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That sense of powerlessness is something we all experience. The truth is, apart from Christ, we are powerless. In and of ourselves, we cannot be who God wants us to be. Apart from Christ, we are weak, without strength, and unable to move forward.Main Points:1. Have you ever felt powerless? Like your batteries were on empty? Like you couldn't go on? Did you feel as if you didn't have the strength you needed or the ability to face a challenge? Maybe you felt you had reached your limit and that you simply couldn't take the stress anymore. Perhaps you felt powerless to change, to stop, to grow, to adapt, or to become what God desires for your life.2. Oh, how we need the Lord in our lives. Oh, how you and I need Jesus. It's in Him we find our strength. It's in Him we become strong. It's only through His power that you and I can be overcomers.3. Every relationship we have exists because we intentionally invested in the other person. The same is true with Christ. Commit to daily investing time with Jesus. It's through our knowledge of Him that we gain the power we need.Today's Scripture Verses:2 Peter 1:3 - “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”Romans 8:11 - “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group
Sydney was in ministry. She was serving God, leading others, preaching His love and promises. But behind closed doors, she felt miles away from Him. She knew God's word. She could quote the promises. She believed they were true... for everyone else. But for her, they felt so far off. Like words on a page that didn't quite land in her heart. And on top of that, she was going through a breakup, questioning her job, unsure of her next steps, and secretly struggling with food in a way she'd never fully acknowledged before. She found comfort in food. She thought that was normal. But she didn't realize how much that comfort was masking a deeper disconnection from herself and from God. Sydney was stuck in a cycle of comparison, shame, and pressure. She put so much pressure on herself to have her walk with God look a certain way, to feel a certain way about Him. And when she didn't, the shame would creep in. She couldn't separate her circumstances from her view of God. And she couldn't separate the drama in her head from the truth. Everything felt true. The lies felt like facts. And she didn't know how to sift through it. In June 2025, at 26 years old, Sydney made a decision. She wasn't going to keep living like this. She wasn't going to let this be her narrative for the rest of her life. She was single, she had time, and she knew: why not now? In this powerful case study, Sydney shares how she finally learned to separate what she perceived to be her reality from what was actually true. How she got to the bottom of the iceberg instead of just trying to fix the tip. How she learned to feel her feelings without falling down the rabbit hole. How she stopped slapping positive affirmations and Scripture on top of pain that hadn't been processed. And how she finally invited God into the one area of her life she'd kept Him out of: her food, her body, her self-image. Today, Sydney is living from a place of freedom. She's comfortable being alone with herself and with God. She actually looks forward to journaling and praying. She's not turning to food for comfort anymore because she's found real comfort in God and in herself. And the sweetest part? She's now able to pass on what she's learned. She's helping her friends catch the lies they're believing. She's loving people better because she finally learned how to love herself. If you've ever felt like you know God's promises are true but they don't feel true for you, or if you've ever felt disconnected from God even while serving Him, Sydney's story is for you. Because healing isn't about trying harder or knowing more. It's about getting to the root. And it's about finally inviting God into the places you've kept Him out. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @LeanneEllington // @theteenagerbrain To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why doesn't history feel like history while we're living through it? The French Revolution. The outbreak of World War I. The Roaring Twenties. Looking back, these moments seem obvious, dramatic, and inevitable. But for most of the people who lived through them, they felt surprisingly ordinary. In this episode of Context with Brad Harris, historian Brad Harris explores the gap between lived history and remembered history. Why has Louis XVI's famous journal entry—"Nothing"—been misunderstood for more than two centuries? Why did most Americans experience the Roaring Twenties very differently from the version we remember today? And why do even civilization-changing events quickly become part of everyday life? Drawing on the work of historian Fernand Braudel, eyewitness accounts from 1914, and examples ranging from the French Revolution to artificial intelligence, this episode argues that history is shaped by two powerful forces: hindsight compresses the past into memorable stories, while human beings rapidly normalize even the most extraordinary changes. If you've ever wondered how future generations will remember the 2020s, or whether we're overlooking the real turning points of our own era, this episode is for you. Topics: French Revolution, Louis XVI, Fernand Braudel, Annales School, World War I, Roaring Twenties, history, historical memory, hindsight, artificial intelligence, civilization, culture, philosophy of history. Access bonus episodes and support the show on Patreon. Learn more at https://www.bradharris.com/ Purchase the full series, How It Began: A History of the Modern World.
TV presenter Sam Thompson opens up about his late-stage ADHD diagnosis and the profound relief of finally finding a reason, not an excuse, for a lifetime of struggling. Sam shares the emotional reckoning of his diagnosis, recalling the moment he wept uncontrollably as the weight of self-blame, school struggles, and feeling "not enough" finally lifted.He shares the practical, everyday tools that keep him grounded, how ADHD-specific therapy transformed his relationship, and why learning how your brain is wired is the first step to self-forgiveness. It's a completely honest, shame-free look at accepting who you are and realizing you were never broken.This episode covers the following themes: Late-Diagnosis ADHD, Self-Forgiveness, Neurodiversity, Relationship Dynamics, and Practical Coping Tools.Sam Thompson's new book You, Me & ADHD is available to purchase now: https://amzn.eu/d/04E9CMcgAG1
Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about sibling envy and jealousy. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When a couple opens their relationship, there's almost always one partner who tends to take more initiative – to seek out information, read all the books, listen to podcasts, find a poly-aware therapist, initiate important conversations (the list goes on!). This is not necessarily a problem, but it is a dynamic we see all the time, and when it goes unrecognized, unnamed, and unacknowledged, resentment, guilt, and envy can start to build up.We call this the ‘trailblazer and follower,' and if it feels like you or your partner is doing all the heavy lifting in the opening process, understanding this dynamic may be the key to helping you understand the feelings and patterns that are coming up in your relationship.In this episode, we talk about:— The trailblazer and follower dynamic and why it's so common in relationships opening up— How one partner often ends up carrying the emotional weight of "this was my idea"— Why the follower partner might experience guilt while the trailblazer experiences resentment (even when neither person voices these feelings)— What happens during "the flip" — when the reluctant partner suddenly starts thriving, and the initiating partner feels left behind— The dangerous trap of seeking "parity of outcome" and why symmetry in relationships is neither realistic nor necessary— How unexpressed resentment and guilt can sabotage relationships right when they're about to reach a sweet spot— Why taking full responsibility for your own consent and participation (even when something wasn't your idea) is essential for individuation— The importance of expressing gratitude when you're benefiting from someone else's trailblazing work— How the Imago Dialogue can help partners understand each other's perspectives and do repair work around these dynamics— Why differentiation means accepting that you and your partner will have different experiences, different paths, and different levels of success in non-monogamy— How to recognize when you've fallen into fixed roles and how to shift out of them— What fairness in relationships actually requiresResources mentioned in this episode:— Our episode on Imago Dialogue— Our episode on envying your partner— Our episode on asymmetry and resentment— Our episode on asymmetric relationship agreementsJOIN The Year Of Opening® community for a full year of learning & supportLearn the 5 secrets to open your relationship the smart wayAre you ready to open your relationship happily? Find out at www.JoliQuiz.comGet the answers you want to create the open relationship of your dreams! Sign up for a Playing With Fire Community Call hereMusic: Dance of Felt by Blue Dot Sessions
They Said It hears from Marc Spears who says he believes that Brown felt like Tatum was the favorite. Isn't that obvious thought, Tatum is the better player?
What happens when the systems built to protect you… fail you?In this powerful episode of Wellness Wahala, we take a deep dive into Chapter 7: Standing in Truth When Systems Break You Down—a raw and unfiltered conversation about betrayal, resilience, and reclaiming your voice when everything you trusted collapses.This episode is both personal and global.After nearly two decades of service at the CDC—from fellow to consultant contractor to full-time employee—this year marks a full-circle moment. As the CDC celebrates its 80-year anniversary, I share my lived experience navigating purpose, public health, and the painful reality of being impacted by a mass federal layoff (RIF).This is more than a career story.This is a truth-telling moment about systems, service, and survival.We also unpack:✨ The emotional and spiritual lessons from Chapter 7✨ What it means to stand in truth during betrayal and breakdown✨ The paradox of serving systems that don't always protect their own✨ Frontline insights from Ebola outbreak responses✨ Ongoing domestic and global public health crises✨ How to maintain your identity, purpose, and wellness in the face of institutional failureFrom personal heartbreak to public health emergencies, this episode connects the dots between individual healing and systemic realities.If you've ever:* Felt let down by institutions you trusted* Given your all to a system that didn't give back* Had to rebuild your identity after loss, betrayal, or transitionThis conversation is for you.
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Ep. 1015. Sales has gotten faster, but people still buy the same way—they need confidence. In this episode, I share an old-school sales technique that's become underutilized today: the Feel, Felt, Found method. I'll show you how these three simple words keep you from taking objections personally, help you uncover what's really causing customer hesitation, and allow you to guide people instead of reacting emotionally.It's timeless technique that builds trust, reduces unnecessary concessions, and helps you close more deals.Let's get it!TEXT ME!Support the show
Our speaker today is Gordon R (sober in 1989) from Aberdeen Scotland he is sharing on the topic, I Saw - I Felt - I Believed, at the Magical Mystery Tour meeting held on zoom in February of 2023. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3300+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com
Feeling disconnected, burned out, or wondering why success can still feel lonely? You are not the only one. In this honest and deeply relatable episode of Normalize The Conversation, Francesca sits down with licensed therapist Jessica Vickers to talk about burnout, friendship changes in adulthood, self-care that actually helps, and how to stop feeling so alone in hard seasons of life.Jessica Vickers is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in trauma therapy, EMDR, and perinatal mental health. Together, we explore what it means to be human in today's overwhelming world from emotional exhaustion and therapist burnout to navigating relationships, social media comparison, and finding support when life feels heavy.This episode is for anyone who has:Felt isolated from friends as life changesStruggled with burnout or emotional exhaustionWondered if therapy can actually helpFelt hurt when support from others doesn't look the way they hopedNeeded permission to slow down, rest, and reconnect with joyFrancesca and Jessica also discuss the pressure to seek validation from others, why adult friendships shift, and how misunderstandings—not rejection—may be behind some relationship struggles. They dive into practical ways to support your mental health, including building community, spending time alone without loneliness, and finding small moments of joy through hobbies, books, travel, or even nostalgic places like Disney.You'll also hear an honest conversation about therapy, emotional wellness, and why finding the right therapist matters. Jessica shares thoughtful insight into self-disclosure in therapy, emotional safety, and how therapists balance boundaries while still showing up as humans.If you've been feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to care for yourself in difficult seasons, this conversation will remind you that healing doesn't have to happen alone.Listen now, and if this episode resonates with you, follow Normalize The Conversation and share it with someone who may need a reminder that they're not alone.
(0:00-22:25) All-Star Game reaction; What if Baseball didn't return in 2027?(22:38-34:46) Felt like a playoff game, can you ignore the past?(34:59-43:52) Debate DayPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is Mount Olympus more than a mountain?Emily and KristaLyn return from Greece to share what happened when they spent the summer solstice on Mount Olympus— including their guide's stories about NASA visitors, unexplained lights above the mountain, a hidden city said to exist inside it, and the possibility that Olympus once functioned as a gateway between realms.They also accidentally join Thessaloniki Pride, enter the sacred forest associated with Dionysus, stand above the remains of Apollo's temple, drink from Aphrodite's spring, hear the disturbing history of Artemis's forbidden forest, and receive brutally accurate traditional Greek coffee-ground readings.Was Mount Olympus simply a sacred location shaped by thousands of years of mythology and ritual—or is something still happening there?CHAPTERS0:00 Is Mount Olympus a Portal?0:30 Welcome Back from Greece0:55 Accidentally Joining Thessaloniki Pride3:18 KristaLyn's First Pride6:50 Spending the Solstice on Mount Olympus8:44 The Ruined Sacred City Beneath Olympus9:58 NASA, Magnetic Fields and a Hidden City?12:51 Three Unexplained Lights Above the Mountain14:10 Inside Dionysus's Sacred Forest17:47 Apollo's Temple Hidden Beneath a Church20:40 Drinking From Aphrodite's Spring24:40 Swimming Where Olympus Meets the Sea27:50 The Forbidden Forest of Artemis32:55 A Terrifyingly Accurate Greek Coffee Reading38:41 Learning to Carve Marble in Athens42:32 New Moon in Cancer Forecast43:52 What Comes Next in GreeceSubscribe to The Alchemist's Inkwell for grounded conversations about spirituality, astrology, mythology, magic and the strange experiences that challenge what we think we know.#MountOlympus #GreekMythology #SpiritualTravel #SummerSolstice #Paranormal
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It's tempting to read verses like "Rejoice in the Lord always" and "Do not be anxious about anything" and dismiss them out of hand. They're nice sentiments, we might think, but ultimately, they're simply out of touch with reality. But as Pastor J.D. reminds us in this week's message from Philippians 4, the Apostle Paul wasn't exactly living in the lap of luxury as he wrote these words. On the contrary, they carry more weight precisely because he had endured so much suffering. We, too, can rejoice always—not because our circumstances are always good, but because our God is.
EP:200 Is intimacy in your relationship feeling more like another item on your to-do list than a meaningful connection? Hi friends, This week, we're talking about something that so many couples experience—but very few people are willing to say out loud. Over the years, I've noticed a common pattern with the parents and couples I work with: they're disconnected from intimacy. Sex starts to feel like an obligation instead of a place where both partners feel seen, safe, connected, and alive. And here's what I want you to know... That isn't how intimacy is supposed to feel. True intimacy isn't about checking a box or meeting someone else's expectations. It's about emotional safety, nervous system regulation, trust, vulnerability, and mutual pleasure. It's about creating a space where both people feel valued—not where one person silently sacrifices their own needs. If you've ever...
Montreal-born, Nashville-based Allison Russell is a Grammy- and Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, and human rights advocate. Her new album is called In the Hour of Chaos, and on it, she taps friends and collaborators to help her make sense of a world in chaos, and to find solace in the joy of creating. Allison joins Tom Power to talk about the album and to look back on performing a tribute to Joni Mitchell at the 2026 Juno Awards.
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 10th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
What does Jesus actually feel when he looks at you — worn out, knocked flat, barely holding on? The Gospels have a word for it. And it's nothing like the soft, managed thing we usually call "compassion." Today Brandon and Matt dig into Matthew 9:36, the Greek behind two of the most overlooked words in the Gospels, and a gut-level emotion that drove everything Jesus did. Then we close with an imaginative exercise to help you actually receive it — not just understand it. Links: Käthe Kollwitz, The Downtrodden https://i0.wp.com/nmwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1986.187-GAP.jpg?fit=1200%2C999999&quality=80&format=webp N.C. Wyeth, The Lost Sheep: https://www.manresa-sj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/11-N-C-Wyeth-The-Lost-Sheep.jpg.webp Join us for an event: https://www.signpostinn.org/events Connect with us: Email us at podcast@signpostinn.org Facebook www.facebook.com/SignpostInn Instagram www.instagram.com/signpostinn Check out our website www.signpostinn.org for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com
Welcome to Episode 100 of our Mediumship Podcast!In this episode, Tabs shares one of the most personal stories she's ever told—a week where it felt like everything was a sign.Following the passing of her father-in-law, a series of remarkable moments unfolded that were simply too meaningful to ignore. From unexpected validations during a mediumship practice reading, to owls appearing at exactly the right time, a familiar song playing when it was needed most, a final ride in his beloved classic car, and even the discovery of a dime in an unexpected place, each experience brought comfort, laughter, and the unmistakable feeling that love continues beyond this life.This episode is a heartfelt reminder that signs don't always arrive with certainty—they arrive with meaning. And sometimes, when we're paying attention, they seem to be everywhere.If you've ever wondered whether a loved one was trying to reach you, questioned a meaningful coincidence, or experienced a week where everything seemed connected, this episode will encourage you to trust your own experiences and remain open to the many ways love continues after death. Tune in for a deeply personal story about grief, hope, and the beautiful ways our loved ones remind us they're still walking beside us.Mediumship 101 Class https://www.tabsmccaffrey.com/development-pageInterested in booking a 1:1 session with Tabs? You can book here www.tabsmccaffrey.com
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In this episode of Ag Tech Talk by AgriBusiness Global, three leaders whose companies are working together to advance AI-ready spatial intelligence for agriculture explore how the industry is turning complex farm data into actionable insights. Bailey Stockdale, Founder and CEO of Leaf Agriculture, Ben Pruden, Head of GTM and Marketing at Wherobots, and Rachel Zack, Co-Founder of Felt, discuss how their complementary technologies — spanning data infrastructure, geospatial computing, visualization, and artificial intelligence — are helping transform fragmented datasets into practical insights that support better decision-making across agriculture.
For The Other Side NDE Videos Visit ️ youtube.com/@TheOtherSideNDEYT Watch the Music Video • Brain Rot, Booster Shot - Cahill vs Kalma Download the Song https://brainrotboostershot.com In 1989, while traveling in Germany, Nina Ashborne was abducted and placed in a life-threatening situation that pushed her to the very edge of death. As her awareness separated from the physical world, she experienced a powerful sequence of events—a deafening inner sound, a spiraling ascent, and an encounter with an infinite realm of radiant light and profound stillness. More than thirty years later, she still remembers every detail of the journey that convinced her consciousness exists far beyond the limits of the body. About Nina Ashborne: Website: www.ninaashborne.com Contact: ninaashborne@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We are sitting on a goldmine. And most of us don't even know it. Uganda has the rain. The soil. The land. The climate that the whole world envies. And yet, we are importing the food we should be growing ourselves.Bauke Dekker, founder of Jack's Secret and an investor driving sustainable food solutions with Plexaris AI, shares why Uganda could become the food basket of Africa, and why the biggest opportunity right now isn't just farming but technology.
In Episode 4 of The Weight of the Chair series, Tanya shares the real story of the season she almost quit leadership — not as a distant, safely processed memory, but as a wound that cost real things and changed real aspects of how she leads. She describes leading her team through one of the hardest seasons any leader has navigated in recent history — implementing decisions that caused pain, being the face of circumstances nobody chose, and experiencing in the aftermath what may be one of the most specific wounds a deeply invested leader can receive: having decades of relationship and demonstrated care weighed against a hard season — and found somehow insufficient. She names the anger she did not know she was allowed to have. The identity rupture that came when the people she had invested in most directed their pain at her. The people-pleasing thread underneath it all — the way her sense of self as a leader had become more dependent on their assessment than she realized. And the honest admission that the thought of quitting has been more present since that season than before. And then she names what God has done in the meantime. The identity work that has been the most stabilizing work of her leadership life. And the specific scriptures that have held her. This episode is for every leader who has been wounded. Who is still showing up. Who has wondered more than once whether it is worth it. It is. And she is going to tell you why. In This Episode You'll Learn: What the specific wound of having your character discounted in a hard season actually feels like How trauma and grief responses in teams get directed at leadership — and why it is not always a just verdict The people-pleasing thread in leadership identity — and why deeply relational leaders are most vulnerable to this specific wound Why unacknowledged anger in leaders does not disappear — it goes somewhere else The cultural shift toward self-orientation and what it means for servant leaders What God has done with the scar— and what it has produced What 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Galatians 1:10, and Psalm 18:2 offer the leader who has been struck down What Tanya wants to say directly to the leader who recognizes herself in this story Why staying is not failure — staying is leadership Scripture Referenced 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 — "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed." Galatians 1:10 — "Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God?" Psalm 18:2 — "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer." Key Takeaway What they said about you in their hardest moment is not the full truth about who you are. The investment was not wasted even when it felt unreceived. And the identity work — building your sense of self on something that human assessment cannot reach — is the most important work available to you right now. I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider: EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching 2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community 3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!" If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone. Click here to view our privacy policy. Reminder: The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.
My HoneyDew this week is former NHL star Brooks Laich! Brooks joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of a life spent chasing the ultimate dream: winning the Stanley Cup. Brooks opens up about growing up in a small Canadian town, leaving home at 16 to pursue hockey, and turning down Division I college scholarships to bet everything on an NHL career. He shares stories from playing alongside Alex Ovechkin and the pressure of dedicating your life to one goal. Brooks gets brutally honest about retirement, why walking away without a Stanley Cup felt like accepting 30 years of failure, and the incredible story of how his stolen hockey memorabilia—including two game pucks—was recovered after a major drug bust. Be sure to check out Brooks travel booking platform WorldPlayground.co to save on your next trip!
Getting laid off twice early in your career could make you crave stability. It did the opposite for Brian Balthasar. After two rounds of corporate layoffs, he decided that starting his own machine shop was the safer bet. This is another one of our Gen CNC conversations. Brian founded Balthasar Industries in 2022, and he just bought his first building in North Tonawanda, New York. We walk through the leap: buying a mill and a lathe before he had customers, learning that the sales cycle can run a year or more, and finding out how fast the costs that have nothing to do with machines pile up. Some of the most useful parts are about money. The SBA 7(a) loan that got him started, the tooling and support gear that blew past every budget, and why his original business plan turned out to be 10 to 20 percent right. We add the rule every shop owner learns eventually: plan on it costing twice as much and taking twice as long, then pressure test that plan against the worst case. We also get into growing past a one person shop, standardizing on DN Solutions, and building a tech stack in the right order, with connectivity first. Brian shares the CAM path that let him run a shop knowing only basic G code, and where he wants to take the business next, from complex turning and mill turn work to the optics, aerospace, and defense jobs around Buffalo. Underneath all of it is an idea we keep circling back to. Growth is a calculated risk. You run the numbers, decide how much risk you can live with, and then, as Brian puts it, burn the boats and go. There's also a DN Solutions machine giveaway coming at IMTS this year, and you can sign up at makingchips.com/giveaway. What's Covered in this Episode (1:57) Learn more about Brian Balthasar and his journey in manufacturing (4:56) Why starting a shop felt less risky than another corporate job (6:22) Take your shop high-end with DN Solutions (7:35) Buying machines, hunting for customers, and learning sales (10:41) The startup costs nobody budgets for (15:04) Plan on twice as long and twice as much, then pressure test it (16:11) Boost spindle uptime with the Hennig workflow automation system (17:03) Buying the building and adding a third machine (18:33) Financing gear and getting a line of credit before you need it (21:09) Win a DN Solutions SVM 4100 at IMTS 2026 (22:37) The SAE effect and the community that shapes young founders (26:19) Growing past a one person shop and protecting your balance (27:48) Invest in yourself first with ProShop ERP (29:24) Building the tech stack in the right order, connectivity first (34:19) The CAM journey and running a shop on basic G code (36:06) Where the equipment is headed and a wild GM grinder story (39:34) Positioning for optics, aerospace, defense, and AS9100 (44:36) Closing advice: decide your risk threshold and burn the boats Resources Mentioned DN Solutions Hennig Workflow Automation ProShop ERP IMTS Bryce Barnes: The Tech Stack Advantage Connect with Brian Balthasar Balthasar Industries Balthasar Industries on LinkedIn On Instagram On Facebook Email Connect with MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube
Will and Craig discuss the latest releases by The Love Variants, Shapes Like People, and Office Dog, plus live reports, bonus songs, and the World Cup.
Robert Cwiklik, guest author, recounts how, in the wake of the 1874 White League coup, President Grant felt compelled to take decisive action, despite the 1874 midterm elections flipping the House of Representatives to Democratic control. Grant initially used massive military force—including warships and infantry—to restore Governor Kellogg, but he realized a permanent solution was needed as white vigilantes continued to overthrow local officials across the South. Fearing that the gains of the Civil War were being erased, Grant turned to his most trusted and aggressive general, Phil Sheridan. He dispatched Sheridan on a secret mission to New Orleans, instructing him to go "on vacation" and assess how to "put a lid on the situation." This mission was so sensitive that Grant bypassed his cabinet, including Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, to keep it confidential. Grant relied on Sheridan's reputation for "total war" tactics to combat the growing insurgent threat from the White League and other militias. Sheridan's Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War (5)
Please hit subscribe and share the show. Click here to go to our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/222paranormal Click here to go to Trapped Inside Paranormal. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571971307946 Click here to see Joe's Book. https://a.co/d/07iV7lbA Click here to see Jen's book. https://a.co/d/0hJTYnWd We had an incredible time attending **FranknFest in Port Huron, Michigan**, where we had the opportunity to sit down with paranormal investigator **Heath Moore** from **Trapped Inside Paranormal**. If you love haunted history, real investigations, and locations with a dark past, this is an episode you won't want to miss. The **Old Licking County Jail** in Newark, Ohio, has become one of the Midwest's most talked-about haunted locations. Built in the late 1800s, the jail housed inmates for well over a century and witnessed countless stories of violence, tragedy, despair, and death. Like many historic jails, its walls have absorbed generations of human emotion, leaving many to wonder whether some of those spirits never truly left. During our conversation, Heath takes us through the fascinating history of the jail, explaining how it operated, what daily life was like for inmates, and why the building has earned a reputation for paranormal activity. He shares stories of former prisoners, reports of executions, and the difficult conditions that existed within the aging structure. Of course, history is only part of the story. Heath discusses some of the most compelling paranormal experiences reported by investigators and visitors alike. Shadow figures moving through empty cell blocks, unexplained voices echoing through deserted hallways, footsteps with no visible source, mysterious cold spots, and intelligent responses captured during investigations are just a few of the phenomena that have made the Old Licking County Jail a destination for paranormal enthusiasts from across the country. We also dive into Heath's experiences as a member of **Trapped Inside Paranormal**, discussing how the team approaches investigations with both an open mind and a healthy dose of skepticism. Rather than jumping to conclusions, the team focuses on documenting evidence, ruling out natural explanations, and allowing the history of each location to guide the investigation. One of the highlights of the interview is hearing Heath describe some of the most memorable moments he's personally experienced inside the jail. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, the stories are fascinating and offer a glimpse into what makes this location so unique. As always, we also spend time discussing the importance of preserving historic buildings. Locations like the Old Licking County Jail are more than just haunted attractions—they're important pieces of American history that tell the stories of the people who lived, worked, and, in many cases, died within their walls. We'd like to thank the organizers of **FranknFest** for putting together another fantastic event and for giving us the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people from the paranormal community. Events like these allow us to connect with investigators, authors, researchers, and listeners who all share a passion for exploring the unknown. If you've ever investigated the Old Licking County Jail—or plan to in the future—we'd love to hear about your experiences. Have you seen a shadow figure? Captured an EVP? Felt something you couldn't explain? Share your stories with us! Be sure to subscribe to the **222 Paranormal Podcast** so you never miss an episode. New shows feature haunted locations, paranormal investigations, cryptids, UFOs, unexplained mysteries, and interviews with some of the most respected names in the paranormal field. Until next time... Keep questioning, keep exploring, and always stay curious. You never know what might be waiting in the darkness. Discover the world of the supernatural with the 222 Paranormal Podcast, your ultimate source for spine-chilling tales and expert insights into the unknown. Each episode delves into a variety of paranormal phenomena, from ghostly hauntings and cryptid encounters to unexplained mysteries and psychic phenomena. Join us as we interview leading experts, investigate haunted locations, and share true stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Our podcast covers everything from the latest in ghost hunting technology to historical accounts of paranormal events. Whether you're a seasoned investigator or just fascinated by the supernatural, our content is designed to captivate and inform. Tune in to our Paranormal Podcast for engaging discussions, detailed investigations, and thought-provoking theories that challenge the boundaries of reality. We also offer practical tips for aspiring ghost hunters and reviews of essential paranormal equipment. Don't miss out on our exclusive episodes that explore the most haunted places and the most enigmatic phenomena. Subscribe now to stay updated with our latest content and join a community of paranormal enthusiasts eager to explore the mysteries of the beyond. Experience the thrill of the unknown with the 222 Paranormal Podcast today!
To celebrate hitting 250 episodes of Playing With Fire, we're diving deep into something we've been asked about constantly since our first episode on it over a year ago: Relationship Re-Imagination.We introduced this concept back in episode 194, and the response was immediate and intense; people wanted steps, phases, a roadmap—something they could follow to Re-Imagine their relationships. But this is not a linear process you can follow off a checklist. This is soul-making work. It's the kind of deep, transformative process that asks you to see yourself, your partner(s), and your relationship with fresh eyes—and then co-create something new from that place of awareness. It's messy, non-linear, and profoundly worthwhile, and we're finally ready to share what we've learned from years of doing this work, both in our own relationship and with hundreds of clients and students.This episode is different from our usual format. Ken interviews Joli about her framework for Relationship Re-Imagination, and we get into the complexity of what this work actually requires.In this episode, we talk about:— What Relationship Re-Imagination actually is (and what it isn't)— Why this isn't the same as couples counseling, de-escalation, or conscious uncoupling— The essential conditions required before you even begin this work— Why you absolutely cannot do this work in three months (or even six), and what a realistic timeline might look like— The four ongoing conditions of a Re-Imagination— The threads you'll weave together during the process, including nervous system, grief, shadow, repair, and becoming work— How to know when you've crossed a threshold and why ritual matters so much— The three potential outcomes of discernment work, and why conscious uncoupling isn't a failure— How to celebrate the hell out of your transformationResources mentioned in this episode:— Episode 194 of Playing With Fire: Our first conversation about relationship re-imagination— The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller— Two free weeks of Brain-Based Wellness— Our Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Essentials playlist— Individuation Alchemy, our nine-month container for depth psychological practice— Our Sexual Shadow MasterclassJOIN The Year Of Opening® community for a full year of learning & supportLearn the 5 secrets to open your relationship the smart wayAre you ready to open your relationship happily? Find out at www.JoliQuiz.comGet the answers you want to create the open relationship of your dreams! Sign up for an Ask Me Anything hereMusic: Dance of Felt by Blue Dot Sessions
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NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine. In today's episode, Becket Cook interviews Kawe, who shares his powerful testimony of God's mercy and transformative healing. Born in Japan to Brazilian parents, Kawe moved to America at age nine, navigating cultural shifts, family yelling that left him feeling unsafe, bullying over his sensitive nature, and the deep struggles of same-sex attraction and p0*rn addiction. He opens up about suppressing emotions, developing stomach issues rooted in fear of man and shame, and his desperate search for answers while trying to honor God. Kawe's story highlights his radical encounter with God's jealous love, learning sonship and grace through Romans 8, resting in Christ instead of earning love, and finding freedom from the root insecurities in masculinity that fueled his same-sex attraction. The Becket Cook Show Ep. 245 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Ali Mac and Beau Morgan recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the St. Louis Cardinals last night 5-1 in game two of their three game series in Atlanta, and explain why they think this win over the Cardinals felt like a win that'll get the Braves back on track.
Simon Constable reports on a severe heatwave in southern France that impaired cognitive function. He shares the collective relief felt as temperatures finally dropped, allowing for clearer thinking and a return to daily domestic comfort. (2)1807 TIILSIT
I Had Read Every Self-Help Book and Still Felt Paralyzed with GosiaWhat happens when you've spent years reading personal development books, listening to podcasts, attending meetings, and collecting information—but still feel stuck?In this heartfelt client spotlight episode, JJ sits down with Gosia to discuss her transformation from feeling frozen, overwhelmed, and unable to move forward to becoming more confident, self-aware, and empowered in her daily life.Gosia shares how she first discovered JJ during one of the most difficult periods of her life while navigating divorce, and how years of personal growth work helped her survive—but not necessarily heal. Despite consuming countless self-help resources and participating in support groups, she still found herself feeling paralyzed, disconnected, and unsure how to create lasting change.Everything shifted when she attended Unleashing Your Manifestation Power and later joined Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns. Through the combination of community support, accountability, emotional healing tools, and daily application, Gosia began recognizing the difference between knowing information and actually living it.In this episode, we discuss:The hidden struggle of looking successful while feeling stuck internallyWhy collecting information doesn't always create transformationHow unresolved core wounds can keep you trapped in familiar patternsThe difference between coping and healingLearning to identify feelings, needs, and emotional triggersMoving from victim consciousness into personal responsibilityHow emotional healing impacts confidence, relationships, and self-trustWhy accountability and community accelerate growthBreaking free from numbing behaviors like emotional eating, shopping, and avoidanceBecoming "different in the same situation" as a measure of true healingGosia also shares her experience in both Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns and the 8-Week Body Reset, revealing how emotional healing and physical health are deeply connected.If you've ever felt like you've done "all the work" but still find yourself repeating the same patterns, this conversation offers hope, inspiration, and proof that real transformation is possible.Mentioned in this EpisodeRewiring Your Core Wound Patterns:jjflizanes.com/apply3 Steps to Untangle Messy Emotional Situations:jjflizanes.com/3stepsFeelings and Needs List:jjflizanes.com/feelingslistAre You Really Healing or High Functioning? Quiz:jjflizanes.com/quizNew Body Blueprint Cruise:thenewbodyblueprint.comConnect with JJWebsite:jjflizanes.comSpirit, Purpose & Energy Podcast:jjflizanes.com/podcastInstagram:instagram.com/jjflizanesFacebook:facebook.com/jflizanes
I Had Read Every Self-Help Book and Still Felt Paralyzed with GosiaWhat happens when you've spent years reading personal development books, listening to podcasts, attending meetings, and collecting information—but still feel stuck?In this heartfelt client spotlight episode, JJ sits down with Gosia to discuss her transformation from feeling frozen, overwhelmed, and unable to move forward to becoming more confident, self-aware, and empowered in her daily life.Gosia shares how she first discovered JJ during one of the most difficult periods of her life while navigating divorce, and how years of personal growth work helped her survive—but not necessarily heal. Despite consuming countless self-help resources and participating in support groups, she still found herself feeling paralyzed, disconnected, and unsure how to create lasting change.Everything shifted when she attended Unleashing Your Manifestation Power and later joined Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns. Through the combination of community support, accountability, emotional healing tools, and daily application, Gosia began recognizing the difference between knowing information and actually living it.In this episode, we discuss:The hidden struggle of looking successful while feeling stuck internallyWhy collecting information doesn't always create transformationHow unresolved core wounds can keep you trapped in familiar patternsThe difference between coping and healingLearning to identify feelings, needs, and emotional triggersMoving from victim consciousness into personal responsibilityHow emotional healing impacts confidence, relationships, and self-trustWhy accountability and community accelerate growthBreaking free from numbing behaviors like emotional eating, shopping, and avoidanceBecoming "different in the same situation" as a measure of true healingGosia also shares her experience in both Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns and the 8-Week Body Reset, revealing how emotional healing and physical health are deeply connected.If you've ever felt like you've done "all the work" but still find yourself repeating the same patterns, this conversation offers hope, inspiration, and proof that real transformation is possible.Mentioned in this EpisodeRewiring Your Core Wound Patterns:jjflizanes.com/apply3 Steps to Untangle Messy Emotional Situations:jjflizanes.com/3stepsFeelings and Needs List:jjflizanes.com/feelingslistAre You Really Healing or High Functioning? Quiz:jjflizanes.com/quizNew Body Blueprint Cruise:thenewbodyblueprint.comConnect with JJWebsite:jjflizanes.comSpirit, Purpose & Energy Podcast:jjflizanes.com/podcastInstagram:instagram.com/jjflizanesFacebook:facebook.com/jflizanes
I Had Read Every Self-Help Book and Still Felt Paralyzed with GosiaWhat happens when you've spent years reading personal development books, listening to podcasts, attending meetings, and collecting information—but still feel stuck?In this heartfelt client spotlight episode, JJ sits down with Gosia to discuss her transformation from feeling frozen, overwhelmed, and unable to move forward to becoming more confident, self-aware, and empowered in her daily life.Gosia shares how she first discovered JJ during one of the most difficult periods of her life while navigating divorce, and how years of personal growth work helped her survive—but not necessarily heal. Despite consuming countless self-help resources and participating in support groups, she still found herself feeling paralyzed, disconnected, and unsure how to create lasting change.Everything shifted when she attended Unleashing Your Manifestation Power and later joined Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns. Through the combination of community support, accountability, emotional healing tools, and daily application, Gosia began recognizing the difference between knowing information and actually living it.In this episode, we discuss:The hidden struggle of looking successful while feeling stuck internallyWhy collecting information doesn't always create transformationHow unresolved core wounds can keep you trapped in familiar patternsThe difference between coping and healingLearning to identify feelings, needs, and emotional triggersMoving from victim consciousness into personal responsibilityHow emotional healing impacts confidence, relationships, and self-trustWhy accountability and community accelerate growthBreaking free from numbing behaviors like emotional eating, shopping, and avoidanceBecoming "different in the same situation" as a measure of true healingGosia also shares her experience in both Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns and the 8-Week Body Reset, revealing how emotional healing and physical health are deeply connected.If you've ever felt like you've done "all the work" but still find yourself repeating the same patterns, this conversation offers hope, inspiration, and proof that real transformation is possible.Mentioned in this EpisodeRewiring Your Core Wound Patterns:jjflizanes.com/apply3 Steps to Untangle Messy Emotional Situations:jjflizanes.com/3stepsFeelings and Needs List:jjflizanes.com/feelingslistAre You Really Healing or High Functioning? Quiz:jjflizanes.com/quizNew Body Blueprint Cruise:thenewbodyblueprint.comConnect with JJWebsite:jjflizanes.comSpirit, Purpose & Energy Podcast:jjflizanes.com/podcastInstagram:instagram.com/jjflizanesFacebook:facebook.com/jflizanes
Today I am here with Kathryn Nicolai, creator of the wonderful sleep podcast Nothing Much Happens, the amazing mindfulness podcast First This, and the lively and delightful podcast Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. Kathryn'new book, On the Street Where You Live, comes out next month, in July 2026. Here is her Instagram, a great place to see what's going on with Kathryn and her creations!Kathryn is intentionally cultivating joy. She began drawing earlier this year, despite having aphantasia (lack of visual imagery – no sound, colours, shapes or forms) and is loving the playful creativity. She's taking online courses and filling her walls with new designs.In our conversation today, Kathryn reflects on letting go of perfectionism and claiming the identity of ‘writer' simply because she chooses to.How she got hereKathryn once believed she wasn't creative, surrounded by artistic friends and family. Over time she learned creativity is a practice. She's now 400+ episodes into Nothing Much Happens, on her second book and running three podcasts.Growing up in Flint, Michigan, she told herself bedtime stories from the age of four. After 20 years teaching yoga/meditation, storytelling was a more accessible way to help people rest and regulate.Kathryn has known sound designer Bob Wittersheim for some time and when she started working with him on Nothing Much Happens, he worked for free. Kathryn describes his compassionate and protective energy and credits him with grounding her.Characters and perspectivesKathryn realised early on that all her stories lived in the same universe. Writing in first person helps listeners to ‘pull the story around them' and she includes a broad range of representative characters. Her upcoming book expands this catalogue of characters. She is now experimenting with a more eagle‑eyed view of the village while keeping her intuitive, centered style. She wants to stay inspired and genuine.InclusivityAs a queer woman, Kathryn values creating spaces where everyone feels safe. We discuss the joy of stories where characters live freely and fully.Anorexia and OrthorexiaKathryn speaks openly about her eating disorders, now seven years into recovery. She reflects on the years lost and the creativity gained since healing; she wants to model recovery.Recovery and identityHere is a lovely moment in our conversation – I share how First This supported me during a period of reclaiming my name and intuition. Kathryn emphasises that creators often help people they'll never meet. She quotes the Regina Spektor song ‘Better', with the line ‘If you never say your name out loud to anyone they can never ever call you by it'. Kathryn describes bodily awareness, connection, her dog beside her, and the joy of this conversation as what feels present for her in this moment.I'm filled with gratitude, to have had this conversation and to be able to bring it to you.Invitations to Play with Kay* I'm offering online workshops throughout 2026, and an in-person retreat here in Maine in September - see more at https://kaylockkolp.com/events* If community is something you value, consider joining Dreamers & Doers. Here is where you can check it out: https://www.skool.com/dreamers-and-doers-8465/about* Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation* Or, apply to work 1-1 with me (currently waitlisted)Cheers and lots of love to you today!Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe
Christine works as a doctor's assistant, she is violently attacked at home by a former patient she spurned several years earlier. Mike is attacked by a swarm of hornets on the roof of his holiday home and falls down a 100 foot bank forcing him to crawl back up before he can call for help. Chris is shot and beaten by his girlfriend when he tries to end their relationship.Mint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/survivedOmaha Steaks: Go to OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code SURVIVED at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Of the millions of victims of the Black Death, one was a teenager named Joseph ben Meir Abulafia, who died of the plague in Toledo in 1349 alongside his new wife. His tombstone was inscribed as a conversation with the dead: "I am the man who has seen desolation and destruction, blood and pestilence. The days of my youth were cut short suddenly, in the prime of my life." His unnamed mother survived, left alone and childless, her days filled with "bitter weeping." That inscription is one of seventy-six medieval tombstones from Toledo's Jewish cemetery that preserve the most personal voices of history's deadliest pandemic, a catastrophe that killed an estimated 100 million people in six years and whose aftershocks lasted for centuries. Today's guest is Thomas Asbridge, author of The Black Death: A Global History of Humanity's Most Devastating Pandemic. We discuss how a minor Venetian merchant's business papers, preserved by his widow in a convent, reveal that the medieval trade networks which kept cities fed were also purpose-built to spread epidemic disease across thousands of miles. We look at why the Byzantine emperor wrote about his fourteen-year-old son's death with clinical detachment, how a Franciscan intellectual who had questioned whether other worlds existed died carrying holy water through plague-ravaged Messina, and why the only European king killed by the Black Death was besieging Gibraltar with dreams of marching to Jerusalem when the plague found his camp. The pandemic's most devastating long-term consequences were felt not in Europe but in the Muslim world, where the once-invincible Mamluk Empire was broken by recurrent outbreaks and eventually conquered by the Ottomans, and that this forgotten collapse may have been the true hinge point that set the West on its path to global dominance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christine works as a doctor's assistant, she is violently attacked at home by a former patient she spurned several years earlier. Mike is attacked by a swarm of hornets on the roof of his holiday home and falls down a 100 foot bank forcing him to crawl back up before he can call for help. Chris is shot and beaten by his girlfriend when he tries to end their relationship.Mint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/survivedOmaha Steaks: Go to OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code SURVIVED at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nick Lloyd. Guest Nick Lloyd delves into the German high command, highlighting the psychological burden on Helmuth von Moltke the Younger, who felt inadequate compared to his famous uncle. Moltke's lack of nerve led him to fatally alter the Schlieffen Plan's right wing, eventually causing his nervous breakdown as the invasion stalled. Lloyd describes Kaiser Wilhelm II as an inconsistent "weather vane" who lacked a day-to-day commanding role, eventually being overshadowed by the rising popularity of Hindenburg and Ludendorff. The narrative then shifts to Erich von Falkenhayn, the Prussian Minister of War who orchestrated the attritional Verdun offensive. Falkenhayn's unique focus on killing the enemy rather than gaining territory reflected a cold, ruthless approach to the "cauldron of war." Lloyd also notes the internal German struggle over unrestricted submarine warfare, where tactical effectiveness often overrode vital diplomatic and strategic considerations, contributing to Germany's failure to translate battlefield success into a lasting strategic victory. 21914