Podcasts about Fearing

This poet once insulted the Prophet ﷺ — then stood before him, recited new verses… and walked away wearing the Prophet's ﷺ cloak. This is the true story of Banat Su'ad: a poem that turned an enemy into a forgiven companion. Kaʿb ibn Zuhayr was once known for mocking the Prophet ﷺ and attacking his family with his words. Fearing for his life, he came to Madinah, sat in front of the Prophet ﷺ, and asked, “If Kaʿb came to you now and accepted Islam, would you forgive him?” When the Prophet ﷺ said yes, Kaʿb revealed himself and recited Banat Su'ad — a masterpiece of Arabic poetry, rich with imagery, fear, and hope. The Prophet ﷺ listened without interruption, moved by Kaʿb's sincerity and eloquence. Then, in a moment that made history, he ﷺ removed his Burdah and placed it over Kaʿb's shoulders — and the poem came to be known as Qaseedah al-Burdah. In this video, Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan unpacks the poem's language, striking metaphors, and timeless lessons behind each verse. Witness how one poem turned mockery into mercy — and why Banat Su'ad is still recited and studied by seekers of knowledge to this day. Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #prophetmuhammad #islamicknowledge #islamiclectures #arabic

SummaryEn este episodio de de Querido Emprendedor! tenemos una conversación profunda y conmovedora con José Cartagena Ortiz, educador puertorriqueño y experto en diseño instruccional. José comparte su trayectoria desde su infancia en Puerto Rico, hasta su proceso de adaptación en Estados Unidos, enfrentando choques culturales, retos personales y profesionales.Hablamos sobre la importancia de poner al ser humano en el centro del aprendizaje, el valor del proceso por encima del resultado, y cómo la inteligencia artificial puede complementar —pero no reemplazar— la reflexión crítica y la empatía. José también reflexiona sobre la experiencia de ser latino, bilingüe y emprendedor en un país con estereotipos marcados, y cómo el networking, la resiliencia y el compromiso social han sido claves en su crecimiento.Una entrevista inspiradora sobre cómo transformar el fracaso en aprendizaje, y cómo desde la educación se puede contribuir a “reparar el mundo”.Show Notes(00:05) Welcome & introductions.(00:42) Who is José Cartagena Ortiz?(02:33) Moving to the mainland.(03:38) Fearing change.(06:44) A cultural shock.(10:18) What is instructional design?(12:07) Human design.(13:15) AI help.(21:22) Cultural design.(22:28) Design goal.(26:32) Networking.(36:28) Growth mentality.(38:01) Failing is part of the process.(48:34) Upside down, inside out.(50:27) The difficult part of being José Cartagena Ortiz.(56:49) What do people usually get wrong about you?(01:04:49) Secret mission.(01:15:31) Advice to the past.LinksIgnacio BalderramaStartup JunkieKiva Northwest ArkansasJosé E. Cartagena OrtizOffice of Entrepreneurship & Innovation

A U.S. military family stationed near Oxford, England thought they had found the perfect off-base cottage—until the house began acting on its own. As the disturbances grew louder and more frequent, an oppressive atmosphere settled over the household, leaving everyone on edge and struggling to sleep. Fearing the activity was more than a fleeting haunting, the family wondered if the house itself wanted them gone. If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories

Advocates say a growing number of immigrants are seeking ways to grant privileges to family or friends willing to care for their children in case families are separated.

Send us your fan mail :)Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis's most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before. In todays episode we talked about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). Roger Ebert ReviewLetterboxed Review OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAMTWITTERLETTERBOXDCONTACT US: courtofcinema@gmail.comSPEAKPIPE

EP161 SHOWNOTESIf the thought of public speaking makes your stomach flip, you're not alone. In this episode, Dawn shares the three biggest mindset shifts that helped her go from avoiding the mic to speaking on global stages. This isn't about polished perfection or sounding like a TED Talk. It's about connecting, making an impact, and letting your voice lead the way.You'll hear how confidence actually gets built, why being relatable matters more than being impressive, and how to stop waiting to feel “ready.” If you've been holding yourself back, this is your reminder that your voice is needed, exactly as it is.Highlights:(01:21) No-one wants perfect!(03:35) Confidence is built through action(04:56) Your message is bigger than your fearConnect with Dawn:Instagram @dawnmcgruer @dawnofanewerapodcastFacebook https://www.facebook.com/dawnamcgruerLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessconsort/Web www.dawnmcgruer.comThis podcast is in association with @HerPowerCommunity - The #1 Female Founders Global Community where connections flourish & growth is intentionalhttps://www.patreon.com/c/herpowercommunity This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podkite - https://podkite.com/privacy

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Brian McIntyre continues our sermon series on the book of 1 Samuel. The Scripture reading this week was 1 Samuel 5:1-12. This sermon was delivered on May 18, 2025.

Today's Promise: Psalm 25:12 Sometimes, life's choices are not always easy. Choices are not always black and white. Sometimes, you have to choose between good and good. To fear the Lord is recognizing Him for who He is and showing Him the reverence and respect, He is due. Fearing the Lord is not cowering before him but understanding that He is the Lord God who holds eternity in His hands. Next time you face a decision, submit your life to the Lord (fear the Lord) and ask Him for wisdom and guidance.

When we hear God's promises and trust him with courage, fearing the reproach brought upon God by our unbelief, then he is greatly honored.

Mr. Joe addresses a listeners question regarding panic attacks. He explains the never ending cycle, as individuals live in fear of the next panic attack occurrence. Mr. Joe shares several personal stories regarding his own panic, and how he overcame the dreadful attacks. Please support Mr. Joe, so I can continue on my lifelong podcast journey… https://donate.stripe.com/bIY7vS00WaFfdrydQR Mr. Joe has also started microdosing therapy and highly recommends SoulCybin. They have an incredible selection of products and blends!  Be sure to visit… https://soulcybin.org/mrjoebp  and enter coupon code MRJOEBP to save 15% off your order right now!  In addition, if you would like to browse some amazing chocolate bars, various strains of mushrooms, and dozens of other amazing microdosing products, visit PolkaDot by visiting Mr. Joe's personal link… https://gasstash.com/ref/1000/

New York Times and internationally bestselling author, Liv Constantine, discusses her twisty new thriller, DON'T OPEN YOUR EYES. A woman's perfect life is turned upside down when she suspects her nightmares are actually premonitions. Fearing the worst is about to befall those she loves, she must decide how far she is willing to go to stop fate. "Liv Constantine is at the top of her game."—Publishers Weekly Listen in as we chat about why people like to close their eyes to what goes on around them, destiny versus free will, and hear Liv share her real life experience with a precognitive dream! www.livconstantine.com https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine. Lynne and Valerie are New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today international bestselling authors with over two million copies sold worldwide. They are Library Reads Hall of Fame authors. Their books have been translated into 29 languages, are available in 34 countries, and are in development for both television and film.

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New York Times and internationally bestselling author, Liv Constantine, discusses her twisty new thriller, DON'T OPEN YOUR EYES. A woman's perfect life is turned upside down when she suspects her nightmares are actually premonitions. Fearing the worst is about to befall those she loves, she must decide how far she is willing to go to stop fate. "Liv Constantine is at the top of her game."—Publishers Weekly Listen in as we chat about why people like to close their eyes to what goes on around them, destiny versus free will, and hear Liv share her real life experience with a precognitive dream! www.livconstantine.com https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine. Lynne and Valerie are New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today international bestselling authors with over two million copies sold worldwide. They are Library Reads Hall of Fame authors. Their books have been translated into 29 languages, are available in 34 countries, and are in development for both television and film.

Recorded: Monday 16th of June, 2025Location: Melbourne, AustraliaSponsor: Josh Lynott - Mentorship program and what a sesh running.A Note To The Runners: ⁠Get my book here.⁠Register for my mentorship! ⁠⁠Fill it out the form here.⁠Read this: Why curation, discernment, and restraint matter more than ever. Poem:Your voice rattled around sunflowers,And stirred around the topic of soup,Just as the tumeric stained wooden ladle did. Your legs held strong on beloved topics,And crumbled under the pretenders mask. Liking something, is easy. Knowing it, feels like an anchoring,And living it, is what we strive for. So we stand,And we stare, Into the abyss and old-painted ceiling cornices, Wondering, what would life be If we were to love this thing,To turn this musing and ponderingInto a tree so deeply rootedIt could never be removed from this earthThis heartSo our voice rattles,Fearing we might like something into monsterOr like something into ashesBut we don't like it enoughTo tell each otherHow much it means,How much our life depends on itAnd in this see-saw, tango danceWhat we once liked, so purelyRuns away. And we're left with nothing to loveAnd wondering,What to rattle on about?

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Residents of a Clare housing estate are reportedly afraid to allow their children out by themselves due a growing anti-social behaviour problem. Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard has called for vegetation to be cut back at the entrance to Elm Park in Ennis amid reports of alcohol consumption and other "unsavoury" behaviour at the site. Ennis Municipal District claims the remains of a tree in the area knocked by Storm Éowyn have now been removed while it says any known instances of anti-social behaviour are to be reported to the Gardaí. Councillor Howard says people trying to raise their families shouldn't have to put up with these issues outside their own homes.

Just out of college, Justine landed a full-time job at a community health clinic. But everything changed when the clinic brought in a temporary physician - someone we'll refer to as Dr. T. What started as frequent visits to her desk and too many phone calls, quickly crossed the line into harassment… and then into stalking. Justine followed eery protocol. She reported the incidents to HR, spoke to security, and asked for help. But instead of support, she was met with disbelief, blame, and questions about her own conduct. The system that was supposed to protect her… didn't. Fearing for her safety and with nowhere left to turn, Justine made the difficult decision to leave her job. Now she's telling her story - not just to shine a light on the damage workplace stalking can cause, but to call out the institutional failures that allow it to continue. And to empower others to speak up, even when it feels like no one is listening.HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW:strictlystalkingpod@gmail.comPLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS!BeamIf you want to try Beam's best-selling Dream Powder, get up to 40% off for a limited timewhen you go to shopbeam.com/stalking and use code STALKING at checkout. Delete MeToday get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout. Progressive InsurancePress play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Instagram:@strictlystalkingpod@feathergirl77@jaked3000See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Turning from trust in yourself to trust in Yahweh brings His comprehensive holiness, and turning from your wisdom to the fear of Yahweh brings complete renewal.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a lengthy absence of Pablo López following a Grade 2 teres major strain, and wonder if Chase Burns' arrival in Cincinnati might come earlier than expected with Hunter Greene's return to the IL. Plus, they dig into the regression cases of several starting pitchers -- including the always puzzling Andrew Abbott, Kris Bubic, Casey Mize, and several others.Rundown0:42 Pablo Lopez: Out 8-12 Weeks6:18 An Opportunity for David Festa8:03 Hunter Greene Goes Back on the IL11:50 Another Attempt to Understand Andrew Abbott's Success19:29 2025 ERA v. Rest-of-Season Projections (OOPSY/ppERA)25:43 Nathan Eovaldi's Tendency to Lose Velocity In Season32:10 The Best Version of Casey Mize We've Seen?41:02 Tyler Mahle's Low K% Will Become a Problem44:14 Should You Worry About Jacob deGrom's Last Two Starts?48:30 Checking In on the Drag on the Baseball54:58 How Would Dynamic Daily Park Factors Impact Your Game Plan?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In recent days, Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused by an aspiring male musician, identified as John Doe, of sexual assault stemming from an incident in 2015. According to the lawsuit, Combs invited Doe to perform at a party, promising potential music opportunities. After the performance, Doe alleges he was given a drink that left him incapacitated, and upon regaining consciousness, he found Combs sexually assaulting him. Fearing retaliation and damage to his burgeoning career, Doe did not report the incident at the time but has now come forward seeking justice and compensation for the trauma endured. This allegation adds to a growing list of legal challenges facing Combs, who is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on federal charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. The new lawsuit underscores a pattern of alleged misconduct, with multiple individuals accusing Combs of using his influence in the music industry to exploit and abuse.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy lawsuit claims he drugged, groped aspiring male musician in 2015

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In recent days, Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused by an aspiring male musician, identified as John Doe, of sexual assault stemming from an incident in 2015. According to the lawsuit, Combs invited Doe to perform at a party, promising potential music opportunities. After the performance, Doe alleges he was given a drink that left him incapacitated, and upon regaining consciousness, he found Combs sexually assaulting him. Fearing retaliation and damage to his burgeoning career, Doe did not report the incident at the time but has now come forward seeking justice and compensation for the trauma endured. This allegation adds to a growing list of legal challenges facing Combs, who is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on federal charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. The new lawsuit underscores a pattern of alleged misconduct, with multiple individuals accusing Combs of using his influence in the music industry to exploit and abuse.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy lawsuit claims he drugged, groped aspiring male musician in 2015

In recent days, Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused by an aspiring male musician, identified as John Doe, of sexual assault stemming from an incident in 2015. According to the lawsuit, Combs invited Doe to perform at a party, promising potential music opportunities. After the performance, Doe alleges he was given a drink that left him incapacitated, and upon regaining consciousness, he found Combs sexually assaulting him. Fearing retaliation and damage to his burgeoning career, Doe did not report the incident at the time but has now come forward seeking justice and compensation for the trauma endured. This allegation adds to a growing list of legal challenges facing Combs, who is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on federal charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. The new lawsuit underscores a pattern of alleged misconduct, with multiple individuals accusing Combs of using his influence in the music industry to exploit and abuse.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy lawsuit claims he drugged, groped aspiring male musician in 2015Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

This Day in Legal History:  The Killing of Maximum JohnOn May 29, 1979, U.S. District Judge John H. Wood Jr. was assassinated outside his home in San Antonio, Texas. Nicknamed “Maximum John” for his reputation of handing down the harshest possible sentences in drug-related cases, Wood had become a prominent figure in the federal judiciary's war on narcotics. His assassination marked the first killing of a sitting federal judge in the 20th century, a grim milestone that shocked the legal community and raised urgent concerns about judicial security. The investigation into Wood's murder quickly became the most extensive and expensive federal inquiry of its time.Attention soon turned to Jamiel “Jimmy” Chagra, a wealthy drug trafficker facing trial before Judge Wood. Fearing a life sentence, Chagra orchestrated the murder by hiring Charles Harrelson, a known hitman and the father of actor Woody Harrelson. Harrelson was reportedly paid $250,000 for the job. Chagra's wife, Elizabeth, played a key role in facilitating communication between her husband and Harrelson, and was later convicted in connection with the plot. Authorities used wiretaps, surveillance, and confidential informants to build their case.Charles Harrelson was eventually convicted of murder and sentenced to two life terms, though he maintained his innocence for years. Jimmy Chagra was acquitted of the murder charge but later admitted his involvement in exchange for a lighter sentence in other cases. The killing of Judge Wood underscored the dangerous intersection of the judiciary and organized drug crime in the late 1970s. It prompted significant reforms in judicial security, including increased protection for judges handling high-risk cases. The case remains one of the most chilling examples of retaliation against a federal judge in American legal history.The Trump administration announced it is rescinding a 2022 Department of Labor (DOL) directive that had discouraged the inclusion of cryptocurrency options in 401(k) retirement plans. The original Biden-era guidance had urged employers to exercise "extreme care" when considering crypto investments for employee retirement accounts. It signaled a shift away from the legally required neutral stance of the DOL's Employee Benefits Security Administration. The 2022 policy had also threatened an investigative program targeting plan sponsors who offered cryptocurrency, either directly or through self-directed brokerage windows.This earlier approach significantly dampened growing interest in crypto within retirement planning, despite companies like Fidelity exploring such offerings. With the Biden guidance now repealed, the Trump administration hopes to renew momentum in this area. However, broader market enthusiasm for alternative investments in 401(k)s has lessened in recent years, making the potential impact of this policy shift uncertain.Trump Boosts Cryptocurrency in 401(k)s by Axing Biden GuidanceThe Trump administration instructed U.S. embassies and consulates to halt the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa appointments. This pause comes as the State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, prepares to implement expanded social media vetting for foreign applicants. According to an internal cable, appointments already scheduled will still be honored, but unfilled slots should be withdrawn. The administration is conducting a review of the screening processes for F, M, and J visa applicants, which is expected to result in new vetting procedures.This decision aligns with the administration's broader immigration agenda, which includes increased deportations and visa revocations. Critics argue that these actions infringe on free speech, particularly in cases where student visa holders have expressed pro-Palestinian views. A Turkish student from Tufts University, for example, was detained for weeks after co-authoring an article critical of Israel.Meanwhile, protests erupted at Harvard University, where students and faculty opposed both the visa freeze and the administration's recent move to revoke Harvard's ability to host international students—who make up about 27% of the student body. The government has accused Harvard of resisting policy reforms and challenged its global academic role.Trump administration halts scheduling of new student visa appointments | ReutersIn a great piece by Mike Masnick over at Techdirt, the spotlight falls on an unusual and troubling scenario at the U.S. Supreme Court: five Justices recused themselves from a single case, Baker v. Coates, because of overlapping financial ties to the same book publisher, Penguin RandomHouse. Four of the recused Justices—Sotomayor, Gorsuch, Barrett, and Jackson—have publishing deals with Penguin, which is a named plaintiff in the case. Alito also recused, though no reason was provided. While watchdogs like Fix the Court praised this as a rare display of ethical self-restraint, Masnick (to my mind, rightly) questions the broader implications.If recusals due to publishing ties become the norm, the Court may be unable to hear any case involving Penguin RandomHouse—a massive player in media litigation. The publisher is involved in major lawsuits, including ones against the Internet Archive and various state book bans, and could soon be in litigation involving AI training data. If too many Justices are conflicted out of hearing such cases, key legal battles may be effectively resolved by lower courts, potentially leading to inconsistent outcomes across jurisdictions.Masnick argues this is a symptom of deeper flaws in Supreme Court ethics. Justices have long accepted book deals, speaking fees, and gifts, often without disclosing or recusing appropriately. Now that some are finally acknowledging conflicts, the Court risks becoming dysfunctional. His provocative solution? Expand the Court to around 100 Justices who rotate in panels, limiting the influence of any one Justice and allowing recusals without impairing the Court's ability to function. Until systemic reform occurs, we're left with a Supreme Court that either ignores ethics or freezes itself into inaction—neither of which bodes well for public trust.When Half The Supreme Court Has Book Deals With The Same Publisher, Who Decides Its Cases? | Techdirt This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Wisdom shows us the snare of fearing people and the safety of trusting the Lord. Fearing people is one of our great struggles in life and it causes many problems. The solution to the fear of people is not found in ourselves, but in turning ourselves over to the Lord and to his care. By trusting in the Lord, the fear of man loses its grip on our hearts and becomes less directive of our steps. Today, may we grow in faith and become less fearful of others. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Having been contacted by Robin (who is really Dick Grayson), Batman and Superman began a desperate search only to find Robin's walkie-talkie radio riddled with bullets! Fearing the worst, Batman swears an oath of vengeance against those who he believes killed his chum. But Superman isn't ready to write Robin off just yet. Will they find the Boy Wonder in one piece? Plus, in today's Important Message, we're reminding you to get those special labels sent in for your certificate of authenticity for those shell casings, gang, before it's too late! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fools set themselves to dealing with some grubby cannons. Soon after, the Second Breakfast Club finds some very intolerant traps. Fearing more traps, Eddy dispels the only helpful magic in the building. After some less-than-satisfying puzzle solving, the Second Breakfast Club finds themselves face to face with Magnus Devlin. After some valuable information, it's time for a cliffhanger.  Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CreativeTypo and get additional content at www.afoolsquest.com Cast: Mike Cole = Uorag - Druid Furbolg Shifter. Tony Kinney = Eddie Falzone - Human Wizard. Jess Owen = Adira - Fire Genasi Barbarian. Jesse Wicks = Bill Quiverlance - Human Bard. Nico Rodriguez as your DM. If you would like to follow along with our map, you can find it on our social media pages: www.Facebook.com/afoolsquest /  www.Instagram.com/afoolsquestpodcast Special thank you to our Patreon Executive Producers: Nick Mead and Patrick T ArsenaultDungeon World: https://dungeon-world.com/ Music: Music Provided in part by Midnight Syndicate. www.MidnightSyndicate.com Additional music provided by Algal the Bard. www.youtube.com/user/alvariu and Epidemic Sound

On Day 7 of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, two pivotal witnesses provided testimonies that shed light on the alleged dynamics of control and coercion within Combs' personal relationships. Regina Ventura, mother of singer Cassie Ventura, testified that in December 2011, she received an email from her daughter revealing that Combs had threatened to release explicit videos of her and harm both her and her then-boyfriend, rapper Kid Cudi. Fearing for her daughter's safety, Regina stated that she and her husband took out a home equity loan to pay Combs $20,000, a sum he demanded to "recoup money he had spent" on Cassie. She also presented photographs of bruises on Cassie's body, which she had taken during a visit home that same month. Notably, the money was returned several days later, and Cassie resumed her relationship with Combs. Following Regina Ventura's testimony, Sharay Hayes, an exotic dancer known as "The Punisher," took the stand to discuss his involvement in orchestrated sexual encounters, referred to as "freak-offs," with Combs and Cassie between 2012 and 2015. Hayes recounted his first experience at a Trump Tower suite, where he was instructed not to make eye contact with Combs, who observed the scene while wearing a veil. Over time, Hayes participated in approximately eight to twelve such sessions, during which Combs would direct the activities, often involving baby oil and specific positioning instructions. Hayes noted that while he never witnessed drug use during these encounters, he felt pressure and discomfort, sometimes resorting to medication for performance anxiety. He also observed signs of frustration from Cassie during these events, suggesting a lack of enthusiasm or consentto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

On Day 7 of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, two pivotal witnesses provided testimonies that shed light on the alleged dynamics of control and coercion within Combs' personal relationships. Regina Ventura, mother of singer Cassie Ventura, testified that in December 2011, she received an email from her daughter revealing that Combs had threatened to release explicit videos of her and harm both her and her then-boyfriend, rapper Kid Cudi. Fearing for her daughter's safety, Regina stated that she and her husband took out a home equity loan to pay Combs $20,000, a sum he demanded to "recoup money he had spent" on Cassie. She also presented photographs of bruises on Cassie's body, which she had taken during a visit home that same month. Notably, the money was returned several days later, and Cassie resumed her relationship with Combs. Following Regina Ventura's testimony, Sharay Hayes, an exotic dancer known as "The Punisher," took the stand to discuss his involvement in orchestrated sexual encounters, referred to as "freak-offs," with Combs and Cassie between 2012 and 2015. Hayes recounted his first experience at a Trump Tower suite, where he was instructed not to make eye contact with Combs, who observed the scene while wearing a veil. Over time, Hayes participated in approximately eight to twelve such sessions, during which Combs would direct the activities, often involving baby oil and specific positioning instructions. Hayes noted that while he never witnessed drug use during these encounters, he felt pressure and discomfort, sometimes resorting to medication for performance anxiety. He also observed signs of frustration from Cassie during these events, suggesting a lack of enthusiasm or consentto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

On Day 7 of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, two pivotal witnesses provided testimonies that shed light on the alleged dynamics of control and coercion within Combs' personal relationships. Regina Ventura, mother of singer Cassie Ventura, testified that in December 2011, she received an email from her daughter revealing that Combs had threatened to release explicit videos of her and harm both her and her then-boyfriend, rapper Kid Cudi. Fearing for her daughter's safety, Regina stated that she and her husband took out a home equity loan to pay Combs $20,000, a sum he demanded to "recoup money he had spent" on Cassie. She also presented photographs of bruises on Cassie's body, which she had taken during a visit home that same month. Notably, the money was returned several days later, and Cassie resumed her relationship with Combs. Following Regina Ventura's testimony, Sharay Hayes, an exotic dancer known as "The Punisher," took the stand to discuss his involvement in orchestrated sexual encounters, referred to as "freak-offs," with Combs and Cassie between 2012 and 2015. Hayes recounted his first experience at a Trump Tower suite, where he was instructed not to make eye contact with Combs, who observed the scene while wearing a veil. Over time, Hayes participated in approximately eight to twelve such sessions, during which Combs would direct the activities, often involving baby oil and specific positioning instructions. Hayes noted that while he never witnessed drug use during these encounters, he felt pressure and discomfort, sometimes resorting to medication for performance anxiety. He also observed signs of frustration from Cassie during these events, suggesting a lack of enthusiasm or consentto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

On Day 7 of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, two pivotal witnesses provided testimonies that shed light on the alleged dynamics of control and coercion within Combs' personal relationships. Regina Ventura, mother of singer Cassie Ventura, testified that in December 2011, she received an email from her daughter revealing that Combs had threatened to release explicit videos of her and harm both her and her then-boyfriend, rapper Kid Cudi. Fearing for her daughter's safety, Regina stated that she and her husband took out a home equity loan to pay Combs $20,000, a sum he demanded to "recoup money he had spent" on Cassie. She also presented photographs of bruises on Cassie's body, which she had taken during a visit home that same month. Notably, the money was returned several days later, and Cassie resumed her relationship with Combs. Following Regina Ventura's testimony, Sharay Hayes, an exotic dancer known as "The Punisher," took the stand to discuss his involvement in orchestrated sexual encounters, referred to as "freak-offs," with Combs and Cassie between 2012 and 2015. Hayes recounted his first experience at a Trump Tower suite, where he was instructed not to make eye contact with Combs, who observed the scene while wearing a veil. Over time, Hayes participated in approximately eight to twelve such sessions, during which Combs would direct the activities, often involving baby oil and specific positioning instructions. Hayes noted that while he never witnessed drug use during these encounters, he felt pressure and discomfort, sometimes resorting to medication for performance anxiety. He also observed signs of frustration from Cassie during these events, suggesting a lack of enthusiasm or consentto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Last time we spoke about the second Okinawa Offensive. In the brutal Second Okinawa Counteroffensive, American forces confronted staunch Japanese defenses, with Captain Ryan leading a valiant charge for territory. Despite fierce resistance and heavy casualties, his troops managed to seize crucial ground, enduring intense hand-to-hand combat atop Ryan Ridge. The battle raged on, with American forces fighting through exhaustion and dwindling supplies, while the Japanese, though determined, faced declining morale as they lost ground. The relentless struggle exemplified extraordinary sacrifice on both sides, but it foreshadowed a turning point in the Pacific campaign. As American advances continued, the tide shifted, marking the beginning of the end for Japanese dominance in the region, ultimately paving the way for Allied victory. This episode is the Battle of the Malacca Strait Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  After the failure of their second offensive, the Japanese turned all their energies toward waging a prolonged battle of attrition. Their losses did not impair immediately their defensive capacities; thus the 24th Corps found no weak point in the Shuri defenses resulting from the ill-starred offensive. By throwing fresh troops into the attack of 4 May Ushijima had been able to maintain his strength all along the line. Nor was there any breakdown in his command and staff operation. Front-line units were reorganized without seeming loss of effectiveness; available reinforcements were carefully allotted to existing regiments; local counterattacks were timed for maximum effect. General Ushijima's chief task now was to keep sufficient combat troops at the front to man his Shuri defenses. It was apparent by 7 May that the strength of the remaining regular infantry was not great enough for this task. Consequently, Ushijima converted service units into infantry combat groups. By mixing service troops with the "regulars," he exacted from them their maximum combat effectiveness. "One man in ten will continue with his rear-echelon duties. The remaining nine men will devote themselves to antitank combat training," one order stated. The reorganization of the 32d Regiment, 24th Division, was typical of the resourcefulness of the Japanese. The regimental headquarters received 5 men from the 24th Transport Regiment. The 1st Battalion kept its own surviving members and was allotted all the survivors of the 2d Battalion, 20 men from the 7th Shipping Depot, 90 from the 24th Transport Regiment, and y from the 26th Sea Raiding Squadron. The 2d Battalion was totally reconstituted from the 29th Independent Infantry Battalion and other units. The 3d Battalion was reorganized in a manner similar to that used with the 1st. It was by this process of piecing units together that the 32d Army was able to stay intact long after the original combat units had been virtually destroyed, a capability which at the time American intelligence officers found "baffling." After his offensive failed, the enemy formed a line in which the relative position of the major units was to remain roughly the same until the end of the battle. On the east the 24th Division, reinforced by two independent battalions, held the line as far as Shuri, with its 89th Regiment on the east, its 22d in the center, and its 32d on the west. The remnants of the battered 62d Division were stretched from a point north of Shuri almost to the west coast, holding about one-third of the line. Along the Asa River estuary was a battalion of the 44th Independent Mixed Brigade. The Japanese husbanded their remaining heavy weapons, especially their artillery, as carefully as they meted out their manpower. On 6 May the Japanese 5th Artillery Command directed its units to "revert to the [defensive] situation which held prior to the attack situation of 3 May." Once again the protection of individual pieces was a cardinal feature of enemy operations. Artillery units were ordered to "use ammunition with the utmost economy" and to "wait and fire for effect against vital targets." Along the west coast, preliminary plans were underway for the deployment of General Shepherd's 6th Marine Division to the front lines, while General Del Valle's 1st Marine Division continued its assault on the Dakeshi-Awacha hill complex. Colonel Snedeker's 7th Marines secured the coastal flank after capturing the north bank of the Asa River. Meanwhile, Colonel Arthur Mason's 1st Marines focused their efforts on the western approaches to the Dakeshi hill defenses, but they were ultimately repulsed by the tenacious Japanese defenders around Hill 60. In the Awacha Pocket, Colonel Griebel's 5th Marines faced fierce opposition, resulting in only modest territorial gains. To the east, after successfully fending off multiple strong enemy counterattacks, General Bruce's 77th Division advanced 800 yards south toward Hill 187, establishing control over the southern slope of the Maeda Escarpment. Finally, operations in General Arnold's 7th Division area were confined to robust patrols aimed at securing the approaches to Conical Hill and eliminating the remaining fragments of the failed Japanese counteroffensive. Convinced that the Japanese had nearly exhausted their fresh reserves, General Buckner began planning a comprehensive assault on the Shuri defenses with his two corps. On May 7, General Geiger was assigned to command the 1st Marine Division within the 24th Corps front and oversee the southern movement of the 6th Marine Division, with General Buckner taking direct tactical control of the two-corps assault. Heavy rains on the morning of 7 May delayed the projected IIIAC advance until tanks were able to negotiate the muddy terrain. In the 1st Marines' zone, the new regimental commander, Colonel Arthur T. Mason, ordered 3/1 to support the attack of the 2d Battalion on Hill 60 with all available weapons (four battalions of artillery, a fire support ship, and 81-mm. and 60-mm. mortars) by firing into the enemy reverse slope defenses. All morning long the regiment's mortars concentrated on the enemy position, and at 1400 when tanks finally reached the front lines the battalion attacked with Company E in assault. Artillery fire covered the foot of the objective while mortars and assault guns blanketed the crest and reverse slopes. The company swept to the top of Hill 60 by 1422 in a vivid demonstration of "the effect of properly massed, supporting fires in front of assault troops." Once the company entered the impact zone, however, and supporting fires were shifted to other targets the enemy defenders emerged from their caves and engaged the Marines in hand grenade duels. The fighting was at such close range that it was impossible to keep enough grenades on the line, and the marines used rifle butts against Japanese who tried to storm their position. Gradually the volume of Japanese fire of all types "grew noticeably stronger and progressively more intense so that it was evident that the enemy was receiving large reinforcements." The troops lost their hold at one point, then fought their way to the top again, yet the continuing Japanese fire from the reverse slope of Nan Hill was the decisive factor. The threat of a strong counterattack measured against the dwindling strength of Company E forced Lieutenant Colonel Magee to adjudge the company's advanced position untenable and to order a withdrawal to the previous night's lines. To the west, the 5th Marines steadily advanced approximately 400 yards in the Awacha Pocket, while the 77th Division gained up to 500 yards of enemy territory despite increasingly fierce resistance. By the end of the day, Colonel Coolidge's 305th Regiment had relieved the weary 307th. On the east coast, Colonel Green's 184th Regiment resumed its southward push, quickly capturing Gaja Ridge and William Hill, but faced greater opposition as they approached the western flanks of Conical Hill. Meanwhile, Colonel Pachler's 17th Regiment continued its assault toward Zebra Hill but could only secure How Hill and make incremental gains on Kochi Ridge, depleting their strength. The following day, as General Bradley's replenished 96th Division prepared to relieve the 7th, the 184th Regiment managed to occupy the forward slope of Easy Hill near Kibara without armored support. Throughout the rest of the 10th Army front, relentless cold rain effectively canceled planned offensive operations, leading the 1st Marines to focus on dismantling enemy positions on Nan Hill. Colonel Schneider's 22nd Marines took over from the 7th Marines along the Asa River just as news of the victory in Europe reached the infantry units, prompting a somewhat indifferent reaction from the rain-soaked soldiers preoccupied with the ongoing fighting in Okinawa. Exactly at 1200 every available artillery piece and naval gun fired three volleys at vital enemy targets to apprise the Japanese of the defeat of their Axis partner. On May 9, Japanese kamikaze pilots launched a series of scattered attacks, damaging the carrier Formidable and two destroyers. In preparation for Buckner's general offensive, the 22nd Marines patrolled their front to identify suitable crossing sites over the Asa River. Meanwhile, with Nan Hill fully cleared, Mason's 2nd Battalion renewed its assault on Hill 60, while the 1st Battalion advanced into the high ground to the east, successfully capturing their objective this time. Reinforced by elements of the 7th Marines, the 5th Marines also launched another attack on the Awacha Pocket but continued to encounter fierce resistance. In response, Griebel was tasked with reducing the Awacha defenses using two battalions, while Snedeker's reinforced 7th Marines pressed the offensive southward. To the east, General Bruce focused his efforts on the 305th Regiment's sector, resulting in the 3rd Battalion securing a foothold on Hill 187. The 17th Regiment, which had fought tenaciously to capture Kochi Ridge and the high ground west of Conical Hill, was relieved by Colonel Dill's 382nd Regiment. Concurrently, Colonel May's 383rd Regiment moved into forward assembly areas behind the 184th and on May 10, took over the positions north of Conical Hill. Both fresh regiments of the 96th Division were then able to destroy enemy strongpoints that had impeded the progress of the weary 7th Division and capture key hills that protected the approaches to Conical. On the west coast, after stealthily constructing a footbridge across the Asa during the night, three companies of the 22nd Marines successfully crossed the river. However, two Japanese "human demolition charges" emerged from hiding and rushed the south end of the footbridge, destroying it. Despite the challenges, the attack south toward the town of Asa continued, successfully establishing a bridgehead that stretched 1,400 yards long and 350 yards deep by the end of the day. To the east, the 1st Marines launched an assault on the western end of Dakeshi but were pushed back by intense enfilading fire from the ridge. Similarly, although the 7th Marines initially advanced rapidly against scattered opposition, they were ultimately forced to withdraw under heavy Japanese fire. Behind them, after fending off two fierce night counterattacks, the 5th Marines failed to isolate the Awacha Pocket but made significant strides, penetrating deep into the heart of the Awacha defenses. Meanwhile, the 305th Regiment captured additional high ground leading toward the crucial road junction north of Shuri, where the reorganized and reinforced 32nd Regiment had established its primary defenses. The remnants of the 62nd Division were gradually being withdrawn toward Shuri, with General Suzuki's fresh 44th Independent Mixed Brigade taking over the western sector. On May 11, General Buckner initiated his general offensive against Shuri, planning to envelop the town from both the west and east. However, this offensive was preceded by Admiral Ugaki's sixth mass Kikisui strike, during which 150 kamikazes launched successful attacks on American shipping. That morning, the 721st Kokutai's Sub-Lieutenant Yasunori Seizo led six kamikazes out of Kanoya. By 10:02, Admiral Mitscher was informed of possible bogeys infiltrating the returning TF 58 strike to reach the US carriers. Two minutes later came an overhead Corsair's sudden frantic warning: “Alert! Alert! Two planes diving on the Bunker Hill!” Almost immediately, Yasunori's Zero dove out of low overcast toward Bunker Hill and released its payload. The 550lb bomb pierced the flight deck, exited the side of the hull, and exploded above water. Simultaneously, Yasunori's Zero caromed into the center of Bunker Hill's flight deck, its gas tank exploding among 34 manned, armed, and fully fueled US fighters, before careening blazing over the side. One minute later, Yasunori's wingman Ensign Ogawa Kiyoshi roared past Bunker Hill, climbed steeply into a roll, and then dove straight at the carrier. Ogawa released his 550lb bomb, which scored amidships and exploded in the gallery deck, slaughtering much of Mitscher's staff. Simultaneously, Ogawa deliberately slammed his Zero into Bunker Hill's island just 100ft from Mitscher. Mitscher's operations officer, Commander Jimmy Flatley, had just left the gallery deck when Ogawa's bomb struck, searing his back. Mitscher had observed the entire attack in silence, and just then emerged from the bridge to gaze at the blazing flight deck. The Flag Plot was choked with billowing smoke and Mitscher's chief-of-staff, a gasping, wheezing Commodore Arleigh Burke, ordered it evacuated. A third Zero then dove on Bunker Hill, but anti-aircraft fire sent it blazing into the sea close aboard. Aboard Bunker Hill, a cascade of gasoline explosions erupted from burning planes aft, while tracers sprayed haphazardly from detonating machine gun ammunition. Speed fell to 10kts and as the crew began intensive firefighting efforts, a slight list developed. Cruiser Wilkes-Barre and three destroyers came alongside to fight fires and rescue 300 men forced overboard, yet most of Bunker Hill's fighter pilots had been asphyxiated in their ready room. By 11:30, however, damage was largely stabilized. Nevertheless, Bunker Hill had lost 393 men killed and 264 wounded. Although horribly outnumbered, the Americans' Corsair CAP shot down 50 attackers before the Japanese got through at 0800hrs. Over the next 90 minutes the two violently maneuvering destroyers would claim a combined 42 kills before Evans was disabled by four kamikaze hits. Minutes later Hugh W. Hadley was knocked out by her third kamikaze hit. With his ship dead in the water and blazing uncontrollably, Hugh W. Hadley's Commander Mullaney ordered all available colors hoisted: “If this ship is going down, she's going down with all flags flying.” Escorting the destroyers were three LCS(L)s and one LSM(R), who themselves combined to splash 14 Japanese planes before the action mercifully ended. All six ships survived, but the destroyers were towed to Kerama Retto, having suffered a combined 60 killed and 94 wounded. East of Okinawa, a G4M Betty bomber and four Ki-43 Oscars attacked RPS-5 at 0800hrs. One plane crashed destroyer-minelayer Harry F. Bauer (DM-26)'s stern, the kamikaze miraculously “plowing through the rack of depth charges and shoving them into the sea with none of them exploding.” Escorting LCS(L)-88 splashed two Oscars, the second scoring a posthumous 220lb bomb hit on her which killed nine and wounded seven. Back on the west coast, supported by tanks and artillery, the 22nd Marines advanced toward Amike. Their 3rd Battalion established control of the high ground overlooking Naha after an 800-yard advance, while the 1st Battalion gained the coral ridge in front after a series of costly assaults. The 2nd Battalion further extended the line to connect with the 1st Marine Division. Del Valle's advance was spearheaded by Mason's 2nd Battalion, which successfully secured a foothold on the high ground west of Wana despite a heavy artillery bombardment. In constructing the Wana position the Japanese had "taken advantage of every feature of a terrain so difficult it could not have been better designed if the enemy himself had the power to do so." With this natural advantage, the enemy had so organized the area that in order to crack the main line of resistance it was necessary for the 1st Marine Division to wheel towards Shuri and attack directly into the heart of the city's powerful defenses. Any attempt to drive past Shuri and continue the attack to the south would mean unacceptable losses inflicted by artillery, mortar, automatic-weapons, and rifle fire coming from the heights that commanded the division's flank and rear areas. The southernmost branch of the Asa Kawa wandered across the gently rising floor of Wana Draw and through the northern part of Shuri. The low rolling ground bordering the insignificant stream was completely exposed to enemy fire from positions along the reverse slope of Wana Ridge and the military crest of the ridge to the south. At its mouth Wana Draw was approximately 400 yards wide, but it narrowed drastically as it approached the city and the ridge walls closed on the stream bed. Guarding the western end of the draw was Hill 55, rugged terminus of the southern ridge line. The hill bristled with enemy guns whose fields of fire included the whole of the open ground leading to the draw. Defending the Wana position was the 64th Brigade of the 62d Division with remnants of the 15th, 23d, and 273d Independent Infantry Battalions, the 14th Independent Machine Gun Battalion, and the 81st Field Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion under its command. The 7th Marines advanced approximately 800 yards, establishing a firm hold on Dakeshi Ridge, while the 5th Marines eliminated the last organized resistance in the Awacha Pocket. In the center of the front, Bruce's two regiments needed to coordinate more closely with neighboring divisions than with one another. As a result, the 305th Regiment advanced up to 500 yards against fierce resistance, while Colonel Smith's 306th Regiment struggled to make headway against the formidable defenses of Chocolate Drop Hill and Wart Hill. To the east, after repelling a series of night counterattacks, the 382nd Regiment consolidated its positions on Zebra Hill and continued probing toward the Dick Hills area and the ridges northwest of Kuhazu. The 383rd Regiment quickly secured Easy and Fox Hills, subsequently capturing the summit of Charlie Hill. However, over the next two days, efforts by the 1st Battalion to dislodge the defenders from the top would be thwarted by withering fire from King Hill, while the 2nd Battalion cleared Gaja Ridge and the twin villages of Tobaru and Amaru. On May 12, Dill's 3rd Battalion executed a successful assault, capturing Baker Hill, although the 1st Battalion's attack on Dick Baker was repelled by the defenders. To the west, the 306th Regiment only provided support for the advance of the 305th, which faced difficult terrain in the broken ground west of Route 5, managing to gain about 500 yards. Meanwhile, the 7th Marines solidified their hold on Dakeshi Ridge against sporadic opposition, but the 1st Marines found themselves pinned down while trying to improve their positions west of Wana. The vulnerability of the 6th Marine Division to direct fire from the western slopes of the Shuri massif resulted in significant losses for Schneider's 2nd Battalion as it fought to seize the high ground overlooking Naha, ultimately being repelled from Sugar Loaf Hill. Meanwhile, the 1st Battalion advanced steadily in the center, capturing the high ground north of Asato, while the 3rd Battalion secured commanding positions and conducted patrols through the suburbs of Naha. At sea, scattered kamikaze attacks damaged Admiral Spruance's flagship, the battleship New Mexico, and inflicted further damage on two additional destroyers the following day. In retaliation, Mitscher directed Task Force 58 to strike Kyushu once again. Back on Okinawa, as Schneider's 3rd Battalion reconnoitered the northern suburbs of Naha, the 2nd Battalion launched another unsuccessful attack on Sugar Loaf Hill. In light of this resistance and the heavy casualties suffered by the 22nd Marines, Shepherd ordered Colonel Whaling's 29th Marines to reinforce the effort, but they could only position themselves northwest of Makabe. To the east, while the 1st Marines faced heavy losses and were repelled at the mouth of Wana Draw, the 7th Marines finally secured Dakeshi Ridge. In the center, the 305th Regiment continued its determined advance into the extremely rugged terrain north and northeast of Shuri, whereas the 306th Regiment once again failed to capture Chocolate Drop Hill and Wart Hill. Coordinated with this, the 382nd Regiment attacked the Dick Hills, successfully securing Dick Baker and Dick Able against light opposition, but ultimately being pushed back from the latter. Further east, May's 2nd Battalion launched a frontal assault on Conical Hill, successfully reaching the northeast crest of the ridge, where it repelled several heavy Japanese counterattacks. Back at sea, Task Force 58 launched another strike on Kyushu during the early hours of May 14. In response, the Japanese dispatched 28 kamikazes alongside 40 escorts, inflicting heavy damage on Mitscher's new flagship, the carrier Enterprise, in what would become known as the last action of the Gray Ghost.  At 05:25, some 28 Zeros, armed with 1100lb bombs, sortied from Kanoya towards Mitscher's carriers cruising 130nm southeast of Kyushu. 40 fighters escorted them. Around 06:45 Enterprise detected 4 incoming bogies. 3 were shot down over TF 58, but the fourth, flown by Sub-Lieutenant Tomiyasu Shunsuke, continued closing. Using clouds for cover, Tomiyasu approached Enterprise from astern. Already struck by flak, at 06:57 Tomiyasu's blazing Zero suddenly appeared 200ft above Enterprise, which erupted with anti-aircraft fire. Although seeming to have overflown his target, Tomiyasu suddenly snap-rolled his burning Zero onto its back and dove almost vertically into Enterprise's flight deck. Observing from Enterprise's exposed bridge wing, Flatley rushed back inside and shouted to take cover just as Tomiyasu's kamikaze hit. The thunderous explosion blew Enterprise's forward elevator 400ft in the air, rattled the carrier's bridge, and flung shrapnel against her island. As Flatley emerged from cover he observed an unsmiling Mitscher, arms crossed, standing amid the smoking wreckage. “Jimmy,” Mitscher growled, “tell my Task Group commanders that if the Japs keep this up they're going to grow hair on my head yet.” Enterprise remained on station, but her flight deck was out of action. TF 58 splashed 3 more planes before Japanese attacks ended at 08:00. That evening TF 58 retired from Kyushu. The following morning, May 15, Mitscher transferred to carrier Randolph, his third flagship in 5 days. Enterprise would detach for repairs in the United States on May 16, having lost 14 dead and 68 wounded. Her war too was over. Honestly for those of you who might not know, the USS Enterprise is the most decorated ship of all time, an absolutely insane history. She was so impressive, my patreons voted for me to do an exclusive episode on her and it took two full episodes to do. If you are interested in the history of the USS Enterprise, please check out my exclusive podcast. At Okinawa, as positions on Conical Hill were being consolidated, May's 1st Battalion renewed its attack on Charlie Hill, successfully securing a foothold at its northern end, which was later extended down the southern slope. Simultaneously, Company L launched an assault on King Hill, managing to capture the entire crest. To the west, Dill's 1st Battalion attacked and captured Dick Able and Dick Right, although they had to relinquish Dick Right after a vigorous Japanese counterattack. The 3rd Battalion also advanced toward Dick Right, establishing a tenuous hold on the position. Further west, the 306th Regiment committed its last remaining strength, a composite battalion, to advance beyond Wart Hill, but it was quickly cut down by overwhelming flanking fire. Similarly, the battered 305th Regiment made little progress in the rugged terrain. Meanwhile, the 7th Marines advanced to within 100 yards of the ridge crest north of Wana, where they were ultimately pinned down by heavy fire. Concurrently, the depleted 1st Marines launched an assault that captured the western tip of Wana Ridge, aided by tanks and artillery, though a fierce night counterattack forced them to withdraw before being relieved by the fresh 5th Marines. Along the coast, the 22nd Marines successfully pushed toward the north bank of the Asato River, but the main action was poised to occur at Sugar Loaf Hill. Though Schneider's 2nd Battalion successfully seized the forward slopes of the protective hills north of Sugar Loaf, including Queen Hill, they faced intense enemy fire whenever they attempted to maneuver around or over these hills to launch an attack on Sugar Loaf itself. Nevertheless, the Marines pressed on, and by nightfall, a group of about 40 men under Major Henry Courtney managed to storm the hill, throwing grenades ahead of them and subsequently digging in at the summit to withstand a night of heavy mortar fire and constant counterattacks. This attack was further supported by the 29th Marines, which, after overcoming initial hardships, secured the forward slopes of the hill northeast of Sugar Loaf. During the early hours of May 15, the embattled group atop Sugar Loaf gratefully welcomed the arrival of reinforcements, though it was not before Major Courtney heroically fell while leading a grenade assault against the defenders on the reverse slope. Despite the reinforcements, enemy pressure on Sugar Loaf intensified, ultimately forcing the battered Marines off the hill. This triggered a fierce Japanese counterattack across a 900-yard front, compelling Schneider's 2nd Battalion to relinquish the ground immediately north of Sugar Loaf. Fearing a breakthrough, elements of his 1st Battalion seized the hill northwest of Sugar Loaf to help blunt the force of the enemy counterattacks, while the 3rd Battalion relieved the exhausted 2nd across the line. Additionally, the 29th Marines not only played a significant role in repulsing the enemy counterattack but also effectively strengthened its hold on the high ground north of Half Moon Hill.  To the east, while the 7th Marines reorganized and cleared out Dakeshi, the 5th Marines launched their first tank-infantry assault against Wana Draw. At 0630 on 15 May the 5th Marines completed the relief of the 1st, and Colonel Griebel assumed command of the zone of action west of Wana. The 2d Battalion was in assault with the 3d in close support and the 1st in reserve. On the recommendation of the regimental and battalion commanders of both the 1st and 5th Marines, the division decided to subject the high ground on both sides of Wana Draw to a thorough processing by tanks and self-propelled 105mm howitzers before 2/5 attempted to advance across the open ground at the mouth of the draw. With Company F of 2/5 providing fire teams for protection against suicide attackers, nine tanks from Company B, 1st Tank Battalion spent the morning working on the positions at the mouth of the draw. The tanks drew heavy small-arms, mortar, artillery, and AT fire, and accompanying infantry was dispersed to reduce casualties. Because of the open area of operation, the fire teams were still able to cover the tanks at relatively long-ranges. Both sides of the draw were honeycombed with caves and the tanks received intense and accurate fire from every sector at their front. During the morning one 47mm AT gun scored five hits on the attacking armor before NGF silenced it. About noon the tanks withdrew to allow an air strike to be placed in the draw and then return to the attack in reinforced strength. Naval gunfire again silenced a 47mm gun that took the tanks under fire, this time before any damage was done. With the approach of darkness the tanks pulled out of the draw pursued by a fury of enemy fire. The 5th Marines, convinced "that the position would have to be thoroughly pounded before it could be taken," scheduled another day of tank-infantry processing for Wana Draw before making its assault. In the center, the battered 305th Regiment continued its relentless advance through the irregular terrain west of the main Ginowan-Shuri highway. Simultaneously, Colonel Hamilton's 307th Regiment finally relieved the exhausted 306th and launched simultaneous attacks on Flattop and Chocolate Drop Hill. The 3rd Battalion slowly maneuvered toward the northern base of the Drop and the north slopes of Flattop, while the 2nd Battalion advanced toward Ishimmi Ridge through the open highway valley. Concurrently, the 382nd Regiment supported the assault on Flattop with its own attack against Dick Hill, successfully capturing its crest but failing to cross the skyline. Meanwhile, the 383rd Regiment struggled to make progress against intense enemy fire from the hill complex southwest of Conical's peak, although some elements managed to advance up the northwest spur from King Hill amid thick mortar fire.  Now, it's time to shift our focus from Okinawa to the sea, where we will cover the last destroyer actions of the Second World War. At the beginning of February, with the Southwest Area Fleet staff isolated in the Philippines, Vice-Admiral Fukudome Shigeru formed the 10th Area Fleet to defend the shores of Indonesia and Indochina. The 10th Area Fleet was comprised of the remnants of the 2nd Striking Force. This consisted of the two converted battleship/aircraft carriers Ise and Hyuga, forming the carrier squadron, and the two heavy cruisers Ashigara and Haguro, forming the 5th Cruiser Division. Two more heavy cruisers, Takao and Myoko, were at Singapore where both had reached sanctuary after being badly damaged in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Myoko had made one attempt to escape back to Japan in December 1944, but had been torpedoed by the US submarine Bergol on the 13th, and had then returned to Singapore. The cruiser Oyodo joined the fleet from February 5 to 20 and a fourth cruiser, Isuzu, joined on March 25 but lasted barely a fortnight before being sunk, on April 7, in a coordinated attack by the US submarines Charr, Gabilan and Besugo, with peripheral assistance from the British submarine Spark. In February Ise and Hyuga were also recalled and sailed on the 10th from Singapore, bound for Japan, carrying aviation spirit and other war materials. With such valuable cargoes the Japanese took great care to safeguard their passage and, by a combination of good luck and bad weather, both evaded numerous attacks by air and by submarine and reached Moji on the 19th. Haguro and Ashigara, and one old destroyer, Kamikaze, were now the only sizable warships left in the 10th Area Fleet to protect the troop evacuations. At this stage, the Japanese aimed to hold Java, Borneo, and Sumatra for as long as possible while planning their main defensive efforts in Malaya and Indochina. Consequently, they began withdrawing their garrisons from the outlying islands of the Moluccas, Timor, the Lesser Sunda Islands, and the scattered islands of the Panda and Arafura Seas. Anticipating a similar evacuation of Japanese garrisons in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral Arthur Power's East Indies Fleet had dispatched destroyers on a series of anti-shipping sweeps in the Andaman Sea, successfully destroying several relief convoys. On May 10, Fukudome decided to commence the evacuation of the Andaman Islands, dispatching Vice-Admiral Hashimoto Shintaro's heavy cruiser Haguro and destroyer Kamikaze to deliver supplies to the islands and return with troops back to Singapore. Additionally, a secondary convoy consisting of one auxiliary vessel and one subchaser was organized to perform the same mission for the Nicobar Islands. As Allied intelligence uncovered these plans, Vice-Admiral Harold Walker's Force 61, primarily composed of the battleships Queen Elizabeth and Richelieu and four escort carriers, sailed from Trincomalee to intercept the Japanese ships. However, the Japanese were unwilling to risk a battle, and upon receiving an air reconnaissance warning, they returned to Singapore. Nonetheless, Walker decided to remain in the area, awaiting reinforcements in case the enemy regained the confidence to launch another sortie. On May 14, Fukudome finally resolved to carry out the evacuation again, this time first sending forward his secondary convoy to the Nicobars. This force managed to reach the islands unmolested during the day and successfully embarked 450 troops before setting sail for Penang, although they were later spotted by a patrolling Liberator. In response, Walker dispatched the 21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron and the 26th Destroyer Flotilla to conduct an air and sea sweep off Diamond Point aimed at intercepting and destroying the enemy. On the morning of May 15, some Avengers encountered Haguro and Kamikaze as they returned to the Malacca Strait. As Captain Manley Power's destroyers rushed to the area, three Avengers launched by the escort carrier Shah attacked Haguro with bombs in the afternoon, causing minimal damage that only compelled Haguro to alter its course eastward. However, this diversion effectively allowed the destroyer force to intercept Hashimoto's convoy during the night. As the flotilla closed in on the enemy during the early hours of May 16, Hashimoto reacted desperately by fleeing at full speed to the north, thwarting Power's carefully laid ambush. Soon after, however, Haguro turned to port, crossing paths with the destroyer Venus, which was closing in at full speed from the west. Surprisingly, Venus failed to launch its torpedoes, prompting Hashimoto to turn south and back into Power's trap.  Haguro's violent turn away changed the situation dramatically. Saumarez now found the enemy racing down towards her port side at a relative speed of nearly 60 MPH. Kamikaze, following astern of Haguro, passed so close in front of Saumarez from starboard to port that Captain Power had to swing his ship hard to starboard and back to port again to avoid her. Kamikaze passed very close down Saumarez' port side and was taken under fire by both main and close range armament. Opening with star-shell, Saumarez shifted fire to Haguro herself at 0108, the enemy replying with main and secondary armament. The two enemy ships could now be clearly identified from Saumarez' bridge, Haguro at about 5,000 yards and Kamikaze about 2,200 yards range. ‘We had a glimpse of the cruiser by starshell, but now it was dark. She looked pretty big and her direction easy to see by her bow-wave and wash. Inclination vague but obviously broad. I thought she was going very fast. Her side was shining like a wet wall, with the reflection of her own starshell from behind us, I think.' To Lt. Reay Parkinson, also in Saumarez, Haguro ‘seemed to tower above us like a sky-scraper and her guns were depressed to their lowest angle'. Haguro's fire was accurate and splashes from near misses drenched the bridge personnel, binoculars and sound-powered telephones. But, as Captain Power philosophically remarked, ‘if you are only getting wet there is nothing to worry about'. However, Saumarez was unfortunately not merely getting wet. At about 0111, when Captain Power was just considering turning to fire, ‘one boiler got hit. There was a lot of steam and smoke amidships and a sort of queer silence. The ship was obviously slowing down and I thought she was going to stop.' Saumarez' torpedo tubes had been trained to starboard, ready for the bow attack, with torpedoes angled to run 70° left. There was no time to train the tubes to port. Captain Power swung his ship to port ‘like a shotgun' and at 0113, as Saumarez was slowing down but still swinging hard to port, a salvo of eight torpedoes was fired at Haguro's beam, at a range of 2,000 yards. Still under heavy fire, Saumarez continued her turn to port to open the range, telegraphs being put to ‘Full Ahead' to get the utmost speed from whatever engine power remained. A minute after Saumarez' attack, Verulam made an unmolested attack from 2,000 yards on Haguro's port bow, firing eight torpedoes. Saumarez and Verulam were rewarded by three hits, shared between them  ‘very distinct, three gold-coloured splashes like a Prince of Wales' feathers, more than twice as high as her bridge'. Now Haguro was under fire from the destroyers and everywhere she turned there was another destroyer waiting. At 0125 Venus fired six torpedoes and scored one hit. Two minutes later Virago, ordered by Captain (D) to ‘Finish her off', fired a salvo of eight torpedoes and obtained two hits. She reported that the cruiser's upper deck was now awash. Missed torpedoes were racing all over the battle scene; in Venus, at the height of the action, the Engineer Officer and the Chief ERA in the engine-room actually heard the whirring sound of two torpedoes passing very close along the ship's side. Saumarez had retired some five miles to the north-west to collect herself and examine damage. The engine telegraphs were still at ‘Full Ahead', and Saumarez withdrew further than Captain Power had intended. Vigilant had been rather ‘left in the cold' and squeezed out by the other destroyers and was not able to attack until 0151 when she fired eight torpedoes, with one probable hit. Haguro was lying motionless in the water, in her last throes. ‘The rest of the flotilla were snarling round the carcass like a lot of starving wolves round a dying bull. I was too far away to make out what was going on and told them all except Vigilant (who I knew had torpedoes) to come away and join me, with a view to getting formed up and the situation in hand. Of course they did nothing of the sort. I should not have done myself.' Venus was ordered to ‘Close and make a job of it' and at 0202 administered the coup de grace with her two remaining torpedoes. At 0206 Venus signalled that the cruiser had sunk. Haguro had gone, in a position about forty-five miles south-west of Penang. Fifty miles away, Cumberland and Richelieu had had tantalising glimpses of starshell and lights but were too late to take part. Saumarez transmitted Vs for Victory and Captain Power signalled: ‘Pick up survivors. Stay no more than ten minutes.' Kamikaze sustained slight damage from the gunfire but managed to escape, returning the following day to rescue approximately 320 survivors. Nevertheless, over 900 Japanese soldiers lost their lives in the battle, including Vice-Admiral Hashimoto and Rear-Admiral Sugiura Kaju. While the evacuation of the Nicobar Islands was successful, the evacuation of the Andaman Islands proved to be a resounding failure. By the end of the war, with the food situation in the islands becoming critical, the Japanese committed several atrocities against the civilian population. This included the transportation of 300 so-called “useless mouths” to the uninhabited Havelock Island, off South Andaman, where all but eleven of them perished. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. During the intense Battle of the Malacca Strait, Japanese forces attempted a desperate evacuation, facing relentless Allied attacks. Despite fierce resistance, the Allies advanced strategically, leading to significant Japanese losses. Caught in critical confrontations, the Japanese ultimately succumbed, marking a pivotal moment in the Pacific war and shifting the tide toward Allied victory.

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Fearless Forward: The Power of Bold MovementIn this episode of VivaLife SPF ME, we break down five ways to press forward when fear tries to paralyze your progress. Dr. Kelly shares how fear disguises itself in doubt, delay, and distraction—and how to move anyway. Whether you're stepping into a new role, relationship, or responsibility, this episode will activate your faith, focus, and fearless energy.Share, like, and follow this Vivalife SPF ME podcast on Spotify/amazon/google platformsVivaLife SPF ME • A podcast on Spotify for PodcastersSubscribe to our YouTube: https://youtube.com/@vivalifehealthhub8261?si=zLFMLAZ126ss6qyOClick the link below to join our mailing list, events, and experienceshttps://vivalifespfme.com/dr-kelly-o-md-linktreeBook Dr. Kelly O. MD: https://vivalifespfme.com/speakerBuy your journal: https://vivalifespfme.myshopify.com/products/vivalife-spf-me-journal We can't be Erased T-shirt & Hat! https://vivalifespfme.myshopify.com/products/we-cant-be-erased-tshirt #Affirmation #365DaysofAffirmation #VivalifeSPFMEPodcast #VivalifeSPFME #VivalifeHealthHUB #DrKellyOMD

Send in a question or comment via text.Do you find yourself running from difficult emotions or trying desperately to control them? Many people with anxiety disorders develop a deep fear of their own emotions, believing they're too intense or unbearable to experience fully. In this episode of The Anxious Truth, Drew is joined by therapist Joanna Hardis to explore the concept of "emotional allowability" – learning to coexist with our emotions rather than fighting against them.They discuss why trying to control emotions is ultimately futile, how the stories we tell ourselves about emotions cause more suffering than the emotions themselves, and practical steps for becoming more comfortable with the full range of emotional experiences. Whether you struggle with panic, anxiety, OCD, or simply find yourself fearing emotions, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to be human and how to free yourself from the exhausting cycle of emotional resistance.No quick fixes or magic solutions here—just honest conversation about the reality of emotional experiences and how to move toward greater psychological flexibility. If you've ever wondered why your emotions feel so threatening or what might happen if you actually allowed yourself to feel them, this episode is for you.Learn more about Joanna and her work at joannahardis.comFor full show notes on this episode:https://theanxioustruth.com/316Support The Anxious Truth: If you find the podcast helpful and want to support my work, you can buy me a coffee. Other ways to support my work like buying a book or signing up for a low cost workshop can be found on my website. None of this is never required, but always appreciated! Interested in doing therapy with me? For more information on working with me directly to overcome your anxiety, follow this link.Disclaimer: The Anxious Truth is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to The Anxious Truth does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the host or guests of the podcast. Information here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care providers. If you are having a mental health crisis, always reach out immediately for in-person help.

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Hi besties!    In todays episode I wanted to talk about 3 main things.  Working on self love is the most important thing you will ever work on  Fearing the judgement of others is nothing but a disservice to yourself  Judging others is not in your best interest  This is a topic i revisit all the time with myself that I wanted to talk through with you guys too. I love you all so much, thank you for being here with me.    Links!!  My Instagram!  My TikTok Sad to Savage Habit Tracker Affirmation and Gratitude Journal Affirmation Cards Affirmation Cards for moms!   

Hello! Andrew is joined by Brighton podcast Tom Phillips this week get the insight into The Seagulls. It's fair to say that Tom is far from confident of Brighton holding onto their fantastic record at The Amex against Newcastle. Get your NORD VPN plan here: https://nordvpn.com/toon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie explores the moment she realized she was aging and the societal fears around it. She shares a Buddhist perspective on impermanence, the wisdom we gain, and how to embrace aging with gratitude. Find more from Rosie here! Try Headspace for free here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina discusses letting go of what-if questions, particularly in the context of other people's thoughts.  It is very important to remember that we are not capable of reading others minds, at least not in any concrete sort of way.  Relying on other people's speech rather than what we think their thoughts may be will help ground us and lead to more personal security and less anxiety.  Listen in for suggestions on how to do this today! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/  Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast.  FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety  Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching  What is anxiety?  Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: You probably wouldn't worry about what people think of you if you could know how seldom they do! –Olin Miller Chapters 0:26 Introduction to Fears 4:04 Overcoming Fears 6:50 Mind Reading Dangers 9:51 Importance of Self-Compassion 14:34 Embracing Self-Acceptance Summary In this episode, I delve into the pervasive issue of fearing other people's opinions and how it can impact our sense of self and well-being. I start by emphasizing the importance of acknowledging this fear and how it often manifests when we're feeling less confident. A poignant quote from Elsa Joy Bailey sets the tone: "Don't let other people's opinions burn holes in your dreams." This sentiment encapsulates the struggle of letting external judgments overshadow our true aspirations and desires. I explore the different ways this fear can be expressed, particularly through habits like closing down and suppressing our true selves. It's essential to recognize that our fears influence a myriad of our daily interactions and decisions. Often, this results in a cycle of people-pleasing behavior that doesn't serve us. As we move towards self-acceptance and valuing our own opinions, we may face pushback from those in our lives who are accustomed to our previous tendencies. I reassure listeners that it's perfectly valid to prioritize one's own voice over the expectations or preferences of others. I introduce three actionable strategies designed to help listeners stop fearing other people's opinions. The first method involves letting go of what I call "what if" questions, which can easily spiral into negative thinking. By consciously recognizing these queries—like “What if they don't like me?”—we can challenge ourselves to consider more positive alternatives and relinquish control over what is ultimately outside of our purview. #fearofopinions #anxiety #socialanxiety #selfacceptance #selfcompassion #mindreading #whatifquestions #criticalselftalk #personaldevelopment #mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #anxietycoach #overcomingfear #stopcaring #selflove #innerstrength #emotionalfreedom #personalgrowthjourney #mindfulness #wellbeing #mentalwellness #vulnerabilityisstrength #authenticity #liveyourtruth #ACP #GinaRyan #AnxietyCoachesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina discusses letting go of what-if questions, particularly in the context of other people's thoughts.  It is very important to remember that we are not capable of reading others minds, at least not in any concrete sort of way.  Relying on other people's speech rather than what we think their thoughts may be will help ground us and lead to more personal security and less anxiety.  Listen in for suggestions on how to do this today! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast.  FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety  Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching  What is anxiety?  Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: You probably wouldn't worry about what people think of you if you could know how seldom they do! –Olin Miller Chapters 0:26 Introduction to Fears 4:04 Overcoming Fears 6:50 Mind Reading Dangers 9:51 Importance of Self-Compassion 14:34 Embracing Self-Acceptance Summary In this episode, I delve into the pervasive issue of fearing other people's opinions and how it can impact our sense of self and well-being. I start by emphasizing the importance of acknowledging this fear and how it often manifests when we're feeling less confident. A poignant quote from Elsa Joy Bailey sets the tone: "Don't let other people's opinions burn holes in your dreams." This sentiment encapsulates the struggle of letting external judgments overshadow our true aspirations and desires. I explore the different ways this fear can be expressed, particularly through habits like closing down and suppressing our true selves. It's essential to recognize that our fears influence a myriad of our daily interactions and decisions. Often, this results in a cycle of people-pleasing behavior that doesn't serve us. As we move towards self-acceptance and valuing our own opinions, we may face pushback from those in our lives who are accustomed to our previous tendencies. I reassure listeners that it's perfectly valid to prioritize one's own voice over the expectations or preferences of others. I introduce three actionable strategies designed to help listeners stop fearing other people's opinions. The first method involves letting go of what I call "what if" questions, which can easily spiral into negative thinking. By consciously recognizing these queries—like “What if they don't like me?”—we can challenge ourselves to consider more positive alternatives and relinquish control over what is ultimately outside of our purview. #fearofopinions #anxiety #socialanxiety #selfacceptance #selfcompassion #mindreading #whatifquestions #criticalselftalk #personaldevelopment #mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #anxietycoach #overcomingfear #stopcaring #selflove #innerstrength #emotionalfreedom #personalgrowthjourney #mindfulness #wellbeing #mentalwellness #vulnerabilityisstrength #authenticity #liveyourtruth #ACP #GinaRyan #AnxietyCoachesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight on The Last Word: House Republicans cancel Wednesday night's budget vote. Also, Trump's tariff pause comes after markets lose trillions. Plus, House Democrats launch an inquiry of Trump aides' Signal use. And GOP senators up in 2026 face Trump tariff backlash. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Jason Furman, Rep. Stephen Lynch, and fmr. Rep. Wiley Nickel join Lawrence O'Donnell.