? [00:15:40] Early Coaching Client: Founder Drowning One of early coaching clients was a founder couple years in Didn't quite have systems in place that she needed This was her first business, felt like she was drowning Not in financial position to take on business mentor or coach [00:16:00] Working Together Pro Bono Made agreement to work together Started working with her on both personal and professional life Getting business systems in place Introduced her to number of key people with expertise outside of hers [00:16:40] Had Cheerleaders Behind the Scenes Because had all her cheerleaders behind scenes Who were giving her all amazing business advice and expertise Personally supporting her Was able to show up in very similar way for this client [00:17:40] Broader Relationship Ecosystem Wasn't only these three women Was the broader relationship ecosystem she shared with client So many other key players was able to introduce her to All that relationship equity over the years [00:20:20] The Extraordinary Abides in the Ordinary One of her mottos: "The extraordinary abides in the ordinary" As entrepreneurs and business owners, we want the big shiny things Want to run after really big successes or goals Actually the seemingly mundane or just ordinary daily tasks [00:20:40] Relationships Take Time to Build Even relationship building: sending the text, doing the follow up, grabbing the coffee Can't alter time—time is what it is, for better or worse Sometimes it's fast, sometimes it's slow Relationships take time to build, they're not overnight   KEY QUOTES "The extraordinary abides in the ordinary. Sometimes as entrepreneurs and business owners, we want the big, shiny things, but it's actually the seemingly mundane, ordinary daily tasks of relationship building, sending the text, doing the follow up that creates big results." - Dr. Lani Jones "Our calendar actually reflects what truly is important to us. We can say such and such is important, but how are we spending our time? Seasoned professionals often forget how much agency they have in a situation." - Dr. Lani Jones "Relationships take time to build. They're not overnight. Don't get in that rapid pace of 'I'm not where I need to be.' Just do the daily tasks, do the ordinary, and you're gonna see the big results." - Dr. Lani Jones CONNECT WITH DR. LANI JONES 

In this episode Katie talks you through why you should never absorb other people's treatment of you

Dona and I have Kimmie to the show to talk animal communication, tease about her coming back to tell us about mythical creature energy in all of us, and much more! Thank you, Kimmie.This is a video podcast on Spotify and YouTube.Want to know more about Kimmie?Kimmie Haliburda is a psychic intuitive, medium, animal communicator, and energy healing practitioner in Knoxville, TN. In addition to offering various types of readings, including Akashic Records, she holds classes on candle magic, animal communication, as well as how to expand your own psychic abilities. Kimmie has been involved in animal rescue for over 17 years, and enjoys fostering special needs dogs. She also holds a Master's in sociology with a concentration in Political Economy and Globalization from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and understands the importance of not appropriating cultural practices. You can book remote or in-person services with Kimmie through her website at kimmiehaliburdapsychic.com.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/KimmieHaliburdaPsychic/Website: https://www.kimmiehaliburdapsychic.com/

On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared explores Rhodiola, one of the most fascinating and misunderstood adaptogenic herbs in the natural health world. Jared breaks down how this unique herb supports energy, focus, and stress resilience without acting as a stimulant or sedative. He explains who may benefit most, who might not respond as well, and how to choose a high-quality standardized extract for best results. You'll also learn practical tips on dosing, timing, and how rhodiola may fit into a balanced supplement routine for those navigating mental fatigue, physical stress, and demanding schedules. As always, the goal is to help you make informed decisions and discover natural tools that may support your path toward greater vitality and performance.Products:Shop Rhodiola products HERE for 20% off through March 11, 2026 - use code: RH20Vitality Radio POW! Product of the Week: StemRegen Release Buy one get 30% off, buy two get 40% off or buy 3+ and get 50% off - no promo code needed!#520: A Supplement Breakthrough for Boosting Your Stem Cells with Christian DrapeauVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

What if the real goal isn't success as culture defines it? Zan welcomes Jonathan Brush, founder of Unbound and homeschool dad of eight, who is reimagining what it means to launch well-equipped adults. Jonathan explains why being extraordinary at ordinary things—taking full responsibility for life, prioritizing relationships, and learning to create real value—forms a deeper, more durable foundation than success alone can provide. Discover how Unbound trains young adults to live resiliently in light of eternity and step into adulthood with clarity and purpose. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/184-jonathan-brush   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

This is not a hate video.It's an attempt to engage honestly with the arguments being made.In this long‑form discussion, we examine:Whether criticizing Mormonism constitutes “hate” or legitimate scrutinyThe difference between testimony, feelings, and evidenceWhy former members continue speaking out after leavingThe moral and historical record of the LDS ChurchTrauma, indoctrination, authority, and the cost of silenceWhy truth claims must meet the same evidentiary standards as everything else in lifeThis video addresses Mormonism's:Racism, sexism, and polygamyTreatment of LGBTQ+ peopleFinancial secrecy and hoardingShifting doctrines and prophetic failuresSupernatural claims that fail independent verificationIf the Church's claims are true, investigation should not threaten them.Truth does not fear questions.This conversation is not about clout, bitterness, or tearing people down—it's about whether an institution that demands obedience, money, identity, and loyalty can actually justify those demands with evidence.If you want my trust, devotion, or morality, feelings and testimony aren't enough.Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What kind of person do you want to be? When people have to stand and talk about you when you're gone, what do you want them to say? Do you realize that's up to you? What if you decided to be . . . extraordinary?

Is your business growth hitting a ceiling no matter how hard you work? The problem likely isn't your effort– it's your infrastructure. And I don't mean your software.In this episode of She Thinks Big, we're diving deep into the "Internal Operations System" that dictates your success. We often think scale is about external tactics, but true growth is internal. If you feel like you're spinning your wheels, it might be because your belief system hasn't caught up to your business goals.We'll cover:Growth vs. Scale: Why they aren't the same thing and why you need both.The "Belief Bridge": How your internal beliefs act as the infrastructure for external results.The Upper Limit Problem: Why you can never grow a business beyond what you believe you deserve.Fixing Your "OS": Practical steps to upgrade your internal operating system so you can finally handle the success you've been working for.Chapters:01:33 – Belief is Your Business Infrastructure05:33 – Belief vs. Commitment: Know the Difference06:54 – Growth vs. Scale: Stop Confusing Them09:08 – Real Business Examples You'll Recognize12:08 – The Hard Truth About Your Ceiling13:06 – What Growth Actually Demands of YouInterested in working with Andrea or bringing her coaching to your team?➡️ Book a consultation call with Andrea HERE. ⬅️⭐ Get Andrea's newsletter, packed with practical ways to lead and grow your business without losing yourself in it: https://bit.ly/STB-newsletter ⭐ Get Andrea's bestselling book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary: https://a.co/d/5xBdPvN Subscribe to Andrea's channel and watch all She Thinks Big episodes here: https://bit.ly/STB-subscribe Follow She Thinks Big and leave us a review! Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicConnect with Andrea and join the She Thinks Big community: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedIn

Extraordinary success isn't built on luck, talent, or flashy routines. It's built on a small set of habits that quietly shape how you think, decide, and respond when things get uncomfortable.In this episode, I reflect on the patterns that consistently showed up behind the biggest outcomes in my life—from building a 7-figure company and publishing a best-selling book, to staying athletic and creating a grounded, healthy marriage. Not because I'm special, but because of some small habits that added up.Earlier in life, I struggled with money, confidence, and self-worth. What changed wasn't my circumstances—it was the habits I practiced when things felt uncertain and uncomfortable.In this episode, I share seven habits that create extraordinary success... not as a blueprint to copy, but as an invitation to notice what might be stretching—or limiting—you right now. You may already live by most of them. And if there's just one you don't, that one might make all the difference.To start a successful coaching business, visit ⁠www.thrivingcoachacademy.com⁠.

The Year of the Extraordinary - Part 6 February 8th 2026 - Sunday Morning

Take a festive journey through A History of Irish Panto, a light-hearted and informative unveiling of the story of pantomime in Ireland.This two-part documentary series focuses on the seasonal theatrical extravaganzas, from their origins on the streets of Venice in the 1500s, to their first mention in an Irish newspaper in the 1731. From the productions that spread across the country in the 1800s, to the star-studded pantos that we know and love today. From the geamaireacht, the first Irish language pantos at the Abbey Theatre, to 150 years of the tradition at the Gaiety Theatre.In the local parish halls of today, just as in the grand Victorian theatres of the past, the Irish panto has had people rolling in the aisles for centuries. With contributions from theatre historians, advocates and panto fans and performers, we recount the story of a much-loved artform: a story 500 years in the making.A History of Irish Panto is presented by Amy O'Dwyer and Donncha O'Dea, the team who brought you the IMRO-nominated documentary Extraordinary Éire.Episode 1 – Panto of the Past, It's Behind You!Episode 2 – Panto is the Future, Oh Yes It Is!Both episodes will be available as a podcast on GoLoud and all major platforms.Written, researched and presented by Donncha O'Dea.Presented, produced and edited by Amy O'Dwyer.Thanks to our special guests Sinead Burke, Conor Doyle, Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng, Annie Ryan and Ian Walsh.Voice Actors: Aisling Breen and Stephen O'Leary.A History of Irish Panto is dedicated to the memory of Joe Cleere.The programme is funded by the Coimisiún na Meán, with the Television Licence Fee.

Ps Khaya Mthethwa teaches that Jesus is not just a story to be read, but a revelation to be encountered - our living Shield and exceedingly great Reward. When Christ becomes your first pursuit, fear loses its grip, revelation takes its place and everything else finds its proper order in Him. cover your identity, your purpose and the script God has written for your life. Be encouraged as you listen.Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE!Connect with us: Facebook: oasischurchZAInstagram: oasischurchZAThreads: oasischurchZAApple Podcast: oasischurchZASpotify: oasischurchZAFor more information, visit us at http://www.oasis-church.co.za

Are some spiritual gifts more important than others? In Week 2 of EXTRA ordinary, we look at 1 Corinthians 12:4–6 and confront one of the most common (and damaging) misunderstandings about spiritual gifts: ranking them. The Bible is clear—there are different gifts, different ways of serving, and different ways God works, but the same God […]

Discover how an unstoppable God transforms ordinary people into unlikely heroes through His incredible power in this powerful sermon by Dr. Jonathan Schaefer from the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Dive into the timeless Bible story from 2 Kings 5, where a young servant girl's simple act of faith sparks life-changing miracles, healing Naaman's leprosy and igniting a profound faith journey. Hear inspiring Christian testimonies of global impact—from widows in Burkina Faso to missionaries in Peru and beyond—showing how God's power flows through those available to God, no matter their age or status. This message of spiritual encouragement reminds us that integrity, confidence, and small acts can lead to extraordinary outcomes, just as God uses ordinary people today for His missions worldwide. Whether you're seeking motivation in your own faith journey or real stories of encouragement, this sermon highlights how anyone can experience and share God's miracles. What unlikely hero story has God written in your life? Share in the comments below, like if this sparked your faith, subscribe for more uplifting Bible stories and sermons, and share with someone who needs this testimony today!

Discover how an unstoppable God transforms ordinary people into unlikely heroes through His incredible power in this powerful sermon by Dr. Jonathan Schaefer from the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Dive into the timeless Bible story from 2 Kings 5, where a young servant girl's simple act of faith sparks life-changing miracles, healing Naaman's leprosy and igniting a profound faith journey. Hear inspiring Christian testimonies of global impact—from widows in Burkina Faso to missionaries in Peru and beyond—showing how God's power flows through those available to God, no matter their age or status. This message of spiritual encouragement reminds us that integrity, confidence, and small acts can lead to extraordinary outcomes, just as God uses ordinary people today for His missions worldwide. Whether you're seeking motivation in your own faith journey or real stories of encouragement, this sermon highlights how anyone can experience and share God's miracles. What unlikely hero story has God written in your life? Share in the comments below, like if this sparked your faith, subscribe for more uplifting Bible stories and sermons, and share with someone who needs this testimony today!

For God so loved the world. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. Love your neighbour as yourself. Love your enemies. Love your enemies?? Really! Iran and the USA? Ukraine and Russia? The persecuted and their persecutors? You and _______? Why does Jesus implore his disciples to love enemies? Doesn't he know how complicated, unrealistic and extraordinary that is?  But, what if love of the enemy is the blessing Christians know and have to offer people and societies ripped apart? What if loving the enemy is part of the normal Christian life? This week we dive into the extraordinary. Come ready to rumble... Phil Wagler

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Greetings Friends,I have been reflecting on one of the simplest and perhaps most profound teachings in the Buddhist tradition— the teaching of our extra-ordinary heart. Our extra-ordinary heart is the aspect of our being that doesn't die, and isn't born. That isn't dependent on us but is a deep refuge and resource—one that we know and rely on all the time. One that we also see demonstrated and embodied in our communities, on the world stage, in the people we love and care about. We are living in a time in this country that feels like we are going backward in many respects. Where state-enforced violence has entered our communities, and families are being separated, detained and deported at an unprecedented rate. While our human hearts break, fear, grieve, feel deeply, love and desire—which is beautiful and painful, and part of what makes this experience of being human.We, together, have an extra-ordinary heart—that is boundless in it's nature and is always abiding right here. This heart isn't separate from the very experience of being human, it is intrinsic to our nature. So we too can practice recognizing and abiding in this heart. We too can embody these qualities and let them manifest in our lives and the world.The Buddha taught that our boundless heart has Four Qualities of Boundlessness, also called the Four Divine AbodesBoundless Love/Kindness — which is a friendliness toward existence, agape or universal love, the love of Jesus Christ or Amitabha Buddha or other such figures who love unconditionallyBoundless Compassion — is a responsiveness to suffering in self or other which can have many different qualities(protective, patient, nurturing/gentle, strategic, discerning, creative, clear, resourceful)In the Zen tradition we have a story about boundless compassion. It involves two brothers walking down the road together, and one says to the other, “what do you think the bodhisattva of great compassion does with all of their hands and eyes?” To which the other brother replies, “it's like reaching back in the middle of the night for a pillow.” Compassion is responsive; and takes many forms—so we have this image of a being with ten-thousand arms and hands. In each hand there is a different expression of compassion. So sometimes compassion looks fierce, it's saying no to violence, it's standing up for what we care about, other times its gentle, it's grieving together, or care-taking each other, it can be protective, immediate, systematic and strategic.Boundless Joy — playfulness/spontaneity of being-realityI think we have a meme in our culture, “if you are happy you aren't paying attention.” But play and creativity have always been part of the resistance, we find the trickster archetype in myths throughout human cultures. We find it throughout spiritual traditions as well from the play/spontaneity of the zen koans to the poetry of the mystics like hafiz, cold mountain and la ded. There is a lot of play, joy and creativity happening in the protests in Minneapolis right now.But boundless joy also speaks to being happy for no good reason, causeless happiness. It's wonderful to experience the joy of simply being alive. No one can take that away from us.Boundless Peace/Equanimity — this is the wisdom of the deep equality or oneness of all things. Perhaps the hardest to conceive of, because it's like the peace and presence of the sky. The sky simply allows all forms of weather to move through it, clouds, heavy rains, snow, tornadoes, planes, birds, sunsets all happen in the spaciousness of the sky. The sky simply allows.Our true nature is like the sky. Open, unhindered, allowing, at peace.These four boundless qualities are always abiding in our Extra Ordinary Heart that we call them the divine abodes.We too can abide here.Many people find that through recognizing equanimity the other boundless qualities source forth. They contain each other. And I invite you to explore this for yourself, which qualities feel most familiar? Which are more difficult for you to recognize? How are the four related to each other in your experience?One practice I like to do for connecting with the extra-ordinary-heart is to pay attention to or recognize these qualities as they appear or manifest in my life. So I invite you this week to notice kindness/love, compassion, joy and peace/equanimity. Notice when you experience these qualities, and linger with them, let yourself affirm that they abide in your innermost heart.And also notice when someone else is embodying these qualities, notice them in the natural world, in your community, at work, in the animals you cohabitate with.Another way I connect with the extra-ordinary-heart is I collect poems, art, songs, images that embody these qualities.Here is a favorite. Kindness by Naomi Shihab NyeKindness Before you know what kindness really is you must lose things, feel the future dissolve in a moment like salt in a weakened broth. What you held in your hand, what you counted and carefully saved, all this must go so you know how desolate the landscape can be between the regions of kindness. How you ride and ride thinking the bus will never stop, the passengers eating maize and chicken will stare out the window forever. Before you learn the tender gravity of kindness you must travel where the Indian in a white poncho lies dead by the side of the road. You must see how this could be you, how he too was someone who journeyed through the night with plans and the simple breath that kept him alive. Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing. You must wake up with sorrow. You must speak to it till your voice catches the thread of all sorrows and you see the size of the cloth. Then it is only kindness that makes sense anymore, only kindness that ties your shoes and sends you out into the day to gaze at bread, only kindness that raises its head from the crowd of the world to say It is I you have been looking for, and then goes with you everywhere like a shadow or a friend.Do you have a favorite poem, song, image or piece of art that embodies one or all of the boundless qualities? Do you have practices for connecting with the four boundless qualities? Feel free to share in the comments section.Weekly Online Meditation EventMonday Night Dharma — 6P PT / 9P ET Join weekly for drop-in meditation and dharma talk.Feel free to join anytime. Event lasts about 1.5 hours. ZOOM LINKIn-Person in OregonLight of the Ancestors Sesshin—May 11 - 17 at Great Vow Zen MonasteryIn-Person in Columbus, Ohio through Mud Lotus SanghaWeekly Meditations on Tuesday, Wednesday and ThursdayRetreats, Meditation instruction and other events can be found on our website.2026 Mud Lotus Sesshins at Saranam Retreat Center in West VirginiaMountains and Rivers Sesshin March 18 - 22Mountains are high and wide. The movement of clouds and the inconceivable power of soaring in the wind comes freely from the mountains. —Dogen Zenji, Mountains and Waters SutraDuring this silent, Zen-style retreat we will practice with the mountains and waters, opening to our own mountain-stability and the flowing nature of all experience.Meditation provides the opportunity for intimacy with self and world, recognizing the interconnectedness of this very life. Healing and transformation happen as we abide in the mystery of who we truly are.This will be a silent meditation retreat. After an initial meal, set-up and orientation we will enter noble silence. Supporting each other in connecting with our own inner silence, stability and confidence. We will follow a rigorous daily schedule which includes roughly seven hours of seated meditation, interspersed with periods of walking meditation, chanting practice, dharma talks, opportunities to check-in with one of the practice leaders, outdoor meditation sessions, mindful eating practice during meals, a late morning care-taking practice and breaks where participants have the opportunity to rest, exercise and explore the beautiful grounds and nature.Interdependence Sesshin June 29 - July 5I'm Amy Kisei. I am a Zen Buddhist Teacher, Spiritual Counselor, Astrologer and Artist. I offer 1:1 Spiritual Counseling sessions using IFS and Hakomi (somatic mindfulness). I also offer astrology readings. Check out my website to learn more. I currently live in Columbus, OH and am a supporting teacher for the Mud Lotus Sangha. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amykisei.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 8, 2026 - Ordinary Witnesses, Extraordinary Savior by Eau Claire Wesleyan Church

On today's Saturday Matinee, we go under the knife to uncover the history and mechanisms of general anesthesia. Link to Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-daniel-and-kellys-extraord-29862087/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

High Achievers and my sanity lead us to miss the good things as we detect a toxic trace in the air and report to memoirs and landmines.

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The Neuroscience of Thriving: How Women Leaders Transform Burnout Into Happiness and High Performance With 60% of senior women reporting record burnout (McKinsey, 2025) and 82% of all employees at burnout risk, the happiness crisis demands neuroscience-based solutions. Dr. Paul Zak reveals the "key moments" framework, Love Plus algorithm, and immersion science that transforms workplace well being, leadership culture, and sustained career success. • Happy workers are 13% more productive, with wellbeing interventions showing 10-21% productivity gains (Oxford, 2024) • 50% of happiness comes from quality social relationships—80% of "key moments" are social experiences • Women leaders who invest in relationships develop different brain activity patterns for sustained thriving • The "do-not-do list" creates bandwidth for extraordinary experiences that prevent burnout • Silence, volunteering, and authentic vulnerability are neuroscience-backed practices for long-term happiness As an executive coach with over 30 years of experience (MA, MFT, PCC) and host of the Women's Leadership Success Podcast (900,000+ downloads, top 1.5% globally), I'm witnessing an unprecedented crisis: 60% of senior-level women report feeling frequently burned out—the highest level ever recorded (McKinsey, 2025). And it's getting worse. WebMD Health Services research shows burnout perceptions increased by over 25% from 2022 to 2024, with 82% of all employees now at burnout risk. Gen X women leaders, senior managers, and directors face the highest rates—precisely the women who should be thriving at the peak of their careers. But what if the solution isn't "work-life balance" programs or meditation apps? What if neuroscience reveals a completely different approach to sustained happiness and high performance? In Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Paul Zak—pioneering neuroscientist and author of "Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness"—we explore the brain-based framework for thriving that transforms how women leaders approach wellbeing, create extraordinary workplace cultures, and sustain career success without sacrificing happiness. The Thriving Crisis: Why Traditional Wellbeing Programs Fail Women Leaders Fast Company (2025) reports that throughout 2025, companies treated employees with "stunning disregard": rolling layoffs, unchecked workloads, and blind eyes to burnout. Over 200,000 American women quit their jobs this year, citing inflexible policies and lack of support. For women leaders specifically: • Only 26% strongly agree their organization cares about their wellbeing (Gallup, 2025) • 42% of working women say their job has had a negative impact on mental health (vs. 37% of men) • Women who feel stressed daily are 46% more likely to actively seek new jobs • 36% of full-time women have a mismatch between preferred and actual work arrangements Why the Gap? Most organizations spent the past decade conflating wellbeing with wellness programs. They handed out meditation apps, gym stipends, and yoga classes while ignoring the root causes: uncaring managers, lack of connection, always-on expectations, and feeling unappreciated. The result? Burnout soared, engagement flat-lined, and the best women leaders walked awa What Neuroscience Reveals About Thriving vs. Surviving "The book has the title Happiness in it, but it's really about thriving," Dr. Zak clarifies. "How do I extend positive mood and high energy over my lifetime?" Using distributed neuroscience technology and the Six app (measuring brain activity continuously at one-second frequency), Dr. Zak's research team discovered something revolutionary: People who have 6 or more "key moments" daily are truly thriving—engaged in life, resilient to stress, and sustaining high performance. What Are Key Moments and Why Do They Matter? "Key moments are high-value experiences that help us grow as human beings and thrive," Dr. Zak explains. "What we found is that the systems in the brain that give us these high-value moments are deep in the brainstem, hidden from our conscious awareness." Dr. Paul Zak This explains why traditional self-assessment wellbeing surveys fail: Most people cannot accurately identify what truly makes them happy. "When we ask people, 'What was your most important moment yesterday?' they don't know," Dr. Zak reveals. "Because it's hidden from conscious awareness. Many times, people will do something they think is really fun that doesn't give their brain a lot of value." The Neuroscience: Why Social Connection Drives Happiness Recent research from Oxford University confirms what Dr. Zak's neuroscience proves: About 50% of our happiness is due to the quality of our social relationships. But here's the critical finding for women leaders: 80% of key moments are social experiences. "It's the people that give me that ability to be present and emotionally open," Dr. Zak emphasizes. "Sometimes I'll get a key moment when I'm really in a great writing project, but mostly, it's when I'm out at a conference, having dinner with people, giving talks." The Leadership Implication: Women leaders facing declining corporate support (only 54% of companies now prioritize women's advancement) cannot wait for organizational culture change. You must proactively create the social connections and immersive experiences that sustain your brain's capacity to thrive. The Two Core Components: Presence and Emotional Openness 1. Being Present "If I'm distracted, it's not going to be a good experience for me," Dr. Zak explains. "So I'll often take my phone and just turn it off in meetings. Hey, you guys, this is an important meeting, I need all the phones off." For Women Leaders: • Create technology-free zones during strategic thinking and team conversations • Block "thinking time" on your calendar—treat it as sacred as client meetings • Practice "walking in silence" to oxygenate your brain and generate ideas • Use the 60-90 minute rule: take 5-minute movement breaks to maintain cognitive clarity 2. Being Emotionally Open "Do we want to be around people who don't share their emotions with us?" Dr. Zak asks. "No. If I say 'I'm having a tough day' and you're like 'oh, that's terrible' with no emotion—that's not a friend, that's a robot." Emotional experiences are saved in memory in a particular way that makes them more easily accessible. When you share authentic emotions, you activate neural pathways that build trust, create connection, and generate the key moments that sustain thriving. Critical for Women Leaders: This isn't about oversharing or being "too emotional" (a bias women already face). It's about strategic vulnerability that makes you relatable, trustworthy, and capable of building the deep connections that drive both happiness and high performance. The Love Plus Algorithm: A Neuroscience Framework for Daily Happiness When Time Magazine asked Dr. Zak to write three sentences on New Year's resolutions, he created what he calls his "algorithm for living a happy and fulfilled life": Love Plus. The Love Plus Framework: L - Love and be loved Invest deeply in relationships. Research shows 50% of happiness comes from social connection quality. For women leaders, this means prioritizing meaningful relationships with family, friends, and trusted colleagues—not just networking transactions. O - Openness to new experiences Travel, try new activities, engage with different perspectives. Novel experiences create neurological growth and generate key moments that sustain thriving. V - Volunteering and giving back "The evidence is so overwhelming that helping others makes you happy," Dr. Zak notes. Even small acts of generosity—buying a colleague coffee, mentoring a junior team member—create reciprocal happiness loops. E - Exercise Physical movement isn't just wellness theater. It oxygenates the brain, reduces stress hormones, and creates conditions for key moments to emerge. PLUS: • Purpose: Connect daily work to larger meaning and impact • Learning: Continuous growth through reading, courses, new skills • Unique experiences: Prioritize extraordinary moments that create lasting memories • Silence: Create space for reflection, creativity, and strategic thinking How Women Leaders Apply Love Plus Daily Dr. Zak's framework isn't theoretical—it's immediately actionable: Morning: 10 minutes of silence before checking devices (builds presence, reduces cortisol) Workday: 2-3 "connection moments" with team members beyond task management (builds trust, creates key moments) Lunch: Walk outside without phone (exercise + silence + openness to new observations) Afternoon: Learn something new—read an article, take a short course, explore a topic (continuous learning) Evening: Invest in deep relationships—quality time with family/friends, not just logistics (love and be loved) Weekly: Volunteer or mentor (giving back creates sustained happiness) The Do-Not-Do List: Creating Bandwidth for Thriving "Many executives tell me they don't have time for key moments," Dr. Zak acknowledges. His solution? The do-not-do list. "I realized I was doing a lot of things on my to-do list that weren't actually that valuable. So I made a second list called my do-not-do list. And it's way longer than my to-do list." Examples from Dr. Zak's Do-Not-Do List: • Do not attend meetings without clear agendas and time boundaries • Do not respond to every email within 2 hours (batch processing instead) • Do not say yes to every speaking invitation (protect creative bandwidth) • Do not schedule back-to-back meetings all day (protect key moment opportunities) • Do not work weekends as default (protect relationship investment time) For Women Leaders: What activities drain energy without creating value? What obligations stem from people-pleasing rather than strategic necessity? Your do-not-do list creates the space for the 6+ daily key moments that neuroscience shows drive sustained thriving.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comPhew. I need to write about something else apart from silver and gold. But I have to look at the price action we have seen this week, and I will say this. It was violent. Extraordinary, even. But it wasn't necessarily bearish.Sharp sell-offs like those we saw on Friday and Monday are characteristic of bull markets. In bear markets, corrections are grinding and protracted. Selling pressure is persistent. Value erodes slowly amid deteriorating fundamentals.Bull markets behave differently. They flush. Explosively.Late entrants and overleveraged speculators get shaken out. Stops are tight. Everyone is climbing the wall of worry. When a correction comes, a cascade of stop losses gets triggered all at once. Hence the violence.BTW the latest Atlas Pulse came out on Friday, as level-headed as always. It's the best gold and silver newsletter out there, in my view. Get your copy here - it's free.This is not just a precious-metals phenomenon. It's a broader market truism. I've seen it in equities, other commodities, you get it all the time in tech - especially bitcoin. Indeed the action we are seeing in bitcoin at the moment is typical of a bear market. The selling is grinding and relentless, rather than sharp and explosive.What's more the gold and silver miners behaved well, and in a way that is consistent with a bull market flush. Yes, they saw significant selling. But gold corrected 21% and silver 41%. GDX (the large mining companies) only corrected 19% and SIL (the large silvers) 24%. Most importantly, they recovered faster. You would not have got a bounce like that in a bear market.The relative strength is telling. If this were a reversal, the miners would have sold off by more. They didn't.If you live in a third world country such as the UK, I urge you to own gold or silver. The pound will be further devalued, as will the euro and dollar. The bullion dealer I recommend is The Pure Gold Company. More here.What's more, theh miners only need $4,000 gold and $50 silver to be highly profitable. But if higher prices are the new normal, then a lot of previously uneconomic mines - particularly the low-grade, bulk-tonnage in Canada - are going to become economic. Heck, even STLLR Gold (TSX.STLR) might work. I should probably delete that last sentence.How the landscape has changed from a couple of years ago.Such huge potential, but …In other news, I sat through the Comstock Inc (AMEX:LODE) conference call yesterday. An hour of my life I won't get back.The asymmetric potential of this company remains enormous. But that call was a red flag bonanza.With the silver story what it is, and a clear path for this company to become North America's largest silver producer, this stock should be trading above $15.

The Year of the Extraordinary - Part 5 February 1st 2026 - Wednesday Evening

Last week, F.B.I. agents searched an election center in Fulton County, Ga., seizing truckloads of ballots from 2020. The move escalated the investigation into President Trump's claims of voter fraud in the state after his 2020 defeat in the state.It has since been learned that Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, was present during the search.Devlin Barrett, a Times reporter who covers the F.B.I., discusses the presence of the nation's top intelligence official and the stunning phone call that shows how personally involved Mr. Trump has become in the investigation.Guest: Devlin Barrett, a New York Times reporter covering the Justice Department and the F.B.I.Background reading: Mr. Trump had an unusual call with F.B.I. agents after the election center search.The move to seize ballots has thrust the F.B.I. into Mr. Trump's election conspiracy claim.Photo: Nicole Craine for The New York TimesFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you running a business, or is your business running you? In this episode, I sit down with the powerhouse LuAnn Nigara– keynote speaker, author, and host of the top-rated podcast A Well-Designed Business. We dive deep into the uncomfortable truth: talent alone isn't enough to build a profitable company. LuAnn breaks down why "hustle" is often just a mask for a lack of systems– and why understanding your numbers and designing systems that allow you to become a force multiplier is the only way to move from surviving to thriving. Whether you're an interior designer or an entrepreneur feeling stuck in the daily grind, this conversation will shift your perspective on what it really takes to scale. Here's what we'll get into:00:00 – Why Your Business Feels Like It Owns You04:28 – From Cold Podcast Pitch To Friendship05:44 – High Point Market: Disneyland for Designers10:57 – "I Was Just the Sales Person"13:22 – The E-Myth Wake-Up Call16:35 – "Hustle Without Systems Is Just Chaos"22:48 – The Two Numbers That Determine Profitability25:16 – "Who Else Can Do This?"29:13 – When Profit Meets Passion34:43 – You Have to Believe It's Your Right40:52 – Resilience, Baseball Coaches & Fire Horses48:09 – Your One System to Simplify This WeekTo learn more about LuAnn and keep up with her work, visit her website & connect with her on Instagram! For more from Andrea on systems, listen to this STB episode next: Four Systems That Let You Step Away and Still Grow Your BusinessInterested in working with Andrea or bringing her coaching to your team?➡️ Book a consultation call with Andrea HERE. ⬅️⭐ Get Andrea's newsletter, packed with practical ways to lead and grow your business without losing yourself in it: https://bit.ly/STB-newsletter ⭐ Get Andrea's bestselling book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary: https://a.co/d/5xBdPvN Subscribe to Andrea's channel and watch all She Thinks Big episodes here: https://bit.ly/STB-subscribe Connect with Andrea on Instagram and LinkedIn!

To donate, click here: https://buy.stripe.com/3csbIU4v8a52eR2aEE  These February 2026 messages spotlight stories, inspirations, & soul songs offered by Marie Mohler to empower and inspire people as potent changes emerge in our world and daily lives this month. Marie's February messages are found in 2 videos.  Part 1 contains themes for February, a big picture review, Gathering At The River with Dr. Terry Cole Whittaker, Garden Insights #10 (an intuitive energy update for the month), & themes of Epic Change, Investing In You, The Living Garden In You, The Parable of the Talents, Astrological Highlights for the Month related to Investing In Our Gifts and Talents, Letting Go of What No Longer Serves Us, Embracing New Beginnings, New Soul Songs, & more. Part 2 contains 17 new soul songs that inspire, uplift, and fortify divine creative heroes, heroines, and people around the globe. Soul Song titles include: February's Frequencies, Awake To The Great Turning, We Are The Moreness, The Living Garden of Gold, Living Garden Awakening, The Living Garden of Gold, Children of the New Earth, New Earth Rising 1, Divine Sparks Living Garden, Invest Your Sacred Talents, One Small Seed, Remember Who You Are, Garden of Our Design, Be Extraordinary Now, New Earth Rising 2, Fire Horse Says Be Extraordinary, Living Garden Awakening 2, and The Light of the World. Thank you for joining me. Please share with others who would benefit from these insights and positive messages.Please like, subscribe, and share!For more inspirational messages, podcasts, soul songs, & subscription offerings on Substack, please click either link:https://www.frequencywriter.com/https://frequencywriter.substack.com/** If you are interested in life/soul coaching with me ** please email me:info@frequencywriter.com To listen to more amazing podcasts and insightful broadcasts, or make a donation, visit:  http://www.wholesoulschoolandfoundation.orgTo donate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/wholesoulschoolandfoundationTo shop our apparel: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whole-soul-school-and-foundation/You can also tune in here:Substack: https://www.frequencywriter.com/https://frequencywriter.substack.com/X: https://x.com/marie_mohlerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholesoulmasteryYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@colorthemagicRumble.com: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585​​​​Telegram: https://t.me/wholesoulmasteryTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@frequencywriterTune into Frequency Writer Messages, Empowering Podcasts, and Whole Soul School and Foundation's Inspirational Podcasts via: Spotify, Apple iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music + other favorite podcast platforms If would like to support my work directly, please send donations to: https://buy.stripe.com/3csbIU4v8a52eR2aEEYou can also mail donations to:Marie Mohler/Whole Soul Mastery400 S. Elliott Rd., Suite D259Chapel Hill, NC 27514***Disclaimer*** These videos are for educational purposes only.Support the show

Hour 2 of A&G features... Trump suing Grammys host & the Epstein files We don't know how to protest The fall of Olympic athletes Masked ICE agents & Vogue blows Newsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss the state of American journalism ahead of his visit to Kansas City.

Hour 2 of A&G features... Trump suing Grammys host & the Epstein files We don't know how to protest The fall of Olympic athletes Masked ICE agents & Vogue blows Newsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the captivating Elijah and Elisha story from the Bible, where God interrupts ordinary life with an extraordinary calling. This powerful sermon explores lessons from Elijah, the bold prophet who confronted idolatry, and his successor Elisha, who embraced God's purpose by leaving the plow behind—burning his old life to fully trust in divine direction. Witness the faith journey of these Biblical prophets as Elisha inherits a double portion spirit, symbolizing deeper empowerment through the Holy Spirit for service and mission.Discover how God's calling in Bible narratives like this one challenges us to release habits, relationships, or comforts that hold us back, much like Elisha's radical decision. Through Christian mentorship under Elijah, Elisha grows in character before stepping into calling, reminding us that quiet seasons build roots for fruitful ministry. This aligns with a commitment to deeper life in Christ, where faith, obedience, and Holy Spirit guidance lead to transformation and purpose.Whether you're seeking inspiration on embracing God's purpose or exploring the prophet legacy, this sermon highlights that true calling demands decision, preparation, and bold movement—echoing the call to follow Jesus fully.

What if you don't have to be extraordinary for God to work through you? In Week 1 of our new series EXTRA ordinary, we open 1 Corinthians 12:1–7 to talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit—what they are, who they're for, and why they matter. This message lays the foundation for the entire series […]

The Year of the Extraordinary - Part 4 January 25th 2026 - Sunday Morning

Take a festive journey through A History of Irish Panto, a light-hearted and informative unveiling of the story of pantomime in Ireland.This two-part documentary series focuses on the seasonal theatrical extravaganzas, from their origins on the streets of Venice in the 1500s, to their first mention in an Irish newspaper in the 1731. From the productions that spread across the country in the 1800s, to the star-studded pantos that we know and love today. From the geamaireacht, the first Irish language pantos at the Abbey Theatre, to 150 years of the tradition at the Gaiety Theatre.In the local parish halls of today, just as in the grand Victorian theatres of the past, the Irish panto has had people rolling in the aisles for centuries. With contributions from theatre historians, advocates and panto fans and performers, we recount the story of a much-loved artform: a story 500 years in the making.A History of Irish Panto is presented by Amy O'Dwyer and Donncha O'Dea, the team who brought you the IMRO-nominated documentary Extraordinary Éire.Episode 1 – Panto of the Past, It's Behind You!Episode 2 – Panto is the Future, Oh Yes It Is!Both episodes will be available as a podcast on GoLoud and all major platforms.Written, researched and presented by Donncha O'Dea.Presented, produced and edited by Amy O'Dwyer.Thanks to our special guests Sinead Burke, Conor Doyle, Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng, Annie Ryan and Ian Walsh.Voice Actors: Aisling Breen and Stephen O'Leary.A History of Irish Panto is dedicated to the memory of Joe Cleere.The programme is funded by the Coimisiún na Meán, with the Television Licence Fee.

A sermon from Geoff Zeigler on Ephesians 1:3-10, 3:8-11, 4:1-3

The state has begun funding pop-up shelters in four additional locations this year, a formidable effort that materializes and evaporates based on the weather.

Are you exhausted from trying to "believe harder" in your goals? You might be stuck in the trap of white-knuckling– forcing yourself to be confident when your brain isn't ready. In this episode of She Thinks Big, we debug the biggest myth about success: that belief is just a mindset issue. I explain why lack of belief is actually an environment problem and how stress physically prevents you from building the confidence you need.If you feel like you're constantly fighting your own brain to stay confident, this episode will show you how to stop fighting and start building.In this episode:1:33 – Welcome4:23 – The real problem5:40 – The neuroscience7:13 – Dopamine & belief9:11 – Why stress kills belief12:33 – How belief is actually built 14:28 – Why this is hard to do alone15:07 – The one shift your best self needs17:47 – Better conditions start hereWork with Andrea or bring her coaching to your team!➡️  Book your free consultation HERE. ⬅️⭐ Get Andrea's newsletter, packed with practical ways to lead and grow your business without losing yourself in it: https://bit.ly/STB-newsletter ⭐ Get Andrea's bestselling book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary: https://a.co/d/5xBdPvN Subscribe to Andrea's channel and watch all She Thinks Big episodes here: https://bit.ly/STB-subscribe Follow She Thinks Big and leave us a review! Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicConnect with Andrea and join the She Thinks Big community: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedInUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.

Faith, history and art come together in this episode of Practicing Catholic as we explore Vatican Unveiled, the largest collection of papal artifacts ever displayed outside of Rome. Sean Pilcher shares an inside look at the Church's relics and the lives of saints, followed by Archbishop Bernard Hebda on the exhibit's spiritual and historical significance and its connection to the Archdiocese's 175th anniversary.Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ 

The Alex Acosta interview with the DOJ Office of the Inspector General was not a genuine act of oversight but a carefully managed exercise in institutional self-protection. From the outset, the OIG accepted Acosta's framing that the Epstein deal was inherited, constrained, and unavoidable, rather than interrogating his clear authority as U.S. Attorney to reject or dismantle it. Extraordinary features of the agreement—blanket immunity, secrecy, victim exclusion, and shielding of unnamed co-conspirators—were treated as unfortunate byproducts instead of deliberate choices. The interview avoided probing motive, power, ambition, or external influence, and allowed “complexity” to substitute for accountability. Victims were reduced to procedural inconveniences, dissent within Acosta's own office was minimized, and secrecy was discussed without examining intent. The questioning was gentle, the language sanitized, and the structure designed to preserve narrative control rather than expose wrongdoing. Oversight became theater, and truth became optional.The result was a report that closed ranks instead of opened files, offering procedural recommendations while refusing to assign responsibility for one of the most grotesque plea bargains in modern history. The interview failed because success would have required institutional self-indictment, something the DOJ was never willing to permit. It reinforced the message that elite defendants receive different justice, that internal watchdogs protect the system before victims, and that career incentives quietly shape prosecutorial restraint. More than a missed opportunity, the Acosta interview became proof of how accountability is neutralized through tone, omission, and deference. Rage is justified because this failure was engineered, not accidental. Disgust is warranted because victims were erased yet again under the banner of review. The true scandal is not only the Epstein deal itself, but the system's refusal to confront how and why it happened.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Extraordinary living doesn't happen by accident. It happens by choice. Last weekend, in my blog, I created the acronym JAPHILAFF as a simple reminder to prioritize Joy, Acceptance, Peace, Health, Inclusion, Love, Abundance, Forgiveness, and Focus in our daily lives. These principles serve as guideposts for making intentional decisions that nourish our body, mind, and spirit. As I reflect on how I practice JAPHILAFF, I see how laughter, curiosity, and a lighthearted perspective help me stay grounded, consistent, and aligned with my values. This approach empowers us to live fully, embrace challenges with grace, and create a life that feels both meaningful and playful. I will share how we can all live a life rooted in JAPHILAFF! Now you can listen commercial free at your leisure…Click here and let's grow together: Creating an Extraordinary Life Rooted in JAPHILAFF! – Lillian McDermott If you love this podcast episode, share it with a friend. The Lillian McDermott Radio Show/Classroom ~ When You Need a Friend… PREMIERE:  Telegram, Facebook, YouTube, WhenYouNeedaFriend.com SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, & FOLLOW:    Facebook, Instagram, X, Website, Odysee, BitChute, YouTube! LISTEN:  Amazon Podcast, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio! CALL or TEXT: 407-373-5959 “You can take a pill, or You can take Responsibility!” ®

When Slovakia was part of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, the cars it made were noisy, thirsty and slow by western standards at the time. But when Volkswagen bought the car-maker Skoda, that was the beginning of a major change. Now, Slovakia makes almost a million cars a year and with Volvo opening a factory here in 2027, it'll be a quarter of a million more. Extraordinary for a country of five million people. We visit a factory and find out why this small nation is attracting so much car industry investment. If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresented and produced by John Laurenson(Picture: Workers on a production line in a car factory, Slovakia. Credit: BBC/John Laurenson)

The Alex Acosta interview with the DOJ Office of the Inspector General was not a genuine act of oversight but a carefully managed exercise in institutional self-protection. From the outset, the OIG accepted Acosta's framing that the Epstein deal was inherited, constrained, and unavoidable, rather than interrogating his clear authority as U.S. Attorney to reject or dismantle it. Extraordinary features of the agreement—blanket immunity, secrecy, victim exclusion, and shielding of unnamed co-conspirators—were treated as unfortunate byproducts instead of deliberate choices. The interview avoided probing motive, power, ambition, or external influence, and allowed “complexity” to substitute for accountability. Victims were reduced to procedural inconveniences, dissent within Acosta's own office was minimized, and secrecy was discussed without examining intent. The questioning was gentle, the language sanitized, and the structure designed to preserve narrative control rather than expose wrongdoing. Oversight became theater, and truth became optional.The result was a report that closed ranks instead of opened files, offering procedural recommendations while refusing to assign responsibility for one of the most grotesque plea bargains in modern history. The interview failed because success would have required institutional self-indictment, something the DOJ was never willing to permit. It reinforced the message that elite defendants receive different justice, that internal watchdogs protect the system before victims, and that career incentives quietly shape prosecutorial restraint. More than a missed opportunity, the Acosta interview became proof of how accountability is neutralized through tone, omission, and deference. Rage is justified because this failure was engineered, not accidental. Disgust is warranted because victims were erased yet again under the banner of review. The true scandal is not only the Epstein deal itself, but the system's refusal to confront how and why it happened.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Guest: Professor Richard Carwardine. Carwardine discusses James McMaster, the Catholic editor of the Freeman's Journal, characterizing him as an extraordinary polemicist who was imprisoned for his "vituperations" against the war. McMaster argued the war denied the rights of free men and refused to retract his views upon release. The segment also features Samuel "Sunset" Cox, a Democrat who famously attacked New England Puritanism as the source of the nation's meddling and moral extremity.1885 HENRY BEECHER AS GULLIVER

What got you here won't get you there. And the harder you cling to what worked before, the heavier everything feels. In this relaunch episode, Andrea breaks down what it actually means to lead forward– using your past as insight, not instruction– and why that shift changes everything. What you'll learn: The real reason you feel stuck (hint: it's not your strategy) Why hard work alone won't move your business forward How to create breathing room without achieving less In this episode:04:11 – Business Growth Starts With You05:42 – Broken Belief, Not Broken Strategy08:10 – Interest vs. Commitment09:13 – Your Commitment Is NOT The Problem– Your Belief IS10:46 – Ease Isn't Laziness– It's Alignment13:18 – Your Business Is Asking You To Lead Differently15:20 – Who STB Is ForIf you're ready to make this THE year everything shifts– your leadership, your momentum, your results– let's talk. ➡️  Book your free consultation HERE. ⬅️⭐ Get Andrea's newsletter, packed with practical ways to lead and grow your business without losing yourself in it: https://andrealiebrosscoaching.kit.com ⭐ Get Andrea's bestselling book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary: https://a.co/d/5xBdPvN Subscribe to Andrea's channel and watch all She Thinks Big episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@andrealiebrosscoaching?sub_confirmation=1 Follow She Thinks Big and leave us a review! Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicConnect with Andrea and join the She Thinks Big community: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedInUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.

Bria Skonberg is a Canadian born, Juno award winning extraordinary trumpeter and vocalist. She's a 10x Downbeat Rising Star, a Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing! Awardee, and the recipient of the "Legend" Award by the Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook. She's been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages all over the world, including the New Orleans, Monterey, Newport, and Montreal Jazz Festivals. My featured song is “Mi Cachimber”, my recent single. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH BRIA:www.briaskonberg.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

This podcast episode is about being delusional in the healthiest way possible I really think the worst advice I've ever been given is be realistic Because it's such a dream killer and creates this cycle of limiting beliefs in your mind I just think that too often we put ourselves in a box without realizing it and the moment we break out of that box and realize just how capable we are- we can really accomplish anything we want. if we just keep going, just keep getting back up just never stop I believe so much in thoughts become things and the story you tell yourself becomes the life you live And whatever the next level is that you're trying to reach in your life… you can design it in your head and get so clear on it that you believe it before it's actually happened and then you tell yourself this is happening time just hasn't caught up yet. It's like next level manifesting and the law of attraction and realizing the power that we get back when we remove limiting beliefs, and that urge to be realistic. So let's do a podcast on being delusional in the healthiest way possible because that's the only way to achieve things that are extraordinary and keep growing and evolving and progressing and becoming better and stronger every year.  This is the key to all of this… "This is happening. Time just hasn't caught up yet." • What a self-story really is Your self-story is the collection of beliefs you hold about who you are, what you deserve, and what's possible for you. Most people are living out a story they never consciously chose, built from past experiences, other people's opinions, and old limitations. When you change your self-story, you change what you notice, what you attempt, and what you allow in your life. • Why "being realistic" often keeps people stuck So much advice is rooted in other people's fear, history, and unfulfilled dreams. "Be realistic" can quietly become a dream killer. Extraordinary lives are built by people willing to believe before there is proof, act before there is permission, and stay consistent before results show up. • Healthy delusion, manifesting, and identity-based growth There is a direct connection between belief, identity, and behavior. Thoughts become things when they are paired with clarity, emotion, and consistent action. Many of today's top mindset and habit leaders point back to the same truth: your identity drives your behavior, and your behavior reinforces your identity. • Why so many people quit right before the breakthrough The space between vision and results is where most self-stories collapse. The quiet middle is where doubt grows, momentum feels slow, and people often walk away, sometimes just days or weeks before a major shift. Learning to stay when nothing is happening yet is one of the most powerful skills you can build. • How to build an unshakeable self-story Building a new internal identity starts with deciding who you are becoming on purpose. It grows through tiny daily actions that create real proof. It is protected by being intentional about what you listen to, who you allow influence you, and how you speak to yourself. It is strengthened every time you release a limiting belief before it rewrites your future. • Morning and evening routines that reinforce who you're becoming Morning practices help you step into the person you're becoming before the world sets the tone for your day. Evening practices help you gather proof, reframe challenges, and deepen self-trust. Together, they install and reinforce your self-story daily. • Journaling as identity work Journaling is not just reflection, it is direction. Writing clarifies belief, trains focus, and turns vague desire into a lived identity. The way you write about your life becomes the way you experience your life. • The power of not stopping An unshakeable self-story is not built through intensity. It is built through continuation. Momentum comes from returning, recommitting, and refusing to abandon the version of you you are becoming. If you don't quit, you arrive. • Final thought Your life will always move in the direction of the story you tell yourself. You don't need proof to start. You don't need permission to change it. And you don't need approval to live it. Build a self-story so strong that it pulls your actions forward, then protect it, practice it, and become it.   2.0 Habit System https://howtobeawesomeateverything.com/pages/2-0weeklyhabitsandplanningsystem   Cheers!!

UNORDERED HEROISM AND THE ULTIMATE BLUFF Colleague Admiral James Stavridis. Stavridis recounts the extraordinary heroism of Dorie Miller, a cook at Pearl Harbor who, despite segregation and lack of training, manned a machine gun and saved his captain without orders. The segment concludes with Commander Ernest Evans of the USS Johnston at Leyte Gulf. Facing a massive Japanese fleet with no support, Evans led a suicidal charge to protect the landing force. This bluff convinced the Japanese that a larger American force must be nearby, causing them to retreat and saving the operation through sheer audacity and the sacrifice of the "tin can sailors." STAVRIDIS NUMBER 41932 ITALY HEAVY CRUISER TRENTO IN SHANGAI HARBOR